[Nfb-krafters-korner] what you are forgetting

[Ramona Walhof]

I want to second what Joyce has said and add one more thing.

The Krafters Korner is a part of the NFB.  If someone does not liike the 
organization, you certainly are not required to be a part of it.  However, 
be sure you have correct information.  Many accusations that are incorrect 
have been made.  We don't want to rehash them on this list, but many 
statements made about the NFB by nonmembers are just plain wrong.

I have found the NFB to be the most positive force in work with the blind I 
have ever come across, and I have been in touch with a lot of groups of and 
for the blind.

The Krafters Korner has certainly been positive most of the time, and many 
people seem to find it helpful.  Joyce and Cindy, Audrey, Diane and others 
have worked their hearts out to make it good for those who are just 
beginning crafting or just losing sight.  Perfection is seldom possible, but 
I hope we won't begin having rows on this list.  If someone has a gripe, 
lep's try to handle it offline.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 2:23 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] what you are forgetting


>I am sorry you feel this way.  This statement is what Attorney Brown  had
> suggested and approved.   We were forced to do this to clarify the  NFB
> Krafters
> Division responsibility for the recordings.
>
> I  started this list, division and all that Krafters Korner has to offer
> solely to  have a place where blind people can come and share and learn 
> how to
> continue
> doing crafts.  It was a friendly place to email, call up and  talk to 
> folks
> about how they do crafting without sight.  It moved forward  and I was
> thrilled
> when Laurie offered to do beading classes and we  researched how to do
> conference call classes.  It was all a bunch of  friends having a good 
> time doing
> this no matter where you lived.  I went  forward with starting this
> division so we could reach out to more people that  are blind.  I have 
> spread the
> word
> every way I could and put my love of  crafting first.  Other folks here
> joined in with me to make this a unique  place for blind people.
>
> We have spread and grown and people  from different time zones have
> expressed their wishes to be able to be part of  Krafters Korner and be 
> included in
> the
> chances of participating in  classes.  I have listened and tried to figure
> out ways to accommodate  all.
>
> All we ask is $10 per year for folks to enjoy all of the  benefits.    If
> we were the money hungry souls that people have  blamed us for being, we
> would be
> charging people for every class they  take.  We would not be offering MP3
> files for them to keep and listen  to.  Go out and take a class in the 
> real
> world
> and you pay big bucks for  it.  You miss a class and it is too bad for 
> you.
> They don't provide  you with anything.  The teachers here give their time
> up
> to you for  free.  They give you extra time during the week or via email
> whenever you  need it.  The list is open 24 hours a day to answer your
> questions.
>
> It took a few people to start this uproar and  point the finger at NFB
> Krafters Division.  The teachers wanted the right  to do what they want 
> with
> their
> class recordings.  This statement  clarifies what the division's rights 
> are
> and if you look into the meaning behind  this statement I believe the
> teachers
> can get their answer too.  The  teachers can check this out with their
> lawyers.
>
> Many of you  have forgotten what the Krafters Korner primary mission is 
> all
> about.  It  is a place to learn and share how blind people can craft and 
> be
> creative.
> It is a place to make friends and share our love of  crafting.  It is a
> place for blind people to get together and share  creative ideas with 
> other
> blind
> people.  Some  individuals seem to have forgotten why this was started. 
> It
> had  nothing to do with the NFB Krafters Division making money.  It was to
> encourage
> the talent and creativity of the blind and this remains the same  today,
> this has not changed, making a buck is not what we are here  for.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
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