[Cabs] [Nabs-presidents] Action Plan, Part 4

[Amy Sabo]

hello arielle,

thanks for your wisdom and advice on this topic. i too agree with your thoughts and ideas on this thread. thanks again and i will talk to you soon!


hugs,
from amy

----- Original Message -----

From: Arielle Silverman 

To: List for NABS State Presidents 

Cc: Pennsylvania , Minnesota Students , Kentucky Students , Illinois Students , TABS Students , Michigan , North Carolina Students , Nebraska , New Hampshire Students , Kansas Students , Florida Students , California Students , Colorado Students , Colorado Center , Louisiana Students , Ohio , New Jersey Students , Utah Students , National , Virginia Students , Missouri , Tennessee Students , Arizona Students 

Sent: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 04:24:53 +0000 (UTC)

Subject: Re: [Cabs] [Nabs-presidents] Action Plan, Part 4



Hello all:



Thanks to Joe for his willingness to take the time to share his ideas

and reflections with us about ways in which we can improve our

organizational structure and operations. We are always looking for

newer and stronger ways to expand and reach our overarching goal of

fostering educational opportunities and employment potential for all

blind students.



    While I am generally not inclined toward political campaigning, it

makes sense to announce at this point that I will be running for

president of the National Association of Blind Students at the

convention next month. If elected I will be sure to give all these

suggestions, and any others you might provide, due consideration. I

feel it important for us to continually evaluate our organization and

think about not only what we could be doing better, but also what we

already do well and how we can continue that momentum. Some of these

ideas, such as the Student Slate suggestions, are ones I’m planning to

discuss with the next NABS board. It is also my intention, if elected,

to set up regular conference call opportunities where NABS members can

talk to the board about your perspective toward the organization and

how we can better serve your needs. As we move toward convention,

please feel free to share your suggestions with us on-list, or to

write me privately at

Arielle71 at gmail.com

Without all of you we don’t have an organization, so I hope you will

take advantage of your rights as members to speak your minds and to

directly get involved in our collaborative efforts—such as

disseminating information on our Website, publishing our newsletter,

organizing social and educational activities for blind students at

national NFB meetings, and reaching out to new students in our states.



    On a more personal note, I’d also like to welcome all of our new

listserv members, and to express my joy for continuing to be a part of

leading this organization. Nine years ago, I made my first contact

with the NFB when I introduced myself on the NABS-L mailing list as a

high school freshman. Back then, I never would have predicted that I’d

be a contender for the presidency of this division, or, for that

matter, that I’d be attending a doctoral program in another state. I

can’t imagine where I’d be today without the mentorship and support

that I got from so many NABS members and leaders over the years. I

guess my point is that any of you could end up becoming president of

our student division someday, and many of you can and will make

lasting contributions to our movement and change the lives of blind

people. I hope those of you who  are  new will continue to dive into

our organization, ask questions, discuss issues, and learn from and

teach each other. We may have disagreements at times, but in the end

we are united by our common interest in making sure that all blind

students can get an education and establish real independence and

productivity for themselves. We’re glad to have all of you on the

barricades with us.



Cordially,

Arielle Silverman

First Vice-President

National Association of Blind Students





On 6/5/09, Jennifer Kennedy wrote:

> As the 2009 "editor" of the latest Student Slate, I will be most interested

> in this feedback.

>

> Jennifer

>

>

> --

> Jennifer M. Kennedy, M. A., NOMC

> National Association of Blind Students, Board Member

> Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com

> Phone: (330) 465-6245

> _______________________________________________

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