It is with significant discomfort, hurt, and heartfelt sincerity that we are issuing this memorandum to you. As unpaid volunteers, we have collectively poured thousands of hours into an organization that was built on emotion, empathy, compassion, and desire to build a true community environment. As was stated by George Fiske, "Largely because of Michael's tenacity and determination, 'The Center' has become a reality." Unfortunately this is a gross understatement that does not provide Michael the full credit he deserves. "The Center" IS a reality because of Michael's tenacity and determination and VISION that "The Arts are a rich form of communication that allows us to meet, understand and accept one another."

We certainly understand that "With growth comes change and with change comes a revitalization of spirit." However, there are always multiple paths to get from point "A" to point "B." By ignoring the previous plea by this group that mediation be pursued to resolve the conflict between the board and Michael, and until such time as a resolution of the conflict is achieved, it is with great regret that the below group will no longer be able to support the organization and its current direction. As such, at the present time, we will not be volunteering our time to the following sample list of activities:

*Phonathon
*Building maintenance
*Computer technical support
*Event Volunteer coordination
*Organization of the quarterly calendar mailing
*Participation in the TCAN Players
*Coordination of the Mystery Snack Theater
*Leadership of the open
mike events including committed support for performers
*Event technical support
*Daytime desk volunteering
*Membership committee
*Maintenance committee

Sincerely,
Harriet Adelman
Judy Bennett
John Bradford
Meg Bradford
Catherine S Buntaine
Sheila Cram
Joseph DeSouza
Libby Franck
Howard Frutkoff
Dave Greenblatt
Leslie Holmes
Iren Kessel
Susan Lanspery
Cheryl Litster
Jamie Magee
Carol McCarthy
Lee Mendenhall
Jeffrey Phillips
Sheila Thomas
Jude Travers