[Nfb-krafters-korner] Election question

Tue May 15 20:20:34 UTC 2018

I am one of the 2 board members and my term does not end until next year.

Terry Powers

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It is not so much about experience as it is the ability to fulfill the list of responsibilities of the position.

For example, I was asked to temporarily fill a position. One responsibility was to submit reports to national. I am good with paperwork and I am sure someone on the board or national would help learn what was needed. Another responsibility is teaching or leading a chat at least once a quarter. I have been told by a few different people that I am not teacher material. And I have proven that I am terrible at making it to chats, even when I put it on my calendar. So, that means that I cannot fulfill the requirements of the position.

This may be what is keeping people from running.

Also, beside president, are none of the current board interested in running again?

Cindy
PS is it possible to have two people fill a position? That would help spread the responsibility.

On May 9, 2018 8:21:31 AM Annette via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a philosophy on how to address the situation where someone or 
> "the only" person standing up as a candidate to an NFB office of any 
> type has limited skills in the tasks of the position, with possibly 
> the president's position falling into this category on a limited 
> scale.  In my mind, the goal of the NFB is to give its members the 
> chance to grow and become more confident in "living the life they want 
> to live".  A person needs experience to do this.  What better way to 
> grow than in a safe environment with a supportive family guiding and 
> encouraging you.  Now with this said, I am not saying that the person 
> does not have to possess any qualities that make them a good candidate 
> for a position.  Here are 8 qualities of a great leader put out by Forbes.
>
> 1.  True enthusiasm
> 2. Integrity
> 3. Great communication skills
> 4. Loyalty
> 5. Decisiveness
> 6. Managerial competence
> 7. Empowerment
> 8. Charisma
>
> It is my personal opinion that characteristics 3, 5 & 6 are 
> opportunities for mentoring, but the person has to want to develop 
> these skills and have some type of evidence that they have the 
> potential.  If you want to read more about each of the 8 leadership characteristics, visit URL:
> https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlyfries/2018/02/08/8-essential-qual
> ities-
> that-define-great-leadership/#307d61043b63
>
> There are plenty of other lists of characteristics of a good leader.  
> This was one of the shortest and from a reputable source.
>
> The other important piece of having a great leadership team is 
> mentoring from the top down.  A president should be mentored and 
> receive guidance from the state affiliate or national office 
> leadership.  The vice president should be mentored and guidance by the 
> president, and so on.  The person who previously held the position is 
> also a great mentoring resource.  Learning how to mentor is a great 
> skill to have.  The purpose of providing this type of support is to 
> teach that person how to perform the tasks of the position, and 
> leading by example
>
> When it comes to the membership voting for a candidate, each of us 
> must determine what characteristics are important to us that make for 
> a great leader.  With all of that said, if a candidate has the skills, 
> knowledge and talents to perform the tasks of the position, it is a 
> bonus.  Remember, if you think you can do a better job, step up.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
> Annette
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Holding a board position is a leadership opportunity.  In general 
> terms what does it take to be a leader.
>
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Election question
>
> I am very curious about this election and wanted to place it out on 
> list. I do believe there are those on list that have faced this 
> question before and wanted to know how it was solved. I had the 
> similar situation at a chapter election. Hope someone will know.  If 
> there is no one who will step forward to run for office for does not 
> have the knowledge or experience for the position and the operating 
> board can not be filledwhat happens? If there is not a certain number 
> on the board who makes the decisions for the group? I know there has 
> to be an answer somewhere. Does the NFB take over for a time, I am unsettled about this directions, sure there is a answer somewhere.
> Thanks.
>
> Terry K
>
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