[Nfbf-l] Joyce's Departure & DBS Interim Director

[Jamie]

Johnnie  well spoken or written.

Jamie --- from Oman
 
He who allows oppression, shares the crime --Erasmus Darwin


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 From: Carlos Montas <carlos.montas at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> 
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce's Departure & DBS Interim Director
 


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On Dec 22, 2012, at 12:16 PM, "Johnnie Slaton" <slatonj52 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Greetings To All,
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> In response to comments about the departure of Joyce Hildreth and the assignment of Aleisa McKinlay as Interim Director, I am requesting that all consider the facts concerning all.
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> Joyce's departure is  not exclusively  the results of employees complaining about lack of compensation and favoritism that Joyce demonstrated. Investigations have   documented unlawful procedures regarding contracts, hiring practices and unfair treatment to those who declared her discrepancies.  The position that  Joyce's departure is chiefly due to disgruntle people ignores the facts presented in legal certified documentation.
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> I am amazed how the tenor has been to uphold persons in leadership positions, despite demonstration and documentation of practices that are unlawful and not in the best interest of the blind community, just because the leader is blind or who has shown some favor/service to NFB.
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> I recall in the case of Rick Brown, who committed unlawful acts and  misused the trust placed in him by his clients and NFB; how many ignored the facts and even stated that "Rick will always  be looked up to".  The acknowledgement of his deeds was seen as a character attack instead of  an acknowledgement of  unethical and unlawful behavior. The look should not have been "up" or "down"; but the look should have been straight ahead. Looking at the facts and not the friendship and removing any from leadership positions   who engage in practices that negatively impact the well being of the blind of Florida.  My caution is not to be blinded by general  good deeds  and incidents of services rendered to NFB, while the  fundamental paradigm and practices are unethical and not in the best interest of the blind community.
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> Concerning Aleisa McKinlay, her position is interim.  In a state wide December 20  telephone conference to all DBS Employees she stated, "I cannot say that it is a pleasure to accept this position, I can say it is a privilege.  I have no intentions of supporting a merge of DBS and VR.  DBS has unique needs and merging the two agencies is nothing that I support.  I am here to serve as interim and welcome your thoughts about how to best serve you and the blind of Florida".  Her choice as interim was thought out and the best in view of the circumstances.  The choice considered who was best ready through experience and demonstration of related   actions that could best address the challenges.  As we consider her replacement, securing a competent blind person to take her place should be considered and actively pursued.  However, blindness should not be a trait that overrides all of the qualities that are required for effective leadership. 
 Remember, blindness is just one of our physical attributes.  The important traits for leadership include:   adherence to legal guidelines, fair treatment, professional insight, and personal commitment should be primary.
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> There was no haste with being vocal when the facts were presented about Joyce.  There should be no haste in  writing to anyone about the Interim DBS Director.   There are no facts to state that her appointment is not in the best interest of the blind community.  She has not had the opportunity to demonstrate leadership.
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> Please consider that DBS was providing excellent services to constituents prior to Joyce's arrival.  Please consider that DBS has  employees who are committed to meeting the needs of the blind, without bias and through demonstrated services.  DBS is shaken, but not broken. Many who left were against the unlawful practices that have been documented.  Those who were fired by the  Commissioner received the consequences of misconduct or association with others who engaged in unlawful practices.  I celebrate the departure and   purging of any in leadership position who do not demonstrate practices in the best interest of the blind community.
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> The voice of NFB has a place of esteem in the blind community.  Before we speak, wait for demonstration of leadership and review factual documentation.  Time will tell what is best.  We must stay alert and not fire until the real target is identified.
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> Cheers,
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> Johnnie Slaton
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/carlos.montas%40gmail.com Good afternoon Johnny, and all I could not have said it any better than you just did. I think that is a wonderful summary and we will just have to wait and see what happens. God bless you all a Merry Christmas

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