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Dec 19, 2008
Bigfoot Christmas Ornament
Wet is the cryptozoologist. I suspect he will have 10 of these next year.
h/t to The Museum of Hoaxes.
Dec 12, 2008
Dec 10, 2008
Who Started the War on Christmas?
The War on Christmas' started in a white nationalist cabal and spread to conservative media.
What would Christmas be without warnings of the secular crusade to destroy it? Thanks to the fulminations of cable news cranks and evangelical moralists, the War on Christmas has become an annual outrage. The story typically goes as follows: secular elements have intimidated stores into replacing the phrase “Merry Christmas” with “Happy Holidays;” nativity scenes have been removed from public spaces under threat of ACLU lawsuits; a decadent culture is moving ever closer to eradicating Christian morality; and America slouches towards Gomorrah.
Judging from the panicked tone of movement conservatives, this year’s War on Christmas campaign threatens the country’s moral fiber more than ever. According to The Wall Street Journal’s Daniel Henninger, the secular Grinch has claimed the economy as its latest casualty. “A nation whose people can't say 'Merry Christmas' is a nation capable of ruining its own economy,” he fumed on November 20. Having laid off 20 percent of its staff the day after Election Day, Christian right mega-ministry Focus on the Family declared “Merry Tossmas” imploring its supporters to toss out holiday season product catalogs that wish shoppers “Happy Holidays.” (The 201 freshly unemployed staffers might have more practical reasons to trash their catalogs.)
On December 2, Utah Republican state senator Chris Buttars sponsored an urgent resolution demanding that stores greet shoppers with the phrase, “Merry Christmas.” “I'm sick of the Christmas wars,” Buttars proclaimed. “We're a Christian nation and ought to use the word.”
The Christmas kulturkampf is a growth industry in a shrinking economy, providing an effective boost for conservative fundraising and a ratings bonanza for right-wing media. So who was the genius that created it? To find the answer, a visit with the ghost of conservatism’s past is in order.
Back during the culture wars of the 1990s, Peter Brimelow, then a Fortune magazine editor, grew incensed with the increasing use of the phrase “Happy Holidays” by retailers like Amazon.com. “I just got real interested in the issue,” Brimelow told The Daily Beast, “because I noticed over the years there was this social shift taking place where people no longer said ‘Merry Christmas.’”
In his 1995 book, Alien Nation, Brimelow argued that the influx of “weird aliens with dubious habits” from developing nations was eroding America’s white Christian “ethnic core,” and in turn, sullying its cultural underpinnings. The War on Christmas was, in his view, a particularly pernicious iteration of the multicultural “struggle to abolish America.”
Brimelow went to his fellow Briton and Tory, John O’Sullivan, then editor of the conservative movement’s flagship publication, National Review, with a big idea. National Review should host “an annual competition for the most egregious attempt to suppress Christmas.” Though O’Sullivan liked Brimelow’s idea, he was replaced as editor on Christmas Eve 1997 by Rich Lowry.
With the exception of a 2001 column in which O’Sullivan blamed “religious minorities” for the War on Christmas, the issue disappeared from the pages of National Review. At the same time, the magazine jettisoned O’Sullivan’s anti-immigration politics in favor of the Big Tent conservatism preferred by younger writers like Jonah Goldberg and Ramesh Ponurru.
The shift at National Review forced Brimelow even further into the political wilderness. Shunned by conservatives there rankled by his unabashed racial resentment—Goldberg belittled him in a 2002 column as a “once respected conservative voice”—Brimelow founded what would become the internet’s leading anti-immigration web journal, VDare.com, named for the first British child born in the Americas. Brimelow’s new venture provided a forum to allies like Jared Taylor, a white supremacist publisher, and Kevin MacDonald, an evolutionary psychology professor who has argued that Jews are genetically equipped to out-compete Gentiles for resources and power. In 2003, four years after VDare’s founding, the Southern Poverty Law Center classified the journal as a “hate group.”
