[Blindtlk] fw: seeking applicants for the Main Menu team

Sat Dec 24 11:09:21 UTC 2011

Don't say it's silly. Striving for interpersonal peace is a noble cause, and one I subscribe to as well. I think the conflict between NFB, AFB, and.ACB is silly, but I admit I don't know the differences

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On Dec 23, 2011, at 11:36 PM, Mari Hunziker <marihunziker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mike, I apologize for my naive mentality, but what are the organizations
> philosophical differences? I am afraid I have never known. I feel I am a
> blind person and you are a blind person. I feel that we are all blind human
> beings and we "should" all work together to make our world a better place
> for all of us to live. I know its probably silly for me to believe this
> since our society has such a hard time working together and making things
> simple, rather they tend to make it so complicated.
> Best wishes,
> Mari Hunziker
> 
> On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:
> 
>> Mary:
>> 
>> I do not disagree. However, my point was that it would be highly unlikely
>> for a NFB member to work or be hired by an entity operated by ACB. Despite
>> the fact that we have successfully worked together on various
>> blindness-related projects, our philosophies of blindness are still
>> sufficiently different from one another that there might be difficulties.
>> 
>> Merry Christmas!
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Mari Hunziker
>> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 1:18 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] fw: seeking applicants for the Main Menu team
>> 
>> Mike, I hope by me stating the following I represent the rest of  the folds
>> on this list. WE are all blind or visually impaired regardless what entity
>> produces the show OR represents us. I think it is very inspiring to see
>> those who are technologically savvy to share what they know with the rest
>> of us.
>> 
>> Merry Christmas!!!
>> Mari Hunziker
>> 
>> On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Er, um, have you noticed what entity produces Main Menu?
>>> 
>>> Mike
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>>> Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 6:12 PM
>>> To: NFB NABS list; Blind Talk list; NFBMD list; BrailleNote list;
>>> gary.legates at comcast.net; tysonbrandon122 at gmail.com; Josh Gregory;
>>> joseph.lee22590 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] fw: seeking applicants for the Main Menu team
>>> 
>>> This may be a good opportunity for some of our tech experts! Main Menu is
>> a
>>> great show, and any of you who have listened to it know how informative
>> it
>>> is.  I'm sure some of you would be a great addition to their team! Please
>>> see the below message from their executive producer, Chase Crispin for
>> more
>>> information.
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
>>> ---- Original Message ------
>>> From: "Chase Crispin" <chase.crispin at gmail.com
>>> Subject: [Mm-friends] Seeking Applicants for the Main Menu Team Date
>> sent:
>>> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:15:00 -0600
>>> 
>>> Greetings Main Menu listeners, supporters, and friends,
>>> 
>>> In order to continue to make Main Menu a better show covering all types
>> of
>>> technology usable by the blind and visually impaired and to produce
>> weekly
>>> unique and exciting content, we are seeking to expand the Main Menu team.
>>> The Main Menu team is the team behind each and every Main Menu show that
>>> you
>>> here on ACB Radio on a weekly basis.  The team is responsible for
>>> conducting
>>> interviews, recording segments, editing outside content, advising the
>> host
>>> and producer about future shows, contacting companies about their latest
>>> innovations, and so much more.  A member of the Main Menu team has a wide
>>> variety of opportunities to influence one of the most popular assistive
>>> technology shows on the internet today.
>>> 
>>> Do you feel that you are skilled in audio production, technology
>>> instruction, and have good ideas for the show?  Would you be willing to
>>> work
>>> with others and create an even better show?  If so, you are eligible to
>>> apply to join the Main Menu team.  We have created an extensive
>> application
>>> to judge people's areas of expertise.  If you are interested in filling
>> out
>>> this application to join the team, please email us at:
>>> mainmenu at acbradio.org
>>> and we will send you an application.  The application will arrive in
>>> Microsoft Office Word 2003 .doc format.  If you are unable to read this
>>> format and must have it in another format, please let us know in your
>>> initial email requesting this form.  When the form is entirely filled
>> out,
>>> please save it and email it back to us at the above email address as an
>>> attachment.
>>> 
>>> Please note: Requests for the application may not be received if sent
>>> directly to a Main Menu staff member or via the mailing list.  To
>>> successfully receive and submit an application, you must email:
>>> mainmenu at acbradio.org
>>> 
>>> ACB Radio and the Main Menu team reserve the right to not accept an
>>> applicant to the team.  We will accept whom we think will help us fulfill
>>> our mission to other blind and visually impaired people the most.
>>> We have a
>>> very large listener base and we want to keep a small team, so not
>> everyone
>>> will be accepted.
>>> 
>>> If you feel that you know someone else or another list of people who
>> would
>>> like to apply for this position, please feel free to forward this message
>>> to
>>> them and to spread the word of Main Menu as you see appropriate.
>>> 
>>> On behalf of the entire Main Menu team, we thank you for your continued
>>> interest and support in our program.  We look forward to working with
>> you.
>>> 
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Chase Crispin
>>> Executive Producer, ACB Radio Main Menu
>>> http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/
>>> chase at acbradio.org
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
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>> *Have A Blessed Day!
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