[Blindtlk] a great article

Thu Sep 1 22:09:55 UTC 2011

I suggest if that helps you maximize your involvement with and 
benefit from an organization, you find another organization.

Perhaps though, we don't want to go down this road, or at least not 
in this fashion.  The ACB has in the past allowed its members to make 
baseless, unsupported, and uncontested claims of illegal behavior by 
the NFB.  It was rather off-putting, and I'd have thought so even if 
I were not a Federationist!  Indeed, it seems always to be so, in any 
organization, whether or not I have any affiliation with anybody.

If there's something new and recent that needs to be discussed 
regarding the ACB, we should probably do it, but in a new thread with 
the relevant details.  If it's a rehash of old wrongdoings by former 
officers, I don't know how useful it would be to debate today.  It's 
like discussing a questionable action taken by Janet Reno while she 
worked for Bill Clinton.  Anyone personally affected would find it 
relevant, but society as a whole wouldn't be interested today.

Sometimes the bad guys get away with it.  Usually when the good guys 
don't stand up to them until its too late.  But that takes me off on 
my own tangent.

Joseph - KF7QZC

On Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 03:53:02PM -0500, Bryan Schulz wrote:
>hi,
>
>there should be at least one more.
>#16. Don't ask tough questions even when a member does something 
>questionable and probably illegal.
>
>Bryan Schulz
>
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>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>As I try to learn more about both organizations, I have subscribed 
>>to both the Braille Monitor and the Braille Forum.  The Monitor, as 
>>you know, is the Federation (NFB's)  publication and the Forum is 
>>the Council (or ACB's) publication.  I found a great article in 
>>July's Forum entitled "Fifteen Ways to Maximize your ACB 
>>Membership," giving fifteen tips on how to take advantage of all 
>>ACB (or any organization, for that matter) has to offer.  I think 
>>this could also apply to the Federation and to NABS or any other 
>>special-interest division, and is some good advice.  To be 
>>accurate, I added "or NFB" in parentheses to some parts of the 
>>article.  I have pasted the article below.  Any thoughts on this? I 
>>promise I'm not trying to force the ACB down your throats; in fact, 
>>I'm a Federationist in nature, but want to learn about both.  Here 
>>is the article.
>>
>>15 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR ACB (or NFB) MEMBERSHIP
>> by Kenneth Semien Sr.
>> All too often, people join organizations without taking
>>advantage of the opportunity to truly know intricate details of its 
>>purpose,
>>mission, and operating practices.  This can very well result in a lack of
>>participation and could ultimately result in a decision to forfeit what
>>could have been the ideal vehicle to enhance your life, build great
>>relationships and effectively share personal skills and abilities that can
>>make an enormous difference.  In an effort to encourage you to explore the
>>meaningful efforts of ACB, I have included the tips listed below to assist
>>you in being all you can be and help you join with others whose skills
>>complement yours.
>> 1.  Be inquisitive and don't hesitate to ask questions.
>> 2.  Become familiar with the history, mission, and purpose by
>>reviewing it often enough to be able to repeat it to others.  In turn
>>someone may realize that this is the organization they have been looking
>>for.
>> 3.  Make a personal commitment to identify ways to get involved.
>> 4.  Find out who the officers are and become acquainted with
>>them and their roles and responsibilities, as well as members you observe
>>actively participating in events and projects associated with our
>>organization.
>> 5.  Make your skills and abilities known to leaders of your
>>chapter, affiliate, or the president of our organization.
>> 6.  Make every effort to participate in chapter, state affiliate
>>and national meetings, seminars, conferences and conventions.
>> 7.  Inquire about available committees you may be able to serve
>>on to assist the organization in achieving its goals and objectives.  Seek
>>to join committees that allow you to utilize your skills and abilities in
>>the most effective and efficient manner.
>> 8.  If you have access to the Internet, sign up for up-to-date
>>news and announcements from all levels of our organization.  Ask a 
>>president
>>or member to tell you how to take advantage of this option.
>> 9.  Listen to or read publications/newsletters distributed by our
>>organization on all levels.  This is one of the best ways to learn about
>>useful resources, access inspirational stories, scholarships, awards, and
>>upcoming projects and events.
>> 10.  Identify special-interest groups that meet your personal
>>needs.  These groups provide you the opportunity to network with others
>>sharing common interests, such as your prior or current occupation, 
>>hobbies,
>>health concerns and so much more.
>> 11.  Obtain your own copy of the constitution and bylaws to learn
>>of the agreed-upon operating practices and procedures of our organization.
>> 12.  Prepare for future involvement as an officer by becoming
>>familiar with officer titles and duties.
>> 13.  Participate in conference calls to build your knowledge,
>>such as membership focus calls, periodic Office Hours conference 
>>calls with
>>the ACB president, committee calls, and special-interest group calls.
>> 14.  Explore the web sites of your chapter, state affiliate and
>>our national organization.  You may locate information on the web 
>>site that
>>you didn't think of inquiring about.
>> 15.  Pay your annual dues faithfully and encourage others to do
>>the same.
>> The more you know and the more you become involved, the more you
>>will begin to know that you have joined a phenomenal organization that is
>>continuing to grow.  Have a great ACB (or NFB) adventure!
>>
>>Chris Nusbaum
>>
>>"The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The 
>>real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that 
>>exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and opportunity, 
>>blindness can be reduced to a mere physical nuisance." -- Kenneth 
>>Jernigan (President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
>>1968-1986.)
>>
>> Visit the I C.A.N.  Foundation online at: www.icanfoundation.info for
>>information on our foundation and how it helps blind and visually
>>impaired children in MD say "I can!"
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>>
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