VDare became the staging ground for the War on the War on Christmas. Unlike their more respectable counterparts, Brimelow’s writers dared to name the true anti-Christian Grinch: Jews. The winner of Brimelow’s 2001 War on Christmas competition, a “paleoconservative” writer named Tom Piatak, insisted that those behind the assault on Christmas “evidently prefer” Hanukkah, which he called the “Jewish Kwanzaa,” a “faux-Christmas.” “Teaching children about Hanukkah, rather than the beliefs that actually sustained Jews on their sometimes tragic and tumultuous historical journey,” Piatak fumed, “inculcates negative lessons about Christianity, not positive ones about Judaism.”
VDare’s 2005 War on Christmas winner, Steve Sailer, a Eugenics enthusiast and author of the new biography of Barack Obama, America’s Half-Blood Prince, picked up where Piatak left off. “American Jews,” Sailer wrote, “those exemplars of successful assimilation now seem to be de-assimilating emotionally, becoming increasingly resentful, at this late date, of their fellow Americans for celebrating Christmas.” Sailer went on to quote at length from a column by the purportedly Jewish writer, Bert Prelutsky, called “The Jewish Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”
Brimelow was ambivalent when I asked him about Sailer’s theory on Jewish de-assimilation. “It’s an argument,” was all he would say.
Following the invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush’s re-election, and the Republican sweep of Congress, Brimelow said conservative movement elites could no longer ignore the right-wing populism sweeping the nation. Suddenly the War on Christmas was gaining traction. “This issue became very popular in the conservative grassroots, so conservative media had to pay concession to it,” he said.
By 2005, Fox News personalities Bill O’Reilly and John Gibson were dedicating entire shows to the War on Christmas. While their rants were directed at “secular progressives,” they echoed the arguments of Brimelow’s allies. “It’s all part of the secular progressive agenda,” O’Reilly grumbled. “If you can get religion out, then you can pass secular progressive programs, like legalization of narcotics, euthanasia, abortion at will, gay marriage.” National Review’s website jumped back on the bandwagon, beginning with editor Kathryn Jean Lopez’s promotion of Gibson’s bestselling 2005 polemic, The War on Christmas: How the Liberal Plot to Ban the Sacred Christian Holiday Is Worse Than You Thought.
Of the conservatives who once dismissed his Christmas crusade, Brimelow remarked with a self-satisfied chuckle, “They went over to the dark side.”
From its origins in Brimelow’s website and fevered imagination to its popularization by the conservative media, the War on Christmas has become an institution. And the rest is holiday cheer.
Max Blumenthal is a senior writer for The Daily Beast and writing fellow at The Nation Institute, whose book, Republican Gomorrah (Basic/Nation Books), is forthcoming in Spring 2009. Contact him at maxblumenthal3000@yahoo.com.
Dec 4, 2008
Wet Fur's Conservative Propoganda
Wet has lost his password, so here is his propaganda about Christmas. I guess he buys into the whole "War on Christmas" idea that the right is trying to create.
As an employee of one of the most liberal companies in the city, I have never had a problem with Christmas parties.
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Subject: And A Merry Christmas To All!
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 01, 2008
RE: Christmas Party
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1:00 pm. Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.00 to make the giving of gifts easy for everyone's pockets. This gathering is only for employees! Our CEO will make a special announcement at that time!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Patty
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 02, 2008
RE: Holiday Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our 'Holiday Party.' The same policy applies to any other employees who are not Christians or those still celebrating Reconciliation Day. There will be no Christmas tree present. No Christmas carols sung. We will have other types of music for your enjoyment.
Happy now?
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Patty
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 03, 2008
RE: Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table ... you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, 'AA Only'; you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this?
Somebody?
Forget about the gifts exchange, no gifts exchange are allowed since the union members feel that $10.00 is too much money and executives believe $10.00 is a little chintzy.
NO GIFTS EXCHANGE WILL BE ALLOWED.
