PS4RS Memo to the PSU BOT on Chairman Election.

[jubaaltman]

To: Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
From: Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship
c.c: Governor Tom Wolf; Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; Solicitor General Bruce Castor
Date: July 19, 2016
Re: Chairman Election

The leadership of Penn State has been under intense national scrutiny for nearly five full years. Rumors, accusations and unsupported conclusions -- but very few proven facts -- have divided our community and unfairly damaged the reputation of our fine university.

While Penn State’s liability remains unclear, one fact is indisputable: Jerry Sandusky used The Second Mile to gain access to every single one of his accusers. Just last week, that fact was reinforced in every claimant’s deposition related to the PMA Insurance case. Furthermore, the PA Solicitor General has undertaken a review of the activities and liability of The Second Mile. And, in a separate filing, Penn State indicated it plans to seek settlement funds from The Second Mile, asserting it was in a position to stop and prevent Sandusky from abusing children and negligently failed to do so.

The noose is tightening around The Second Mile… and with very good reason.

So, then, in evaluating candidates for the next Chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees, we make this obvious -- but emphatic -- appeal: Please disqualify Ira Lubert, the candidate with deep, far-reaching and questionable ties to The Second Mile.

• Mr. Lubert previously served as a Director of The Second Mile from 2005 to 2008.
• Mr. Lubert has a track record of significant donations to The Second Mile, including in-kind usage of his own Green Hills Camp facility in Reading, PA.
• Mr. Lubert left the Penn State board after serving from 1997-2000 and returned as a Governor’s appointee in 2007-2014. During that time, he presided over the initial round of settlement claims worth $60 million. He then returned to the board in 2015 as a Business and Industry trustee.
• Despite a clear conflict of interest, Mr. Lubert served as chair of the Legal Subcommittee that oversaw the settlements that Penn State disbursed to claimants against Jerry Sandusky. This committee failed to coordinate with Penn State’s insurer, yet another error that is causing further financial and reputational damage to Penn State. Furthermore, this committee has failed to adequately pursue claims against The Second Mile, the organization that was truly responsible for Sandusky’s interactions with children.

Electing a Penn State Board Chairman so closely connected to The Second Mile will certainly NOT move Penn State forward. Rather, it will severely set us back and only raise more questions that threaten to even further compromise the integrity of Penn State and its leadership.

Instead, we urge you to consider supporting Governor’s Appointee Dr. Robert Capretto as 2016-2017 Chairman. Dr. Capretto is eminently qualified, engaged and poised to lead. Moreover, through his words and actions, he has already demonstrated his ability to unify, not just the Board of Trustees, but the many loyal stakeholders of Penn State. That quality in a Chairman is not only essential; it is long overdue.


Thank you for your consideration.

 

[LafayetteBear]

I am glad the letter was prepared and sent, but the closing sentence will likely be the most ironic. "Thank you for your consideration." As if....

 

[psuro]

Well written letter. Regrettably, it probably won't mean anything, but at least they are trying.

 

[marshall23]

It certainly appears that what Ira wants........Ira gets.

 

[step.eng69]

To: Pennsylvania State
Thank you for your consideration.

Yep, got it a few minutes from PS4RS..sent it out to my captive audience via email

 

[PSU_1991]

LaVar Arrington tweeted a link to that statement.

 

[artsandletters]

I am glad the letter was prepared and sent, but the closing sentence will likely be the most ironic. "Thank you for your consideration." As if....

First of all, irony is irony. It doesn't take a modifier. Same with unique. Show me the irony.

 

[psuro]

 

[jubaaltman]

Lubert is the biggest dirtball of them all. Surma and Frazier are tied for 2nd. The turd Roidney Erickson is up there as well.

 

[vops]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

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[jubaaltman]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

28

The police.

 

[marshall23]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

28

According to MSM, Sara Ganim, Sally Jenkins and OGBOT, I would have reported it to JVP years ago.

