In a message dated 96-12-22 17:22:26 EST, you write:

<< Nevertheless, one might begin with one's closest representative, such as
(in
 your case) the International Delegate (Genevieve Becker); in the US and in
the
 South Pacific regions, I do not know whom we should contact now, as I
understand
 that the "resignation virus" has struck again and both the US Delegate and
the
 South Pacific Delegate have recently resigned. In the case of the US
Delegate,
 only 6 months into her 2-year term! Why are BOard members continuing to
resign?
 Only three such resignations occurred in the first 8 years of ILCA, to my
 recollection. Beginning in 1995 and (obviously) continuing, MANY such
 resignations have occurred. I could quote Hamlet about the state of this
 particular Denmark, but it seems so obvious as to be unnecessary. >>

Hello all and happy holidays,
I hope I am not out of line by saying that it is my understanding that the
delegates resigning had/have nothing to do with the recent politics but
rather personal life events that have/had to be dealt with immediately.  It
just happened that they occurred prior to this recent fray.
Also I wanted to clarify that the US regional reps (10) are not Board
members. Nevertheless, if someone wants to pass a communication thru me to
the board I will be glad to pass it along.  Actually with no US delegate at
present, I would pass it right to the pres. I rec'd the bylaws and ballot and
board mtg highlights just like everyone else, and was not privy to the board
mtgs, deliberations, etc.  So I could not clarify some of the questions one
might have.  I just encourage everyone to continue a civil debate on all the
issues.  The IBCLC voting issue is one that really has a strong and valid
argument on both sides. Barbara W-C makes an excellent case, and yet I would
hate to lose the voices outside N. America if they felt they would let their
membership lapse.
 I am not ready to vote yet.  Glad to hear all the debate to help me make up
my mind.
Respectfully,
Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
Region 6 rep, US
Violet LA