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
To: All Employees
DATE: October 04, 2008
RE: Holiday Party
What a diverse group we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating and drinking during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon at this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps the Grill House can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party- or else package everything for you to take it home in little foil doggy baggy. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with Gay men, each will have their own table. Yes, there will be flower arrangement for the Gay men's table. To the person asking per mission to cross dress, no cross-dressing allowed though. We will have booster seats for short people. Low-fat food will be available for those on a diet. We cannot control the salt used in the food we suggest for those people with high blood pressure to taste first. There will be fresh fruits as dessert for Diabetics, the restaurant cannot supply 'No Sugar' desserts. Sorry!
Did I miss anything?!?!?
Patty
FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: All Employees
DATE: October 05, 2008
RE: The F ------ Holiday Party
Vegetarian p .. cks I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at the Grill House whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the 'grill of death,' as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your f### ing salad bar, including organic tomatoes. But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them s cream. I'm hearing them scream right NOW! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die,
The B .. ch from HELL!!!!!!!!
FROM: Joan Bishop, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE: October 06, 2003
RE: Patty Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery and I'll continue to forward your cards to her. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Happy Holidays!
Dec 2, 2008
Player of the Year
Well, the Red Devils continue their dominance on the world football stage. Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or for the World Football Player of the Year, and it wasn't even close! The closest Arsenal or Chelsea player doesn't show up until 12th, and in fact, you have 2 ManU players before you find the first Chelsea player. Here are the official results:
Just a continuation of the eventual world domination. We will end up in our rightful spot by the end of the season, 1st place once again! Remember, resistance is futile.
Photo courtesy of cristianoronaldo.soccerstar.org
Nov 27, 2008
Nov 26, 2008
Go Golden Weasels
The Bloomsburg Golden Weasels will be playing California (PA) on Saturday. Here are their mascot and cheerleaders. We mock, but we cheer.
Nov 24, 2008
Most Liberal Senator
We were all assured during the campaign that Obama was the most liberal Senator. But read the comments from Fox News Sunday yesterday:
Wallace: So, let's review what's shaping up as the Obama team, both the selections we know and the leading contenders in other cases for his economic team. Tim Geithner at Treasury, Bill Richardson likely at Commerce, and Larry Summers definitely directing the National Economic Council.
On the national security side, Hillary Clinton at State, General James Jones the leading contender for national security adviser, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates being seriously considered to stay on at the Pentagon.
Brit, when you see all of that, does it make you re-assess the way that Mr. Obama will govern as president?
HUME: Well, it's certainly -- I would say there are two things that characterize this group, experience and, generally speaking, centrism and moderation.
So I would say that, particularly in terms of the economy, these are - - these names are pretty reassuring to anybody on Wall Street, for example, who was worried about Obama trying to impose early on a very intense liberal economic agenda.
So he's now a centrist. He didn't appoint Communists or even Socialists to his cabinet. It would be nice if pundits would admit they were wrong - that Obama is not a crazed leftist terrorist, but instead a thoughtful Liberal to Centrist President who will hire experienced, smart people to advise him.
Nov 21, 2008
The Big Issues
What are the big issues facing America today? Off the top of my head I'd say the economy. Next, probably the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Number three health care. Who would disagree?
Janice Shaw Crouse of Townhall would (edited for brevity).
Obama plans — as his first official act, he told Planned Parenthood — to sign the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA).
Obama plans to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and oppose any Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) that will be put forward.
Obama will support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and indicates his support for expanding the bill to cover “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
On the three big issues of today — life, marriage, homosexual behavior — President-elect Obama has plans to turn far left and ignore the will of the people. He will act by fiat, and he will appoint activist judges. We must expose the Emperor’s new clothes and make sure the public is aware of how drastically these decisions will change American society. We could see a greatly weakened American culture where life is treated cavalierly, marriage is weakened and our religious liberty is trampled. To be forewarned is to be armed for the culture battles that are ahead.
Wow, how out of touch. Makes you wonder if she even watched the election.
Janice Shaw Crouse of Townhall would (edited for brevity).
Obama plans — as his first official act, he told Planned Parenthood — to sign the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA).
Obama plans to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and oppose any Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) that will be put forward.
