[nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

[Cory McMahon]

Dear Chris,

I couldn't have said it any better than Jonathan did, and I couldn't be
prouder to call you a friend. I look forward to our friendship growing
exponentially while in Orlando, and I equally look forward to fully
supporting you on your continued journey, both in and outside the
federation.

Furthermore, I believe you will climb high in the Federation's leadership--
both in NABS and otherwise--and I will go to great lengths to support you on
whatever path you elect to pursue.

Sincerely,

Cory McMahon

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Franks
via NABS-L
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 2:40 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jonathan Franks <jfranks at nfbtx.org>
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

Chris,
You have grown so much as a leader over the past couple of years. You have
done amazing work for this division and with the Federation. I personally
want to thank you for your service on the naps board and look forward to
witnessing the next step in your journey. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 8, 2017, at 12:24 AM, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Dear NABS Family:
> 
> 
> 
> I hope all of you are having a wonderful start to your weekend, and 
> that those of you who will be joining us in Orlando are having a 
> stress-free packing experience. I can't wait to reunite with so many 
> of you in a few days, and to celebrate the progress NABS has made in our
first 50 years.
> With your help, I know we can make our golden anniversary convention 
> the best one yet for NABS!
> 
> 
> 
> As we approach our national convention, I would like to share with you 
> an announcement which will have an effect on my role in the leadership 
> of our organization. For the past two years, I have had the distinct 
> honor of serving on the NABS Board, where I have work alongside 
> amazing leaders like current President Kathryn Webster, immediate past 
> President Sean Whalen, and all the wonderful Board members with whom I 
> have served. This has been one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I
will always treasure it.
> However, after much personal reflection and consultation with my 
> mentors and friends, I am choosing not to run for reelection at this 
> year's business meeting.
> 
> 
> 
> Firstly and most importantly, I am doing this because I will be 
> starting college in the fall, and I feel it is crucial for me to focus 
> primarily on my studies as I make this transition. It would be unfair 
> to NABS if I were to suddenly shirk my responsibilities while I adjust 
> to college life, while still expecting our members to consider me worthy
of a Board position.
> Moreover, I have chose not to run again because I recognize that, 
> during this year, I have not lived up to the standard which is and 
> should be expected of a Board member. My lack of work on behalf of 
> NABS was largely caused by my focus on my training at the Louisiana Center
for the Blind.
> Even so, I cannot presume to ask to be trusted again with a position 
> for which I have not worked. Indeed, there are many hardworking 
> off-Board leaders who have generously picked up much of the work I 
> left behind, and I believe they should be given the recognition they 
> deserve. Finally, I have made this decision recognizing my need to 
> focus my attention on my state's student division, of which I serve as 
> President, as we prepare to go into a transition of leadership. For 
> this reason, I feel it is in the best interest of NABS that I take a step
back from national leadership at this time.
> 
> 
> 
> I would like to close by expressing my gratitude to you, the members 
> of the National Association of Blind Students. Whether it has been 
> in-person, over the phone or in emails, I have been able to talk with 
> many of our members across the country over these past two years. 
> Through those dialogues, I have discovered the rich talent, inspiring 
> dedication, and boundless energy we have in this organization. Every 
> day, you have reminded me of why we in the Federation do what we do, 
> and you have inspired me to keep going even when the work gets tough. 
> Please be assured that each of you holds a special place in my heart. 
> Please also be assured that this is in no way a step back from NABS. I 
> intend to do all that I can to support our leaders and to build the 
> Federation through our student division. Our cause marches on, and I 
> intend to march with it! So, thank you so much for your support of me over
the years, and, more importantly, your support of the organization we love.
> I look forward to stepping into my new role in NABS and beyond.
> 
> 
> 
> With gratitude for your unwavering support, and excitement about the 
> future, I remain,
> 
> 
> 
> Yours in the movement,
> 
> 
> 
> Chris Nusbaum
> 
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