[nabs-l] Endorsement of Michael Ausbun for 1st Vice President

[Kathryn Webster, NABS President]

Ashley,

We have 25 co-sponsors for HR 1772 last I checked, which is incredible! Hopefully that number will increase.
As far as we know, Michael Ausbun and Vee Gaspa are the only two candidates running for the position of 1st Vice President. Since any member is welcome to run, we will certainly be transparent in making sure our membership knows of anyone else running. I must add, though, that this year is unique in the sense that we have adopted the idea of appointing a nominating committee, as our national board does.

Thanks,
Kathryn

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From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett via NABS-L
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 10:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Endorsement of Michael Ausbun for 1st Vice President

Hi Harry,

I like your reasons for voting for the candidate of your choice. It seems like both candidates though have done a lot.
I'm wondering the status of Aim high since you brought it up.

Are Vee and Michael the only candidates for VP? Just wondering because sometimes  its only the popular or well known canidates who get recognized?
If not, who are the other  candidates?

I hope elections go well.

Ashley


-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Staley via NABS-L
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:05 PM
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Cc: Harry Staley
Subject: [nabs-l] Endorsement of Michael Ausbun for 1st Vice President

Good morning;

I whole heartedly endorse Michael D. Ausbun for 1st Vice President of the National Association of Blind Students for the following reasons.

1. He is committed to the advancement of our movement as Federationists as evidenced by the following actions.
a. He was one of the first students in the federation to deliver a letter of support for the AIM High act from his institution University of Nevada Reno.
b. He has excelled as the legislative director for the Nevada Affiliate for the past two years.
c. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Nevada Affiliate.
d. He has served as an intern at the National Office in 2016.
2. He is committed to setting a positive example for his peers through the
following:
a. He is committed to developing his blindness skills and presenting a positive view of blindness.
b. He fought to attend the Louisiana Center for the Blind and will graduate soon.

The one thing that sets Michael apart is he heart to serve. I remember working with him to simply clean up some garbage that needed taken care of after the student seminar in Texas. it wasn’t his job, and he had another meeting to get to, but he inconvenienced himself to make sure that we left the conference room better than we found it.

Harry A. Staley Jr.
President
San Antonio Chapter
National Federation of the Blind


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