Gordon Reprimanded by MCF Board
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Printed Date: Apr 28 2024 at 8:36pm
Topic: Gordon Reprimanded by MCF Board
Posted By: Middletown29
Subject: Gordon Reprimanded by MCF Board
Date Posted: Feb 01 2012 at 8:29am
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Mr Gordon was severely reprimanded by Middletown Community Foundation Board for
comments Gordon made about Roger Connor owner of Flowers by Roger at the foundations annual meeting. Supposedly Gordon made a comment regarding Connors support for him and his family since Gordon's arrival in Middletown. Evidently the Board did not appreciate Gordon's reference to the gay community in Middletown. What do you think? |
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Posted By: Kelly
Date Posted: Feb 01 2012 at 8:40am
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I'm not surprised - just look at the names of those on the Board. And seriously, I myself wondered how long before Duane would rankle them. My family and I totally support Duane and his family. |
Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: Feb 01 2012 at 11:16am
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The work at the Middletown Community Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Trustees and several volunteer committees. These individuals represent the greater Middletown area and are not compensated for their service. (DO THEY REALLY REPRESENT THE GREATER MIDDLETOWN AREA OR THEIR OWN AGENDAS?)
The officers of the Community Foundation’s Board for 2011-2012 are: Bob Flagel, President Cathie Mulligan, Vice-President John Venturella, Treasurer Jim Burke, Secretary Larry Powell, Immediate Past President Board Members: Doug Bean Tim Carlson Edwina Blackwell Clark Roger Conner Kee Edwards Ron Ely, trustee emeritus Hon. Rhonda Freeze Patricia Miller Gage Richard Isroff Hon. Larry Mulligan, ex officio Hon. Noah Powers G. Michael Pratt, ex officio Hon. Kathleen Dobrozsi Romans Mike Sanders, ex officio Carole Schul Tom Scott John Singleton, ex officio Verlena Stewart Bill Triick, ex officio Mike Wallner Tom Wiley Mary Deas Wortley The efforts of individual committees are also vital to the Community Foundation’s success. Our present standing committees are as follow: Administrative: Bob Flagel, Chair; Jim Burke, Ron Ely, Rhonda Freeze, Cathie Mulligan, Larry Powell, John Venturella Finance and Investment: John Venturella, Chair; Don Pelfrey, Vice Chair; Jim Burke, Edwina Blackwell Clark, Ken Cohen, Tom Dowden, Rhonda Freeze, Richard Isroff, Jackie Noonan, John Peterson, Larry Powell, Tom Scott, John Singleton, Don Smith Development and Long-Range Planning: Mike Scorti, Chair; Doug Bean, Roger Conner, Candice DeClark, Tom Dowden, Bob Flagel, Patti Gage, Cathie Mulligan, Noah Powers, Andy Singer, Mike Wallner, Tom Wiley Distribution: Cathie Mulligan, Chair; Lou Christy, Sarah Cunningham, Tom Dowden, Kee Edwards, Steve Gallagher, Richard Isroff, Anita Scott Jones, Becky Martin, Don Pelfrey, Mike Pratt, Kathy Romans, Carole Schul, Mike Scorti, Tom Scott, Gene Snow, Verlena Stewart, Tom Wiley, Ron Williams, Mary Deas Wortley Nominating: Larry Powell, Chair; Bob Flagel, Sarah Kaup, Cathie Mulligan, John Peterson, Mike Scorti, Gene Snow In addition, several special committees exist, such as our Crystal Apple Judges, Past Presidents Council, Mary Jane Palmer Nunlist "I Love Middletown" Award Committee, Mary Maurer Volunteer of the Year Award Committee, Scholarship Readers and Interviewers and Youth Advisory Council. If you would like to be considered for involvement on one of our committees, please call us and let us know! AN IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF MOVERS AND SHAKERS LISTED HERE......SOME HAVE DONE DAMAGE TO THE TOWN.....SOME, NOT SO MUCH. KINDA SURPRISED MORT ISN'T IN THE MIX. OF COURSE, MULLIGAN HAS HIS NOSE STUCK IN THINGS HERE AS WELL AS SCORTI. OTHER MMF'ERS IN THE CROWD ALSO. SAME OLD SONG....SAME OLD INNER CIRCLE PEOPLE CONTROLLING KEY COMPONENTS OF THE TOWN'S OPERATION. THERE IS NO JUSTICE NOR RETRIBUTION FOR THE GENERAL POPULACE OF THIS CITY. |
Posted By: spiderjohn
Date Posted: Feb 01 2012 at 5:22pm
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Surprised by the timing and situation.