 

[step.eng69]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

28

Silly question.....the GO TO guy...JoePA

 

[wensilver]

 

[StinkStankStunk]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

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Now? (814) 470-0524.....or bfenchak@comcast.net

That is where I would go.

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

To: Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
From: Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship
c.c: Governor Tom Wolf; Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; Solicitor General Bruce Castor
Date: July 19, 2016
Re: Chairman Election

The leadership of Penn State has been under intense national scrutiny for nearly five full years. Rumors, accusations and unsupported conclusions -- but very few proven facts -- have divided our community and unfairly damaged the reputation of our fine university.

While Penn State’s liability remains unclear, one fact is indisputable: Jerry Sandusky used The Second Mile to gain access to every single one of his accusers. Just last week, that fact was reinforced in every claimant’s deposition related to the PMA Insurance case. Furthermore, the PA Solicitor General has undertaken a review of the activities and liability of The Second Mile. And, in a separate filing, Penn State indicated it plans to seek settlement funds from The Second Mile, asserting it was in a position to stop and prevent Sandusky from abusing children and negligently failed to do so.

The noose is tightening around The Second Mile… and with very good reason.

So, then, in evaluating candidates for the next Chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees, we make this obvious -- but emphatic -- appeal: Please disqualify Ira Lubert, the candidate with deep, far-reaching and questionable ties to The Second Mile.

• Mr. Lubert previously served as a Director of The Second Mile from 2005 to 2008.
• Mr. Lubert has a track record of significant donations to The Second Mile, including in-kind usage of his own Green Hills Camp facility in Reading, PA.
• Mr. Lubert left the Penn State board after serving from 1997-2000 and returned as a Governor’s appointee in 2007-2014. During that time, he presided over the initial round of settlement claims worth $60 million. He then returned to the board in 2015 as a Business and Industry trustee.
• Despite a clear conflict of interest, Mr. Lubert served as chair of the Legal Subcommittee that oversaw the settlements that Penn State disbursed to claimants against Jerry Sandusky. This committee failed to coordinate with Penn State’s insurer, yet another error that is causing further financial and reputational damage to Penn State. Furthermore, this committee has failed to adequately pursue claims against The Second Mile, the organization that was truly responsible for Sandusky’s interactions with children.

Electing a Penn State Board Chairman so closely connected to The Second Mile will certainly NOT move Penn State forward. Rather, it will severely set us back and only raise more questions that threaten to even further compromise the integrity of Penn State and its leadership.

Instead, we urge you to consider supporting Governor’s Appointee Dr. Robert Capretto as 2016-2017 Chairman. Dr. Capretto is eminently qualified, engaged and poised to lead. Moreover, through his words and actions, he has already demonstrated his ability to unify, not just the Board of Trustees, but the many loyal stakeholders of Penn State. That quality in a Chairman is not only essential; it is long overdue.


Thank you for your consideration.

BOT Response:

 

[JoeDidntKnow]

Great letter. Unfortunately it wont mean jack squat. LubeJob will be the next chairman

 

[StinkStankStunk]

To: Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
From: Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship
c.c: Governor Tom Wolf; Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; Solicitor General Bruce Castor
Date: July 19, 2016
Re: Chairman Election

The leadership of Penn State has been under intense national scrutiny for nearly five full years. Rumors, accusations and unsupported conclusions -- but very few proven facts -- have divided our community and unfairly damaged the reputation of our fine university.

While Penn State’s liability remains unclear, one fact is indisputable: Jerry Sandusky used The Second Mile to gain access to every single one of his accusers. Just last week, that fact was reinforced in every claimant’s deposition related to the PMA Insurance case. Furthermore, the PA Solicitor General has undertaken a review of the activities and liability of The Second Mile. And, in a separate filing, Penn State indicated it plans to seek settlement funds from The Second Mile, asserting it was in a position to stop and prevent Sandusky from abusing children and negligently failed to do so.

