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Post by annabella on Jul 8, 2014 14:10:09 GMT
There was a debate at work about this. Someone suggested we hold a conference on this date and someone else said no it's not appropriate. My question is do you think even though time has passed where we can hold events on 9/11? Have you see other (non-memorial) events held on 9/11?
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Post by hop2 on Jul 8, 2014 14:16:08 GMT
Well that depends, who its for, why and where you are.
For example: I would be very careful with events on that date if it involved groups of say pentagon employees or NY or DC first responders, unless it was a memorial or support event.
Perhaps if there are people expressing concern then maybe it is still too soon for your workplace? The day effected different areas differently.
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Post by Pahina722 on Jul 8, 2014 14:16:39 GMT
I would have no problem holding a regularly scheduled staff meeting on 9/11, but not a "special" event. Clearly, September 11 is not an official holiday; however, it is still being memorialized every year. I suspect that it will take decades before we can think of it as just another day-- if ever.
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 8, 2014 14:19:00 GMT
if there were another date available it might be prudent to use it
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 8, 2014 14:36:00 GMT
We've had Curriculum Nights on 9/11. I haven't noticed a difference in the number of parents attending.
I totally agree with the comment about where you are and who is expected to attend the event. If I was in the DC area, then I probably wouldn't hold an event.
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 8, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
Well that depends, who its for, why and where you are. For example: I would be very careful with events on that date if it involved groups of say pentagon employees or NY or DC first responders, unless it was a memorial or support event. Perhaps if there are people expressing concern then maybe it is still too soon for your workplace? The day effected different areas differently. I agree with this completely. |
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Post by 1lear on Jul 8, 2014 14:43:16 GMT
Well that depends, who its for, why and where you are. For example: I would be very careful with events on that date if it involved groups of say pentagon employees or NY or DC first responders, unless it was a memorial or support event. Perhaps if there are people expressing concern then maybe it is still too soon for your workplace? The day effected different areas differently. I agree with this completely. I agree, also. |
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Post by justkallie on Jul 8, 2014 14:43:35 GMT
There was a debate at work about this. Someone suggested we hold a conference on this date and someone else said no it's not appropriate. My question is do you think even though time has passed where we can hold events on 9/11? Have you see other (non-memorial) events held on 9/11? The conference may not be an issue, but if it comes with an icebreaker, happy hour or dinner or any other event that would be "too cheerful", I would try my damndest not to have that part of the event fall on 9/11. With that being said, if people need to travel on 9/11, there may be people who would be too jittery to come due to increased fear of flying/travel on such a day. And, if you are located in a geographical area with increased ties to the disaster (PA, MD/DC/VA, NY/NJ/CT/MA) I would say no go, as there is no way to know how many attendees may or may not have a direct connection to the events of 9/11. There is no real good answer - I think avoidance might be the best bet. ETA - if the conference is decided to be on 9/11 despite objections, your PR person might want to draft a response in case the date is questioned... |
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 8, 2014 14:50:03 GMT
I think if there any people who feel uncomfortable with the date, I would choose a different date. You never know how personal it could be for some.
I live in Canada but right here in my little town a family lost a son in 9/11. And they choose to keep the day special for themselves.
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 8, 2014 14:52:20 GMT
Meeting and business as usual= fine
Special occasion/big deal, especially on the East Coast---no, I'd stay away from that date.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 8, 2014 14:56:08 GMT
I couldn't and wouldn't have a special event on 9-11 unless I paid tribute to 9-11.
I know that I had nothing to do with that day I was on the west coast just waking up when I heard it on the news and it hit me hard. I can't imagine how the people in New York, at the Pentagon, the first responders, and the families of the people in the lanes still feel.
I have a friend that has a 9-11 birthday and she doesn't celebrate her birthday on 9-11 any more. She will not even let people tell her happy birthday on that date. She has adopted the Saturday after as her birthday and if 9-11 falls on Saturday she waits until the following Saturday. I know that this might not be important to many people but this took an import thing from her and she still can not have the day day god gave to her to be hers. I am not sure if she ever will be able to celebrate her birthday on 9-11 any more.
I have a cousin that has a birthday on 9-10 and she will not have a party on 9-11 if that is a Saturday. Which she usually always has her birthday party on the Saturday after her birthday. She just feels uncomfortable celebrating something happy on that day.
Could you do the even on the day after? or the week before? or the Week after?
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Post by annabella on Jul 8, 2014 14:58:40 GMT
You all make good points!
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Post by mellyw on Jul 8, 2014 15:09:50 GMT
I would have no problem holding a regularly scheduled staff meeting on 9/11, but not a "special" event. Clearly, September 11 is not an official holiday; however, it is still being memorialized every year. I suspect that it will take decades before we can think of it as just another day-- if ever. Completely agree. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 8, 2014 17:54:15 GMT
I agree with justkallie.
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