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Re: City of Oxford Travesty

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> As I understand it, an appeal has been lodged with the regional
> committee. Unfortunately, two members of that body are members of
> the Morrells (Kidlington) band. This band is the traditional rival
> of the City of Oxford, and may take a delight in seeing us
> disqualified. (A few members of that band even said so at the
> contest on Sunday). We at City of Oxford have no quarrel with the
> Morrells band (aside from a healthy local rivalry) and it would be
> extremely mean spirited of the Kidlington committee members to vote
> to uphold the disqualification out of spite. In addition, I am led
> to believe that at least one member of the committee is from
> Redbridge Brass, who came third in the competition and would
> therefore be given a place at the Royal Albert Hall if the decision
> is upheld. Surely, a committee (at least partially) composed of
> people with vested interests such as these cannot consider our
> appeal impartially? 
> 
> Cameron Mabon
> 2nd cornet, City of Oxford Band

Cameron,

Firstly, let me introduce myself. I am one of your "mean spirited", 
"spiteful" Oxford & District Association (ODBBA) representatives on 
the London & Southern Counties Regional Committee (L&SCRC).

You will note I represent ODBBA, not my own band, which is indeed 
Morrells Concert Brass (Kidlington).

I do not intend to comment on the disqualification of City of Oxford 
Band. That is a matter for your band committee, ODBBA and L&SCRC to 
sort out.

I must, however, comment on your personal attack on myself, the other 
ODBBA representative and another member of the L&SCRC.

You may be surprised to learn that all members of the L&SCRC are 
associated with one band or another. You note I say "associated", 
they don't represent them on the committee. If you think about it the 
contest is hardly likely to be run by people with no connection with 
the band movement.

The committee comprises four officers (Chairman, Secretary, 
Treasurer and Property Master) and two representatives from each of 
the associations which make up the L&SC region. The association rep's 
function is to present the agreed position of their own association. 

None of the committee represents any particular band on the committee 
and I'm sure all would be as offended as I am if they were accused of 
any such bias.

I am particularly surprised that you have entered into a personal 
attack against your own association's representatives on the regional 
committee when I assume you will be relying on them to support your 
appeal at the next meeting. I can only assume that the views you 
express are your own and not those of your organisation.

Finally, I should remind you (as Andy Wooler has done in the past) 
that the laws of libel apply to e-mail.

Good luck in your appeal.

John Underwood

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