[Nfbaz-talk] [Nfb-announce] [4alabama] Starting a cerebral Palsy division of the NFB

[Gabe Vega Via Iphone4S]

Or, you can forgo the NFB way. Make a group of your own without their approval, and not have to deal with her egotistical and authoritarian ways. No one stopping you from forming a blind group just don't do it with their blessings and don't do it on their email list serve.

Gabe Vega 
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On Aug 12, 2012, at 7:36 AM, "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> Moreover, have you been to a national convention? Although procedures for
> starting a division aren't set in stone, it's a good idea to ascertain the
> level of interest in forming a new division by holding a meeting at the
> national convention. Once a division is established, meetings at each
> national convention will have to be held in any event. Additionally,
> proposed new divisions must garner the approval of Dr. Maurer and the nFB
> board of directors in a formal vote.
> 
> Bottom line: if you are a member of NFB, you're going at this backward. If
> you're *not* in the NFB, you don't have the right nor will you have a prayer
> of a chance to form such a division.
> 
> Mike Freeman, Member
> Board of direcgtors
> National Federation of the blind
> 
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-announce] [4alabama] Starting a cerebral Palsy division of
> the NFB
> 
> Are you actually a member of the NFB.  If so which chapter and state 
> affiliate?  You just don't go off and start a division because you 
> want to do so!
> 
> David Andrews
> 
> At 10:04 PM 8/11/2012, Mr. Alexander Scott Kaiser wrote:
>> Dear List,
>> Hi this is Alexander Kaiser. I am starting an nfb division for blind 
>> people with cerebral Palsy. The division meets on the first Monday 
>> of the month August through June. Call 218-632-3715 passcode: 
>> 999999#. If anyone who has cerebral Palsy and who is blind who is 
>> interested email me at alexander.kaiser at myacc.net.
>> Sincerely,
>> Alex
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