Hanzab

["Donald J Ripper" <>]

Hello Paul,

I know nothing  definite except that as "Mr" Jim Downey was delivering his
Coup de grace to the committee of management of RIBO he told them how hard
life had been for him recently having to sack eleven (was the number I
think) employees. Someone else may know more.

Quite timely to receive in the mail today BA membership renewal notice along
with a request for an additional $100 donation - Any further involvement in
this organization will require deep consideration. I have severe concerns
about the status of Gluepot and Newhaven in the event of BA's demise  are
they simply assets to be disposed of despite the way the asset was acquired
or are they legally established so as to survive the failure of a once fine
organization ?


Don Ripper