[nabs-l] endorsing Vee Gaspa for VP

[Chris Nusbaum]

Garrett:

Thank you for your thoughtful message! I loved meeting you at our seminar,
and am thrilled to see you already taking an active role in our Federation
work. In our organization we often repeat with pride our founder, Dr.
Jacobus tenBroek's, statement: "The National Federation of the Blind is not
an organization speaking for the blind. It is the blind speaking for
themselves." In order to effectively do that, we need all Federationists,
new and seasoned alike, to let our voices be heard on the issues which
matter to us. It's gratifying to see that you are already doing this, and
I'm confident that you will continue to do so as you grow in your
leadership. I hope that all of us will follow your admonision to vote with
care and personal reflection, and I can't wait to see how you will help us
build the Federation in the years to come!

Best,

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Garrett Kearns
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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 4:29 PM
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Cc: Garrett Kearns <goosie1011 at gmail.com>
Subject: [nabs-l] endorsing Vee Gaspa for VP

Hello all,

To most of you I'm a new face among the crowd. to those who attended the
Northeastern Student Seminar last month I'm glad to have met all of you. To
my knowledge there has been some behind the scenes controversy in regard to
the upcoming election. In the past few months I've been an outsider, but
consider this email a statement of my opinion on the matter.

Over many years I've witnessed Vee's transformation from a naive girl into
an independent and fearless leader. In the last year she's handled an
immense amount of responsibility, to the point where I find it staggering
she can do it all at once. There have been many late night phone calls about
how stressed and overwhelmed she is. In spite of that she continues to
succeed on a remarkable level, beyond what i ever could. Between NABS,
NJABS, and attending school full time she has been able to balance her
studies, duties to the NFB, and an active social life.

She has dedicated herself to the Federation, and NABS in particular.
What impresses me even more is her capability to listen to all opinions, and
to be attentive to those who need her. This email is not intended to tell
you who to vote for, but to encourage you to consider where you cast your
vote carefully. I'm supporting Vee because I see her as the best person for
the job. Take this in mind when others pressure you to think otherwise.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to working and collaborating with
all of you  in the future.

Regards,
Garrett Kearns
Member of the Virginia Association of Blind Students

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