[Blindtlk] a great article

Thu Sep 1 22:36:54 UTC 2011

hi,

no, i'm not talking about the acb but the point still applies.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] a great article

>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
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Nusbaum" 
>><dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>
>>To: "NABS list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>; "Blind Talk list" 
>><blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "Gary Legates" <gary.legates at comcast.net>
>>Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:02 PM
>>Subject: [Blindtlk] a great article
>>
>>
>>>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!"
>>>
>>>
>>>Sent from my BrailleNote
>>>
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