[nfb-db] Texas DB

Wed Nov 5 07:42:04 UTC 2014

well, I will start on Saturday hopefully at the deaf blind chat!  All 
though, I feel rather ignored by the helpers and most of the folks just sit 
there for an hour being ignored while the staffe talks amongst themselves! I 
would not think starbucks would be an ideal location, it is noisy as heck 
and so all the ones who can here with their aids, won't be able to really 
communicate!   I think it is more a staffe outing than an outing to connect 
the DB community! So any Austin folks, what do you say! I know there are a 
few on this list! Heather
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  From: Cherifields at aol.com
  To: marsha.drenth at gmail.com ; kd5cbl at gmail.com ; nfb-db at nfbnet.org
  Cc: scottdavert at gmail.com
  Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 5:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Texas DB

  Heather, I completely agree with Marsha.  Not everyone wants to take the 
reigns and be in control of managing to start a committee or much less a 
division.  It is not only a lot of work and time, but you are at the mercy 
of an affiliate board that may or may not want a DB division.

  If not the NFB then where will you find information and support for those 
who are both visually and hearing challenged.  Making connections with 
others who have similar disabilities is how you find out what is out there 
that will help you and others like yourself.

  We are with you no matter what you decide.

  Best Regards,

  Cheri Fields

  In a message dated 11/4/2014 9:27:56 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
marsha.drenth at gmail.com writes:
    Heather,
    If after you think about what you would like to do, and you decide that 
your not the person to head up this movement in Texas, none of us wil fault 
you. It takes alot of work, alot of passion, alot of sweat and tears. And 
yes you will be let down, more than once, more than twice, probably several 
times. I understand the let down and the disappointment. But that is where 
you should separate, although not easy, and althought not everyone can do 
that, separate your disappointed feelings, your let down feeling,s and do 
what you have to do, push through for the deafblind. I am not trying to be 
insensitive, because your feelings are completely valid. We just some times 
come up to barriers, we find ways aroujnd those barriers and push on. If 
there is a will, there is a way! atleast that is the motto I use.
    Like I said, if your not that person to form the DB division in Texas, 
no one will fault you, but find and point the other person in the right 
direction, in what should be done.
    If I lived in Texas still, I would be helping you all down there.

    Marsha drenth
    email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
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    On Nov 3, 2014, at 11:28 PM, heather albright via nfb-db 
<nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:

      I will think about it!  I will mention this to my friends as well!  It 
should be so simple but, I have experienced several let downs over the past 
ten years to know that this is not always the case; at least here in Texas! 
Heather
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Scott Davert via nfb-db
        To: Cherifields at aol.com ; NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
        Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 8:58 PM
        Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Texas DB

        "  As I'm here considering an effort to form a DB division in CO, 
I've come up with some aditional things to think about. First, some drama, 
no matter how much you wish to avoid it will happen at some point. It's just 
how things are unfortunately. Secona and more important, is that it's not 
just how many people you have who are interested that matters. You need a 
few strong and reliable leaders. For example, at the very least, you will 
need 4, preferably at least 5, people who are reliable and can stay on task. 
These people are the president,VP, treasurer, secretery, and at least 1 
board member. My issue is finding those particular 5 people who saem 
trustworthy and who also have an active interest in NFB. Not that I would 
want to discourage anyone from setting up a state DB devision, but it's 
totall

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        On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Cheri via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> 
wrote:

          Heather, Marsha and Janice are right.  You don't need a chapter. 
But you do need people who are DB or will work to help the DB.  In the Fl. 
nfb db constitution only the president and vice of the division have to be 
deaf blind.  I believe we do have to pay dues to the state affiliate if we 
are not in a chapter.  The DB division gets to write their own bi-laws.  We 
have some members on our division who are not disabled.  Just get interested 
people together and your deaf blind friends.
          Blessings,
          Cheri Fields

          In a message dated 11/3/2014 1:02:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
nfb-db at nfbnet.org writes:
            Hi Heather,
            I agree with Marsha.  If you speak to the State Affiliate 
President and inform him/her that you are interested in forming a DB 
committee with the hope of becoming a DB division and would like their 
support or someone you could communicate with from their office.

            Once your group has stepped up to the plate and made it 
known-possibly at this upcoming convention; then other interested DB people 
may contact you.
            Janice

            On 11/3/2014 9:29 AM, Marsha Drenth via nfb-db wrote:

              Heather,
              The point of contact person, would be the person who would 
head up the effort to form the db group within your state. This DB group 
does not have anything to do with any chapter, but is dealt with by the 
state affiliate people, like the president and the board. Granted if there 
is drama on the state level, that is a whole another conversation. You 
should talk directly with your stat president, not the chapter one. If you 
want a DB group, get all the DB people together, aside from the chapter, 
talk about what needs to be done, and do it. Of course depending on your 
state constitution, depends on if you need to pay dues to a chapter or can 
pay those same dues through a state affiliate division, of course something 
that can be worked out later or figured out later. Its fairly easy, it just 
needs someone who is willing to be the leader. Like I said forget about the 
chapter, forget about the drama, worry about the DB people. Talk with your 
state president, although at this point you might want to wait, as I know 
your state convention is coming up. And the president and or state board 
positions might change. If there are 10 Deafblind people, in the austin area 
who are interested in a deafblind nfb state affiliate division, you have the 
people, you just need the lead person, and people who would like to get 
involved. Don't wait for the state president or board to approach you, you 
approach them, someone approach them. People do not know the issues until 
we, deafblind people, bring it to their eyes, no pun intended. If there are 
10 deafblind persons in the austin area, imagine how many other deafblind 
persons are around the state who need someone to speak for them, who could 
use the information, who could use an empathy ear, again no pun intended. 
This is not an Austin thing, this is a Texas issue. Like I said forget the 
drama, do not even go through the chapter, go right to the state president.
              Just my two cents,

              Marsha drenth
              email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
              Sent with my IPhone
              Please note that this email communication has been sent using 
my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to 
mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as 
necessary.

              On Nov 3, 2014, at 6:28 AM, heather albright via nfb-db 
<nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:

                Yes I am kind of a member of the Austin chapter!  But it has 
problems and I did not want to be caught up with them! Our deaf blind 
devision here is lacking to say the lease!  I asked a couple of friends if 
they would be a contact.  But like me they don't want to be part of the 
drama here! I think at least ten of us are here at least who are are db or 
want to work in that field in Austin! If we could form our own chapter, 
maybe!  But, than that would require us to be involved in some other sorted 
drama; by the current NFB chapter!   Heather
                  ----- Original Message ----- 
                  From: Cathy Miller via nfb-db
                  To: nfb-db at nfbnet.org
                  Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 8:04 PM
                  Subject: [nfb-db] Texas DB

                  Heather, I don't know the answer to your question, but do 
you live in Texas?  I'm wondering if we have a DB contact in Texas.  re you 
a member of the NFB?  Do you have a home chapter?  Who is your Texas 
Affiliate President?  Cathy

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