[MusicTlk] An Emotional Announcement

[Sandra Gayer]

Hello Chris,
We'll all miss you. Sending you the warmest wishes, all the way from Europe!

Sandra.

On 7/28/23, Chris Nusbaum via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Friends:
>
>
>
> Now that I have told the Board in our meeting last night, it's time for me
> to reveal to our wonderful members one of the most difficult decisions I
> have ever made as a member of the National Federation of the Blind.
> Effective at the end of yesterday's Board meeting, I have stepped down from
> my position as secretary and have resigned from the Board of the NFB
> Performing Arts Division. Katelyn will soon announce her appointee to fill
> my term as secretary. I will still write the minutes of our 2023 division
> meeting that was held during the national convention, though they will be
> read next year by our new secretary.
>
>
>
> This decision was made necessary because of my health, which is now taking
> up more and more of my energy, and which has recently affected the quality
> of my work as secretary. The role of secretary is an enjoyable but
> demanding
> one, and it must be filled by a person who can carry the load. I simply
> could no longer carry the load successfully. Furthermore, I'm now finding
> myself involved in the Delaware affiliate (where I'm now living) at an
> unexpectedly deep level, and it seems that my talents and prior experience
> in the Federation are useful to the members here. Yet, I can't step away
> from our division-my heart won't let me. So, while much of my NFB activity
> will be local at this time, I plan to remain involved in our Scene Change
> podcast, as well as writing and/or editing articles for our Spotlight
> newsletter. Our leadership team knows that they can always call on me
> whenever they feel I would be useful.
>
>
>
> As I'm sure you can tell, this is a hard email to write and a harder
> decision to make. Of all the roles I have held in the NFB, serving on the
> PAD Board has been the most personally meaningful. This is because I have
> been blessed to work with some of the most talented, passionate, kind and
> supportive people I know. Our members lift each other up, celebrate each
> other in good times, and encourage each other in challenging ones. During
> my
> 3 years on the PAD board, I have gone through some of the hardest times of
> my life. Each time, my fellow Board members-and, in fact, all the members
> of
> this organization-have been a source of strength and encouragement. It has
> been my honor to spend the last 3 years helping to coordinate the
> extraordinary growth our division is achieving. It continues to be my honor
> to work alongside all of you, cheering you on as you make your mark on
> stages everywhere.
>
>
>
> Thank you for everything you do and everything you are. Each one of you is
> a
> star, and it's a joy to watch you shine!
>
>
>
> With all my love and thanks,
>
>
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
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