Comments on: Feeling Freedman’s Pain http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2008/08/07/feeling-freedmans-pain/ The View From Connecticut's Northwest Corner Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:21:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Terry http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2008/08/07/feeling-freedmans-pain/#comment-403549 Terry Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:17:13 +0000 http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2008/08/07/feeling-freedmans-pain/#comment-403549 Judy, Thanks for your comment. As I said, sometimes organization have to change to remain viable and the results are not always pleasant for everyone. It happened to me when I was on the faculty at the Forman School in Litchfield. The school made the decision to dramatically reduce its student body in order to protect the quality of its applicants. That means they had to reduce the size of the faculty proportionately, which means I and many others got the axe. It was painful at the time but it was best for all concerned. Judy,

Thanks for your comment. As I said, sometimes organization have to change to remain viable and the results are not always pleasant for everyone.

It happened to me when I was on the faculty at the Forman School in Litchfield. The school made the decision to dramatically reduce its student body in order to protect the quality of its applicants.

That means they had to reduce the size of the faculty proportionately, which means I and many others got the axe. It was painful at the time but it was best for all concerned.

]]> By: Judy Jacobs http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2008/08/07/feeling-freedmans-pain/#comment-402769 Judy Jacobs Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:19:51 +0000 http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2008/08/07/feeling-freedmans-pain/#comment-402769 I have been familiar with Camp Freedman for over 30 years, working there as a waitress, having our wedding reception there, and also having the Camp as great customers at our business. We have watch the Camp evolve over the past few years from a bit of a shabby summer camp, to a place that has modernize, expanded and turned itself around to a showplace. It's enviromental programs are very impressive and productive. The Camp employs many people and has opened itself up to the community more. No longer is it a mystery to the townspeople. It is a place that is to be greatly admired, thanks to it's hardworking staff and especially to Adam's visions and business sense. Although it is sad that the seniors are not the main focus anymore, I can understand that the place must do what it has to in order to continue operating. All businesses have to make hard decisions and sometimes change their direction if they want to prosper. I believe the Camp is making a wise decision and I look forward to watching them continue with their worthy endevours. I have been familiar with Camp Freedman for over 30 years, working there as a waitress, having our wedding reception there, and also having the Camp as great customers at our business. We have watch the Camp evolve over the past few years from a bit of a shabby summer camp, to a place that has modernize, expanded and turned itself around to a showplace. It’s enviromental programs are very impressive and productive. The Camp employs many people and has opened itself up to the community more. No longer is it a mystery to the townspeople. It is a place that is to be greatly admired, thanks to it’s hardworking staff and especially to Adam’s visions and business sense. Although it is sad that the seniors are not the main focus anymore, I can understand that the place must do what it has to in order to continue operating. All businesses have to make hard decisions and sometimes change their direction if they want to prosper. I believe the Camp is making a wise decision and I look forward to watching them continue with their worthy endevours.

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