[Linganth] Options

[Richard J Senghas]

I've often wondered that myself.  In fact, my response to the CAE was
actually based on thoughts I've had about an SLA conference for
years.  When I've raised idea the informally in conversations at past
AAA meetings, sometimes I get a positive response, but others worry
about causing the SLA to become more isolated from the general
membership, or having dilution.  The SLA has been a relatively small
unit, and some fear that reduced attendance by SLA members at the
general meetings would push us out of sight altogether.

-Richard

At 10:54 AM -0500 10/24/04, khoffman at northwestern.edu wrote:
>Please excuse my naivete, but is there a reason for not holding a
>separate SLA meeting along the lines of the AES?  Generally, I mean, not
>just this year.  There may be a history here I'm unaware of, but
>otherwise, it might be worth considering.
>
>Katherine

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