[nabs-l] NFB/ACB, Next Steps

[Aziza C]

Joe,
I understand and appreciate your post.
Guess I just wanted to say thanks.
Aziza

On 5/21/09, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am all for the evaluation of an issue that allows for everyone's opinions
> to be heard.  Yet, it seems that with one exception, the discussion has been
> primarily about what is wrong and not so much about how to fix it.  If you
> think there is hope in the union of the two groups by way of the student
> divisions, think it, plan it, then do it.  Don't waste your energy on
> pointing fingers and criticizing.
>
> My only caution to this notion of the two student divisions working together
> is that before anything of substance is born, the divisions need to have
> something to offer.  Build yourself before you build another.  Otherwise you
> will run the risk of a haphazard collaboration that may only result in
> deepening the static between the two organizations.  Figure out how you will
> help your own membership before you try to go out and conquer the blindness
> community as a whole.
>
> I neither agree nor disagree with the idea of a union.  I made my choice to
> belong to the NFB, and how I choose to volunteer my time to the organization
> largely depends on the feasibility  of the project.  If the people who feel
> adamant about working together can make it work, count me in, and I am
> willing to wager that you could count on the support of many others.  If,
> however, the only thing done to bring about such collaboration is confined
> to a list-serve debate, do not feel angry when no one stands solidly behind
> you.  This does not mean we are naysayers who are cynical about even trying.
> It just means that when we pay our dues, our first job is to uphold the
> philosophy of the NFB, not bridge the gap between the NFB and its largest
> rival.  There are only so many hours in a day to volunteer.
>
> The fact of the matter is that the NFB is the stronger of the two
> organizations.  We do not need the acceptance or approval of ACB members to
> do what we do best.  If you feel that the direction of the NFB could be
> changed, you work within the NFB to make that happen.  You do not go out and
> hope that bringing in people from the other team will make your team better.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Joe Orozco
>
> "A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
> crowd."--Max Lucado
>
>
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