Good morning, I agree that we are living in times when having such a code is necessary to ensure that everyone who represents the Foundation at the many events organized by it across the world understands what conduct is expected from them. I therefore approve this course of action too. Thanks, Inge PS. Note that 'age' is mentioned twice in the first paragraph. -----Original Message----- From: Eric Lombardini <axolotlman2001@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 3:17 AM To: Bruce Williams <bruce.h.williams.dvm@gmail.com>; Priestnall, Simon <SPriestnall@rvc.ac.uk>; Sam Thompson <cldavisdvm@comcast.net>; directors@list.cldavis.org Subject: [Directors] Re: Agenda item: Draft Code of Conduct Colleagues, The reality is this is very necessary. The current role I fill leading an American military institution in SE Asia highlights to me the dramatic differences between cultures, as well as how common sense frequently seems to have left the room, especially as alcohol plays its part. Furthermore, we are all in positions of authority when lecturing and so our actions are appropriately scrutinized. I am currently dealing with a quite serious investigation as to inappropriate behavior of an American officer in which his actions seems inconceivable to any adult, but still occurred. Even the perception of inappropriate behavior can have a profound impact on the good name of an organization. Our foundation, and it’s decades of incredible work, does well by outlining a code of conduct, even if everything in it seems as if it does not even bear mentioning. My thoughts. I approve of this course of action. Cheers Eric COL Eric Lombardini Director, USAMD-AFRIMS Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 15, 2020, at 9:45 PM, Bruce Williams <bruce.h.williams.dvm@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Simon…it is a sign of the times. The ACVP policy is posted on their website and they even go so far as to define what harassment is, etc. etc. Ours is considerably shorter, and I think does well in telling our many volunteers what we expect of them intros areas. Common sense - yes, but the line has been continually shifting and the definition of what is acceptible versus unacceptable today continues to evolve. We want everyone to know what we, the Board, finds unacceptable, and over time, this document will likely continue to evolve.
On Mar 15, 2020, at 10:35 AM, Priestnall, Simon <SPriestnall@RVC.AC.UK> wrote:
<Code of Conduct draft SLP.docx>
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