[nabs-l] Robert Parsons for Board Member

[Robert Parsons]

Thank you for the compliment. I look forward to meeting you as well.

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> On May 24, 2016, at 7:35 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Robert, 
> 
> You seem like a great candidate for the board, and I look forward to meeting you at convention this year!
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Secretary  for MASSABS
> 
> 
>> On May 24, 2016, at 5:25 PM, Robert Parsons via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings NABS family,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My name is Robert Parsons and I am excited to be writing to each of you
>> today.
>> 
>> I hope that your semesters have gone swimmingly and wish the best to all
>> students currently enrolled in summer courses at their respective
>> institutions. While I am originally from New York, I am now an undergraduate
>> college student at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College studying
>> sociology. As a young leader in our movement, I dove into the roles of 2nd
>> Vice President of the Richmond chapter of the National Federation of the
>> Blind of Virginia and as the Chair of the Communications and Fundraising
>> committees for the Virginia Association of Blind Students. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I write today to formally announce that I am running for a position on the
>> board of the National Association of Blind Students. You may be thinking,
>> why?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> There are three core reasons that demonstrate my capabilities as an asset in
>> our organization on the national level. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> First, in terms of determination and dependability, I am a leader that
>> follows through on projects and initiatives. Instead of an initiator, I am
>> an orientor. This statement holds true through my involvement as the
>> coordinator of the Exhibit Hall table for the NFB of Virginia. My
>> professional and personal characteristics were the driving reason I pulled
>> in 22 exhibitors and 5 sponsors, yet it was my motivation and strategic
>> methodology in terms of communication and work ethic that secured
>> long-lasting relationships with these vendors. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Secondly, our organization is one that I've always held in high regard for
>> shaping and growing leaders of the Federation, a task that I plan to
>> accomplish with the help of my fellow students. I have learned from our
>> leaders, and I want to share my experiences with each of you.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Finally, I bring a welcoming sense of practicality to the student sphere.
>> Aside from spending time on contemplating which methods of promotion or
>> fundraising could work for NABS, I will diligently work towards ascertaining
>> methods that will work to further make NABS an entity that continues to pave
>> the way in raising the expectations for blind students all over the country.
>> I want to both continue and begin initiatives that align with our National
>> Federation of the Blind philosophy, while expanding our membership and
>> encouraging students to get involved.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> During National Convention, I will indeed be serving as a mentor for both
>> NABS and the Virginia affiliate's program for new attendees. I hope that the
>> platforms and principles I have mentioned resonates empathy and helps push
>> you to vote for me for a board member position at this year's election.
>> Let's make NABS a movement that is undeniable by electing individuals that
>> can stand behind its claims and provide our students with the advocacy and
>> camaraderie it deserves. I look forward to meeting those who are attending
>> National convention in just over a month!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank You,
>> 
>> Robert Parsons
>> 
>> Board Member | Virginia Association of Blind students
>> 
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