When this blog went live I was contacted by several members of the media, some had other agenda's and I chose to stick with my personal issue rather than get involved in other issues that while may be relevant to San Francisco Zoo related issues, were not part of my personal goal, which is justice for having my Membership revoked without a valid reason.
I chose to go with KGO-TV's 7 On Your Side, a Consumer defense based show in the News Department. While the reporter, Randall Yip was working on gathering information, Lee had contacted her District Supervisor Scott Wiener, who put his Assistant on the case of seeking a reason for us. The following are the reasons they were given.
Reason given to Adam Taylor, Assistant to Supervisor Scott Wiener
Friday April 22, 2011
"After speaking with Gwendolyn (Tornatore , San Francisco Zoo Public Relations), she stated that is the Zoo's responsibility to provide a safe, harassment-free environment for employees. According to her, the reason your membership was revoked was because you engaged in a pattern of conduct that was disruptive to the employees of the Zoo, culminating with the instance when you called in to report a code red scenario at the bear grotto."
Reason given to Randall Yip, KGO-TV 7 On Your Side
March 29, 2011
"Zoo responded, accusing you of abusive behavior of staff and calling in a prank phone call. Reason (for membership revoking) was given by PR, stating you (Lee and I) acknowledged calling in a false alarm and that you had abused staff. They said there was no third call (caller beside Lee) and no documentation of a third call.
All I can say at this time, is there is much dishonest and cowardice behavior among Zoo Staff involved in both decision making and in defense of holding employment. These accusations are unfounded and slanderous.
Note that to date, Sunday May 8, 2011:
*Neither myself (Kim) or Lee has received in writing an official reason for having our Memberships revoked. The request was made in writing to both Director Tanya Peterson and to the Head of Membership Lora LaMarca.
*I (Kim) have never received a follow-up from Supervisor Sean Elsbernd who's District the Zoo falls into.
*I (Kim) have not received a reply on letters sent to Nick Podell, Chairman of the Board, San Francisco Zoological Society, David Stanton, Board Member, San Francisco Zoological Society, Larry Martin, San Francisco Park and Recreation Commissioner, and San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee.
I chose to go with KGO-TV's 7 On Your Side, a Consumer defense based show in the News Department. While the reporter, Randall Yip was working on gathering information, Lee had contacted her District Supervisor Scott Wiener, who put his Assistant on the case of seeking a reason for us. The following are the reasons they were given.
Reason given to Adam Taylor, Assistant to Supervisor Scott Wiener
Friday April 22, 2011
"After speaking with Gwendolyn (Tornatore , San Francisco Zoo Public Relations), she stated that is the Zoo's responsibility to provide a safe, harassment-free environment for employees. According to her, the reason your membership was revoked was because you engaged in a pattern of conduct that was disruptive to the employees of the Zoo, culminating with the instance when you called in to report a code red scenario at the bear grotto."
Reason given to Randall Yip, KGO-TV 7 On Your Side
March 29, 2011
"Zoo responded, accusing you of abusive behavior of staff and calling in a prank phone call. Reason (for membership revoking) was given by PR, stating you (Lee and I) acknowledged calling in a false alarm and that you had abused staff. They said there was no third call (caller beside Lee) and no documentation of a third call.
All I can say at this time, is there is much dishonest and cowardice behavior among Zoo Staff involved in both decision making and in defense of holding employment. These accusations are unfounded and slanderous.
Note that to date, Sunday May 8, 2011:
*Neither myself (Kim) or Lee has received in writing an official reason for having our Memberships revoked. The request was made in writing to both Director Tanya Peterson and to the Head of Membership Lora LaMarca.
*I (Kim) have never received a follow-up from Supervisor Sean Elsbernd who's District the Zoo falls into.
*I (Kim) have not received a reply on letters sent to Nick Podell, Chairman of the Board, San Francisco Zoological Society, David Stanton, Board Member, San Francisco Zoological Society, Larry Martin, San Francisco Park and Recreation Commissioner, and San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee.
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