[Nfb-krafters-korner] what you are forgetting

[River Woman]

My experience, so far with NFB, has been fantastic. I learned about NFB 
through this KK. I participated in the  eBay-NFB pilot program in Feb. and 
was at the NFB headquarters - it is so amazing.  You would be so proud to be 
a part of this organization after seeing what it is like in Baltimore. I am 
very proud to be part of it all. I met wonderful people, including JOYCE, 
who was my room mate. It was nice to meet her, too, after being in the KK 
for a year prior to meeting her. I have never been to a convention. Lynda 
River Woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ramona Walhof" <rwnfbi at q.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] what you are forgetting


>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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