[nabs-l] Local Chapters

[Lillie Pennington]

I am the recording secretary for my state student devision as well as an at large board position in my chapter. I think it is a shame for chapters to not respond to new member inquiries. 
I had a question about going out of state for schools as well as cities. I know I can be in multiple chapters as a general member, what about student divisions and leadership positions? What about if you attend a school in another state but it is close to your home. I live in Cincinnati Ohio but northern Kentucky university, a school I am considering is about 20 minutes from my house.  I do not want to look like I am double dipping but I am not sure what protocol is in that situation.
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> On May 7, 2014, at 8:58 PM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey NABS Family,
>  As you already know, the National Federation of the Blind is an  organization of the blind speaking for themselves in all matters that concern the blind.
> We come together  to educate the public, elected representatives and ourselves about blindness and the true abilities   of blind people. 
> The most effective way of coming together is on the local level via our  chapters. 
> We have over 700 chapters last I heard and  chances are  that there is one near where you live or go to school.  If there isn’t a physical chapter there almost always is a at-large chapter in your state which meets via telephone.
> ?We believe there is no real  substitute  for the in-person interaction and bonding that comes from a local in-person chapter meeting, but the most important  thing is to connect.
>  I’ve given this lon-winded introduction to ask you this question:  Are you a member of  a chapter? if so, what has your experience been? if not, what  holds you back from the involvement in a chapter that you desire.
>  interested to hear your thoughts.
>  Darian 
> 
> 
> Darian Smith
> 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
> (415) 215-9809
> dsmithnfb at gmail.com.
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