JKR may return to MS Society Scotland, says Society rep

The Scotsman is reporting today that a rep for MS Society Scotland believes JK Rowling may return as a patron if an upcoming vote makes the Society independent again: A special general meeting will this weekend hear the results of a ballot, including a resolution proposing the society in Scotland becomes independent. Bill Findlay, a former chairman of the MS Society Scotland, said he believed that if the charity could start again as an independent body, Rowling would return as patron. Visitors may remember that JK Rowling announced in April she was stepping down from her position in the Society after she could not "in good conscience, continue to be the public face of a charity that is changing beyond recognition from the one with which I have been so proud to be associated."

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11-12-2009 at 1:13 PM

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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 15:41:02

Well, thats good. JKR loves her philanthropy, and that is a good cause. What were they doing that she didnt want to be associated with them?

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 15:53:13

Well as long as the change is for the better then Im sure JK Rowling wont hesitate to give it her full support once again. Clearly the changes they made in the first place was not a good idea or they wouldnt be thinking about becoming an independent society once again.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 16:06:00

Why did she leave in the first place?

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 16:11:04

I think she left because they started making a lot of changes and she didnt agree with them.

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 16:52:36

No, really?

Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-12 17:32:58

Youve been working with an organization for years, very happy with the plans, results, people. Then someone new appears and changes everything to the point of "why am I bothering with this?" You feel like an outsider. Its time to find something else to support. After reading the article from April, I can totally identify with J.K.Rowlings position about the "Changed" organization. Ive been there and done that. With luck, the changes now in progress will allow her to return to a cause so dear to her heart. And to people she has enjoyed working with. Best wishes Jo.

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