Comments on: Reflections on a Year as AWRA President http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:38:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Happy Water New Year! http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-29851 Happy Water New Year! Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:03:53 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-29851 [...] Reflections on a Year as AWRA President Jane Rowan – President, AWRA The crisp autumn breeze wafting… [...] [...] Reflections on a Year as AWRA President Jane Rowan – President, AWRA The crisp autumn breeze wafting… [...]

]]> By: Jane Rowan http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-7525 Jane Rowan Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:28:30 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-7525 Thanks folks for sharing your support. I am truly grateful that both David and I can share our thoughts and feelings, and yes, even what may be considered "religous" expressions of kindness and goodwill without fear of ridicule or repurcussion. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing that I for one often take for granted! Thanks folks for sharing your support. I am truly grateful that both David and I can share our thoughts and feelings, and yes, even what may be considered “religous” expressions of kindness and goodwill without fear of ridicule or repurcussion. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing that I for one often take for granted!

]]> By: Aquadoc http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-6247 Aquadoc Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:38:11 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-6247 Hi, Jane. I have enjoyed working with you over the past year. I look forward to your continuing service on the Board. Your wisdom and hard work inspire us all. Thank you! God bless you, too! Hi, Jane.

I have enjoyed working with you over the past year. I look forward to your continuing service on the Board. Your wisdom and hard work inspire us all. Thank you!

God bless you, too!

]]> By: Steve Holt http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-5709 Steve Holt Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:32:57 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-5709 Hi Jane, I also think this is a great message from you. I also wouldn’t change a thing. I actually feel that the original message is now unfortunately getting into "political correctness" and shouldn't even be entered into this discussion. Thanks for all your hard work and "God bless" to you too! Steve Hi Jane,

I also think this is a great message from you. I also wouldn’t change a thing. I actually feel that the original message is now unfortunately getting into “political correctness” and shouldn’t even be entered into this discussion. Thanks for all your hard work and “God bless” to you too! Steve

]]> By: Jim Wigington http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-5428 Jim Wigington Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:32:58 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-5428 Jane, Great message. I wouldn't change a thing. I appreciate the blessing offered and find nothing politically offensive in the content of the message. Jane,

Great message. I wouldn’t change a thing. I appreciate the blessing offered and find nothing politically offensive in the content of the message.

]]> By: David Garen http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/10/08/reflections/comment-page-1/#comment-4545 David Garen Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:03:37 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=105#comment-4545 Oh Jane, my goodness, why did you have to end your heartfelt message with "God bless"? While I understand this to be a nice sentiment, I also think such statements are inappropriate for a professional and multicultural venue. Not all of us are Christians, and those of us who are don't necessarily use language like this to express ourselves. Besides, it sounds too much like "God bless America", which has become a politico-religiously loaded expression. Also, you tossing in the "our government of the people, by the people, and for the people" phrase and commenting about someone's "sense of duty and dedication to his country" sounds right on the brink of nationalistic propaganda. I'm all for the original principles of the US, but given today's political situation and extreme controversy about the directions the US has taken in the past few years, it seems to me to be unwise to put statements into your essay that even hint of support for one side of this polarization. I say it is better to leave religious and political expressions completely out of our professional communications. Just a friendly suggestion ... Oh Jane, my goodness, why did you have to end your heartfelt message with “God bless”? While I understand this to be a nice sentiment, I also think such statements are inappropriate for a professional and multicultural venue. Not all of us are Christians, and those of us who are don’t necessarily use language like this to express ourselves. Besides, it sounds too much like “God bless America”, which has become a politico-religiously loaded expression.

Also, you tossing in the “our government of the people, by the people, and for the people” phrase and commenting about someone’s “sense of duty and dedication to his country” sounds right on the brink of nationalistic propaganda. I’m all for the original principles of the US, but given today’s political situation and extreme controversy about the directions the US has taken in the past few years, it seems to me to be unwise to put statements into your essay that even hint of support for one side of this polarization.

I say it is better to leave religious and political expressions completely out of our professional communications. Just a friendly suggestion …

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