[HumanSer] Membership and division meeting registration

Miranda knownoflove at gmail.com
Sat Jul 4 17:57:44 UTC 2020 

Hi Michael,
I to have found this list to be very beneficial as I have move forward in my educational and professional journey. I think more of the concerns that I have stem from the greater division level versus the mailing list itself. When I have posed questions and/or shared experiences here, I have received a great deal of support and encouragement. However, when I have expressed interest In expanding my involvement to include membership, the response has seemed a bit more quiet. I attended a board meeting wherein board members were present, but the guest speaker never showed. to my knowledge, this presentation was not rescheduled. I do wonder if providing the seminar agenda ahead of time would encourage greater involvement from the broader audience. I am also, as others have mentioned, looking forward to the ability to pay membership dues via an electronic platform. in today’s day and age, I personally believe this would be more effective and efficient for many of us, both personally and at the division level.
Thank you for the opportunity to share constructive feedback,  and I hope you all have a wonderful week!

In Service, Miranda


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> On Jul 4, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Michael Abell via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Chris and all,
>    I have been on this list for quite some time now.  I have learned much from you all and have contributed some as well.  I don't think that every person is going to get what they want from this list.  I agree that it is frustrating to hear the same question being posed on the list.  This is especially frustrating when I have provided an answer previously.  I do sometimes read the content and do not reply.  This does not mean that I don't appreciate the information.
>    I have met some wonderful and talented people on this list.  I am envigorated in my work when I read of the perseverance and struggle that we all work through.  My world is bigger because of you all.  I am glad we are speaking about the problems that we are having on this list.  We all have busy lives and striving for balance is difficult at times.
>    When Chris speaks of canceling a client to attend a meeting that no one else attended I feel guilty as I have blown off meetings to attend to my schedule.
>    When I joined this list I was struggling for my identity as a human service worker.  I wanted to be an independent counselor.  Now that I have my own practice, I find myself longing for those days that I had time to be more active on this list.  There are days when I am so busy that I can't even read up on the list!   
>    Travis, I also am working on my doctorate.  I find that this list serves as a wonderful area for me to address the applied work that I do.  The doctorate work is a completely different animal!  I enjoy being on this list and I hope that my suggestions resonate and help some.  I hope that others are encouraged by this list as I have been.  I appreciate you all!
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Christopher L. Smith, LMHC, LMFT via HumanSer
> Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2020 8:03 AM
> To: bookwormahb at earthlink.net; Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Christopher L. Smith, LMHC, LMFT <Smith at 4mentalhealth.us>
> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Membership and division meeting registration
> 
> Ashley,
> 
> I understand that this is a volunteer-driven organization. I have remained silent, but being operated by volunteers does not serve as an excuse for lack of communication. A while back, there were regular monthly calls that had some good content and even some unofficial continuing education. I found them good to be on. Then communication came out announcing the next call but no one was on it after I scheduled to be on it (which had meant canceling a client). On inquiry, I did get a message that it had been moved to a different week of the month and they forgot to send out a notice. A new announcement for the next month with a new regular returning information. For the following three months, I tried to get on the call but no one was there and there's was no reply to my email inquiries about it.
> This type of engagement (or lack thereof) is problemsome. Particular questions not having someone able to respond to on the list or being a repeat of common questions and individuals not wanting to respond again is a different issue. In regard to the latter, I wonder how easy the archives are to access.
> 
> Christopher
> 
>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 1:01 AM Ashley Bramlett via HumanSer < humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Tracy,
>> 
>> I’m on here since I wanted to learn about what human service 
>> professionals do; I would like to be involved in serving people such 
>> as a outreach worker or activity facilitator. My goal in employment  
>> is to help people whether its directly in a human service position or 
>> indirectly behind the scenes using other skills such as being a 
>> communications assistant or development assistant.
>> I obtained a BA degree where I studied mostly psychology. I desire to 
>> have a job where I can use my talents although I do like helping 
>> people so something where I can help people would be great. My career 
>> might also include communications work since I like to write and present material.
>> 
>> The division is really diverse although most members are counselors or 
>> social workers. I suggest you just join and find out if it’s the place 
>> for you.
>> Does your job  or future job involve direct work with people or do you 
>> mainly do office work such as research? That might help to determine 
>> whether it’s the right fit; most here seem to do direct work with 
>> their clients. That is so awesome you have an advanced degree. Those 
>> are tough to get.
>> 
>> 
>> As for communication, I’m sure its frustrating to feel you reached a 
>> dead end, but remember the leaders are all volunteers.
>> 
>> Now, speaking of involvement, can any one attend the convention Human 
>> services meeting?
>> I know its virtual on zoom.
>> When will the zoom info be announced?
>> I know you are collecting dues for those to become or renew membership.
>> But, I hope the meeting is available to anyone just like the nabs 
>> meeting is.
>> 
>> If not, do you have to register or pay for it?
>> Does anyone have the meeting agenda?
>> Depending on my schedule, I might be able to come to the zoom meeting.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks in advance.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Traci Jones via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Jul 3, 2020 10:06 AM
>>> To: mtc5 at cox.net, Human Services Division Mailing List <
>> humanser at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Traci Jones <moonryn at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Membership and division meeting registration
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I have been on the periphery for awhile, I am very interested in this 
>>> division.  My undergraduate is in Psychology and my MA is in Human
>> Services
>>> but my Ph. D. will be a Business Psychology degree in Organizational 
>>> Psychology.  This is a little different, is this still the place for me?
>>> Does anyone here have any information on SIOP?  I am considering 
>>> joining the organization but wanted to speak to someone about it who 
>>> has some experience with it.
>>> 
>>> Traci Jones
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 6:05 PM Mary Tatum Chappell via HumanSer < 
>>> humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Mary,
>>>> Great to hear from you. How are you. If  you identify an  
>>>> electronic resource, please let me know. I am eager to reengage with the division.
>> I
>>>> survived...
>>>> Genuinely,
>>>> Mary Tatum Chappell, Psy .D
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Merry 
>>>> Schoch via HumanSer
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:44 PM
>>>> To: Human Services Division Mailing List <humanser at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Merry Schoch <merrys at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Membership and division meeting 
>>>> registration
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Miranda,
>>>> 
>>>> The division is working on  how we are going to collect membership
>> dues,in
>>>> fact,the board meets tonight. Our division president, the wonderful 
>>>> CandiceChapman is putting the final touches on our registration 
>>>> form. I
>> the
>>>> meantime, you may send a check or money order payable to NFB Human
>> Services
>>>> Division. You may mail the check or money order to
>>>> 1003 Papaya Dr., Tampa FL 33619.
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you!
>>>> Merry
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 1, 2020, at 9:42 PM, Miranda via HumanSer 
>>>>> <humanser at nfbnet.org
>>> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>>> I am writing regarding two possibly related matters. First, I 
>>>>> have
>> been
>>>> wanting to join the human services division for quite some time 
>>>> now, and unfortunately my requests for more information have gone 
>>>> unanswered.As such, could someone please provide applicable 
>>>> information? Second, the
>> 2020
>>>> convention agenda notes that registration for the human services
>> division
>>>> meeting is $5, and Lists registration as being at 1:30 PM at the 
>>>> outset
>> of
>>>> the division meeting. How will said registration be collected, and 
>>>> am I understanding the time for registration to be from 1:30-2 PM?
>>>>> Many thanks in advance for your time and assistance, and have a
>>>> wonderful week!
>>>>> 
>>>>> In service, Miranda
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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