[SBU Board] Alarming Accusations

[Eric Sieg]

Got caught up via phone. I vote Yes on allowing Bryan to answer the 
charges. Agree that the letter in full that allows people to be 
identified not be provided.

Eric

Eric Sieg wrote:
> For those of us that weren't at the meeting last night (sorry, but 
> just got back from Atlanta!), would it be possible to summarize what 
> the accusation is and what proof was provided?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> Raymond Miller wrote:
>> HI all,
>>
>>  I have been conversing with Tim the issue and now feel that I need 
>> to present this to the entire board and get a quick consensus.
>>
>> I am very disturbed about the allegations against Bryan.  To me the 
>> allegations do not hang together.  This smells very like a well 
>> planned character assassination and not a legitimate beef against a 
>> fellow employee.  There are 3 areas of concern that I believe warrant 
>> further action on our part.  1.  When Brian left headquarters to move 
>> to Seattle he was allowed to continue in his position remotely ( I 
>> hear he was asked to do this by his bosses).  Ann and I see this as a 
>> requiring a great deal of trust and respect.  Not something accorded 
>> to a trouble maker and non-team player. 2.  The allegation that Bryan 
>> misappropriated funds.  A crime.  Yet there have been no consequences 
>> for this supposed crime.  3.  Last fall Bryan taught on a cruise run 
>> by an ACBL client. This doesn't sound like an activity the league 
>> would have allowed if Bryan were a person in bad standing.
>> I understand the need to keep this issue confidential.  But I feel 
>> that is conflict with what we should do.  I believe that Bryan should 
>> be informed of these charges and given the chance to answer them in 
>> front of the board as soon as possible.  I do not feel the board can 
>> make a fair choice in the upcoming election without hearing from 
>> Bryan.  Anyone in his position should have the right to answer these 
>> charges.
>>
>> Therefore I am asking the board to vote Yes or No.  Bryan should be 
>> given a hearing before the board to answer these charges and should 
>> be informed in full of nature and specifics of the charges.  That 
>> should take place at the September meeting.
>>
>> Please note, I believe this is a very delicate matter and that Tim 
>> has handled it well thus far.  I do not want the letter Tim read to 
>> us to be made available to Bryan in full, because I do not think he 
>> needs to know who was involved in receiving information and passing 
>> it on on our end.  Please carefully consider your position, send out 
>> any comments you have and send on your decision as soon as possible.
>>
>> Thank you for reading this and thank you ahead of time for tackling 
>> this very difficult situation.
>>
>> Ray
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