Subject: AIM / Cyberspace Support Group
   Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997
   Xref: news soc.culture.native, alt.native

    Hi all,

       I just spoke with Dennis Banks' office to clarify the role of
    the AIM Cyberspace Support Group which has on occasion been
    defined as a chapter and whose role is not very clear.  For
    example, a recent NAT-HLTH posting announced the establishment of
    the AIM Cyber-Support Group Sobriety Mailing List.  Ishgooda has
    since clarified things for that list but not for Native-L.  

       The AIM Cyber-Support Group is just that: a group that supports
    AIM on many of their issues by sharing information from the
    organization.  They are not a chapter as self-described in the SD
    incident post on Native-L.  They are supposed to get clearance on
    anything before sending it out with the AIM name but apparently
    that has not always happened.  

       Banks' office also would like to remind people to separate the
    messages being sent on behalf of AIM by the support group from
    their individual voices.  Personally, I think they should perhaps,
    eliminate AIM from their title, and simply refer back to the
    organization when applicable.  Although the Cyber-support group
    may not necessarily be the voice of AIM where policy making is
    concerned, I do, however, congratulate Linda and Jordan for their
    efforts with the very serious health problem of alcoholism.  This,
    I know has long been an AIM concern.  I hope they will be able to
    find success with this venture.  It is very much needed.  

       Dennis would like you to know that he is in the process of
    establishing a Home Page for his office and then a subsequent page
    for Sacred Run.  As soon as the information is decided I will
    inform you of the details.  You will then be assured accuracy
    about Sacred Run or National AIM's position in any program,
    political situation, or advocacy issue in which they are involved.  

    Sken:nen kenhak,

    Sandy wasicuwin@aol.com