It has been an epic month for AALA and not in a good way, whatsoever. Emails have been coming in at a record pace and the phones have been ringing off the hook. It is important to note that these voices from the field are truly multiple voices and not just one complaint from a dissatisfied member. Sometimes, it is apparent that the District’s leadership wants to pinpoint the author of the letter. The District’s focus should be its continuing lack of sensitivity and the need to vastly improve communication, not on identifying who authors the letter. With this in mind, the voices in this week’s Update come from numerous members from every local District. Below are some painful examples of the trials and tribulations being faced by AALA members: