[Nfbc-info] Fwd: Re: State Affiliate Treasurer Duties

[Michael Peterson]

        Hi Bruce. Great pointsthis can truly be said of Mary.   we have a 
great collection of leaders who were elected to run this affiliate in 
October.
Sometimes with leadership misunderstandings arise and this one looks like 
one that can be overcome with patience from all sides if we just decide to 
come together as soon as possible and make the transition happen.  How it 
should have or could have happened is water under the bridge so we have to 
keep focused.
I don't know why Mary and Jonathan couldn't get together, Mary's letter says 
Jonathan missed two appointments, maybe for good reason maybe not.
Jonathan says he wants information to compile his report that's also 
reasonable.
He can't log in because he's not on the account that's reasonable the fact 
that its' someone elses information provided we're talking a user name and a 
password it probably should be changed removed anyway and according to my 
bank passwords should be changed every 60 90 days, makes even more sense 
with the amount of money we're talking.
I doubt a trip to the bank can or will happen prior to the board meeting but 
perhaps Robert or Mary could get a bank statement and either email or one 
day express it to Jonathan or he could pick it up.
That's a suggestion.
The second suggestion is a new year's resolution that all sides work 
together to see the transition is finished by January 10.
I see Mary's frustration,In that she appears to have tried to meet with 
Jonathan and he didn't show. Yet letters are beeing sent protraying her as 
"the bad guy because the transition hasn't happened.

 and I see Jonathan's eager frustration. He couldn't get to the bank on two 
occasions, needs to present a treasurers report feels duty bound it's his 
job!
 Mary has years of experience with the affiliate Jonathan though
 much newer is eager to do his job.
We don't have to have the idea of a constitutional crisis and the national 
shouldn't have to step in and mediate. Tis the season and cooler heads can 
prevail if every one just steps back takes a deep breath and
agrees to finish this by January 10.
Let's not make anyone the "bad guy" at this point.
Let's just agree to fix the problem and go on, that's my advice to the 
board.
It's what I would do if I were the President and it's what I'd do if I were 
the treasurer even if for the moment it seemed hard.Unfortunately, it's not 
uncommon for transitions to take a few months some are faster and handled 
better than others but two months isn't an extremely long time, especially 
when it comes to the office of treasurer even on the chapter level. I know 
some of the divisions are still transferring paperwork just like the state 
is.
And, I know as a former Student Division and Chapter President I had a 
transition or two that took longer than I wanted.

 four months I'd begin to worry maybe.
But Next time rain or shine Let's get that transfer made.
If one party can't get to the bank perhaps they can sign the necessary 
paperwork in advance, banks require both signatures but they might allow 
someone to get a signature notarized if work or other medigating 
circumstances just won't allow there pressence at the bank meeting.
On the otherhand, as an elected state official that's also a duty to get 
there when necessary.
Let's see what the board does this month.
I think the cooler heads will prevail.
Prayers and best wishes for a joyous Holiday season and a happy new year to 
all!

God Bless:
Mike Peterson



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Sexton" <bjsexton at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Fwd: Re: State Affiliate Treasurer Duties


> Dear Concerned Members:
>
> We elected the president to insure that all would be well with our 
> affiliate.  It looks to me as though the evidence you have provided is 
> proving Mary's great ability to do just that.  We cannot be too careful 
> with our funds.  Knowing Mary nearly all my life, I know that there is 
> only one reason she would not help the treasurer in doing his job 
> properly, and that is, there is good reason.  I put my complete faith and 
> trust in Mary's proven track record and great leadership!
>
> Thanks,
> B.J. Sexton
>
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