[Nfbf-l] It was a joke

[jbmini at comcast.net]

Sent from my iPhone hello my name is Joe Monticello for those of you who do not know me on Monday, April 1 yes April Fools' Day I sent an email announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the national Federation of the blind it was a joke I was not serious the issues I brought up were completely nonsense and it was meant to be funny most of you seem to get it and I hope they gave you will laugh I hope it made some people laugh I noticed a couple of people who seem to have the loudest complaints are on the list quite a bit I have served in the national Federation of the blind for several years I've served on the state board I currently serve as a chapter president and I serve on various committees I have been to national conventions in Louisville Detroit Atlanta and Orlando as well as several state conventions and meetings of the blind I don't remember meeting RJ or Alan at any functions I have attended perhaps I have an just don't remember people just need to relax it was meant to be funny if you didn't find it funny or found it annoying nonsense and you were insulted by the email well that's your problem not mine take care have a nice day everyone peace and love be safe Joam in a cello long time Federation nest