The noose is tightening around The Second Mile… and with very good reason.

So, then, in evaluating candidates for the next Chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees, we make this obvious -- but emphatic -- appeal: Please disqualify Ira Lubert, the candidate with deep, far-reaching and questionable ties to The Second Mile.

• Mr. Lubert previously served as a Director of The Second Mile from 2005 to 2008.
• Mr. Lubert has a track record of significant donations to The Second Mile, including in-kind usage of his own Green Hills Camp facility in Reading, PA.
• Mr. Lubert left the Penn State board after serving from 1997-2000 and returned as a Governor’s appointee in 2007-2014. During that time, he presided over the initial round of settlement claims worth $60 million. He then returned to the board in 2015 as a Business and Industry trustee.
• Despite a clear conflict of interest, Mr. Lubert served as chair of the Legal Subcommittee that oversaw the settlements that Penn State disbursed to claimants against Jerry Sandusky. This committee failed to coordinate with Penn State’s insurer, yet another error that is causing further financial and reputational damage to Penn State. Furthermore, this committee has failed to adequately pursue claims against The Second Mile, the organization that was truly responsible for Sandusky’s interactions with children.

Electing a Penn State Board Chairman so closely connected to The Second Mile will certainly NOT move Penn State forward. Rather, it will severely set us back and only raise more questions that threaten to even further compromise the integrity of Penn State and its leadership.

Instead, we urge you to consider supporting Governor’s Appointee Dr. Robert Capretto as 2016-2017 Chairman. Dr. Capretto is eminently qualified, engaged and poised to lead. Moreover, through his words and actions, he has already demonstrated his ability to unify, not just the Board of Trustees, but the many loyal stakeholders of Penn State. That quality in a Chairman is not only essential; it is long overdue.


Thank you for your consideration.

VERY commendable effort from PS4RS and all the individuals involved.

Nice to know that someone is speaking up for the University.

 

[DonP74]

Dr. Capretto played for Coach Paterno and I got to know him when I took my daughter to his old office in Monroeville to have her teeth properly aligned. My daughter was left with a million dollar smile and I made it clear to my wife that was the best money we ever spent. I had many conversations with Doc over PSU football and he was extremely friendly. He would do a fantastic job for us.

 

[LafayetteBear]

First of all, irony is irony. It doesn't take a modifier. Same with unique. Show me the irony.

LOL.

 

[StinkStankStunk]

Dr. Capretto played for Coach Paterno and I got to know him when I took my daughter to his old office in Monroeville to have her teeth properly aligned. My daughter was left with a million dollar smile and I made it clear to my wife that was the best money we ever spent. I had many conversations with Doc over PSU football and he was extremely friendly. He would do a fantastic job for us.

Because he straightened your daughter's teeth? Because he played for Paterno?

He may or may not be a great guy....I only know him from his thus far brief tenure on the BOT.


But, this I know:

If this is the best we got, we've wasted 5 F&CKING YEARS (much of it electing "representation" - most of whom can't do dick except occasionally spout off about 409 or a "Paterno Diorama")

9 Seats on the BOT.....a year to prepare......and we can't even muster up a candidate to position opposite Lubert and Dambly?
Hell, we can't even find a SINGLE VOICE to speak out against two of the most obvious and "easy-target" shysters and con-men you could possibly have.


Not to disparage Capretto - that is totally NOT the point - but, the best we got is a guy who was appointed by Wolf a few months ago?


People need to get their heads out of their asses and elect some folks to the BOT who will actually act as the types of fiduciaries the University needs.

Period.

However many we may have of those - it is a lot less than 9 (probably less than 3).

Or, we can keep re-electing folks because they've "earned the right" ("Are you freaking kidding me?") or they say 409/Success with Honor once in a while.

Alas

 

[bdgan]

Lubert is the biggest dirtball of them all. Surma and Frazier are tied for 2nd. The turd Roidney Erickson is up there as well.

