[humanser] Paying to Join the Federation

[Mary Ann Robinson]

Hello Everyone,

As a proud member I want to say that I know of no other organization on this 
planet that has done as much for
blind people all over the world as the Federation has; and
the amount of money I am asked to contribute for what I receive in return is
like a drop of water in all the oceans on earth. The support, love, and 
understanding that I receive regarding issues related to blindness is non 
paralleled.

Furthermore, history has shown me that the federation knows the truth about 
blindness.  We as blind people should make decisions for ourselves; and   we 
can do much more collectively than individually. Finally, legislative and 
legal activities, technological advances, advocacy and all of the programs 
associated with the federation cost millions of dollars.

Mary Ann Robinson

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From: "justin williams via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Human Services Division Mailing List'" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [humanser] Paying to Join the Federation


> Om, no! Why?  Equal treatment says that if you pay to join any other
> organization, then you pay to join ours.  We're volunteer and non-profit;
> where else would the money come from.  It is a fairly cheap fee; much more
> so than any other organization I've encounterd.
>
> Justin.
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> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michelle
> Clark via humanser
> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 6:04 PM
> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Michelle Clark
> Subject: Re: [humanser] Paying to Join the Federation
>
> My first thought is "where else would money come from"? Not to mention
> all
> the assistance, guidance, and advocacy that comes from the NFB for free.
> Who will pay for simple things like roomspace, administrative stuff like
> stamps,receipt books, , and small things the Chapter needs?
>
> Michelle
>
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> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Roanna
> Bacchus via humanser
> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 4:38 PM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Roanna Bacchus
> Subject: [humanser] Paying to Join the Federation
>
> Dear Members,
>
> What benefits will I receive by paying to join the federation? I think
> blind
> people should be able to join the federation without having to pay for it.
> I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.
>
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