I'm for coming out if we can't change things that matter to us
(so long as we form a strong, highly principled group and don't
ourselves become tied up with opportunist careerism).
I'm also for making a small ameliorative change as our parting "gift".
We could try to ensure that all Shell sponsorship is very clearly marked and
that only overtly consenting individuals, willing to be identified in their
acceptance of Shell sponsorship, benefit from such funds. People
then wishing to stay in the IBG/RGS but not wishing to be tainted
could do so with a reasonably clear conscience. People who are
actively in favour of Shell sponsorship shouldn't (??) be offended by
the disagregating of Shell from other money.
I would still wish to dissociate myself.
Pam Shurmer-Smith
Portsmouth
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