[Nfbf-l] Why Craig Kiser for President?

[Kirk]

Marion, man, I can't remember when I have agreed with you so much in such a 
short amount  of time! LOL! In all seriousness however, I do agree with your 
message on  this topic and am  anxious to see someone that  has his 
credentials and experience  with  the Blind community in  Florida such as he 
has, take  the Helm. We have many that seem to like the " Status quo". I 
personally feel that he is the only candidate we have now that has not held 
this position for  us but all that He has held in his past  has been done 
with  true devotion and  pride. If these members that are  happy with the 
status quo, then  what  will it hurt  themn to see what  he can do for us? 
If he accomplishes nothing during his helm then  we have neither lossed nor 
gained anything, thus? "Status Quo"! then, it will be what they all want by 
staying the same for them all! I would Love to see the NFB look to our 
Future with fresh ideas and input to carry us forward on so many fronts. 
With  the change in all of our lives due to the  constant improvements of 
Technology, and awareness to our needs, now is the time to capitalize on 
new, fresh, but experienced leadership to get  this accomplished in a 
positive and  cronstructive manner! Your Friend,in  the cause, KH



Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore CT.
Orlando, FL. 32812

Phone:
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Cell: 1-407-473-2176
BVA/FRG
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BVA/FRG
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City of Orlando
Mayor's Advisory Counsel
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"Blinded Veteran's Helping Blinded Veteran's"
"Smiles are nothing more than 30 second vacations"!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NFBF List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:51 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Why Craig Kiser for President?


> Dear All,
>    Some have suggested that Craig Kiser is not the best person to lead 
> this Affiliate! They irrationally maintain that he hasn't been a member 
> long enough to be an effective leader! Even if it were true (I believe 
> thirty-seven years is a long time), his education, professional 
> experience, and accomplishments would certainly take up any slack!
>    As an attorney, Craig has argued cases at every level of the courts, 
> certainly someone we need on our side when we face discrimination! His 
> fiscal responsibility definitely qualifies him to guide us in challenging 
> economic times. As the Director of the Division of Blind Services, he not 
> only managed several hundred professionals, he made the controversial 
> decision to institute Federation philosophy and training at the 
> Orientation & Adjustment center and was the most consumer-oriented leader 
> of DBS our State has ever had! Someone we need on our side when consumers 
> are not treated fairly!
>    I once witnessed a consumer at Convention ask him about a problem she 
> was having with getting services and he promised to take care of it as 
> soon as he returned to his office. Within a few days of the conversation, 
> the problem was resolved. Oh, did I mention that Craig is a mountain 
> climber, too!
>    Craig initiated a program to sponsor consumers' attendance at NFB 
> conventions - a practice that has been stopped by the current 
> administration - believing that a well informed consumer was essential for 
> successful rehabilitation. It makes me scratch my head to hear someone 
> assert that Craig Kiser is not the best person to lead this affiliate! 
> Maybe it's because Craig is a progressive thinker; one who looks forward 
> to a brighter future! One who doesn't long for the way things were, but 
> looks forward at the way things can be? One who isn't satisfied at the way 
> things are for the blind, but believes in the true potential of the blind! 
> One who wants progress, not the status quo! One who is not content with 
> mediocrity but strives for excellence! One who will support someone 
> because of their potential and their accomplishments, not because of 
> nepotism!
>    If we really believe the blind are first-class citizens, let's elect a 
> first-class President! Craig Kiser is a first-class person!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala-Schoch, President
> East Hillsborough Chapter
> National Federation of the blind
>
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