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TRE and suedehead I will probably use both boards depending on what’s being discussed but like many I much prefer the old format, for someone not PC savvy like me it’s much simpler and basic and its evolved over a very long time to what it is now, which I accept for many especially those under 50 is far too basic and boring. The name MARION connects us to a tradition of uniquely, memorably named arts organisations that have carved out powerful roles in the ACT region. Changing the name and branding of our organisation is an important step in this transformation. It marks our independence and commitment to quality in our field beyond any customary comparison with other state and territory Writers Centres. Implementing a name change is one of several actions which redefine and assert the organisation’s integrity into the future. Through a compulsory vote, Australians will decide on whether to change the constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

I am highly supportive of Marion/ in the organisation’s efforts to better focus its support for local writers. This is a critical organisation for the support, coordination, collaboration, promotion and advancement of authors and poets in the Canberra region. I am encouraged by the plan developed by the executive and board to professionalise its services, with a greater emphasis on taking writers who have begun to establish themselves to the next level. I support the name change to Marion to better reflect this change in emphasis.” - CHRIS HAMMER The owners and administrators of SCSM make no claims that information dispersed through messageboards or other means is accurate or reliable. In addition, the owners and administrators of SCSM cannot be held liable for any statements made by users of SCSM. Users are responsible and liable for all activities while participating on SCSM. Users are responsible for anything they post and for protecting their own computer system. I would suggest many of the old guard are very angry you guys for unilaterally closing the other board irrelevant of your reasoning, at this moment in time it wasn’t forced on you by Boardhost.I’m sure you, Mozzer, Bigmartin, Imposter and others enjoy the current affairs and political banter but I fear on the new board it hardly happens , I note nobody seems to post challenges or disagreements with you guys so in itself that must be frustrating.

Discrimination is not tolerated on this forum. Discrimination can take the form of the use of specific words or phrases or can be in the form of a general attitude towards an individual or group of people. Discrimination can be on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or political persuasion; this is a non-exhaustive list and is at the discretion of the forum moderators. Offences deemed to breach this rule will be dealt with by way of a permanent ban. That's the message that faith and rights leaders sent in a Monday letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and members of Congress ahead of the anniversary of Bloody Sunday—when white police officers violently assaulted civil rights advocates, including future Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.), as they marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama on March 7, 1965. Best analogy I can give is going down to an away match with 8 people in a mini coach or 800 going on a special train ....some of us prefer the banter of a small group than a big gathering...that’s exactly why I like the experience of being one of 4000 at a County game rather than 75000 at a Premiership game.As to this board. I posted very early on that it’s to fussy, avatars, newbie, stars by the name, all pointless and take up to much space. On Friday 18 November 2022 we held a special member only event to celebrate and launch the future of this organisation. We have seen great change in the needs of writers as artists. Our region and our writers are not static. In representing ourselves anew we turn toward language that reflects our liberated vision for the next quarter-century. Highlighting research that shows tens of millions of Americans face some form of voter suppression, the letter leaders argue that if Biden and other politicians plan to visit Selma—which was recently devastated by a tornado—for the Bloody Sunday anniversary, they should "declare that the fight for voting rights and the restoration of what they marched across that bridge for is not over."

Members may not use SCSM to abuse any other member of the forum. Any abuse may be dealt in the form of a ban from the forum. All communications between users of SCSM posted to the message board are public and not private communications. The opinions and viewpoints expressed by users of SCSM are their own and not necessarily those of the owners and administrators of SCSM. The owners and administrators of SCSM reserve the right to remove any messages with or without notice. The owners and administrators of SCSM also reserve the right to ban users for any reason without notification. Re: Why did we go out with a defensive formation against the bottom team - spurdle 24/10/2023, 10:07 pm Katy replaces outgoing CEO Meg Wilson whose strong and compassionate leadership steered the organisation through the difficulties of the pandemic into our rebranding as MARION, an organisation dedicated to elevating writers and their art. The board thanks Meg for their care and dedication and is excited to continue engaging with them as a member.” said MARION Chair, Emma Batchelor.

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The new board is indeed a success and probably very few people will want to stay just on or return to the old board but as scb states I too still don’t understand what some posters there stand to gain from wanting this place closed down, it will make no difference to them or the new board, we are just enjoying our own company and once Boardhost folds so will we from posting.

I am conscious that I’ve been warned that “I’m walking on thin ice” so I will not be as I could be too demonstrative in response to your question. Marion leads the organisation across all business areas, working with a wide range of professionals from the public, voluntary and private sectors with partnership programmes across the UK and beyond. She has over 30 years’ experience of working within Community Learning and Development and Education. Your cut-out-and-keep guide to tonight’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy draw! - Des Jnr 24/11/2023, 10:28:25 It forced people to post here or not at all and that is why for some "they haven’t given it a go", call it sour grapes call it what you want it doesn’t take away from the fact you have alienated a lot of people such as Dosser, Matty and scb which is very sad.Re: FAO Phil Ledger Alizaybak and anyone else who is interested. - The Chairman 17/11/2023, 6:37 pm Issues Paper on a First Nations Voice Referendum, Australian National University (ANU), 25 August 2023