We are hoping to get this in a text file for those that cannot open pdf files. You can also read a posted copy in the Capitol Theater lobby, we hope that this gives clarification.

A letter from the staff will follow.
Sincerely,
Audrey Henley
OFS Theater Manager/Staff Rep to the BOD

Edit: transcribed from the .pdf file by enpen first thing in the morning prior to any coffee, so blame him for the errors but please understand the circumstances.

September 1, 2007

Dear volunteers, community members and patrons of the Olympia Film Society,

This letter from the OFS Board of Directors is in response to the August 26th, 2007 letter to the Board from a group of OFS volunteers, expressing concern about the process of termination of Jeffrey Bartone. We appreciate the attendance at last Saturday's meeting, the openness in communication and ability to dialogue respectfully and clearly about really difficult issues.

First of all we would like to say that the collective volunteer hours, efforts, and passions that you all and other OFS volunteers have poured into OFS over the years are invaluable. OFS' volunteers are its heartbeat and foundation, and have made OFS the wonderful, diverse, and creative place that it is. Also, thank you for recognizing our volunteer contribution to OFS.

You request in your letter that the decision to terminate Jeffrey be revoked, and a re-vote be taken. The OFS Board, including the new members (a total of eight members), has reviewed the request and has not consented to revote on this decision. After much discussion the general feeling of the Board is that we should move forward with the existing decision and try to work toward a better future for OFS. The Staff collective also supports moving forward with the existing decision.