[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Are we a group or a division?

[Ericka]

Thanks for the clarifications. 

Ericka Nelson


> On Jun 10, 2023, at 6:15 PM, Cathy Flesher via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all concerned,
> 
> A message was supposed to go out to all of you explaining about the change. But since it has come up, before the explanation was posted, I will try to explain.
> 
> The NFB board of directors made the decision in December to classify us as a group rather than a division. This is sort of a down-grade, but it depends on how you look at it. The board made this decision because, we did not have a meeting at the National convention last year, because we did not file a piece of information to them about our  division and because we did not follow through with a donation we promised them. This last charge was incorrect, we donated $100 last August and they did cash that check.
> So, what is going to be different and what will be the same? 
> 1. We will no longer have a bank account, so there will no longer be dues needed to be a part of this group. 2, We will continue to have this listserv managed by the NFB because we are still a part of the NFB. 3, We will continue to have our website because it is not a part of NFB. This division purchased it and it is managed by our members, namely  myself and Tracy. 4, Classes will continue to be offered and sign up is still required. 5, The classes will continue to be posted to this list  and to the calendar and current classes pages on our website. 
> 6, We can continue to meet at the National convention but are not required to do so. A meeting is planned on Monday the third of July, but I don’t remembe the time of the meeting. It may be on the schedule by now, I haven’t checked in a few days. If anyone knows, please let the rest of us know.
> 7, There may be changes in the future as we transition from a division to a group. We will keep you posted on any changes.  
> 8, we no longer have an official board in this group. However, the members who were on the board have agreed to continue to help with the transition and actively participate in our group. 
> So, everyone on this list is now a member of this group. We have not been hurt by the NFB board’s decision to change our status. 
> If you have further questions, please post them. I may have forgottrn to cover something.
> 
> May God bless you.
> Cathy F
> 
>> On Jun 10, 2023, at 6:38 PM, Laurie Porter via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> so, I’m confused. Forgive me as I ws unable to attend the recent memebership meeting. So, Does  National   not wanting a Division to update their website every month because our members or our designated web person unable to add or remove classes?
>> 
>>>> On Jun 10, 2023, at 3:51 PM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> The general consensus was that we didn't gain much if anything by being a
>>> division vs a group.
>>> Bernice
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>> Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 4:02 PM
>>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: carcione at access.net
>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Are we a group or a division?
>>> 
>>> I left out something I think is important. 
>>> National, from what I hear, is trying to get divisions and affiliates to use
>>> one place for our websites, and probably to standardize them.  That's a fine
>>> thing, except that we are the only group/division I know who update our
>>> website every month, because we're adding new classes and taking away old
>>> ones.  From what I hear, National was like what!  You update your website
>>> every month?! 
>>> As a group, we can go on as we have been doing, including having an
>>> ever-changing calendar of classes and events.  Yay for all our classes!
>>> Tracy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>> Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:46 PM
>>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: carcione at access.net
>>> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Are we a group or a division?
>>> 
>>> A division has more standing and prestige, but a group doesn't have to elect
>>> officers, provide regular reports to National, collect dues, or give any of
>>> those dues to National.
>>> 
>>> Me, I'm just fine with being a group now.
>>> 
>>> Tracy
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org/free.spirit1%40live.comSo, I guess I am confused. National will not let a division change or update things on their website?
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