Civility goes a long way. The board needs good sound reasons on which to make decisions. Don't assume they know, don't assume they are your enemies, the board is not. To those members that are considering boycotting Montreal, don't do it. If you feel the IJA is heading the wrong way, Montreal is the place to meet the board members face to face and make positive suggestions.
Complaints are a dime a dozen, solving problems is a little more difficult.
Today, it seems to me there is still the same problem. In 1994, the IJA offered a magazine, and a festival. Today the IJA offers a magazine and a festival, all the actions of the IJA members and the board notwithstanding, not much has changed. With a new board, maybe more open, if we do not gain new dues paying members, it will still be 1994. That is the cost of the first 3000 issues.