[Elfsea] Re: [Announcements] important announcement

[Armand Dragonetti]

My apologies for any double postings, but EVERYONE needs to read and abide
by the instructions in this message.

With my thanks,
HE Armand
Baron of Elfsea

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Baron, Meg" <Meg.Baron at experian.com>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 11:21 AM
Subject: [Announcements] important announcement


> Unto the members of the Society, greetings:
>
> You may be aware of incidents which have occurred in Lehigh Valley,
> Pennsylvania involving allegations of child molestation against Benjamin
> Schragger (Lord Ben the Steward), the former Dean of the East Kingdom Page
> School. The Directors and officers wish to express our sorrow at these
> events. Both as an organization and as individuals, we are shocked and
> horrified by the allegations.  We are cooperating with the authorities in
> every way, and should the allegations be proven, the Board will take all
> appropriate actions available under our governing documents.
>
> The Board is currently reviewing SCA policies concerning participation of
> minors in our Society to determine whether any changes to policies or
> procedures are needed in light of these events.
>
> Unfortunately, no set of policies or procedures can ever protect us
> completely. Policies must be complemented by vigilance, care, and parental
> involvement.
>
> I wish to remind all of our members that this is an ongoing criminal
> investigation. The SCA is therefore constrained in what it can and should
> say on this matter, as it is certainly not our wish to in any way
compromise
> this investigation. I urge all members to treat this matter with the
> restraint it merits.
>
> Should anyone be contacted by members of the press, please refer them to
me.
> I can be reached at (303) 581-9814 (leave a message) or via email at
> president at sca.org.
>
> In service,
>
> Meg Baron
> President, SCA Inc.
> Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
> SCA Inc.
> Box 360789
> Milpitas,  CA 95036
>
> You may also email comments at sca.org or reply to this message.
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