Obama will support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and indicates his support for expanding the bill to cover “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
On the three big issues of today — life, marriage, homosexual behavior — President-elect Obama has plans to turn far left and ignore the will of the people. He will act by fiat, and he will appoint activist judges. We must expose the Emperor’s new clothes and make sure the public is aware of how drastically these decisions will change American society. We could see a greatly weakened American culture where life is treated cavalierly, marriage is weakened and our religious liberty is trampled. To be forewarned is to be armed for the culture battles that are ahead.
Wow, how out of touch. Makes you wonder if she even watched the election.
Nov 20, 2008
Subject: Gun control
Wet's comments are in red
These are the proposals from 2000 of the new Attorney General, Eric Holder, on gun control. Curious if you would support these.
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I want to add my voice to those who are calling on Congress to finally -- to finally -- pass these very common-sense gun measures.
First, to require child safety locks for all handguns that are sold (My understanding is that this was done and every hand gun sold comes with a trigger lock). Second, to ban violent juveniles from ever having the ability to own guns. (Gun ownership is a right. If they were tried and found guilty as adults I would have no problem with them losing that right as is the case today. As a juvenile it is difficult to allow the sins of the past follow into adulthood.) Third, to pass the president's handgun licensing proposal, which requires safety certification for all handgun purchasers. (I would not support that. Most users will take some kind of hunter/safety course but to mandate it would be difficult for me to support.) Fourth, to support research in smart-gun technology, which can limit a gun's use to its authorized owner. (Yes but again I would not mandate it. Rather I would provide tax incentives to those manufactures that would pursue that technology. I would also send all government business their way. If it were mandatory it could create an economical hardship. I prefer to see the carrot rather than the stick in this instance.) And finally, to close the gun show loop hole by requiring a background check for all gun purchases at gun shows. (This makes excellent sense, and I have always supported that idea as do most reasonable minded firearms owners.) (One thing I have learned in my 10 plus years of service is that you CAN’T LEGISLATE COMMON SENSE.)
Every day that goes by, about 12, 13 more children in this country die from gun violence. We need these common-sense measures and we need them now.
Wet's comments are in red
These are the proposals from 2000 of the new Attorney General, Eric Holder, on gun control. Curious if you would support these.
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I want to add my voice to those who are calling on Congress to finally -- to finally -- pass these very common-sense gun measures.
First, to require child safety locks for all handguns that are sold (My understanding is that this was done and every hand gun sold comes with a trigger lock). Second, to ban violent juveniles from ever having the ability to own guns. (Gun ownership is a right. If they were tried and found guilty as adults I would have no problem with them losing that right as is the case today. As a juvenile it is difficult to allow the sins of the past follow into adulthood.) Third, to pass the president's handgun licensing proposal, which requires safety certification for all handgun purchasers. (I would not support that. Most users will take some kind of hunter/safety course but to mandate it would be difficult for me to support.) Fourth, to support research in smart-gun technology, which can limit a gun's use to its authorized owner. (Yes but again I would not mandate it. Rather I would provide tax incentives to those manufactures that would pursue that technology. I would also send all government business their way. If it were mandatory it could create an economical hardship. I prefer to see the carrot rather than the stick in this instance.) And finally, to close the gun show loop hole by requiring a background check for all gun purchases at gun shows. (This makes excellent sense, and I have always supported that idea as do most reasonable minded firearms owners.) (One thing I have learned in my 10 plus years of service is that you CAN’T LEGISLATE COMMON SENSE.)
Every day that goes by, about 12, 13 more children in this country die from gun violence. We need these common-sense measures and we need them now.
would love to find out what rocket scientists came up with this idea. I fully support the sunshine laws and right to know but this is ridiculous. Talk about governmental red tape and the burden to the tax payer. Read this from the bottom and I will leave you with one last thought it is not meant to be a dig on the D’s or R’s just an observation that I agree with.
