now to be better. This leads me back to IAVM. I love IAVM, and I drink the Kool-
Aid, I really do. Unfortunately, IAVM is behind in addressing this im- portant topic, and all things considered, maybe I’m not surprised. The - sive Leadership discussions have not been, shall we say, overnight sen- sations. They’ve gained traction over time, like any movement, but even now – when it’s current, timely, and critical to evaluate and issue our purpose and promise to our members for how we will treat one another – ‘crickets’ from our leadership. We, as an association, have failed to make any statement or even acknowledge this very important cultural earthquake that we are a part of. As a woman waking up to the movement my- self and forming a value system around what’s happening, I’m left to wonder, is it because we are protecting men in our own organization who may have behaved badly? I don’t know; I hope not. I’d like to think that’s not the case. Let me also say I’m not perfect. I’ve made mistakes, and honestly
“As a woman waking up to the movement myself and forming a value system around what’s happening, I’m left to wonder, is it because we are protecting men in our own
one for consideration: We, as members of IAVM, will maintain the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all of our personal and professional relationships. We members, and we will be committed to the highest ethical standards of honesty and equality. We will promote a welcoming and supportive association for everyone. IAVM will be dedicated to treating all of and harassment of any form will not be tolerated within our orga- nization.
It should be said that I lifted
organization who may have behaved badly? I’d like to think that’s not the case. ”
some of these statements directly from the IAVM Code of Ethics, so we’re really not that far away. I don’t expect everyone to share my opinion, and my purpose is not to indict IAVM. However, there are
- es. I know it’s not easy to address something that is so dramatically changing the psyche of our population, and I’ve tried to be patient, but we’re already late to this party, and in lieu of a statement being issued
incredibly smart people among us that need to continue this dialogue for the sake of making our association better, because thanks to #Me- Too, today I do feel just a little bit safer and more powerful than I did a year ago. I also feel like I’ll make better choices a year from now, and I do have some ideas, along with many of you, for where we can go from here. Let’s sort it out. FM
Alexis Berggren is general manager of Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Indiana.
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