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

[Harry Staley]

I agree with this. Alway be agents and doers of the change you want to see.

Harry Staley
(330) 718-1876
hstaley at nfbtx.org

> On Jul 19, 2020, at 21:37, Naim Abu-ElHawa via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks. All those who are concerned should organize off of this email
> list and mobilize to make the changes y’all find necessary. Regardless of
> decisions made, respectful and productive advocacy is the name of the game.
> Remember folks, respectful and productive. Be organized, effective, and
> strategic in your methods. Good Luck Y’all! Many thanks and much respect.
> Sincerely,
> Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
> 
>> On Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 9:56 PM Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L <
>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Syed,
>> 
>> There are many points of your email in which I disagree. However, I
>> believe the one thing we can agree on is that there is no need for this
>> discussion to continue on the email list.
>> 
>> It appears to me that everyone who has an opinion in regards to this
>> matter have posted their thoughts to the email list. So there is really no
>> need to repeat what has already been said. If anyone is still passionate
>> about this issue then I would encourage you to take action by getting
>> involved to create the change in which you seek.
>> 
>> The National Association of Blind Students board does not operate on its
>> own. It takes general members to make things happen within this
>> organization. As the newly elected President, Trisha has offered an
>> invitation to work with anyone who was not happy with the way the elections
>> for the fourth board position were conducted. And both Trisha and Syed have
>> respectfully asked for this discussion to stop on the email list.
>> 
>> It is perfectly fine to disagree with someone. But there are ways to
>> disagree with someone while still treating the other person with respect.
>> So I encourage those of you who disagree to treat the new members of the
>> National Association of Blind Students with the respect they deserve.
>> 
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth Mohnke
>> way
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Syed Rizvi via
>> NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2020 6:21 PM
>> To: nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Syed Rizvi <syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NABS-L] No More NABS 2020 Election Talk on This List Serve
>> 
>> 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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