[NFB-Idaho] the meaning of a word. please share this message with members

[Donald Winiecki]

In my time as a member of NFB and affiliated organizations, it has become
overwhelmingly apparent that "independence" is something established
through continuous effort. It is earned and not given.

Best wishes for the upcoming holiday, and good luck to us for success in
the fundraiser!



DON WINIECKI

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On Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 8:20 AM Dana Ard via NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> As we prepare for our special fundraising meeting for our affiliate, I
> thought it would be helpful to share thoughts about our affiliate. In our
> organization, the word of is very important. If we hear someone say
> National
> Federation for the Blind, we are quick to correct their error. Our
> organization is not for us, it is of us. The same idea is true of the word
> the when we are talking about the affiliate. The phrase the affiliate
> indicates that this entity the affiliate is not part of us. In fact, our
> state affiliate is us. We are members both in our chapters and in our Idaho
> affiliate. When we give money, through chapter or as individuals, we are
> giving to all of us. Members, chapters, and our affiliate have a common
> goal, to change what it means to be blind, so we can live the lives we
> want.
> I welcome your comments.
>
>
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