[Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years

Mon Jul 25 15:49:55 UTC 2011

no, if i relay a statement or fact then you point the finger at me. don't 
blame the messenger.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
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Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years

> Bryan,
>
> I feel compelled to express my concern about the fact that nearly every 
> comment you make about our organization seems to be negative. Your posts 
> seem to indicate that you feel our leaders are dictators and are not on 
> the up and up,, that our practices, such as the drafting of resolutions 
> and so forth are a waste of time. Almost every post I see from you is a 
> negative or derisive comment about the NFB.
>
> My question is this. If you really feel that way, if you are convinced 
> that our leaders are dictators, that our business is not conducted above 
> board, that our practices and efforts mean nothing, then why are you here? 
> If you really feel that way about our organization then why don't you get 
> out of it instead of constantly running us down.
>
> There is no way that the leaders, or the organization by democratic vote, 
> is going to make decisions that please every one of our thousands of 
> members each and every time.  But that does not mean that the leaders are 
> dictators or that they are out for themselves. We are a democratic 
> organization. If you want change, then take positive steps to effect that 
> change by working with fellow Federationist, while understanding that you 
> may or may not end up in the democratic majority. If all you can do is 
> downgrade the organization, then why not get out of it?
>
> I just know that I love our organization, all that it stands for  and all 
> that we have accomplished. Have I been happy with or understood every 
> single decision that has been made by the organization? No. But, my 
> agreement with and commitment to  our mission has never wavered, and I 
> never believed that I was subject to dictatorship. I find these repeated 
> hostile references very offensive. Not only are they untrue, they are 
> nonproductive. Have you ever requested an appointment with Dr. Mauer or 
> other federation leaders to discuss your feelings?
>
> Diane Graves
> Civil Rights Specialist
> Indiana Civil Rights Commission
> Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
> 317-232-2647
>
> "It is service that measures success."
> George Washington Carver
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bryan Schulz
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:07 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>
> Hi,
>
> because national thinks nobody wants to be away at that time and the hotel
> rates are cheaper and what they want is the rule.
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cari Ford" <carisuekness at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 1:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>
>
>> Why do we have national convention over the 4th? It's more expensive to
>> travel because of the black out rates in less you get a killer deal. It's
>> more crowded too. I like the format as it is now with convention ending
>> with
>> the banquet on Friday. It was a little strange before with the grand
>> finale
>> of the banquet on Thursday and a few activities on Friday. In the
>> beginning
>> of the week are more division and seminar days and there's more
>> flexibility
>> in the schedules depending on what you want. I agree that tours can 
>> happen
>> at the beginning and end of convention. I sometimes like the half relaxed
>> beginning of the week. I feel I have some time to brethe...sometimes. *g*
>> Also, tours before or after convention don't cut short because of other
>> things convention related.
>> I was more attached to spending honeymoon time with Brent and didn't see
>> people I usually look up during national. Next year will be fun! 
>> Hopefully
>> the following year in Orlandos will be another fun one too.
>> Peace,
>> Cari
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Constance Canode
>> Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 7:02 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>>
>> I agree with you and I also wish it was not
>> during a holiday week.  Sometimes it is difficult
>> for me to get off work that week and I can never
>> get it two years in a row.  We rotate holidays.
>>
>> At 06:59 PM 7/9/2011, you wrote:
>>>It was announced at the convention that conventions from 2013 through 
>>>2017
>>>will be held in Orlando. I wish we could extend the length of the
>> convention
>>>back to how it was and NFB would
>>>organize tours for Wednesday afternoon. That way, people could get 
>>>excited
>>>about Orlando and have time to go places. I liked the old schedule much
>>>better. If we are going to keep people here for five years in a row, we
>> need
>>>to give them ample opportunity to take advantage of all there is to do in
>>>Orlando. Besides, I like the banquet the night before the last day of
>>>convention.
>>>
>>>
>>>Sherri Brun
>>>"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John
>>>Lennon
>>>
>>>Check out http://www.raceforindependence.org/goto/Sherri.Brun
>>>
>>>E-mail: flmom2006 at gmail.com
>>>  NFBF NewslineR chair
>>>www.nfbnewsline.org
>>>Vice-president NFB Greater Orlando Chapter
>>>http://nfbfgoc.org
>>>Secretary FDCP INC
>>>www.fdcp.org
>>>Chair Orange County Disability Advisory Committee
>>>
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