I expected this to happen after Mr.Gordon's MJ rant against a church(Solid Rock?) a while back.
not aware of this situation or what was said, though it obviously occured at an MCF function.
Mr.Gordon's involvement with the Dolly Parton reading program, I believe that it is still functioning today.is a wonderful concept that fits our local situation perfectly.
So--who was really rankled, and why the fuss now?
I learned a very important lesson from my MCF ordeal:
Watch to whom you make your charitable donations and how those donations are used.
You might be better off to donate locally and DIRECTLY to the trusted organizations of your choice.
Control your own gifting(money). You will probably get much more bang for your buck.
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Posted By: Middletown29
Date Posted: Feb 02 2012 at 2:36pm
| Some wanted Gordon fired, not because of his sexual orientation, because he once again showed a lack of sensitivity to his role at MCF. This is not his first reprimand but will be his last. |
Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: Feb 02 2012 at 3:11pm
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Those in high profile non-profit positions need to understand that they are paid to do a job and to be rather vanilla in their public persona. Tone down the advocacy of issues. Same applies to AJ Smith and his union thumping. |
Posted By: Middletown29
Date Posted: Feb 02 2012 at 3:35pm
| Couldn't agree more Bill! |
Posted By: DuaneGordon
Date Posted: Feb 02 2012 at 4:33pm
| Yes, I made a statement toward the end of the annual meeting when I was sharing fond memories about each of our four retiring trustees, including Roger, and said that I appreciated his “courage to be himself” over the years and how I felt that made it easier for my family to be in Middletown today. I was intentionally vague in my language so as to try not offend anyone, but I understand there were two or three complaints made after the meeting about the statement. Those complaints were shared with me by two members of our Board so that I would be aware of them, but to say I was “severely reprimanded” is quite far from what actually occurred. This was not something that was ever even discussed by our Board. It was just an individual conversation with two of our trustees. |
Posted By: Bill
Date Posted: Feb 02 2012 at 5:16pm
| Thank you for your clarification Duane. Keep up the good work. |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: Feb 03 2012 at 12:18pm
| Duane I really appreciate the childrens book program - I take advantage of it. Keep up the good work. |
Posted By: John Beagle
Date Posted: Apr 30 2012 at 11:02am
Dwane Gordon, thanks for coming on here to tell your side of the story. I appreciate all you do for the community. Thank you ------------- http://www.johnbeagle.com/" rel="nofollow - John Beagle Middletown USA News of, for and by the people of Middletown, Ohio. |
DuaneGordon wrote:Posted By: SupportMiddletown
Date Posted: May 01 2012 at 1:20am
| So typical of MUSA posters spreading lies and non-truths. |
Posted By: Richard Saunders
Date Posted: May 01 2012 at 5:17am
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Kelly:
“My family and I totally support Duane and his family.” spiderjohn:
“Mr.Gordon's involvement with the Dolly Parton reading program, I
believe that it is still functioning today.is a wonderful concept that fits our
local situation perfectly.” Bill: “Thank you for your clarification
Duane. Keep up the good work.” Bobbie:
“Duane I really appreciate the childrens book program - I take advantage
of it. Keep up the good work.” John Beagle:
“Dwane Gordon, thanks for coming on here to tell your side of the story.
I appreciate all you do for the community. Thank you”
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Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: May 01 2012 at 6:34am
Support.....and those lies and non-truths would be? Please cite the lies and non-truths so that we all can learn more. |
Posted By: Murdock
Date Posted: May 01 2012 at 6:31pm
| In my opinion it was an inappropriate comment! |