Here's all you need to know:

• Joe opposed the idea of allowing JS to bring kids into the Lasch building.
• Rodney approved the agreement allowing JS to bring kids into the Lasch building.
• Joe had his statue removed.
• Rodney got his name on the Creamery building.

 

[LafayetteBear]

I've previously seen a post or two that indicated Joe attempted to have Sandusky's on campus office and/or keys to the athletic facilities taken away some time after 2001, but that Joe's request was refused, with Joe apparently being told that Sandusky was to be accorded the same benefits as emeritus professors, and that included those amenities. Is this correct?

 

[StinkStankStunk]

I've previously seen a post or two that indicated Joe attempted to have Sandusky's on campus office and/or keys to the athletic facilities taken away some time after 2001, but that Joe's request was refused, with Joe apparently being told that Sandusky was to be accorded the same benefits as emeritus professors, and that included those amenities. Is this correct?

Joe's old notes certainly indicate that - for whatever reason - he was opposed to allowing JS to have such benefits

It would be impossible to post-facto read his mind as to just what generated those concerns.....but I think it is undeniable (except to the circle-jerkers) that Joe was "not in favor".
FWIW

 

[Ski]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

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Was the friend a former wrestler turned AD or a former defensive coordinator?

Me, I would try to make it a meme like Craig James killed 5 hookers.

 

[nits74]

I've previously seen a post or two that indicated Joe attempted to have Sandusky's on campus office and/or keys to the athletic facilities taken away some time after 2001, but that Joe's request was refused, with Joe apparently being told that Sandusky was to be accorded the same benefits as emeritus professors, and that included those amenities. Is this correct?

Maybe this is what Joe meant when he supposedly said to MM that Old Main screwed up.

 

[lionville]

Should have been addressed to Lubert and demanded his immediate resignation from the BOT for the very same reasons stated. He's a POS.

 

[StinkStankStunk]

Should have been addressed to Lubert and demanded his immediate resignation from the BOT for the very same reasons stated. He's a POS.

Absolutely spot on.

Would he have said "Sure, I resign then"?....of course not.
But that doesn't matter - the key point would be that the folks with standing, the elected TTEEs at the very least (we could pipedream about Wolf and the Legislature), would have DONE....THEIR....JOB



The crying shame is that NO ONE with standing will say "Boo".

I am out of excuses or explanations

 

[DonP74]

Because he straightened your daughter's teeth? Because he played for Paterno?

He may or may not be a great guy....I only know him from his thus far brief tenure on the BOT.


But, this I know:

If this is the best we got, we've wasted 5 F&CKING YEARS (much of it electing "representation" - most of whom can't do dick except occasionally spout off about 409 or a "Paterno Diorama")

9 Seats on the BOT.....a year to prepare......and we can't even muster up a candidate to position opposite Lubert and Dambly?
Hell, we can't even find a SINGLE VOICE to speak out against two of the most obvious and "easy-target" shysters and con-men you could possibly have.


Not to disparage Capretto - that is totally NOT the point - but, the best we got is a guy who was appointed by Wolf a few months ago?


People need to get their heads out of their asses and elect some folks to the BOT who will actually act as the types of fiduciaries the University needs.

Period.

However many we may have of those - it is a lot less than 9 (probably less than 3).

Or, we can keep re-electing folks because they've "earned the right" ("Are you freaking kidding me?") or they say 409/Success with Honor once in a while.

Alas

 

[DonP74]

I simply wanted everyone to know that Dr. Capretto is very competent and would represent us well. He is a friend of this university.

 

[PSUSignore]

What would you do if you had personal knowledge about Lubert attempting to have a naked roommate/friend have unwanted sex with a coed around 1969 (friend was standout PSU athlete) while Lubert watched? Where would you go with information???

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Joe Paterno of course!

 

[LafayetteBear]

I simply wanted everyone to know that Dr. Capretto is very competent and would represent us well. He is a friend of this university.

