[nfbmi-talk] nfbmi-talk Digest, Vol 60, Issue 1

[Terry Eagle]

I too want to add my congratulations to Christine and th NFB legal team for
their victory on behalf of Christine, blind persons, and the NFB.  I hope
The MCB has the wisdom to not appeal and drag this case out any longer,
while further wasting financial resources that could be spent on training
and jobs for the unemployed blind citizens, and return to quality training
with the leadership of Christine. 

This is the third legal losefor the Out-of-Commission for the Blind in
eachof the last three months.  Any bets on thie next losefor the month of
June?  How mamy legal loses and tens of thoundsands of dollars will it take
for the powers-to-be and supporters of Pat Cannon to recognize the need tfo
replace the entire current management team whom are puppets for the MCB
Director, Pat Cannon, and certainly are only dedicated to protecting their
own employment, rather than training and assisting blind individuals to
secure and and maintain employment through supportive services.  One need
only examine the annual MCB budget to realize why blind individuals are not
being served, in addition to the prevailing attitudes and practices toward
blindness and blind persons, all add to the poor performance of MCB
management.  Why and how can the powers-to-be continue to sit back and
support and promote such continuous illegal acts and poor performance?  My
answer to this question is that the powers-to-be with the authority to take
action and bring about change are on the same ship as the current management
team; puppets of and beholde to Pat Cannon for their position or
appointment, and put their position and loyalty to Pat Cannon for assisting
in putting them in their position, before their oath to ensure that matters
are handled in a legal manner, and to serve the best interests of those they
are charged to serve, above thier own or the personal interests and agenda
Pat Cannon

On another topic, I remember Evenlyn's case, (Ms. Weckerly, as my parents
InsistedI address her) when I was a boy growingup  in Pontiac, when my
Parents Donald and Dorothy Eagle (Dorothy Scott now), , were leaders in the
North Oakland County Chapter and state affiliate of NFB.  As a young man I
had the honor of meeting Mr. Carl Shier, NFB attorney, and seeing Mr. Shier
in action on behalf of blind citizens, and has had an inspiration for me to
advocate for blind persons.  

Cordially,
Terry Eagle

Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 14:11:50 -0400
From: evelyn weckerly <weckerly at i2k.com>
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Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] A Little Birdi Told Me...
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Hi, Christine,

Now that you mention it, I do remember being at the same table 
but don't remember which year.  I really appreciate your kind 
note.

The NFB gave me the confidence, the courage, and the backing to 
fight back.  Although I knew the legal bills would get paid, I 
have to say that Carl Chier, my attorney, was so outraged that he 
later told me he would have fought the case for free if it had 
been necessary.

Cordially,

Evelyn

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Christine Boone <christine_boone at comcast.net
To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Tue, 31 May 2011 11:21:42 -0400
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] A Little Birdi Told Me...

Evelyn,
Thank you so much for your well wishes and for your support!  I 
remember your name and your case from my earliest days in the 
Federation.  My husband Doug and I sat at your table during the 
banquet at our National convention...was that last year?   I 
think so, and it was wonderful to share the meal with you.

Thanks for sharing some history and some wisdom with us all!
Warm Regards,
Christine

On May 25, 2011, at 4:24 PM, Evelyn Weckerly wrote:

 Hi, Christine,

 You're getting at something we all must contend with sometimes: 
either we are regarded as unable to do anything or else we are 
expected to be perfect.  Actually, I didn't get tenure in my 
first school districteither.

 I rejoice with you for your victory.  I hope they don't contest 
the decision in court.  That happened to me--all the way to the 
Michigan Supreme Court.

 Cordially,

 Evelyn