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

[Bruce Sexton]

Michael,

Thank you for your thoughtful insights.  I have certain hope that all 
parties can act patiently and appropriately.  None of us are perfect, 
especially including myself.

Thanks,
B.J.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Fwd: Re: State Affiliate Treasurer Duties


>        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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