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Should we be emailing the NTM Board directly then?

Might I humbly suggest that if one e-mails the NTM board, that one adds cc to their wives, global partners and anyone else who might bring pressure to bear on getting a reply, otherwise the delete button will be used like the shredder of old was.

I don't know, threewillows.

My most recent experience with the Executive Board was when I e-mailed each of them personally regarding Gary Earl.

I didn't get a single reply. Not even an acknowledgement that my e-mail had been received. No explanations. No excuses.

Nothing.

Sometimes it feels like they treat us MKs like we aren't even real people.

Would they be that rude to anyone else?

The problem might be a bit more basic than that, me thinks.

If there is nothing in it for some people they don't bother engaging. Essentially it comes down to a matter of greed and arrogance.

Ask about ways to donate and you'll more than likely get a reply, but if there is a requirement for them to do something with no gain for themselves, then why bother?

I saw it when I was a kid, anyone with money was chased by the same old group of Tribers. But if there was nothing that could be extorted, taken or stolen, then there was no offer of friendship. It ruined the credibility of those who were genuinely on the field and it left me disillusioned by the fakeness of it all.

"Would they be that rude to anyone else?"

They certainly would be to members of ntm
trying to do an excellent job.

So it's not just to mks, Raz.

And it doesn't matter how many people you copy either.

Silence is really rude.
But so is abuse.
Both have been tactics of ntm.

We received a response:

September 5, 2014
Dear Panama MK Representatives,
Thank you for your well thought out letter regarding the IHART process and the resulting reports. We appreciate the time and effort that went into clearly stating your concerns and do want to communicate on these issues. The subjects you have outlined have been discussed on many occasions by the Board, child advocates and legal teams to come up with what we believe to be a balanced approach to the investigations and reporting the results.
Would it be possible to have three or four of our team sit down with three or four of the group you represent to discuss the points of your letter? While we feel confident with our process, it has been dynamic and evolving over the months and years, and will continue to be, so new thoughts and ideas are welcome.
If a meeting is possible, could you please let us know who and how many your group represents? We want to be able to address the specific issues of the ones represented at the table.
It would also be important to set parameters for the meeting. The goal would be for everyone attending to be able to openly and honestly share their hearts and ideas with the plan that a joint statement would be produced regarding the outcomes of the meeting.
We would be willing to pay for the night needed at a hotel and meals during that day. Travel expenses would need to be covered by all individuals attending. Hopefully a meeting will be possible since these are important issues. If you feel a meeting would be too difficult because of time and cost involved, we would be happy to attempt to answer in writing. Unfortunately, the written word often does not convey the heart and can be misconstrued.
Responses to this letter can be sent to Brian_Coombs@ntm.org who will be coordinating and responding on behalf of the NTM USA EB.
Respectfully,
NTM USA Executive Board

So how do the Panama MKs see this response?
If not going is going to be called "lack of cooperation"
by ntm----
then go and stand on what you have asked for
And take a good lawyer whom you trust.