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Take Back the Airwaves! Community Reclaim 88.1 FM!
Result:
Many thanks to all those who signed this petition which was originally created to lobby the firm Iler & Campbell to recognize the results of the Special General Meeting held in February of 2008 - carried out in accordance to the bylaws - which resulted in the democratic dismissal and removal of non student board members and its appointed management at CKLN 88.1 FM. It further requested that this Toronto firm cease to represent said dismissed and removed individuals and commence representation of the legitimate board members duly elected in April and May of 2008 as per the bylaws and by the democratic will of the volunteer and community membership of CKLN. It has come to our attention that as of December 2008, Iler and Campbell have ceased to represent this community radio station period. Therefore, the purpose of this petition is no longer valid. Nevertheless, the struggle continues and other strategies are being explored. For more updates visit takebackourradio.blogspot.com
Attn. Ms Paula Boutis, Mr. Brian Iler, and Mr. Charles Campbell
Iler Campbell Barristers & Solicitors
890 Yonge Street, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
Telephone: 416 598 0103 x 117
Fax: 416 598 3484
E-mail: pboutis@ilercampbell.com
Dear Ms. Boutis, Mr. Iler and Mr. Campbell:
I am adding my name to the following petition due to serious concerns about what is happening at CKLN 88.1 FM (Toronto, Canada).
I understand that you are the lawyers currently representing CKLN and that you have stated that the non-student members of the Board which were legitimately removed by a valid Special General Meeting carried out by eligible members of CKLN Inc. on February 23, 2008 are still valid representatives of the station.
I am a supporter (student/volunteer/donor/ally) of CKLN and I have heard that you have not provided a legal statement backing your position on this matter. CKLN is undergoing tremendous upheaval as a result of several actions being directed at volunteer programmers who participated at the Special General Meeting and have been outspoken in their opposition to the current state of chaos which governs this community radio station. I am disturbed and concerned over your performance as legal counsel secured by the monies which these programmers and their community and student allies helped gather during the most recent fundraising drive.
I understand you have a professional and legal obligation to represent the station through its Board of Directors but you are currently failing to perform this duty as you are providing advice and representation to individuals who were dismissed and removed from their leadership positions months ago in a legitimate manner and in accordance to the bylaws which govern CKLN and its membership.
I ask of you to stop representing those persons who are illegally controlling the space, equipment, finances and programming of CKLN (Josie Miner, Tony Barnes, Mike Phillips, Doug Barrett) and recognize the legitimately elected volunteer and community reps - Arnold Minors, Geoff MacDonald, Heather Douglas, Ron Nelson, Conrad Collaco - and the board which they have formed with backing and support of the membership of this beloved and well-respected community and campus radio station.
Sincerely,
Iler Campbell Barristers & Solicitors
890 Yonge Street, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
Telephone: 416 598 0103 x 117
Fax: 416 598 3484
E-mail: pboutis@ilercampbell.com
Dear Ms. Boutis, Mr. Iler and Mr. Campbell:
I am adding my name to the following petition due to serious concerns about what is happening at CKLN 88.1 FM (Toronto, Canada).
I understand that you are the lawyers currently representing CKLN and that you have stated that the non-student members of the Board which were legitimately removed by a valid Special General Meeting carried out by eligible members of CKLN Inc. on February 23, 2008 are still valid representatives of the station.
I am a supporter (student/volunteer/donor/ally) of CKLN and I have heard that you have not provided a legal statement backing your position on this matter. CKLN is undergoing tremendous upheaval as a result of several actions being directed at volunteer programmers who participated at the Special General Meeting and have been outspoken in their opposition to the current state of chaos which governs this community radio station. I am disturbed and concerned over your performance as legal counsel secured by the monies which these programmers and their community and student allies helped gather during the most recent fundraising drive.
I understand you have a professional and legal obligation to represent the station through its Board of Directors but you are currently failing to perform this duty as you are providing advice and representation to individuals who were dismissed and removed from their leadership positions months ago in a legitimate manner and in accordance to the bylaws which govern CKLN and its membership.
I ask of you to stop representing those persons who are illegally controlling the space, equipment, finances and programming of CKLN (Josie Miner, Tony Barnes, Mike Phillips, Doug Barrett) and recognize the legitimately elected volunteer and community reps - Arnold Minors, Geoff MacDonald, Heather Douglas, Ron Nelson, Conrad Collaco - and the board which they have formed with backing and support of the membership of this beloved and well-respected community and campus radio station.
Sincerely,
This petition is now closed.
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