[NABS-L] No More NABS 2020 Election Talk on This List Serve

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What happened? I’m not caught up thanks.


> On Jul 19, 2020, at 8:07 PM, JASON ALAMILLO via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have never and still have no interest in becoming a board member of this division, I’m ok with just being a regular member, so I’ve already made that decision.
> 
>> On Jul 19, 2020, at 4:50 PM, LaKeria Taylor via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Wow, if I were the members of this board, I would make sure that you
>> are never elected to the board ever.
>> 
>> The election is done, please stop clogging up people's email. Go talk
>> with the current board members directly and cut this nonsense out. I'm
>> sick of reading about it.
>> 
>> On 7/19/20, JASON ALAMILLO via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> First off, number one. Your subject line is uncalled for. If I’m correct,
>>> you and I as well as the rest of us are paying members of this division as
>>> well as the national organization. Therefore, it is not up to you whether we
>>> discuss a particular issue or not, it’s up to us. Also, it is unfortunate
>>> that you think this is political banter when it is just a discussion of the
>>> mismanagement of the elections by the board. We did not disrespect anyone,
>>> we exposed lies, we called out leadership, and more important than all of
>>> that, we had a dialogue on how we feel as a division. Yes, it was about the
>>> errors of the leadership of the division, and that’s why there are people
>>> trying to silence us. We could absolutely go and talk to the leadership of
>>> the division, but we will be shut down, as Trisha the new president said,
>>> the decisions of the past are final. So why go and talk to her or any of the
>>> board about it. Especially when some of the leaders in the division now were
>>> there when this error was committed. The national office will take the same
>>> stance.
>>> 
>>> This chaos you are talking about is a debate, it’s a dialogue. Just because
>>> you don’t like the fact that people are being called out, just because
>>> members are expressing themselves, doesn’t mean it’s chaos. Especially when
>>> the code of conduct was not and has never been violated through this
>>> conversation. We do want progress, we do. We will absolutely do what it
>>> takes to get progress and help the board out where it is needed, but they
>>> have to be more transparent, and they will have a real issue on their hands
>>> if they are not.
>>> 
>>> So yes, we do want to get on to working on what students need, but don’t be
>>> coming on here to silence us, let us express ourselves as we wish as long as
>>> we are constructive and respectful. That’s called free speech.
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 19, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Syed Rizvi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Dear Students,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> The conduct of our membership that I have witnessed over the last few days
>>>> has saddened me greatly. Every single person who has brought up concerns
>>>> regarding the election invalidates their own position through their wildly
>>>> inappropriate adoption of slander, disrespect, and a hyper aggressive
>>>> nature. We are all adults here, participating in a professional
>>>> organization, all working towards a common goal. If anyone has any
>>>> concerns, they would like addressed, there is a mature, respectful, and
>>>> professional way to raise these concerns. The purpose of this email list
>>>> serves, and our social media outlets is not for political banter, rather
>>>> these platforms are meant for blind students to ask questions, access
>>>> resources and to assist one another in our shared journeys.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> If you genuinely believe that you and or the membership were wronged, then
>>>> take the appropriate steps to address the wrongdoing. Until that time,
>>>> stop
>>>> misusing these platforms. Reach out to the current NABS board with your
>>>> concerns. If you feel dissatisfied with their response to your concerns,
>>>> then we have a robust national leadership dedicated to ensuring proper
>>>> management of our organization. It is not enough to just talk the talk.
>>>> One
>>>> must walk the walk. If you are upset, then take the appropriate steps
>>>> rather than continuing to create pointless chaos on our platforms.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I was hesitant in writing this email as I generally refrain from
>>>> acknowledging inappropriate behavior, as that usually meets the goal of
>>>> the
>>>> transgressor of trying to gain the spotlight, but the misuse of these
>>>> platforms can no longer continue.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Respectfully,
>>>> 
>>>>             Syed Rizvi
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