[nfbmi-talk] We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30 P. M.

[Matt Sievert]

I also agree with Elizabeth,

I am legally blind and a former NFB member from Missouri. I have been reading the correspondence in this group for awhile  and what I would like to see is a drive towards a positive future and outward perception of this group.

I enjoyed attending the 2010 Michigan State convention. But I understand there are a lot of challenges for this group, their members, and the segment of the population they represent.

I understand the importance of ADA compliance and FOIA. However, I also think messages of personal successes and opportunities for advancement should also be represented in this group.

Thank you for your time.

Matt Sievert

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Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30 P.
	M.

You know, I think Elizabeth raises a valid point.  It's time for something new!  Sadly I do not think we can forget about the MCB because it is so important to the futures of so many blind people.  That being said however, it is time for some real positive energy!  It would be pretty cool to have a walk-a-thon, bake sale, dramatic reading or other kind of fund raiser.  The proceeds, or a portion of them, could support many of our members in going to National Convention.  

I cannot be on tomorrow as I am taking a class on Thursday nights, but I wanted to share my thoughts at least.  

Good luck to all!
Warmly, 
Christine


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On Apr 11, 2012, at 8:16 PM, "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Please forgive me, but what exactly is the purpose of this meeting? Is this meeting simply for informational purposes only, and if so, does there really need to be a quorum of board members for such a meeting to take place? If there is only discussion and no business taking place during these meetings, do they really need to continue on such a routine basis? It seems to me like a lot of these conference calls only end up in a long rambling rant about the Michigan Commission for the Blind. Is that really what our organization is all about anymore?
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> Elizabeth
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>> We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30.The agenda will be determined at the meeting    Call 605-475-4333 902855 pound . Terri WilcoxSecretary National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
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