[nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

Sun Jul 9 01:06:55 UTC 2017

hello Arielle,
well, said inded! I loved what you said to chris here on the list. it
was awesome to hear from you. I'm sorry that we haven't chatted since
you moved from Colorado to Washington state and, now you live in
Maryland. I see that things are going well fo you nd Jason. I wish
that we could see each other and catch up! so, please don't hesitate
to contact me off list if you wish to chat!  take care and, I will
talk to you soon!

hugs,
amy

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