[Community-service] {Disarmed} How About Helping Human Services?

Catherine Michele Mitchell michmitch66 at gmail.com
Wed Jul 17 21:53:13 UTC 2013 

Let me ponder a little about how to draw the connection more clearly and get
back to you on that. I have to go make dinner now.

Ta ta!
Michele

PS  Bienvenidos, Tara! I grew up in Los Alamos, NM. I know, I know,
Gringoville, but Land of Enchantment nonetheless.



-----Original Message-----
From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Darian Smith
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5:39 PM
To: Community Service Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Community-service] {Disarmed} How About Helping Human
Services?

how do you think the thrift store fits within the   framework/mission
of  the group?


On 7/17/13, Charlotte Czarnecki <charlotte.czarnecki at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I also like the idea of our potential new division helping with the 
> NFB thrift store. Additionally, I don't a problem with two divisions 
> coming together to sponsor a project. Its definitely something we 
> could talk about with human services division and brainstorm a way in 
> which we can collaborate appropriately.
> Charlotte
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2013, at 3:10 PM, "Tara Chavez" <tmatzick06 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> Ok, so I know I don't write ever, but I saw this thread and wanted to 
>> first welcome Jimmy to the group. Second, I agree with Michele. The 
>> NFB thrift store idea sounds like it's right up this group's alley.
>> For those of you who don't know me, my name is Tara Chavez. I live in 
>> Albuquerque New Mexico, with my husband and guide dog. I am currently 
>> working for the US Forest Service as a safety technician for the 
>> Chief information Office. I hope to eventually acquire a permanent 
>> position working in the validation and testing area working with the 
>> team ensuring all softwares and applications are accessible to 
>> everyone. I have participated in the various community service 
>> projects the Forest service has done and I've loved them. Most of 
>> them have been donating items for animals, veterans, and currently 
>> the Feds Feed Families project is taking place. I'd love to take a 
>> leadership role on in this group if there is one available. As of 
>> this moment, I'm re-re-re-committing myself to this organization and this
group. I hope everyone is doing well.
>> Tara Chavez
>> 2nd Vice-President, Albuquerque Chapter, NFB of NM
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>> On Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 12:20 PM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] {Disarmed} How About Helping Human 
>> Services?
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I certainly have no personal objection to working in conjunction with 
>> the human services division; however, keeping in mind the discussion 
>> during the organizing meeting at national, might we Not run into the 
>> same problem  Darian Brought up when we were discussing possibly 
>> working with the deaf blind division?
>>
>> Also, and I don't know if this would fall into the same category of 
>> internal projects Which might cause internal conflicts, but what do 
>> you guys think about getting involved with the development of the new 
>> NFB thrift store project? The store is in itself a community service
project.
>> Plus, we will be helping to bring attention to the unfair wage 
>> practices of the Goodwill chain.
>>
>> Michele
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2013, at 11:47 AM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello and my apologies,
>> I believe that the misspell was a function of auto correct more than 
>> anything but again I apologize.
>> As the group has grown probably the most persistent problem is the 
>> lack of committed leadership.  The concern of any project that we 
>> take on is the amount of people who would be behind it. We are 
>> looking to organize Our direction and goals and prioritize our projects.
>>  I think that right now is a good time to have such discussion, so we 
>> can clearly ascertain the benefits and drawbacks to a potential
partnership.
>>
>>
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>>
>> On Jul 17, 2013, at 7:56 AM, "Denise Shaible" 
>> <denise.shaible at att.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Darian,
>>
>> First of all, my name is spelled Denise not Denice.  No biggie but, 
>> wanted to clarify that.  Next, I understand what you're saying about 
>> not being able to serve in community settings because of blindness.  
>> I have been turned away from church projects for that reason.  I 
>> believe I understand more fully the goals of the Community Service 
>> Group.  I would definitely like to help in the pursuits to help 
>> sighted persons understand that we can work just as hard and as 
>> passionately as they can despite our blindness, which we don't even care
to focus on.  I'm glad you wrote back.
>>  I'll definitely e-mail you off list to discuss this topic more 
>> because I believe there is no reason why we can't work together.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> From: Darian Smith
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:15 PM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] {Disarmed} How About Helping Human 
>> Services?
>>
>> Hello Denice,
>>
>> I am not entirely familiar with the Human Service division and it's 
>> goals, but  I am  not completely positive that  the goals of the two 
>> groups completely mesh.
>>   The Community Service Group was created  with the  importance of
>> communicating in  action  that the blind are more than simply   to be
>> considered as objects of charity, that  the blind are capable  and 
>> willing participants  in society  in helping to solve  our societies' 
>> biggest challenges.  We want to do this in the same ways that our sighted
peers
>> do.   This might be done in many ways including but not limited to
working
>> in coup c kitchens, taking part in habitat builds, giving blood 
>> working in  food pantries, donating to food pantries, but in any way 
>> that show that we are real people  doing our part to address real
problems.
>>   people might want to volunteer in their communities and should be 
>> supported in doing so. Hopefully we can help find those who want to 
>> do service in their communities  opportunities to do this.  Sometimes  
>> people are kept from doing the  community service work  in 
>> communities  for no other reason then their  blindness, we should  
>> help them to work through those barriers  that are put in front of them.
>>
>> Where do people go when they want to get the tools and gain the
confidence
>> they need to   tackle some of our societies' biggest problems through
>> service?
>> I hope that this  is the place.  I hope that this is the place  
>> because we make it the  place.
>>
>> I will say  that working with the human services division was 
>> something that I pursued  at the beginning of our  existence,  
>> however I didn't hear back from anyone and needed to move forward.
>>   I encourage yo to contact me off-list should you  have any 
>> questions and maybe we can come to an understanding  as it relates to 
>> what a possible partnership is or isn't.
>>   Regards,
>>   Darian
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2013, at 5:48 PM, "Denise Shaible" 
>> <denise.shaible at att.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hey Community Service Folks,
>>
>> I've just been elected to a Board position with the Human Services 
>> Division.  For those of you who aren't familiar with the Human 
>> Services Division, we're a group of folks in what has been called the 
>> "helping professions".  I'm just wondering if Community Service and 
>> Human Services could get together and help each other.  I mean, we're 
>> both service oriented and love helping where we can help and we love 
>> showing people that blind people can work in any profession we 
>> desire.  It sounds like a match to me.  So, let me know what you 
>> think.  Maybe some of you are already members of the Human Services 
>> Division and I don't know it.  Our President, Mary Schock would like 
>> to create committees within our Division.  This is what got me to 
>> thinking about joining two great groups.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise Shaible
>> From: Darian Smith
>> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 2:18 PM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] {Disarmed} I'd Love To Get Involved
>>
>> welcome  Jimmy.
>> glad to have you!
>> On Jul 14, 2013, at 12:19 PM, "James P. Dickman" 
>> <James.Dickman at loras.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Dear Community Service Group
>>
>> Hello my federation family. My name is Jimmy Dickman and I am from 
>> Park Ridge Illinois and I have been involved with the NFB for about two
years.
>> I would love to support or to get involved with the community service 
>> group. I've chose to join this list because I believe that 
>> participating in community service is not only an important part of 
>> the world, but at the same time the right thing to do. If there is 
>> anything that I could do to support this group please let me know and I
would love to participate.
>>
>>
>> Thank you for the opportunity , and I hope that my message was sent 
>> successfully.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Jimmy Dickman
>>
>>
>>
>>
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