[Legal Disclaimer: None of the below should be construed as fact. I am only trying to confirm what I know in order to make an informed decision when it comes time to vote. Please feel free to correct any assumptions or conclusions I may have reached below]
I understand both of Directors Stoddard's and Thompson's concerns about the validity of certain spending on legal advice. I understand both of Directors Stoddard's and Thompson's concerns about the withholding of corporate documents until a legal demand letter was presented. I understand the concerns of many of the board and executives about a conflict of interest with Director Thomson's involvement with ORI. I understand the concerns of many of the board and executives regarding harassment policies. I understand the concerns of some of the members about the potential misuse of the membership mailing list by an alleged "agent" of Director Thompson (and/or ORI), as well as understanding the reasoning Director Thompson put forward for the ORI return address on mailing in question.
One thing I do not understand is why any of this does (or did) affect Director Stoddard? Why was corporate documentation withheld from him? From what I can tell, he has no relation to ORI. Is it because his candidate statement was included with the ORI mailing (I don't even know if it was, I cannot remember and didn't save my mailing)? Was it because he hesitated (or refused) to sign the new NDA? Or did he sign the new NDA? Were all other BoD members asked to sign the NDA prior to being given access to the corporate documents that were alleged to be withheld from Dirs. Stoddard and Thompson? Is that NDA now SOP for all new Directors and Executives?
Again, I have had very positive relationships with almost everybody involved, so I want to be sure I understand exactly what has happened so that I can make an informed decision when it is time to vote for new Directors. If anybody feels that I have portrayed them unfairly or incorrectly, please let me know.
I know this is just more fuel on the fire, and for that, I apologize. I hope we can all put this behind us soon.
--Roy K3RLD