![]() The following letter was received today by the NewsWest team. It paints a disturbing picture of abuse by the now emphatically dis-endorsed WIA board, directed at Mr John Longayroux, a current member of the WIA and for many years the volunteer Treasurer of the Institute. It's clear that the current WIA board is unable to leave their role in a professional manner, instead using their remaining time to discredit long-standing volunteers.
President 8th April 2017 Mr Wait, The recent election results have sent an unambiguous message that WIA members have had enough of the cronyism, incompetence and arrogance of the current board. We had hoped that you (as a re-elected Director) and your fellow outgoing Directors would co-operate, respect the election process and act with dignity and honour. We were clearly mistaken. It has come to our attention that you and outgoing Director Broomhead are providing false, misleading and potentially libellous information to the newly elected Directors, in an attempt to deflect blame from yourself. We strongly advise against defaming hard working volunteers like John Longayroux. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the WIA. The Institute could not function without them. There is only one group to blame for the financial debacle the institute finds itself in – the current board. An opinion obviously shared by the membership.... The FACTS are these:
You and the current board are on notice. Any further propaganda, false statements or destabilising behaviour will be exposed and challenged. We demand you do as you committed when you agreed to re-stand for election. Place this board into caretaker mode. Effective immediately. That commitment is even more important to remove any further suggestion of impropriety. This board obviously no longer enjoys the confidence of members. The members, ACMA and stakeholders have a right to expect the President to preside over an orderly and professional transition to the new administration. Over your tenure, you have engaged in a deliberate campaign of misinformation and spin. This shameful episode is just the latest in a litany of lies. We would appreciate your acknowledgement of this correspondence and willingness to address the matters raised. Sincerely C. Chapman A Smith G. Dunstan WIA Members |