[Dialogue] Board Decisions Affecting the Future of ICA/EI

[Norm and Judy Lindblad]

Dear Janice,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and faithfull support. The
Board has affirmed the work of the Board Resource Development
Committee and we will be in touch in early 2007.  I am so grateful to
Abe that we have a way to reach those who care in an easy fashion.  He
really challenged us to get on line before most of us knew how.
Have a wonderful trip and reunion, Judy and Norm

On 10/9/06, Janice Ulangca <aulangca at stny.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
> Thank you, Judy, for this honest report.  Painful though the changes may be,
> building on the real situation is always the way to the future. Sometimes I
> think it is generally true, that those most in need either won't or can't
> appropriately pay for what is most on the edge - most needed.  (Sometimes
> those most in need are among the wealthy, but don't know what they need.)
> With all its flaws, the classic order self-support model allowed incredible
> edge work to go on.  I much appreciate the care for ICA/EI and for the world
> that the board exhibited - and especially for what you bring.  I'm getting
> ready to leave for 2 weeks, including my 50th college reunion in Iowa.  I'm
> waiting for a check to clear - will be sending my contribution right after I
> return Oct. 24.
>
> Best to you and Norm,
> Janice
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Norm and Judy Lindblad
> To: Colleague Dialogue
> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:58 PM
> Subject: [Dialogue] Board Decisions Affecting the Future of ICA/EI
>
> Dear ICA/EI Friends and Stakeholders,
>
> Because of the journey many of us have shared over the years we are
> writing to apraise
> you of some recent developments.  The Board of Director's meeting in
> Minneapolis
> this past weekend was tough.  All Board members were fully engaged in
> their care for ICA/EI and our collective future.  In reviewing the
> recent organizational assessment
> and the stark financial reality we face, it has become clear that
> ICA/EI cannot continue in its current configuration or with its
> current proliferation of program activities.  Our cash flow does not
> sustain day-to-day operations.
>
>
> Confronted with these facts, the Board has decided to recast, refocus,
> and simplify our approach to making the gifts of ICA/EI available to
> the world.  Our decisions were unanimous and include both layoffs and
> a new business model. The ICA/EI that will emerge will look very
> different and have far fewer staff than today.
>
> Details of these decisions will be announced to staff in Chicago,
> Denver, and Phoenix next Monday, October 16.  While layoffs are
> inevitable, as we have been saying since the beginning of the
> assessment process, the Board has taken steps to provide as much
> transition support as we can within the financial constraints we are
> facing.
>
> By endorsing a new business model that relies on a much smaller core
> staff to implement, we believe we will be putting ICA on a course that
> has much promise.  There are, of course, no guarantees. You will also
> hear about this emerging business model next week.
>
> In all of its decisions, the Board is responding to a legal mandate it
> cannot duck—to provide fiduciary oversight of the finances, mission
> and programming of ICA/EI.
>
> We are under no illusion as to the magnitude of the decisions we made
> this weekend. All our actions were informed by our heads, our hearts
> and our love for ICA/EI.  Though the assessment and the financial
> reality paints a difficult picture, the Board is well aware that the
> staff of ICA/EI has been stalwart in continuing its work in bettering
> the lives of others.
>
> We will keep you abreast of developments as we move into the future.
> Thank you for your support.
>
> On behalf of the Board,
>
> Richard Wilkinson
> ICA/EI Board President
>
> Members of the Board:
> Suganya Sockalingam     Lela Jahn     Rachael Swanson     Don Elliott
> Carolyn Antenen     Kathleen Joyce    Jay Kurtzman    Judy Lindblad
> Tim Lush
>
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