This blog contains the views of opponents of the proposed changes to the constitution of the Alumni Association of Reed College
Consensus Statement from the Opponents
List of Authors and Co-Signers of the Consensus Statement
Sixty-Five Percent of All Alums Live in Chapter Areas
Different Perspectives from Two Alums Who Did Not Cosign the Consensus Statement
Statement from Friederike Keating ‘85
Statement of Marcia Yaross ‘73
Several Additional Thoughts
Alternate Approaches to Choosing Alumni Association Leadership: Thoughts Provoked by Friederike Keating’s Statement
The transition problem -- how poorly crafted language in the proposed amendments cuts out all directors representing chapters until July 1, 2020
Whose interests should the Alumni Board serve?
Last-minute changes, couple with a rush to vote
The Rushed Final Vote on the Amendments
Individual Statements from Authors of the Consensus Statement
Bennett Barsk ‘82
Connie Brand ‘78
Johanna Colgrove ‘92
Jim Kahan ‘64
Paul Alan Levy ‘72
Bill Nicholson ‘78
Elizabeth Jerison Terry ‘82
