[etni] [FWD: etni: holzms@mail.biu.ac.il post needs approval]

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> Subject: etni: holzms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx post needs approval
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> Date: Thu, January 22, 2004 5:26 am
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> From holzms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Thu Jan 22 07:25:58 2004
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> From: "susan" <holzms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: jimmy's comment on ETAI
> Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:23:48 +0200
It is very hard for me to respond to this without getting a little bit 
angry--which would be completely counter productive. Jimmy's logic is that ETAI 
has tons of money and we are keeping all those funds instead of using them for 
the benefit of the members. The publishers here in Israel are suffering from 
economic woes just like every other business in the country--yet they 
contribute bags and doughnuts, sandwiches and pads of paper, pens and 
bookmarks, etc. in addition to the expense of paying for their  table, travel 
expenses, etc. 
In recent years, I have had the honor and the privilege of attending IATEFL and 
presenting at these conferences. I did not pay registration because I am the 
official representative of ETAI, but other than one official delegate from each 
Organizational affiliate, every speaker pays registration fees.One year I used 
a video and I paid for that equipment. I also paid plane fare, hotel and food. 
I must be crazy because I never considered myself insulted for paying for 
sharing my knowledge. I felt excited and inspired...what is wrong with me?
I do not believe that internet can replace conferences any more than I think 
computers can replace teachers...call me old fashioned...
I hope to see you all at ETAI spring (Tel Aviv and Haifa) and our great 
international conference in the summer ..
Seeing old friends and meeting new ones --even that would be enough!
Susan Holzman
Chair, 
ETAI

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