[Blindtlk] groups working together

[Sherri]

My chapter is working on a White Cane Day activity. In the past for many 
years, we have worked in conjunction with other groups in the area including 
our Lighthouse and our local ACB chapter. We have planned successful events. 
Wehn my local NFB chapter decided to take it on this year, our chapter 
president let it be known that he would prefer if the other chapter was not 
involved. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Lighthouse. 
Without my knowing it, he called the director of Lighthouse and told her 
that we refuse to work with the local ACB chapter. The director said that 
Lighthouse has to stay neutral and they would not take sides and choose one 
organization over another.

I don't have any trouble with the two groups working together. Our chapter 
has been having low meeting turn-outs and if we involve the police and city 
and county officials, I would like to see a good turn-out. I am looking for 
feedback and opinions about chapters working together where possible. 
Thanks.

Sherri

Character is the side of yourself you choose to show the world.
Integrity is what you do, what you say and how you act when you think no one 
is paying attention.
Sherri Brun
NFBF Newsline Chair
flmom2006 at gmail.com