[nabs-l] I'M RUNNING FOR THE NABS BOARD!

Wed Jul 1 17:15:47 UTC 2015

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Hello Kathryn,
I only want to raise one issue because I know you are incredibly busy.
Until recently your email had listed 4 or 5 different positions in
your signature. Also having worked with you, I know you were in a
pretty tight time crunch when it came to serving on the ACBS board,
which left us unable to draw on your experience.

- From what I've seen and heard, the NABS board takes a lot of
dedication and work. It is afterall a really big organization. Though
I'm not on the board or not really a member, I just wanted to point
some of this out, in the hopes that it will somehow be helpful.

Thanks,
On 7/1/2015 12:26 PM, Kathryn Webster via nabs-l wrote:
> Good afternoon Federation family!
> 
> Before I jump into things, I would like to briefly introduce
> myself. My name is Kathryn Webster, and I am a rising junior at
> Wake Forest University in North Carolina. I am pursuing a double
> major in Mathematical Business and Computer Science, with a minor
> in Statistics. I enjoy traveling, exercising, and hanging out with 
> friends.
> 
> In under one week, we will gather together as students at the
> annual Business Meeting of the National Association of Blind
> Students. I am eager to gain your support as I run for the NABS
> Board!
> 
> As President of the North Carolina Association of Blind Students,
> I have been able to work with various students across diverse 
> backgrounds and interests. This past year, we have revitalized our
> web site, created new fund-raising initiatives, and held a second
> student seminar in addition to the North Carolina State
> Convention.
> 
> Prior to Washington Seminar, I worked closely with the current
> NABS Board in order to gather TEACH Act testimonies because I am
> passionate about advocating for equal access to education through
> legislative activity. As a member of the Fund-Raising Committee, I
> have helped plan the upcoming Penny Wars Fund-Raiser, as well as
> strategize various ways in which we can move forward with gaining
> funds. One of these ideas is grant writing, and we are hopeful that
> our organization will increase funding for future initiatives. I
> have learned that financial support is vital in nearly everything
> we do. As State Coordinator, I successfully funded Connecticut’s
> first BELL Program seven months in advance. I hope to take the
> skills I acquired through this experience to increase funds for
> NABS’ initiatives.
> 
> I am running for the Board of the National Association of Blind 
> Students because I believe in our efforts. We are the students of 
> today, yet the leaders of tomorrow. It is important for students
> to have somewhere to turn when they are stressed with school, or
> rely on a group of dedicated individuals when they need guidance
> but cannot find that support. I want to be a leader of an
> organization that has already helped me so much. I am passionate,
> hard-working, thoughtful, and ambitious. I believe that I have the
> experience necessary to take on this position.
> 
> NABS is an exceedingly strong division with members that bring 
> multiple perspectives to the table. I want to continue our
> efforts, while providing new ideas for the coming year.
> 
> Communication – With Hindley Williams doing such a fabulous job
> with NABS Notes each month, I am eager to continue working
> alongside her by updating our web site regularly. Student division
> presidents should genuinely want to update us, and I am
> enthusiastic about fostering that connection and building
> communication among our states. Furthermore, social media is so
> pertinent now, and I hope to incorporate Twitter and Facebook into
> our Communications Committee.
> 
> Fund-Raising - The fund-raising committee has compiled a list of 
> potential donors, and my grant-writing experience will hopefully 
> increase funds. I want to create a scholarship fund for those 
> interested in attending Washington Seminar, but cannot on account
> of personal finances. I know I have been in that position, and we
> should work to increase student participation since two of the
> huge initiatives are highly relevant to us as students.
> 
> Membership – We always want new members! We want to welcome
> everyone into our movement, while providing them with
> encouragement, friendship, and resources. Building relationships
> with colleges and universities is a great way of doing just that. I
> helped both the Connecticut and North Carolina student divisions
> compile a bulk list of both public and private institutions in
> these states. By creating a relationship with Disability Services,
> we can build that connection and strengthen our national
> participation.
> 
> Regardless, I cannot tackle these initiatives alone; and that is
> why I’m asking for your support. I am running for the NABS Board
> because I believe in our cause and believe in blind students
> nationwide. I hope you will consider voting for me next week at our
> Business Meeting.
> 
> Thank you! Kathryn Webster (203) 273-8463 
> kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com
> 
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