[Massachusetts-NFB] Continuation of board meeting tonight at 7:30.

[Theadora Hadzisavidis]

Jen, very well said! The administrative assistant will help a lot, as well
as if we can all remember when are our meeting dates and keep the zoom
links in our inbox for future use. Offer to help and do actually help. We
cannot expect one person to do everything and please everybody. Shara does
a great job, she has the charisma and work ethic. She cooperates with all I
never felt neglected or discouraged. Also when we have treasury related
questions go to our board treasurer! Shara is not the treasurer. She cannot
do all positions. We have board members for secretary and treasury. My tips
on the day.

Thank you
Theadora Williams
president of the
National Federation
of the Blibd of Greater
Springfield Inc. Chapter

On Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 10:52 AM Jennifer Bose <jen10514 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi, everyone.  Things did get very intense at the meeting last night. But
> it's really no surprise that everything boiled over at this point. We have
> a wonderful, warm-hearted leader who works her tail off for us and the
> affiliate! She really shines when she gets to use her people skills and can
> come up with ways to develop the affiliate. She's also trying to make
> everyone happy, which is where things can fall apart. She's been sending
> out mayday signals for a while. What the rest of us need to do is do less
> criticizing and complaining, and start asking: "How can I help?"
> Two really good things came out of last night's meeting: (1) We recognize
> that we need to have someone in an administrative capacity who can take on
> administrative tasks and just make sure more things are shared in writing.
> (2) We've decided to meet more often to check in and make sure we're
> staying the course and  not floundering in the wind.
>
> Try to remember the bigger causes we're working for in the NFB, and let's
> be a strong crew. Step up and shine, everyone!
>
> Warm regards,
> Jen
>
>
> Jen
>
> On Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM <ladyshirl519 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> ** follow up on last night board meeting**
>>
>> Good morning everyone!
>> Shara,
>> I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to address
>> some observations from the recent board meeting. While I deeply appreciate
>> the work and dedication you bring to our organization, I felt compelled to
>> share my perspective on a couple of points.
>>
>> During the meeting, there were some comments that, in my opinion, came
>> across as unprofessional. I believe maintaining a respectful and
>> constructive tone is essential to fostering a positive and productive
>> environment for everyone involved. I’d be happy to discuss specific
>> examples if it would be helpful.
>>
>> Additionally, I understand that your role carries significant
>> responsibilities, which can sometimes be overwhelming. If the demands of
>> the position are affecting your health or well-being, I want to encourage
>> you to consider prioritizing self-care. Stepping back temporarily or
>> delegating certain tasks might be a necessary step to ensure both your
>> health and the continued success of the affiliate.
>>
>> Please know that I share this feedback out of respect and a genuine
>> desire to see both you and our affiliate thrive. If there’s anything I can
>> do to assist or support, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
>>
>> Thank you for your leadership and all that you do for our organization.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Shirley Dorris
>> 615-598-5020-Cell
>> 617-819-4632-NFB/MA
>>
>> “Walk by faith not by sight”COR 5;7
>>
>> On Nov 21, 2024, at 1:52 PM, sharawinton at gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> We will finish our board meeting tonight, beginning at 7:30PM. Tuesday
>> went very well, so let’s continue the good work. Thank you all for being
>> there o Tuesday and thank you for  showing up tonight. Here is the Zoom
>> info:
>>
>>
>>
>> Join Zoom Meeting
>> https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94672675107?pwd=83TxdRMfX1aqSaNjI5zwDR7QLlIPoF.1
>> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94672675107?pwd%3D83TxdRMfX1aqSaNjI5zwDR7QLlIPoF.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw049na_XnBjKK7uMFjphGGA>
>>
>> Meeting ID: 946 7267 5107
>> Passcode: 2025
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>>
>> Shara Winton
>>
>> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>>
>> www.nfbma.org
>>
>> sharawinton at gmail.com
>>
>> 617-304-0347
>>
>>
>>
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