Teresa Allen
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Below is the text of a petition sponsored by the Houston
Committee for People's Radio to urge KPFT's Local Advisory Board (LAB) chairperson
to appoint her fellow KPFT LAB member, Teresa Allen, to the new interim Pacifica
National Board. We are sought signers for this document from the KPFT listening
area. And after seven days, this is the result. The petition was presented to the KPFT LAB and its chair, which met on Wednesday, Novemeber 28.
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PETITION
To: Susan Darrow, Chairperson KPFT Local Advisory Board
We the undersigned strongly urge you to nominate Teresa Allen to the Pacifica
National Board.
Although the Pacifica foundation is floundering in crises of finances and leadership,
a just and reasonable end to the long struggle is now possible. We believe that
Teresa has outstanding credentials to fill this position and work toward such
an outcome that will save the network and restore strong leadership. They include:
1. A background in activism and music promotion that will be key to bridging
the gap between both groups within KPFT Houston.
2. She is fair minded and would take input from all interested parties.
3. The background and historical knowledge of Pacifica that will be critical
to the rebuilding process.
4. The national contacts and presence to work quickly, collaboratively, and
effectively on a national level.
We ask you to give these points serious consideration in your decision making
process.
(Signed,)
KPFT area listeners:
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Joe Ander Gordon Anderson Scott Askew Stephen S. Bates Stephen Betzen Janice Blue Maria Bohnert Duane Bradley Arthur W Browning Ron Buford Thomas Clark Aaron B. Clevenson David Cobb Joe Connell Pat Connell Sean Kenneth Connelly Kim Cotton Jane Cravens Rutherford Cravens Charlene Crofoot Debra Danburg Margaret Davis Willandria Davis Joan Denkler Angela DeWree Lisha Doucet Rick Easton Jean Edmonds Dana Rhea Elliott Frances "Sissy" Farenthold Tom Forbes Diane Fountain Aaron Frazier Jon Frederick Ken Freeland |
Earl Gerhard Curt Gibby Greg Gieselman Hana Ginzbarg Sherrie Glass Joseph Goldman Cherie Gorman Verleeta Green Sydney Greenblatt Doris Hageman Steve Harr Maureen Haver David A. Hawes Donald M. Hayes Carl Henning Ross Hamilton Henry Carol Hensel Mark Herranen Nan Hildreth Carol M. Holst Mark Holt Jacob R. Hostetter Paul Huening Ola Humphries Hep Ingham Connie Jennings Paul Jennings Carmen Jimenez Edwin Johnston Dan Jones John Jordan Sam Keeper Nancy Landau Wood Lee Telise Leger |
Robin Lewis Terry Leyenberger Joy Lindsey Shirley Locke Lee Loe Nancy Loggins Alfredo Lopez Anne Lusby-Denham Otis Hardy Maclay Dino Marcaccio MaryAnn Martinez Charles Mauch Julia Mazow Barbara McCormick Jim McCormick Torry Mercer Julia Merriman Mary K. Merriman Moira Merriman Stan Merriman Tim Merriman Ernesto Migoya Margaret Moorehead Emily Nghiem Danel P. Olson Tim O'Dowd Mary Jo O'Neal Terrence O'Rourke Karyl Palmisano Nathalie Paravicini Rick Potthoff John Preston Nancy Preston Sandy Rabinowitz Denise Reilly |
Christyna Rice Marvin Rich Gregor Riesser Susie Robinson Christine C. Sagstetter Liberty Sanchez Sergio Sarmiento Caitlin Schroell Dolores Schroell Ray Schroell Steven Schroell Wendy Schroell Chuck Scurich Deborah Shafto Clark Sitton Mike Skadden Bill W. Smith, Jr. Charles Smith Clay Smith DeShaunta L. Stewart Mitzi Taylor Pedro de la Torre III Judy Vinson Terence Vinson Ted Weisgal Mark Wilde Alma Williams Bernadine Williams James Williams Madeleine Crozat-Williams Mary Williams Jo Ann Wolf |
Some comments in support:
I, Lee Loe, being of sound and fair mind, urge the Houston LAB to appoint Teresa Allen to represent Houston on the PNB. - Lee Tinker Loe
I heartily endorse Teresa Allen for the interim Pacifica National Board. She has faithfully represented commmunity interests on the KPFT LAB. - Arthur W Browning
Teresa Allen has my nomination to the Pacifica National Board. She is knowledgeable about Pacifica and its background/history. I believe she will provide fairness and objectivity to the collaborative process which is needed. My prayers and support are with her. - Christine C. Sagstetter
As a Houston Area listener, I fully support this nomination. - Ola Humphries
I have known Teresa Allen for more than 10 years, and am familiar with several social action organizations she has worked for during this time. My personal experience has shown me that Teresa always works in the best interest of the organization with which she is associated. Teresa is one of those rare individuals who does more than pay lip service to social action, she actually does the hard work necessary to improve the world and make it a better place. PNB would greatly benefit by allowing Teresa to bring her enthusiasm and experience to the organization. - Terry Leyenberger
As a long time supporters of Pacifica, we now wince every time we are asked to make a contribution. The only free clear progressive voice in the Gulf Coast Area is being stifled. We beg you to consider adding Teresa Allen to the Pacifica National Board. - John and Nancy Preston
Please add our names to the petition nominating Teresa Allen to the interim Pacifica National Board. As loyal KPFT pledgers, we have significant concerns regarding the changes in programming and believe that Teresa Allen will represent the listeners. - Mary Jo O'Neal & Steve Harr
I know Teresa personally and think that she would represent the needs of the community faithfully and fairly. - Ross Hamilton Henry, Humanist Minister
I've been a KPFT listener for about 30 years, and I know Teresa Allen in the context of another organization we're members of. I've observed that Teresa brings her good judgment, energy and diligence to whatever she does, and I think she will contribute a much-needed sense of perspective to the Pacifica National Board. I strongly support her nomination - Stephen S. Bates
It would give me great peace of mind knowing that Teresa Allen has a place on our local board of KPFT. She demonstrates the founding spirit of Pacifica community radio. - Denise Reilly
We have been MEMBERS and listeners for about ten years and heartily support TERESA! - Pat and Joe Connell
I have been impressed with Teresa Allen's
- Leadership skills
- People/facilitation skills
- Fair-mindedness
- Contacts
- Knowledge on environmental, political & social justice issues
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creativity
Teresa would top my list for leadership roles in community, environmental and social justice activities that she decides to take on. Thank you for your attention in this matter. - Wood Lee
I donated a building, (The Rich Bldg., 2401-05 San Jacinto) to Pacifica Fndtn in 1966. They sold the property to the operators of Rich's Night Club. At that time, KPFT was a liberal voice in Houston. I want to see and hear it again. - Marvin Rich
Democracy is not what we have, Democracy is what you do... - Gordon Anderson
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