Why CORE members' speeches weren't delivered at the June 10, 2010 STRS board meeting

June 11, 2010

I e-mailed Mark Meuser, board chair, today to find out what was happening yesterday, as there seemed to be some confusion on whether CORE members would have an opportunity to speak, as we were off our usual schedule because of Mr. Cordray's speech. Below is the response I got from Mark this evening. The two speeches, by Donna Seaman and RH (Bob) Jones, are posted farther down.

Kathie Bracy

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Kathie,

Thank you for asking me. There is not much to tell.

The public speaking session went on as scheduled, immediately following the executive director's report. Two of the scheduled speakers were not present, so we simply had to proceed to the next agenda item, Health Care. There was no pre-determined plan to change the agenda or have members speak at another time.

It was only later, during the Health Care presentation, that Board members noticed many audience members returning, probably from the Cordray talk. At the very next break, we made inquiries among the audience to determine if the speakers were still there and if they would like to deliver their remarks. We would certainly have adjusted the agenda to accommodate them. Unfortunately, they had already left the meeting.

There was no attempt to deny anyone's ability to address the board. I have no objection to your copying my explanation. Thanks again for asking.

Mark