[Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
Jim Ellsworth
jellsworth1 at tampabay.rr.com
Thu Dec 20 12:11:48 UTC 2012
Dan and all,
I agree we shouldn't jump the gun and come out firing all guns blazing.
This issue has a high potential of bringing trouble for us so it is very
important to follow the issue closely. Watch this list and keep your ear to
the ground. If action is necessary at some point be ready to move. This
could be one of the most important issues for us here in FL for a long time
to come.
Having said all that I think the most important problem is happening right
now in front of and we don't have long to act. I hope everyone has heard of
the "fiscal cliff." The President and the Congress are trying to come to
terms on such things as taxation, Social Security, Medicare and entitlement
programs. Please let your representatives know how you feel no matter they
be Republican or Democrat. As an example the President is already he might
agree to lower Social Security cost of living increases. This has met with
lot's of criticism including demonstrations in D.C. That is only the tip of
the iceburg.
Thanks,
Jim Ellsworth
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Hicks
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:09 PM
To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
Although I have trepidations about this whoe thing - see my previous post -
but, they have made their move, and I think we need to see how this plays
out. If we jump on McKinley's selection before she even gets her parking
space assigned, so to speak, it could look bad us, especially if she is only
there for a short time or actually does a great job.
I might consider sending something out lamenting the fact that they did not
put more effort into finding a qualified blind person to serve in Joyce's
place. However, being as McKinley is, as of right now, in interim director,
we don't want to come on too strongly against her.
Dan
"It's a shallow life that doesn't give a person a few scars."
-Garrison Keillor
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:34 PM
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
I would like to see us write letters to Scott letting him know that this is
not in the best interest of our blind community.
Holly
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On Dec 19, 2012, at 9:27 PM, "Gloria Hicks" <glorianfb at irescue-tax.com>
wrote:
> Dear Listers,
>
> The Department of education has appointed Aleisa McKinlay as interim
> Director for blind services, I think we might want to read between the
> lines.
> I know some you didn't like Hoyce Hildreth but be careful what you wish
for.
> MS McKinlay is the Director VR. Remember after the 2010 election some
> us were concern on whether Blind Services would be eliminated and made
> part of VR. Specialized training for those with visual impairments
> cannot be allowed to go away.
> Let us watch closely,
>
> Gloria Mills Hicks TR
> 3708 W. Bay to Bay Blvd.
> Tampa FL 33629
> 813 837-1100
> Cell: 813 340-9754
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:29 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
>
> I agree with Tara. Anyone from NFBF want to step up and apply?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tara Prakash" <taraprakash at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
>
>
> Hi Dan. The kind of people you are referring to have nothing to lose
> if DBS becomes more inefficient, or it becomes defunct. Hopefully, DBS
> will not stop its services in the absence of the leader.
> I believe we can start building public opinion behind you or Dwight.
> Either of you will be more efficient than Joyce Hilldrith. But it is a
> challenging time to lead anything throughout the US, the case is much
worse in Florida.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:11 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns
>
>
>> Florida Division of Blind Services Director Joyce Hildreth has resigned.
>>
>>
>>
>> This seems to have come in the wake of criticisms of DBS by employees
>> and others who are unhappy with their level of compensation and,
>> perhaps, other things.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is a link to a news story which appeared on a local Tallahassee
>> television station:
> http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/Blind-Services-Survey-Raises-Issues-
> 182574
>> 731.html
>>
>>
>>
>> Now, we will wait to see what happens with our primary blindness
>> services provider.
>>
>>
>>
>> I don't see all of this as very positive.
>>
>>
>>
>> While I think there were problems with DBS, most of the complaints
>> that have come my way have been from former employees and from
>> persons who just seem to do a lot of complaining in general. I am not
>> saying that all criticisms have not been valid, but I think the
>> charge to clean house at DBS has come from those who would like to
>> see the organization either done away with or rolled up into another
>> organization, which would ultimately be detrimental to the blind of
>> Florida who need the serviced provided by DBS.
>>
>>
>>
>> To those who have been complaining the loudest and who might right
>> now be celebrating the departure of Joyce and others, I can only
>> caution, be careful what you wish for.
>>
>>
>>
>> We shall see.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan Hicks, President
>>
>> NFB of Florida
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "It's a shallow life that doesn't give a person a few scars."
>>
>>
>> -Garrison Keillor
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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