Comments on: Real Grassroots or Astroturf? Setting the Record Straight

By: Kathy Brenniman

Kathy Brenniman — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:45:25 +0000

Lisa, once again you have demonstrated how valuable you are to our organization and how lucky we are to have you fighting for and representing us. Linda, too.

By: Ruth Sweetser

Ruth Sweetser — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:41:20 +0000

Lisa,
In a way your responses to the fraudulent letter by Bonner & Associates has been a distraction. Seen in another light, it’s a real opportunity to share with the public what AAUW is about and how it goes about its mission. Keep up your tremendous work–wherever it takes you!

By: Jackie Littleton

Jackie Littleton — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:57:49 +0000

Thanks Lisa, and Linda Hallman, for being on top of this with a quick and measured response. One of our greatest strengths as an organization is the reality that we’ve always worked from Facts. In this era of angry talk show hosts and shoddy reporting, a voice of reason is needed more than ever. I’d love to credit this quote, but I can’t remember where I read it…”Belligerence is the currency of the intellectually bankrupt.”

By: Lisa Maatz

Lisa Maatz — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:23:06 +0000

Thanks, Lisa and Nancy, for your comments. This situation really should remind everyone of the power of the grassroots — AAUW’s strength — and the importance of using our collective voice for the issues that mean the most to us and our mission. It is this power that has made us successful for more than 128 years.

By: Nancy Shoemaker

Nancy Shoemaker — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:24:42 +0000

And thanks, Lisa, for all you’ve done to make the AAUW name one worth forging!

By: Lisa Goodnight

Lisa Goodnight — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:02:52 +0000

Well said Lisa. I especially loved your closing line:
“AAUW is a community of women who will not be made into victims.”