From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Fwd: duuude, that sucks.
Date: July 12, 2012 1:31:08 AM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE: duuude, that sucks.
Date: July 12, 2012 8:09:27 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
They clearly don’t get it. I’ll get back to you.
Ben Walter AIA, President
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Date: July 12, 2012 7:11:56 PM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Cc: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
do you think this is worth blowing up as a spectacle with a lawyer at the helm and media attention?
in my gut, this is erroneous beyond measure, and i do not like being thought of as twat, re megan's reply.
or should i just treat them like twat, and go on with my little newsletter, detailing the split (because of censorship / spoke of the internet)?
the irony is, when cheryl, megan and i met in person, i explained to cheryl that people congregate in the gallery to get internet connection and talk about the crappy service. she said i should tell them to talk to her!
(i did, in the newsletter!)
i really cannot stand this management.
a
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From: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 12, 2012 10:15:23 PM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Dear Angela,
I am wary of involving the press or a lawyer. It could go either way, for you or against you, and when you involve those elements it can become something other than what it was originally - I am not in any way saying that what you are going through with this is not worth being reported on and certainly if you feel threatened or that your rights have been violated you might want to consult a lawyer. That is a big decision and I would urge you to talk to some other folks (friends, family, supporters) who might advise you. I have no experience to draw on myself with either of those things, the media or lawyers.
As I lay here, eating cheese and crackers in bed because dammit I can, I think that your energy is precious. Your life force is your essential element and I encourage you to direct it towards positive efforts. Telling Avesta what they have done wrong is positive! Trying to create change from within an organization is difficult, I have been through it before and it sucks. Often I have thrown in the towel when faced with odds that seem insurmountable. I am a giver-upper at heart. I cave. Relentlessly.
Closing doors and opening windows,
t.z.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: RE:
Date: July 12, 2012 10:48:17 PM EDT
To: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
do we get in trouble if we say something against avesta, ie my experiences of so much obstacles to expression at this place?
the irony!
it's a real pisser.
i can't enlist other people for the web (the grant writing lady), you, et al, if this is disconnected from the gallery and management.
at the same time, i can't stand the management re the censorship. it cannot get any better from there.
i could write an update letter to the press that ran yours and mine before.
just a closing note about the mismanagement and then do my own thing. i don't think it right they hum drum along with what could have been, that was instead silently squelched.
a
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From: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 12, 2012 11:20:03 PM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
this is why i asked about the avestasucks.com thing at the last meeting.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: RE:
Date: July 12, 2012 11:33:18 PM EDT
To: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
do you remember what they said?
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From: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 13, 2012 4:52:51 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
yeah, they said if it came to that - someone being angry enough to start an avestasucks website - that they would hope to have had some sort of face to face discussion about it with the person involved. but really it is a first amendment rights issue. my understanding of that is shaky but it goes something like this, if Fred Phelps' church can stand on corners and spout their hate-filled rhetoric, i can damn sure tell someone what i think about my landlord.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: RE:
Date: July 13, 2012 5:30:38 AM EDT
To: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0tmail.com>
Im working on my newsletter,
can you come by and read it?
i am so angry i can't sleep.
a
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 13, 2012 8:28:17 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Can you forward me Megan's reply? I don't think I've seen that. I'm going to call and talk with someone today. Thanks.
Ben Walter AIA, President
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From: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 13, 2012 9:03:23 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
i will stop by. i have a few appointments today though so maybe this weekend? i got a few hours of rest, much needed.
take care of yourself. see you soon!
t.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Date: July 13, 2012 5:41:07 AM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Ben,
I am working on a newsletter. I would like a name for people to voice their complaints about management to.
I can send you the pdf I have made so far, for your feedback and if you think this is wise.
I really really really am very angry about Megan's pert little response of see you later, we sure valued your input,
while not addressing the censorship.
I am increasing upset by all the goddamn restrictions here. the irony wreaks like a gaping wound.
a
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE:
Date: July 13, 2012 8:30:06 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Sure, send the draft.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: -No Thank You-
Date: July 11, 2012 7:32:23 PM EDT
To: Cheryl Poulin <cpoulin@avestahousing.org>
Cc: Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>
Bcc: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>, Tanya Zivkovic <tanyazivkovic@hotmail.com>, dominick@hughes.net
I do not think I have done anything wrong with the newsletter. In fact, combined with my other endeavors it has produced the desired outcome for the gallery, and that was just the tip of the iceberg per thinking outside the box of eventfulness.
My approach was transparency ie the mention of the cumbersome internet in my last newsletter. I still stand by that. It is far better than putting a saccharin patch on it, particularly from the point of reference of management (No One is going to believe that).