I'm sure Dr. Cappretto is a very nice and competent guy, but that there are many nice and competent people who could be nominated for election to the BoT.

If I had a vote for the PSU BoT,.I would by this point be a single issue/litmus test voter. I would need to hear a candidate say what he or she felt about the way the OGBOT are running the University, AND what concrete steps he or she planned to take to change it. Barry is right. Civility is overrated in these circumstances. Agitators are needed.

 

[JoeDidntKnow]

Because he straightened your daughter's teeth? Because he played for Paterno?

He may or may not be a great guy....I only know him from his thus far brief tenure on the BOT.


But, this I know:

If this is the best we got, we've wasted 5 F&CKING YEARS (much of it electing "representation" - most of whom can't do dick except occasionally spout off about 409 or a "Paterno Diorama")

9 Seats on the BOT.....a year to prepare......and we can't even muster up a candidate to position opposite Lubert and Dambly?
Hell, we can't even find a SINGLE VOICE to speak out against two of the most obvious and "easy-target" shysters and con-men you could possibly have.


Not to disparage Capretto - that is totally NOT the point - but, the best we got is a guy who was appointed by Wolf a few months ago?


People need to get their heads out of their asses and elect some folks to the BOT who will actually act as the types of fiduciaries the University needs.

Period.

However many we may have of those - it is a lot less than 9 (probably less than 3).

Or, we can keep re-electing folks because they've "earned the right" ("Are you freaking kidding me?") or they say 409/Success with Honor once in a while.

Alas

Unfortunately Wolf isn't going to change the dynamic of the BOT. The only thing that will change that is the time and the eventual turnover due to aging of the OGBOT and their eventual deaths due to natural causes. Short of that, this is what we are stuck with for a long time

 

[jubaaltman]

Absolutely spot on.

Would he have said "Sure, I resign then"?....of course not.
But that doesn't matter - the key point would be that the folks with standing, the elected TTEEs at the very least (we could pipedream about Wolf and the Legislature), would have DONE....THEIR....JOB



The crying shame is that NO ONE with standing will say "Boo".

I am out of excuses or explanations

Shortly before he was elected Wolf stated he was "aware of the problems at Penn State". He promised to address them. To date, he hasn't done shit.

 

[lionlurker]

At the very least, I believe this is a calculated move to shine the spotlight on Lubert. If I were to guess, this is only the first such move of this kind. There's a game plan in place.

I think it's so interesting that Lubert, himself, is about to become chair of the executive committee. It's not obvious why he'd seek such a high profile at this time. As I said in another thread, I think he's doing this because nobody else is willing, given what's coming, with the Paterno suit and the CSS trial/nontrial. It would make a lot more sense for Dandrea to take this position.

Methinks Mr. Lubert is feeling the heat these days.

 

[JoeDidntKnow]

Joe's old notes certainly indicate that - for whatever reason - he was opposed to allowing JS to have such benefits

It would be impossible to post-facto read his mind as to just what generated those concerns.....but I think it is undeniable (except to the circle-jerkers) that Joe was "not in favor".
FWIW

Joe was opposed to these and other 'benefits' given to Jer but was overruled. What does that tell you?

 

[PSUFBFAN]

To: Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
From: Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship
c.c: Governor Tom Wolf; Auditor General Eugene DePasquale; Solicitor General Bruce Castor
Date: July 19, 2016
Re: Chairman Election

The leadership of Penn State has been under intense national scrutiny for nearly five full years. Rumors, accusations and unsupported conclusions -- but very few proven facts -- have divided our community and unfairly damaged the reputation of our fine university.

While Penn State’s liability remains unclear, one fact is indisputable: Jerry Sandusky used The Second Mile to gain access to every single one of his accusers. Just last week, that fact was reinforced in every claimant’s deposition related to the PMA Insurance case. Furthermore, the PA Solicitor General has undertaken a review of the activities and liability of The Second Mile. And, in a separate filing, Penn State indicated it plans to seek settlement funds from The Second Mile, asserting it was in a position to stop and prevent Sandusky from abusing children and negligently failed to do so.

