[Community-service] Mission Statement text

[Darian Smith]

Hi Susan,
 I appreciate your honesty.
 I admire folks who are self-aware enough to  know where they see themselves fitting in when  it comes to what they can or  cannot do.  So often we overcommit ourselves when we are excited about something.  It is my opinion  that we don't ever mean it, but  it's important  still to be alright  to say "no" if we really don't think we have  the ability to take on leadership in or a supporting role in a project. 
 Thank  you for your  candor,
  it is important  for all of us to live  with an eliment of that in us.
  I do hope that no matter what  one's involvement ends up being, that we try to help  each other out when we have the chance. If we have an answer or even if we can find the answer  for someone  on this list, I think we ought to.
 That is what we do as federationests.
  respectfully,
  Darian 
 
On Jul 21, 2013, at 9:25 AM, "Susan Jones" <sblanjones11 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I thought it sounded ambitious.
> I hope it goes well.
> Please don't take it personally, but for myself, I'm frankly not looking for
> another division to join.
> I already have so many interests when I attend national convention, it's
> impossible to attend to all of them.
> So, although I love community service, and want to do service projects, I
> already have many involvements.  So, you'll probably find me hanging out on
> the edges somewhere,keeping my ear open for any opportunities to get
> involved where I can.  
> 
> Blessings,
> Susan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> What did you think of the mission statement, Susan?
> 
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> On Jul 19, 2013, at 10:41 AM, "Susan Jones" <sblanjones11 at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> GOT IT!  
>> THANKS!
>> 
>> Susan
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>> On Behalf Of Darian Smith
>> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 11:58 PM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: [Community-service] Mission Statement text
>> 
>> The purpose of The Community Service Group is to promote the positive 
>> philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind through community 
>> service and advocacy. We acknowledge the positive effects that 
>> community service and service learning have on self, community, and 
>> country from the blind person's perspective. This group will work 
>> diligently to promote and encourage community service and service 
>> learning at the local, state, and national levels of the NFB and will 
>> utilize this method to advance the goals of full integration on the basis
> of equality for the blind of this nation.
>> The Community Service Group will implement its mission by: 1. 
>> coordinating service projects that develop confidence in blindness and 
>> the alternative techniques that the blind utilize, 2. creating 
>> workshops and trainings that develop competent leaders, 3. serving as 
>> a resource for the blind and sighted alike about the service field 
>> with an emphasis on how the blind can contribute and 4. Promoting the NFB
> philosophy through action and service.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Darian Smith
>> Chairperson, Community Service Group -National Federation  of The Blind.
>> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
>> 
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