[nfbmi-talk] Coruption

[Larry D. Keeler]

See you at convention Fred!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Coruption


> Dear Phyllis,
>
> This is a list for people who wish to discuss various topics.  Some are
> quite vociferous while others are more inquiring, such as yourself. 
> Without
> commenting on any particular post, I would say that to get a real
> perspective on our organization you ought to come to some chapter meetings
> and to our state convention which will be November 4-6 in Kalamazoo at the
> Clarion hotel.  If you need registration information, let me know.
>
> every orgainization that I have belonged to from NFB to my church and most
> everything in between have a wide variety of people with a wide variety of
> views, some more or less in synch with my own.  I do not judge the
> organization by the views of individuals, rather the mission and goals of
> the organization along with the effectiveness of the organization to 
> affect
> change.  In my nearly 40 years in the NFB I will say with no doubt that 
> the
> NFB is one of the most effective organizations in creating positive 
> change.
> Braille literacy laws that help blind children get Braille instruction,
> quiet car legislation that helps blind people travel safer, minimum wage
> advocacy and on the list goes.  We now have more accessible ATM'
> 's for 1 example due to the advocacy of NFB.  We now have accessible 
> voting
> machines due to NFB.
>
> So, please come to our meetings and get to know us.  In the meantime 
> getting
> through conflict can sometimes be uncomfortable.  MCB is not doing its job
> as effectively as it ought to be.  Placement rates are low, phone calls 
> are
> not returned to clients, clients' cases are closed with no job or no
> permission from the client.  These are just a few serious problems which
> need attention.  We all have our own ideas on the best way to affect 
> change.
> If you join with us, you will have a voice in how we  approach problem
> solving.  For my part, I sure hope you come along.  I welcome spirited
> debates about topics of importance to all of us.  It helps us to create 
> the
> best outcomes.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Phyllis Slater
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:51 AM
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Coruption
>
> As a previous student and possible member of NFB, fraud is unexceptable
> regardless of organizations or government.  Using these emails is not the
> format and will not stir solutions.
>
> Many of us require support but first we must be willing to use the tips
> offered at the Learning Center.  How you determine this I have no idea but
> what the Learning Center offers is just a beginning for those who want to 
> be
> independent.
>
> I have friends who do not have transportation to get to the learning 
> center
> or have an individual conselor to their home.  For some they really do not
> want to put out energy utilizing suggestions from anyone.
> They just complain.  Okay there are some in every aspect of life.  For the
> rest of us additional support should be provided by organizations or
> volunteers.  Why not take advantage of us.
>
> In the meantime, clean up your act or I will not become a member.
> Since I do not plan to work after 25 years full time, your job training is
> not of interest to me.  My world has opened up with true online friends 
> but
> the person to person contact is vital.  Finding things to do that provides
> connection with sighted people is important.  How does an organization 
> train
> them for work with the sighted.  When with family, what I do is not of
> interest to them.  That puts me in a narrow world.
>
> Reacing out to us so we can reach out to others is vital.
> Organizations can not afford the added support we can provide.  I want our
> government funds for organizations to be used wisely and this fraud must
> stop.  Stop complaning and do someting constructive.
>
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