The noose is tightening around The Second Mile… and with very good reason.

So, then, in evaluating candidates for the next Chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees, we make this obvious -- but emphatic -- appeal: Please disqualify Ira Lubert, the candidate with deep, far-reaching and questionable ties to The Second Mile.

• Mr. Lubert previously served as a Director of The Second Mile from 2005 to 2008.
• Mr. Lubert has a track record of significant donations to The Second Mile, including in-kind usage of his own Green Hills Camp facility in Reading, PA.
• Mr. Lubert left the Penn State board after serving from 1997-2000 and returned as a Governor’s appointee in 2007-2014. During that time, he presided over the initial round of settlement claims worth $60 million. He then returned to the board in 2015 as a Business and Industry trustee.
• Despite a clear conflict of interest, Mr. Lubert served as chair of the Legal Subcommittee that oversaw the settlements that Penn State disbursed to claimants against Jerry Sandusky. This committee failed to coordinate with Penn State’s insurer, yet another error that is causing further financial and reputational damage to Penn State. Furthermore, this committee has failed to adequately pursue claims against The Second Mile, the organization that was truly responsible for Sandusky’s interactions with children.

Electing a Penn State Board Chairman so closely connected to The Second Mile will certainly NOT move Penn State forward. Rather, it will severely set us back and only raise more questions that threaten to even further compromise the integrity of Penn State and its leadership.

Instead, we urge you to consider supporting Governor’s Appointee Dr. Robert Capretto as 2016-2017 Chairman. Dr. Capretto is eminently qualified, engaged and poised to lead. Moreover, through his words and actions, he has already demonstrated his ability to unify, not just the Board of Trustees, but the many loyal stakeholders of Penn State. That quality in a Chairman is not only essential; it is long overdue.


Thank you for your consideration.

PS4RS justs NAILS it every.single.time.

 

[MoonOverMyHammy]

While Penn State’s liability remains unclear, one fact is indisputable: Jerry Sandusky used The Second Mile to gain access to every single one of his accusers. Just last week, that fact was reinforced in every claimant’s deposition related tothe PMA Insurance case.

Did they miss something? The '71 and '76 accusers weren't part of The Second Mile. At least one of the 80s accusers didn't appear to be connected to The Second Mile, either.

 

[jjsocrates]

At the very least, I believe this is a calculated move to shine the spotlight on Lubert. If I were to guess, this is only the first such move of this kind. There's a game plan in place.

I think it's so interesting that Lubert, himself, is about to become chair of the executive committee. It's not obvious why he'd seek such a high profile at this time. As I said in another thread, I think he's doing this because nobody else is willing, given what's coming, with the Paterno suit and the CSS trial/nontrial. It would make a lot more sense for Dandrea to take this position.

Methinks Mr. Lubert is feeling the heat these days.

It would be interesting if say, Lubrano/Schultz/Tribeck and others examining the Freeh source materials were dropping certain hints to people like MariBeth Schmidt over at PS4RS. Coordinated attacks are always the best.

 

[Peetz Pool Boy]

At the very least, I believe this is a calculated move to shine the spotlight on Lubert. If I were to guess, this is only the first such move of this kind. There's a game plan in place.

I think it's so interesting that Lubert, himself, is about to become chair of the executive committee. It's not obvious why he'd seek such a high profile at this time. As I said in another thread, I think he's doing this because nobody else is willing, given what's coming, with the Paterno suit and the CSS trial/nontrial. It would make a lot more sense for Dandrea to take this position.

Methinks Mr. Lubert is feeling the heat these days.

Lubert is a "control freak". He's willing to go down with the ship, if necessary, provided he gets to control the narrative and BOT actions (or inactions) for the next year.