[Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
Tyler and Leanne Merren
tmerren at charter.net
Wed Oct 28 16:01:30 UTC 2009
Hi all,
I'm not sure exactly what happened with communication on this list. It
seems like Tyler gets some messages that I never see and vice versa...
Unfortunately, I think communication has been the biggest problem with our
chapter. We got off to such an awesome start last year, and lately we have
had people expressing interest in attending our meetings. I feel bad about
dropping the ball when people have been inquiring. There is no other
chapter nearby for them to join, as far as I know.
Tyler and I were rather frustrated after this past meeting, which, did not
happen because not one person showed up. Tyler and I would have had to have
a meeting by ourselves. We were not aware that there was a conference that
week that 3 of our chapter members would be attending. When Tyler sent out
the message to reschedule October's meeting, maybe the question should have
been asked whether or not the 22 worked for everyone else. But the date was
mentioned and nobody ever said that they would not be able to make that
date. With a chapter this small, every member's attendance is very
important. There were a couple of people who asked a lot of questions, but
said that they could not make it this time but would try to come in
November. I'm glad they didn't choose this month to come check us out. For
Tyler and me, we have attended several meetings where we were not able to
move forward with anything because quarum was not met. We pay $20 out of
pocket for a babysitter each time, and we live on a very tight budget. We
have mentioned these things before, and all we have asked is that you
communicate with us if you are not going to be able to make a meeting so we
know what to expect, and can reschedule if necessary.
I, personally, would be very sad to see this chapter dissolve, but if nobody
is willing to commit at this time, then maybe that is best, and I will have
to contact those who have been inquiring and tell them that our chapter will
not be meeting any more. However, I am still willing to try to make it work
with anyone else who is willing to work for the good of the blind people in
this area. I think that a meeting once a month is not that difficult for
most of us to put on our calendars, for all the good that it can do for our
community. I never turned in the paperwork to the church, because we were
uncertain of the status of our chapter, so I still have it here waiting to
be turned in. I had planned to put us down for every 3rd Thursday, to avoid
Tyler's trips as much as possible (which seem to take place on the 2nd
Thursday of most months), and the 4th Thursday which ends up being a holiday
for the next 2 months.
On another note, I would like to attend convention with my children, but I
don't know where the hotel is and how I would go about arranging
transportation for 4 of us. Tyler will be at a goalball training camp, so
it's just the kids and me. My room arrangements are set, it's just
transportation that I have not arranged.
Thanks,
Leanne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tyler merren" <twmerren at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> NFB Chapter,
> Faith, I'm sorry that you were unable to make the meeting; however, below
> is posted my original message, which clearly states that the meeting was
> postponed to October 22 at 6:30pm and was sent on October 7.
>
> "This seems to be the tune that we all have stuck in our heads lately, but
> the meeting for tomorrow will be postponed due to the fact that our
> diligent, yet busy secretary has not yet gotten in in the paperwork to the
> church, and is also sick, so that eliminates our house as a meeting
> ground. We will postpone the meeting until Thursday October 22 @6:30pm.
> This is still 2 weeks before convention, so we should still have time to
> make some plans."
>
> I wouldn't worry about it too much though as no one showed up to the
> meeting tonight anyway. This has become a problem for Leanne and I, since
> most of the time we have a babysitter set aside, and it is very much not
> worth it if we can't even have a meeting, which has been the situation the
> last several times. We have talked, and it seems to me that in light of
> the current situation, we cannot commit ourselves to a chapter that is in
> this position. I am certainly not blameless for the chapters status, if
> anything it was my responsibility as the president to make the chapter
> progress, yet with my family, school, Goalball, and all the others, it
> seems that I haven't been able to give the chapter the sunshine and water
> that it needs to grow. I will let this e-mail hang for a week, if at that
> time, no one has stepped up to say that this chapter should not be
> dissolved, and that they would have the time and will to take the mantle,
> then I will call the chapter officially dissolved at that point and will
> give my report to Fred.
>
> This chapter has done some great stuff, we did the Goalball demonstration,
> the pizza party, we volunteered at the tournament and got a few projects
> off the ground. We seemed to start off strong, but some where along the
> line things started to putter out. Any thoughts on this would be
> appreciated as well. I had great times with you guys, and so I hope that
> nearer or farther, the chapter will be reestablished and go strong.
>
> I will not leave the projects we were involved in to flounder, so I will
> follow up with the Library Project, and I believe that JJ will still work
> with the busing system for the desired changes we sought there.
>
> I hope this finds everyone well, and I hope to hear from you,
> Tyler Merren
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Meadows, Faith (DELEG)
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
>
> Hello, I am sorry I will not make it to the meeting. I am unable to get
> a ride. If you could, please send me a reminder at least two days in
> advance so I may be able to schedule metro van. Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tyler merren
> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:49 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
>
> Hey everyone,
> Here is the agenda for tomorrow, we'll see you then.
>
> Tyler Merren
> President of the NFB of Kalamazoo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tyler and Leanne Merren
> To: Nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: teresaarndt at yahoo.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:17 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
>
> Hi everyone,
> I apologize for the late message. I've been out of town for several
> days and I'm trying to get my head back on straight...
> Our meeting for this month is scheduled for tomorrow evening, October
> 22. We do not have confirmation from the church yet, so we will plan to
> meet at our house tomorrow at 6:30 PM. For those who are taking the
> bus, if you can try to arrive at 6 that will allow us to get started at
> 6:30, as the bus gets here at just past the half hour and it's still a 5
> minute walk from the stop.
> Snacks will be provided.
> Again if anyone needs to bring children please let me know. We look
> forward to meeting with you all tomorrow evening.
> Leanne Merren
> Chapter Secretary
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