Re: May I Represent You?

I consider Michael a well spoken and well informed individual within  
the general
state of affairs of PTP as well as wireless technology in general.  
Consider this my vote of
approval.

Tyler Booth // President
ph. 503.548.2000 | fx. 503.548.2002
921 SW Washington St, Suite 224
Portland OR 97205


On May 8, 2007, at 8:51 AM, Michael Weinberg wrote:

> Recently, a press inquiry came to me, regarding wireless in Portland.
> Over the last few years I have answered many, press inquiries on
> behalf of Personal Telco, insisting on being quoted as a volunteer,
> and not a spokesperson or officer of the group. I expect that this
> has lessened the impact of some of those statements, as they did not
> carry the weight of the group behind them.
>
> Regarding this most recent inquiry, I presented to the board of
> directors that I would be glad to answer it as "a spokesperson for
> Personal Telco" but that I had no interest in continuing to answer
> these as simply a volunteer. My reasons for this are two-fold:
>
> For one thing, I think it makes the group stronger if the press
> quotes a spokesperson, because it suggests that there is a body of
> expert geeks behind our criticisms or advice, rather than a lone
> enthusiast.
>
> Additionally, and this is purely personal, I have put a lot of time
> into answering press inquiries in order to keep Personal Telco in the
> public eye and yet I have not been rewarded with a title that
> provides internal recognition or that I can place on my resume.
>
> PTP President Don Park, expressed his concern that: "a spokesperson
> would be someone who has regular conversations with the officers
> about public-facing PTP issues, when there is and when there is not a
> story to fill."
>
> I believe my many years of involvement, and my frequent discussions
> with other members and officers fully qualify me, if this is to be
> the litmus test. I'm asking for your popular support in this request.
> If you feel I am qualified and you would like me to represent PTP to
> the press, please say so. If you think I'm wrong-headed and full of
> myself, please let me know as well.
>
> Thanks for your time,
>
> Michael
>
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