{news} Note to Chapter Reps.--Chris Reilly will be at October 26 SCC meeting so that this issue of unreimbursed expenses can be resolved

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> Dear Chapter Representatives,
> 
> We are writing because we have an issue that we wish you to consider and 
> consult with your Chapters about.  We wanted to give you as much time as 
> possible before the October SCC meeting.
> 
> The Executive Committee has invited Chris Reilly to occupy the 'Guest 
> Speaker' spot on the October, 2004 SCC Agenda.  He will explain the debt 
> that he believes the Green Party of Connecticut owes to him from 2003.  
> He will also answer questions from the SCC about the money he paid on 
> behalf of the Party.
> 
> We understand that there are many unanswered questions about this 
> issue.  Chris appeared unexpectedly at the August SCC meeting and made a 
> presentation.  He answered some questions at that time, but most people 
> were not prepared for his appearance and didn't even know what questions 
> they, or their Chapters, had.  We think that since there are still 
> questions and concerns that another, planned-for appearance would be 
> helpful.  It is our hope that anyone with questions would attend the SCC 
> meeting and be prepared to ask their questions.  If that isn't possible, 
> we would hope that you, as their representatives, would bring their 
> questions to the meeting and the answers back to your Chapters.  We want 
> all the questions concerning this issue to be answered, once and for all 
> at this meeting.
> 
> It is impossible for us to develop a reasonable budget with this debt 
> hanging over our heads.  We believe that once the membership of the SCC 
> has had the opportunity to have all their questions answered, a decision 
> can be made regarding this debt.  Proposals can be submitted to either 
> pay or reject Chris' claim, in part or completely, and the SCC can 
> decide.  (The Executive Committee has submitted a proposal to pay what 
> we view as the less controversial portions of Chris' claims (domain 
> name, postage and copying)).
> 
> We decided to ask Chris to appear and answer questions one more time so 
> that the Party can answer its questions, make its decisions, and move 
> forward from this issue.  We hope that the combination of resolving this 
> issue once and for all at the October SCC meeting, and the outcome of 
> the current audit will enable us to move forward and to formulate a good 
> budget that will gain the approval of the SCC.
> 
> Executive Committee
> Green Party of Connecticut