[nfbmi-talk] Fw: 2020 comments

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA) 
To: MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV 
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: 2020 comments


I probably would have gotten off a long time ago but I don't have the instructions for doing so.  It has been more than 8 years since I first signed up to be a member.  Someone please send the info. to me.  I too agree with Bob.  The list serve is not helpful to me.  If it was operating the way that it was intended to it would be a great resource.  

Shawnese Laury-Johnson, MA, CRC, LLPC
Assistant East Region Manager
Michigan Commission for the Blind
3038 W. Grand Blvd. ste. 4-450
Det., Mi 48202
313.456.1957
FAX: 313.456.1645
laury-johnsons at michigan.gov




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From: Michigan Comm for the Blind Vision 20/20 List [mailto:MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV] On Behalf Of Turney, Susan (LARA)
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 4:43 PM
To: MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV
Subject: Re: 2020 comments


Bob, why don't you stay on the listserv.  A good way to have an exchange of ideas is to have a large number of people with helpful information to share.  If you leave, that's one less source for these ideas.



Susan Turney

Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Michigan Commission for the Blind

Michigan Department Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 

direct line:  517-241-8631; fax:  517-335-5140

MCB toll-free: 1-800-292-4200

201 N. Washington Square, Second Floor, 

P.O. Box 30652; Lansing, MI 48909

www.michigan.gov/mcb









-----Original Message-----
From: Michigan Comm for the Blind Vision 20/20 List [mailto:MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV] On Behalf Of Robertson, Bob (LARA)
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 3:52 PM
To: MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV
Subject: 2020 comments



Good afternoon fellow listserv members -



Back in about 2000, the agency was embarking upon a new venture - the 2020 Visioning Process. I found a document from back then that outlined some of the 2020 Guiding Principles. I won't list all of them but here are some of them from back then:



-          To create a learning organization for MCB

-          To invite staff to become learning facilitators and involve them in assisting MCB in capacity development

-          To create synergy with all involved members and allies of MCB

-          To involve everyone on a daily basis where we all can learn together and begin to trust and positively collaborate with others

-          To foster inclusive, not exclusive, practices in MCB

-          To give people an opportunity to dream, to share purpose, and to practice the philosophy of blindness

-          Create an organization learning climate where people feel connected

-          To search for mutual vision sharing opportunities

-          To include everyone and avoid feelings of separation and fragmentation

-          To strengthen relationships and trust across MCB

-          To create an equitable forum in which all can participate



One of the tools to help the agency reach the objectives noted above was the 2020 Listserv. It was established as a tool for MCB staff, consumers, community partners, and others to engage in dialogue and to share concerns, rehab issues, ideas, and successes. If a counselor or teacher in one part of the state had an issue the hope was he/she would post something on the listserv and others from around the state would chime in. It was supposed to be a safe, trusting environment for all participants. It clearly is no longer accomplishing what it was designed to do.



At last count, there were 41 members to this listserv. Of that number, 16 were MCB staff which means that out of the approximate 107 MCB employees, only 16 choose to remain on the listserv. Obviously, it's no longer working as we initially intended. Therefore, it is with some hesitation and reluctance that I will be leaving the listserv. As one of the original members of the 2020 Design Team, it really pains me to do this. Yet, the listserv does not provide a forum for dialogue or an exchange of ideas so there is really no reason to be a subscriber. I might even question whether the listserv is necessary any longer but that's not for me to decide. 



Reluctantly signing off..



Bob Robertson

MCB