[Blindtlk] a great article

Thu Sep 1 22:49:11 UTC 2011

I see, my mistake.

You aren't taking pot shots at the ACB without facts to back it up.  
You are taking pot shots at the NFB without facts.

It takes a lot of guts to come into an organization and start 
accusing its members of vaguely illegal activities without offering 
any specifics or evidence.  But I'm sure doing so will get you all 
the consideration you're due.

And with that, I think I'm about finished with the discussion.

Joseph - KF7QZC

On Thu, Sep 01, 2011 at 05:36:54PM -0500, Bryan Schulz wrote:
>hi,
>
>no, i'm not talking about the acb but the point still applies.
>
>Bryan Schulz
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "T. Joseph Carter" 
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>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] a great article
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>>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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