Wet
'Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.' - Ronald Reagan
From: Jules Mermelstein [mailto:jules.mermelstein@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 5:11 PMTo: Leonard, PaulCc: CommissionersGroup; Department HeadsSubject: Re: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Have you included any of this (Gil's advice) in the budget?
On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Leonard, Paul <pleonard@upperdublin.net> wrote:
I will keep you posted.
From: Gilbert P. High [mailto:ghigh@highswartz.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:52 AMTo: Narducci, Lorraine; Leonard, PaulSubject: RE: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
The new law creates a presumption that all informational material relating to Township matters created by any Township department, by any public official, or by any person dealing contractually with the Township is a public record. There are 30 exceptions, many of which do not apply to municipalities, however the burden is on the Township to identify why a particular exception applies. The new law comes into effect the first week of January, 2009 and will apply to any information materials the Township or any of these people has on hand at that time no matter when the materials were created. It is predicted that an onslaught will occur and we must prepare for it. I recommend the following:
1. Schedule an informational meeting for anyone who might be receiving a right to know request (all department heads and their immediate assistants) so that they understand what their departments must do in order to facilitate a proper response to such requests. This meeting could take the form of getting everyone to view the informational program advertised below. I would then be available to respond to any questions.
2. Schedule an informational meeting for the commissioners for the same purpose. (Note: all correspondence and email generated by a commissioner relating to Township matters can be the subject of a right to know request.)
3. A Right To Know officer must be selected. This Right To Know officer must be able to devote the time to prepare responses and control the process of gathering responsive information – and must have the time to learn the nuances of the statutory requirements, including the application of the various exceptions available. Responding to Right To Know requests must be a substantive part of this person's job description.
4. The Board must pass a resolution designating a Right To Know Officer and approving certain procedures, such as the Township will not accept verbal or anonymous requests – the copying charge for each page of materials (25 cents will be the maximum permitted) – the cost of other forms in which information is held (such as plans, videotapes, etc.).
5. The forms for making a request and responding thereto must be updated.
6. The web site should be updated to provide a link to right to know information – including the form to be used in making a request.
7. The Right To Know policy must be updated, including updating the appeal procedure set forth in the policy.
I will prepare the Resolution and update the policy and the forms. You will need to decide on the scheduling and the selection of a Right To Know officer
Gilbert P. High, Jr.
High, Swartz LLP
40 E. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19404
610 275-0700
610 275-5290 (fax)
ghigh@highswartz.com
The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged attorney work product and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If this communication is received in error, please immediately notify us by telephone or reply e-mail and delete the original message from your computer. Thank you.
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS in Circular 230, we inform you that, unless High Swartz expressly states otherwise in this communication (including any attachments), any tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue code or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any transaction or other matter addressed herein.
From: Narducci, Lorraine [mailto:lnarducci@upperdublin.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:54 AMTo: Gilbert P. HighCc: Leonard, PaulSubject: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Gil,
Are we required to pass new ordinances or resolutions regarding the new Right to Know Law. Also, please let us know of any new changes to our procedures for responding to these requests. See Paul's question below.
Thanks,
Lorraine
From: Leonard, Paul Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:21 AMTo: Narducci, LorraineSubject: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Do we have new stuff from Gil?
From: Gail Markovitz [mailto:gmarkovitz@plcm.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:13 AMSubject: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Overview of the New Right to Know Law
A two hour informational on-line training program featuring Terry Mutchler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Office of Open Records
No travel involved, reasonably priced, this on-line training addresses your questions regarding implementation of the new law.
Don't be out of touch! View the program at a time and place that fits your schedule. Take away material that you can refer to in the future and email addresses for our speakers give you a direct pipeline for the answers to questions as they arise in the future. Visit the link below for the full brochure and registration information.
http://plcm.org/vertical/Sites/{816DF97F-59D7-4E12-B207-1434C6304092}/uploads/{01CB4B1A-47D1-470F-BA2A-A1F32FADB283}.PDF
Wet
'Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.' - Ronald Reagan
From: Jules Mermelstein [mailto:jules.mermelstein@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 5:11 PMTo: Leonard, PaulCc: CommissionersGroup; Department HeadsSubject: Re: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Have you included any of this (Gil's advice) in the budget?
