Congratulations to this year’s conference committee for overcoming obstacles and putting together a fine program. And thanks to all who contributed to this worthy conference issue. Well done all around.
The Alki Committee bids farewell to Erin Krake, whose term as intern ends. We welcome Maryan E. Reynolds Scholarship winner Erica Delavan, who has agreed to replace her. Thanks to both.
This is my last issue as Alki editor. On reflection, I realize that, for me, Alki’s most important trait is its independence. Throughout its twenty-one-year history, Alki has included critical articles which have no doubt offended some group or other within our diverse WLA community. Alki works to treat such issues fairly, provides needed context within the articles, and encourages affected members to respond to or dispute claims with which they disagree. This creates healthy debate, and is important if we are to understand each other. Encouraging such debate is also vital to the association’s integrity and to Alki’s survival as a voice for all responsible opinion within the association. Alki has never been a house organ or a captive of any faction. I am proud to have helped carry forward this tradition of independence.
Alki Editor: Cameron A. Johnson
Alki Editorial Committee: Lynn Barnes; Theresa Kappus; Nancy Huling; Brian Soneda; Rayette Sterling; Bonnie Taylor; Konny Thompson; Erica Delavan, Intern; Mary Wise, Chair; Margaret Thomas, Asst. Editor
