[Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
Darian Smith
dsmithnfb at gmail.com
Mon Aug 10 21:26:11 UTC 2009
Mike,
agreed. However, it's unfortunatly about rumors. it's nobody's
fault, it's just how these things are. so, let's let the board do what
they need to do, and hopefully, the idea of a forum comes into being.
one can never stop rumors from coming to be,, but hopefully, when
they do come up in important matters such as these, we handle them
with a straight foward honesty and respect that people ought to do.
That's not just politics, it's good sense
On 8/10/09, Michael Peterson <its_mike at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hi Tina. Hopefully either a copy of the constitution can be posted
> on the website or emailed out to clarify what offices are open. Also
> hopefully one of the board members can post which offices are coming up.
> This shouldn't be about rumors people should by now be ready for elections
> and have at least some idea who's running for what and who they might like
> to nominate.
> It doesn't have to be a last minute deal five minutes before the election.
> Once names our out opinions can be voiced and votes can be cast. If the
> board wants to reccommend a slate of candidates the nomination committee can
> do that if they have set one up.
> Student dialogue and involvement is the key to the CABS success.
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 12:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>
>
>> Hello CABS members, I am one of the senior members of CABS and I would
>> like
>> to know what officers are up for re-election as well as I would like A
>> copy
>> of the CABS constitution.
>> Thanks,
>> Tina
>>
>>
>> "Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead
>> of
>> someone else's."
>> - Billy Wilder
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Aziza C
>> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 12:20 PM
>> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I have recently returned from my second summer at the Colorado Center of
>> the
>> Blind, having participated in NABS and the Colorado Student Devisions
>> activities over the summer, I am excited to be back in California and
>> eager
>> to see our student devision evolve in the upcoming year.
>>
>> I too have heard many rummors about possible candidates, candidates for
>> positions that are not even up for election in this upcoming meeting. I
>> would find it benificial to have an open forum where interested
>> candidates,
>> and interested members can discuss the future of the California Student
>> Devision, as a board, we have already begun planning out the upcoming
>> year,
>> however, the membership as a whole has a right to an oppinion, and to
>> bring
>> forth suggestions and interests that could assist us to move forward.
>> Having
>> an open forum as Darian has suggested can bring some balance and
>> understanding to our elections, increase the involvment, and simplify the
>> process for those who have only seen confusion. I am supposed to be on the
>> inside, as a board member, and I can honestly say I am still confused as
>> to
>> who is running for what, why, and when. Meeting our candidates before the
>> election is an idea that can assist us greatly in making the right
>> decision
>> for the new board.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Aziza Cano
>> California Association of Blind Students Secretary
>>
>> On 8/10/09, cabs-talk-request at nfbnet.org <cabs-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
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>>> 3. Re: rumors and reality: cabs election? (Isabel arreola)
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:57:43 -0700
>>> From: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>>> To: cabs-talk <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I understand that our state convention is in october, and at that
>>> time is the anual cabs meeting. I've already been hearing rumors
>>> swirlingabout regarding individuals who might be interested in
>>> running for board positions that may or may not be up for election.
>>> I'm wondering if there can't be a fourm where the membership can:
>>> A. find about about whatexciting things cabs has planned or has in
>>> the works for the cabs meeting
>>>
>>> B. hear about elections; and how they work C. find out what
>>> positions are up for election.
>>> D. who's running for what position and why.
>>> I think it would be rather benifitial, to have all of the canadates
>>> who wish to seek election in one place, talking about their
>>> backgrounds, what they believe they would bring to the division to
>>> strenthin it and be willing to answer any questions that the
>>> membership might have.
>>> I propose that if we do have something like this, that we have a
>>> moderator who would ask two or three questions to the canadets
>>> running for these positions as well.
>>> I am interested to hear from the membership;anybody, really who
>>> has a thought on this. I would encourage everybody as students to
>>> chime in on the idea.
