[nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

[Amy Sabo]

hello chris,
well, it's now my time to express my thoughts on this thread. I'm
sorry that you aren't going to seek relection nabs but, I do
understand your reasons. I know that you are going off to college in
the fall and, you want to concentrate with college life and, also do
transistion work in Maryland. as a leader in this organization and in
the federation I do respect you as a leader and a friend. hopefully,
someday we can meet and get to know each other! if you ever need to
chat about the federation or personal issues you can always call me at
303-588-7725 or email me privately off the list! I wish you success in
your life personally and professionally and, I hope that you and nabs
have a awesome convention. btw, I will be listening to the stream of
the meeting through my laptop. take care and, I will talk to you soon!



hugs always,
amy

On 7/7/17, 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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