[nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

Sun Jul 9 00:32:52 UTC 2017

Dear Chris,
I just want to join the others in acknowledging the service and
leadership you have given NABS. I also commend you for showing
self-awareness and humility in recognizing when it is time to step
aside or to change your role. As you know, there are many different
ways to serve the Federation, and I believe that recognizing how you
can best serve is a vital and underappreciated aspect of good
leadership. It is often difficult, but important, to be able to admit
when we may have fallen short of expectations, so I commend you for
having the courage to do so.
It has been a pleasure watching you grow up since you first joined the
NABS listserv on the heels of my presidency in 2011. Although we have
not yet interacted face-to-face much, I have always enjoyed your
thoughtful posts here on the listserv. Now that I am officially a
Maryland resident, I look forward to working with you in the Maryland
affiliate, and if you ever want to get the perspective of a past NABS
leader as you work through your state student division business, don't
hesitate to reach out.

Cordially, Arielle

On 7/8/17, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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