>>> Thanks and have a splended evening.
>>> best
>>> Darian
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 23:20:01 -0700
>>> From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>>> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
>>> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>>>
>>> Hi Darian. I'm sure someone can tell you which offices are up for
>>> re-election. I went to the last CABS meeting at convention but am not
>>> sure which offices run for two years and which are for one. If you
>>> attend the meeting however, each candidate is usually given a chance
>>> to introduce his/her self.
>>> I suspect you could question the candidates from the audience if you
>>> wanted to find out about a specific One idea I think would be good is
>>> the CABS constitution be posted on the website than any question about
>>> which positions were open would be answered there.
>>> The constitution if I remember was amended at the last Meeting.
>>> The CABS meeting will happen on Friday so I doubt there would be a
>>> lot of time for an involved discussion.
>>> Perhaps if students wish such a discussion to occur candidates could
>>> introduce themselves on the listserve or maybe a conference meeting
>>> could be conveened by one or more of the officers.
>>> If such a position is open and if the division needs my services I
>>> have told some I will gladly serve as a board member at large. I have
>>> one year left until I graduate SDSU in June 2010 with my Masters in
>> Rehabilitation.
>>> I am not asking for the nomination but will be available if requested
>>> to serve. I am not requesting a higher office. When our affiliate
>>> reorganized I was the first president of the student division.
>>> I held that office for a couple years and than it was taken by
>>> Michael Bayliff.
>>> I'm dating myself but doing it to say I want to see young blood have
>>> the opportunity to serve that I did whether Depa continues in the
>>> office or some one else is elected.
>>> I feel that as a board member I could serve as an organizer and an
>>> advisor based on my previous experience.
>>>
>>> The rafting trip was a great idea and I commend the administration for
>>> encouraging involvement of students. I however would like to see
>>> regional seminars held in the north, the south and perhaps in central
>>> California.
>>> These seminars would focus on teaching students about things like how
>>> to acquire scholarships, how to set up a PASS, How to acquire books
>>> what options are available, bookshare.org, RFBD etc and other topics.
>>> The seminars would be maybe from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m they would
>>> include a luncheon and maybe other features designed to get students
>>> and parents to mingle and become familiar with the CABS and it's role
>>> Why they should join CABS and what exactly is the NFB.
>>> We would stress inviting blind high school students their parents, as
>>> well as local high school and college officials.
>>> Another idea that could be fun is a Student legislative lunchon.
>>> It could be held in Sacramento and we could invite State legislatures
>>> to come and talk with us as well as congressional leaders or their
>>> representatives.
>>> We might even consider a march to the capitol similar to the National
>>> march in Detroit and it could be a fundraiser as well as an educational
>> event.
>>> What a way to end our luncheon or begin it whichhever.
>>> I think probably the March should come first and end as we conveen for
>>> the luncheon!
>>> I would also like to introduce some new fundraising projects such as
>>> the sell of holiday cards candles or gifts. This could be done
>>> online and at events
>>> Other fundraisers also could be created We could attempt to get
>>> fraternities and sorities to assist in our efforts.
>>> Moneys raised would be invested in developing our student affiliate
>>> across theState.
>>> My emphasis would be get more students involved in participation!
>>> To me the membership not the board is the student division.
>>> We need students in mass to get involved if we want college books to
>>> be accessible if we want to influence change on our local campuses we
>>> need to organize the numbers to make our voices heard.
>>> We need to invite government officials and college administrators
>>> to our meetings and when necessary we need to ask hard questions.
>>> We need to draft strong resolutions for the State convention and be
>>> strong in our participation in the NABS.
>>> We need to take very seriously the reality that today's students are
>>> tomorrow's leaders in the NFBC.
>>> This is why training seminars are so very important. We also need to
>>> listen to the membership to work with the members and be receptive to
>>> their ideas.
>>> We need to encourage all students to do the work not just the
>>> board.That being said, in most organizations not just the student
>>> division NFBC a minority seems to "get stuck" doing a majority of the
>> work.
