Brian DeYoung became a member of Alternatives soon after relocating to Ithaca in 1989, and he’s not afraid to say that early on, he was eager for improvements. So much so, in fact, that he wrote a letter in which he enumerated his concerns and suggestions for the organization, and hand-delivered copies to a group of Alternatives leaders who attended his own art opening. He thought he might see some changes as a result of this bold move. Instead, the CEO at the time offered him a seat on the board of directors.
