[Blindtlk] a great article

Sat Sep 3 13:52:39 UTC 2011

Right on Dave.
At 07:35 AM 9/3/2011, you wrote:
>The advice in the piece you posted here is good advice for anyone 
>joining any organization.
>
>I try to be flexible about what people post here -- and it needs to 
>directly be blindness related.  Also, we are not a reflector for the 
>Braille Forum, so while I won't say no forum stuff here -- at some 
>point I will say no.  You can paraphrase stuff, post links etc., and 
>the occasional direct post is ok, but this is not the Braille Forum 
>and our members do not pay to have their stuff carried by our system.
>
>If you knew how many dots, and how much ink has been used over the 
>years by the Forum, in attacking the NFB, you might be more 
>judicious about what you take from them.
>
>Yes, there are areas in which the NFB and ACB can and should 
>cooperate -- but they are not our friends and it is not our job to 
>promote them or their publications.
>
>Dave
>
>At 08:07 PM 9/2/2011, you wrote:
>>Hi Dave,
>>
>>I agree with you on your comments on Brian's thoughts. Now, I'm just
>>curious... did you read the article, and if so, what did you think of
>>my posting of another Forum article?
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>On 9/2/11, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
>> > Bryan:
>> >
>> > I for one must say that I am tired of your negativity and
>> > cynicism.  It is getting a bit old.
>> >
>> > It isn't what a person asks that is the problem, but how and where!
>> >
>> > Dave
>> >
>> > At 03:53 PM 9/1/2011, you 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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>>
>>--
>>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 nuissence." -- Kenneth Jernigan
>
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