In response to the discussion about voting on the by-law proposed changes only by attending the Symposium, John Styler responds:

“Marshall Ketchum, you make a good point about skewing voting toward those living near Corning and I see Bruce Henderson’s point about a desire for absentee voting because of cost considerations required for attending the Symposium.”

CONTINUING RESPONSES

We own a few pieces of Carder Steuben, which we enjoy thoroughly, but the vast majority of our collection is NOT Carder,

I know of no good reason why joining the two into one would cause any difficulty and furthermore, I would think that continuing to exclude other Steuben collectors would cause undue discord and in the end possibly lead to a diminution of membership.

Finally my own personal suggestion: I think the name “Modern Steuben” is a mistake. In this specific, what is the meaning of “Modern”? Is it a specific date, a list of all artists EXCEPT Carder?

A color versus colorless? An attempt to downgrade any Steuben that is not Carder?

At no time since I began collecting Steuben in the 1940’s have I ever heard the term “Modern Steuben” except in the Carder Steuben Gazette issues.

I am strongly in favor of an affirmative vote for joining the collectors, but I would still object to the title “Modern Steuben”

Regards to all

Isidore Cohn, Jr, Metairie, LA

2013 Carder Steuben Club annual Symposium will be held at The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY from September 19-21, 2013. The festivities will begin with Frederick Carder’s 150th birthday celebration on the evening of September 18, 2013.

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