>>> Please if you come to vote come also to participate as an active
>>> member to help create the very best Student Division we have ever had
>>> and to take an active part not just in voting but in shapeing your
>>> own destiny!
>>> We need you each of you we need your voice your energy your
>>> creativity and your unique talent that only you can provide.
>>> So come Join us in Newark and help make our dreams come true.
>>> Let's see a really large contingent of students on ThursdayOct 22,
>>> walking across the golden gate bridge! How fun.
>>>
>>> We are gifted in that we have some wonderful students with great
>>> leadership potential.
>>> And with monumental budget cuts to education on the State level we
>>> need all the help we can get!
>>> Let's make the Student division CABS as well as the NFBC the best
>>> they can be by working together.
>>> I will vote for the candidates I like but when the smoke clears I
>>> will as now do all I can to support those the membership deems most
>>> suited to be their leaders.
>>> God bless:
>>> Michael Peterson
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Darian Smith" <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
>>> To: "cabs-talk" <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 8:57 PM
>>> Subject: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> I understand that our state convention is in october, and at that
>>>> time is the anual cabs meeting. I've already been hearing rumors
>>>> swirlingabout regarding individuals who might be interested in
>>>> running for board positions that may or may not be up for election.
>>>> I'm wondering if there can't be a fourm where the membership can:
>>>> A. find about about whatexciting things cabs has planned or has in
>>>> the works for the cabs meeting
>>>>
>>>> B. hear about elections; and how they work C. find out what
>>>> positions are up for election.
>>>> D. who's running for what position and why.
>>>> I think it would be rather benifitial, to have all of the canadates
>>>> who wish to seek election in one place, talking about their
>>>> backgrounds, what they believe they would bring to the division to
>>>> strenthin it and be willing to answer any questions that the
>>>> membership might have.
>>>> I propose that if we do have something like this, that we have a
>>>> moderator who would ask two or three questions to the canadets
>>>> running for these positions as well.
>>>> I am interested to hear from the membership;anybody, really who
>>>> has a thought on this. I would encourage everybody as students to
>>>> chime in on the idea.
>>>> Thanks and have a splended evening.
>>>> best
>>>> Darian
>>>>
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:51:15 -0700
>>> From: Isabel arreola <twylyt74 at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
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>>>
>>> I completely endorse this proposal for such a forum . I am excited to
>>> see such interest in the chapter. Best of all, as a voter, it is nice
>>> to have a hoice of cadidates to represent me as a blind student.
>>> I nominate Angela Fouler to set up the web page.
>>>> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:57:43 -0700
>>>> From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com
>>>> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [Cabs-talk] rumors and reality: cabs election?
>>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> I understand that our state convention is in october, and at that
>>>> time is the anual cabs meeting. I've already been hearing rumors
>>>> swirlingabout regarding individuals who might be interested in
>>>> running for board positions that may or may not be up for election.
>>>> I'm wondering if there can't be a fourm where the membership can:
>>>> A. find about about whatexciting things cabs has planned or has in
>>>> the works for the cabs meeting
>>>>
>>>> B. hear about elections; and how they work C. find out what positions
>>>> are up for election.
>>>> D. who's running for what position and why.
>>>> I think it would be rather benifitial, to have all of the canadates
>>>> who wish to seek election in one place, talking about their
>>>> backgrounds, what they believe they would bring to the division to
>>>> strenthin it and be willing to answer any questions that the
>>>> membership might have.
>>>> I propose that if we do have something like this, that we have a
>>>> moderator who would ask two or three questions to the canadets
>>>> running for these positions as well.
>>>> I am interested to hear from the membership;anybody, really who has a
>>>> thought on this. I would encourage everybody as students to chime in
>>>> on the idea.
>>>> Thanks and have a splended evening.
>>>> best
>>>> Darian
>>>>
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