[nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You

Doug Oliver oliver.doug1 at gmail.com
Sun Jul 9 01:23:48 UTC 2017 

chris,
I want to say I'm proud of you for making this transition. It takes a lot of 
thinking sometimes to come to these decisions. More over, I hope college 
life goes well, and I wish you all the best.
Best,
Doug

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amy Sabo via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Amy Sabo" <amylsabo at comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2017 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] An Announcement and a Thank You


> 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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