On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Leonard, Paul <pleonard@upperdublin.net> wrote:
I will keep you posted.
From: Gilbert P. High [mailto:ghigh@highswartz.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:52 AMTo: Narducci, Lorraine; Leonard, PaulSubject: RE: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
The new law creates a presumption that all informational material relating to Township matters created by any Township department, by any public official, or by any person dealing contractually with the Township is a public record. There are 30 exceptions, many of which do not apply to municipalities, however the burden is on the Township to identify why a particular exception applies. The new law comes into effect the first week of January, 2009 and will apply to any information materials the Township or any of these people has on hand at that time no matter when the materials were created. It is predicted that an onslaught will occur and we must prepare for it. I recommend the following:
1. Schedule an informational meeting for anyone who might be receiving a right to know request (all department heads and their immediate assistants) so that they understand what their departments must do in order to facilitate a proper response to such requests. This meeting could take the form of getting everyone to view the informational program advertised below. I would then be available to respond to any questions.
2. Schedule an informational meeting for the commissioners for the same purpose. (Note: all correspondence and email generated by a commissioner relating to Township matters can be the subject of a right to know request.)
3. A Right To Know officer must be selected. This Right To Know officer must be able to devote the time to prepare responses and control the process of gathering responsive information – and must have the time to learn the nuances of the statutory requirements, including the application of the various exceptions available. Responding to Right To Know requests must be a substantive part of this person's job description.
4. The Board must pass a resolution designating a Right To Know Officer and approving certain procedures, such as the Township will not accept verbal or anonymous requests – the copying charge for each page of materials (25 cents will be the maximum permitted) – the cost of other forms in which information is held (such as plans, videotapes, etc.).
5. The forms for making a request and responding thereto must be updated.
6. The web site should be updated to provide a link to right to know information – including the form to be used in making a request.
7. The Right To Know policy must be updated, including updating the appeal procedure set forth in the policy.
I will prepare the Resolution and update the policy and the forms. You will need to decide on the scheduling and the selection of a Right To Know officer
Gilbert P. High, Jr.
High, Swartz LLP
40 E. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19404
610 275-0700
610 275-5290 (fax)
ghigh@highswartz.com
The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged attorney work product and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If this communication is received in error, please immediately notify us by telephone or reply e-mail and delete the original message from your computer. Thank you.
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS in Circular 230, we inform you that, unless High Swartz expressly states otherwise in this communication (including any attachments), any tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue code or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any transaction or other matter addressed herein.
From: Narducci, Lorraine [mailto:lnarducci@upperdublin.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:54 AMTo: Gilbert P. HighCc: Leonard, PaulSubject: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Gil,
Are we required to pass new ordinances or resolutions regarding the new Right to Know Law. Also, please let us know of any new changes to our procedures for responding to these requests. See Paul's question below.
Thanks,
Lorraine
From: Leonard, Paul Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:21 AMTo: Narducci, LorraineSubject: FW: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Do we have new stuff from Gil?
From: Gail Markovitz [mailto:gmarkovitz@plcm.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:13 AMSubject: New PA Right to Know Law - On-line Training
Overview of the New Right to Know Law
A two hour informational on-line training program featuring Terry Mutchler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Office of Open Records
No travel involved, reasonably priced, this on-line training addresses your questions regarding implementation of the new law.
Don't be out of touch! View the program at a time and place that fits your schedule. Take away material that you can refer to in the future and email addresses for our speakers give you a direct pipeline for the answers to questions as they arise in the future. Visit the link below for the full brochure and registration information.
http://plcm.org/vertical/Sites/{816DF97F-59D7-4E12-B207-1434C6304092}/uploads/{01CB4B1A-47D1-470F-BA2A-A1F32FADB283}.PDF
Nov 19, 2008
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Imagine living by the 91 Freeway Fire. Beautiful and terrifying.
Welcome to the Stomps and Wet Show. We'll see who else shows up to post.
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