People are interested in the newsletter, as demonstrated by the foot traffic alone, <<<<,which was missed by any Avesta management participant>>>>>, because it has a point of reference, namely mine. As an aside to the gallery of interest, I clearly think you are missing the mark by limiting a contributing artist/residence expression per the newsletter, and per editorial capabilities combined with communicative and graphic design. But this is, artlessly, not my call, and I will not put myself in that position again.
In that Avesta is now taking over the newsletter, I am informing you that I am opting out from receiving it. I do not want to receive a newsletter. Please do not send one to me. I know how to find you if there is a problem or if I need to contact you. All other information, I am not interested in receiving.
I won't be attending any council meetings and there will be no artist website in association with Avesta. What energy I put into my endeavors in the future will be by my own council and remain in the domain of my endeavors.
Angela Cook
cc Interested parties that Cared about this being an artist gallery
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE: -No Thank You-
Date: July 11, 2012 8:59:32 PM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
So what did they do this time? I can't really get it from your email
Ben Walter
CWS Architects
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From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>
Subject: Re: -No Thank You-
Date: July 11, 2012 9:29:26 PM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Cc: Cheryl Poulin <CPoulin@avestahousing.org>
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: -No Thank You-
Date: July 11, 2012 9:43:22 PM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
They are taking over the newsletter to have a guy at Avesta do it.
There are several strikes to communicating effectively with Avesta. One is the internet connection, which sucks. And they are so out of touch how badly it sucks, and how many people here congregrate to talk about how it sucks.
I wrote about it. civily. They want someone in house to write about such things...
I am not ok with the newsletter being transferred on that basis. If someone wants to cut their chops on writing and editing, in the residency, so be it. I offered to take over the newsletter because I knew it would not be dynamic coming from Avesta with clipart and recipes on how to cook hot dogs.
It is difficult for me to put up with this lack of management sans caring (not one was aware of our success first friday, my networking, and email gathering and conversations). I am not ok spearheading and energy campaign to have it mismanaged down to defunct pedantic of no point of view or third person by third person removed.
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: Re: -No Thank You-
Date: July 11, 2012 10:33:28 PM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Well that bites. I'll have a private conversation with one of my friends over there. I'll let you know. Thanks.
Ben Walter
CWS Architects
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Fwd: -No Thank You-
Date: July 12, 2012 1:27:29 AM EDT
To: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
hi, couldn't sleep. not happy, but your email made me laugh.
as always,
a
ps. forwarding your email to ben
and, i will have the last word if necessary.
... growing glowing balls!
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From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>
Subject: RE: -No Thank You-
Date: July 12, 2012 4:25:26 PM EDT
To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>
Cc: Cheryl Poulin <CPoulin@avestahousing.org>
Hey Angela,
Thanks for the note. I am sorry you no longer want to be part of the Resident Council and don't want to receive the newsletter. Your input has been really valid and we really do appreciate all of the work and time you have put into this community. In fact, we want to continue to receive residents input/suggestions/ideas, especially when it comes to the newsletter. However, I will respect what you have requested. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to further discuss anything.
Sincerely,
Megan
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Fwd: -No Thank You-
Date: July 12, 2012 6:13:11 PM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Cc: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
I want to tell her that I will continue the newsletter, and will let the residents know about the censorship, thus they can opt out of the avesta newsletter as well.
what do you suggest?
a
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE: -No Thank You-
Date: July 13, 2012 10:35:55 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Thanks, do you have the email from Megan where they said they wanted to take over the newsletter?
Ben Walter AIA, President
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: -No Thank You-
Date: July 13, 2012 10:47:14 AM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
This happened in person.
I have responded to it in email, and Megan sent a reply.
I have come to not think very much of Cheryl. I've heard many explosive stories of how she has treated Tanya in the beginning, only coming out now. Oh, and the best was the first show by a resident here, Tanya's, and Avesta sent a postcard saying to come to the first friday, to meet to do resident tours of the apartments, and there will be refreshments.
As it turned out, Tanya spent 40 of her money she doesn't have to provide food for her show. Avesta paid none except to advertise to have people eat it.
There is a lot Tanya is holding back per managements missteps with her.
For me, the problem with engagement is Cheryl. Megan is a head-bobber.
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: new news
Date: July 13, 2012 11:08:12 AM EDT
To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Cc: Tanya Zivkovic <tanyaz@h0mail.com>
i'm resending the pdf, this one actually says pdf…
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From: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>
Subject: RE: new news
Date: July 13, 2012 11:21:31 AM EDT
To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
So I'm going to call my contact over at Avesta and tell him I was over their taking pictures this morning (which I was) and I ran into you and you told me all this stuff that's going on. Hopefully he will find some way to get this resolved. You might want to sleep on your newsletter for a day or two. While it clearly makes many good points, it would also potentially entice more conflict from Avesta management. I'll let you know what my contact has to say. Things are never easy!!
Ben Walter AIA, President
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From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>
Subject: Re: new news
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