[Nfb-krafters-korner] Election question

Wed May 16 17:48:19 UTC 2018

You make some very good and valid points Terry P. I like to Tag Team Teach, 
as Cindy Z pointed out if one teacher can't find the words or a way to 
describe the technique or forgets to describe a step in the project ( which 
I have done before ) the other person is there to help them.
I have been with this group since day number 1, and unfortunately we will 
never get the "Lurkers" to come out of the shadows to help out. that is just 
the way that it is in all organizations
Right now,I think that this group needs overhauling, and I will share my 
ideas with the new officers and board members.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Zimmer, Cindy via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:57 AM
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Terry P.,
You make a lot of great points in what you wrote and I truly believe that if 
a person has not had an opportunity to try to teach others then by all means 
they should give it a try.  Your suggestion as to team teach is a great one 
and I do know that over the years we have gained some great new teachers 
because we have given them some help and guidance to learn this skill.

What I enjoy about teaching classes or taking classes is being able to offer 
alternative ways to explain something that someone else might not have 
thought about.  Sometimes it just takes one person saying it in a little 
different way that helps turn on that light bulb for someone.  I know when I 
am teaching and someone is not understanding my description or analogy, I 
love for someone else in the class to say, "How about this ......" 
Sometimes that is just the right way to help that person understand. 
Sometimes it helps jog another idea for me to use to describe what it is we 
are talking about.

Now I have to disagree that everyone is a teacher and can teach.  Some just 
do not have this skill or the patience to teach.  It is also true that some 
can teach one thing, but not another.

I too like a combination of both classes.  I taught my first e-mail class 
recently and I think it went fine.   I like more feedback and open 
discussion on how everyone is doing as do I with my phone classes.

Cindy Z.

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
Of Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via Nfb-krafters-korner
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Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <terry.powers at nih.gov>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Election question

Please read this and think about what I am saying.
When I first started working, 32 years ago, I was a shi person.  I was even 
picked on by some of the employees.
When I joined KK, I was afraid to teach my first class.  I was afraid to 
hold my first chat.  If anyone ever says you can not teach, find another 
person, that does the same craft and hold the class together.  This way you 
will have someone to back you up and give you confidence.  There is no one 
who can not teach.  We all need to start somewhere.

When the new board is established, how about creating an e-mail box for 
suggestions.  People seam to have thoughts about changes, but are not coming 
to the open board meeting and telling us their thoughts.  They can also 
write anyone on the board.  They could also speak up when we have open 
chats.  There are ways to let us know your thoughts.

Many learn better with e-mail classes and many learn better with phone 
classes.  What changes can we make to help you learn better?

I like a combination of both.  The e-mail class helps us reach out to those 
in other countries and to those who have work and have busy  lives.

Terry Powers
Board Member

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From: Slery via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org]
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Election question

While I am glad to see the things that have been accomplished, it really 
needs to be spread among the division and not just the board. Having said 
this, I have held many board positions, both in this group and in other 
divisions and chapters, so I know how difficult this can be.

Perhaps the positions should retain the responsibilities, but be responsible 
for getting those things accomplished by managing general members t to help 
them accomplish everything and reporting back to the board.

Cindy

On May 15, 2018 5:35:51 PM Jeanette Kutash via Nfb-krafters-korner 
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I Have to say that this is my third year in KK and no one has ever
> talked to those of us who are new about responsibilities. I have never
> felt that the group has communicated well what it needs or wants. I
> see the complaints, but we've never started from the ground up. I
> sometimes think I have lots of suggestions but am not convinced most
> people want to hear them. I need to think about all of this but
> something needs to change. I am largely disappointed. I thought I
> would learn crafts here, but am not finding this true, and for the few
> who have worked with me I appreciate it, but I think it is not as
> simple as take a class on the phone or by email. I like email better
> because I can look and try. On the phone I have not been succe3ssful
> with one craft I've tried, and while I think I know where the problems
> are, unless I am convinced most people want to have an honest and
> productive discussion, I won't say any more. I'd like to see us fix
> this but in order for that to happen we all need to work together and
> right now I am not sure that is happening. When the people I saw as
> committed are stating something's wrong, we all need to talk, and be 
> willing to throw around ideas and work with each other to make this group 
> what it has the potential to be.
>
> Jeanette
>
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> The new board may have to revisit "requirements" for board members.
> We are all volunteers, and most of us have many other commitments.  I
> have enjoyed this group, but there is no way I could fulfil everything now 
> expected.
> Spreading responsibility among more people seems to me better than
> piling too much on a few.  Leadership is never simple, and there is
> really often no right or wrong way, just what works.  .
> Ramona
>
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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-qua
>> l
>> 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.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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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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