[CT-NFB] Treasurer Board Position

Sun Oct 25 20:12:54 UTC 2020

Hi everyone,

I am out of the loop with whatever the backstory is here, but I do want to offer a thought about diversity and inclusion.

While I certainly agree that democratic processes can be followed, I think we’ve seen many situations throughout history where democratic processes did not result in elected leaders showing a full range of diversity and inclusion. If we look at history, how many times have we seen democratic processes lead to the election of a group of mostly heterosexual, able-bodied, cisgender white Christian Protestant men? This has happened a lot.

I don’t know how to work with the geographic part. It’s tough. Should the affiliate board be made up of members from all 8 counties, or should the board be clustered where the membership is? I don’t know.

Whatever the diversity and inclusion desires are, I hope that the nominating committee does come up with a slate that represents the kinds of diversity that we need. There is certainly an incumbency effect that helps whoever is on the slate. The nominating committee has the opportunity to make a statement about the values of the affiliate. No matter what the nominating committee does, it does make a statement about the values of the affiliate. When we see the slate, we learn something.

I don’t expect that the CT affiliate would come up with a  slate of purely heterosexual, cisgender, white, Christian Protestant men. If we did, though, it would then send a message that any gay male, trans male, person of color, Catholic or non-Christian, or non-male would need to run against the slate. That’s a difficult task.

Like I said, I don’t know the backstory, but I do think we should acknowledge that the slate is a statement whether we like it or not.

Aloha,

Justin

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From: CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Honorata Kazmierczak via CT-NFB
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Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Treasurer Board Position

Thank you Debbie for your response. I have no doubt the elections will follow democratic process and do understand the nominees could be made from the floor. My concern is the presidential nominees for the board positions that are opened. How diverse are they? And why only a handful of people Who the nominees are? Why are we not privileged to have this information when it became available?

On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:33 PM Elizabeth Rival via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Sincerely, Sincerely,

Honorata
Deb, well stated. Beth

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Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Treasurer Board Position

Have no fear Honorata, our elections at the convention are a 100% democratic elections, with all affiliate members voting for whom they choose. Certainly every member regardless of color, creed, races sex or age will be considered. As we all know anyone can be nominated from the floor. Looking forward to a wonderful convention filled with creativity and camaraderie.
Sincerely,
 Deb Reed
Central CT Chapter President
National Federation Of The Blind
Phone - 860-973-3679
Cell-860-378-5370
Email - deb.reed57 at gmail.com<mailto:deb.reed57 at gmail.com>

On Oct 25, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Honorata Kazmierczak via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Hello,

I am glad the diversity is mentioned and taken into consideration for the board positions. Unfortunately through the grapevine I am under the impression that five positions may be filled by five older white women from the Plainville chapter?
I would certainly hope that this is not true, and that consideration is being made for inclusion of representation of various divisions and chapters from around the state. I certainly hope that
Qualifying Members of different ages, gender, religion, and ethnicity will be on the slate.
I also hope, that our new board is going to have not only diverse, but also creative and critical thinkers who will not be afraid to disagree, but will be able to respectfully work together on all of the issues concerning our affiliate and our movement
I also hope, that all candidates exemplify moral and ethical standards.

I hope that we can demonstrate to the national our dedication to the civil rights movement.  I hope that all participating in a voting process evaluate each candidate through the lens of our constitution and the code of conduct.

 let’s set high standards for ourselves and others, let’s build the national Federation of the blind of Connecticut!

Sincerely,

Hinorata Kazmierczak

NFB National Volunteer Field  Representative

 Southwest Chapter Board Member

NFB BELL Academy Coordinator

850-620-3128

On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:17 AM ntwales via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Greetings, from my webmail,
As I had let Phil and Maryanne--and others know--I am traveling and must
access my e-mail through this webmail.  I have NOT resigned as
treasurer.  I have completed all duties before leaving town and will be
back next week prepared to carry on the business of the NFB of
Connecticut, including providing a treasurer's report at our convention
and signing our scholarship winner's check.  My term expires at the end
of the board meeting Sunday morning, November 1.
I have discussed my intentions for running for office with many people
off this list, and anyone with questions is welcome to contact me
directly at:
ntwales at omsoft.com<mailto:ntwales at omsoft.com>
and I will reply Wednesday or Thursday.  It is not appropriate, I think,
to discuss political intentions on this list per our Expectations of
Conduct.
Nathanael T. Wales, Treasurer
NFB of Connecticut

Live the Life You Want

On 2020-10-23 14:15, Phillip Magalnick via CT-NFB wrote:
> Could you please clarify? Is there an immediate need for a treasurer
> secondary to a resignation, or is Nathaniel not seeking reelection.
> Additionally, I have not been contacted by the nominating committee so
> I presume that you are not supporting me for reelection. As president,
> you should’ve had the courage or courtesy to notify me of this.
>
> Respectfully,
> P.A. Magalnick,JP
> 203-912-5783
> Justice of the Peace, CT
> President, National Federation of the Blind-SWCT Chapter
> 1st VP, National Federation of the Blind-CT Affiliate
> Vice-Chair, Stamford Committee on Accessibility
>
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 1:50 PM, mvcmelley at gmail.com<mailto:mvcmelley at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 
>>
>> Dear Federation Family,
>>
>> It is my honor to announce that there is an opening on the board of
>> directors for the position of Treasurer. Nathanael Wales has done a
>> fantastic job for our affiliate for some time now, but as Gary
>> mentioned it is time for more diversity on the board. If any of you
>> feel that you are good with numbers please let me or Lucia at
>> 860-289-1971 know. Thank you and I look forward to your responses.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Maryanne Melley
>>
>> President
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
>>
>> 860-212-5549
>>
>> “Live the Life You Want”
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