[nfbmi-talk] Call for resolutions

[joe harcz Comcast]

While I agree with the sentiments here one hundred percent I have a modest 
correction here. BSBP hasn't been blended in to MRS per se. It and all of 
its VR funds and activities are pretty much directed by LARA; or rather 
misappropriated by them and indeed ultimately the Governor.

Just look at all the food purchases alone that they don't and won't account 
for.

Regardless, I certainly agree with you completely, nuances aside Mark.

The resolutions are supposed to guide and direct the board. Numerous ones 
are not implemented to this date.

This said, it does not mean we don't need or want new ones. Moreover, we 
need to continually hold ourselves accountable for implementing these things 
and making them a reality in the lives of Michigan's blind people.

As the saying goes, "It ain't over until it's over."

Joe Harcz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Eagle via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "David Robinson" <drob1946 at gmail.com>; "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing 
List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Call for resolutions


> Hello Everyone,
>
> I wanted to have a brief discussion about convention
> resolutions. In the past two years the resolutions committee has passed 
> very
> serious resolutions that impact the blind of Michigan.
>
> For the most part these resolutions have been ignored, not
> acted upon and/or shelved because of political reasons.
>
> For example, the resolution to re-establish the Michigan
> Commission for the Blind has not been acted upon. Because some in this
> affiliate and the National negotiated for the second executive order over
> Public Act 260. Having the idea that we need to go along to get along. 
> Those
> leaders choose to be content with a separate agency that share the same 
> policy
> making board. An advisory board that
> doesn’t allow for input or place the blind in positions of power. From a 
> policy
> stand point BSBP is already part of the general agency.
>
> Here is the question I have for the list. What is the point
> of submitting and passing resolutions if we as an affiliate don’;t follow
> through with them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark A. Eagle
>
>
> From: David Robinson via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 8:21 AM
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Call for resolutions
>
>
> Dear Michigan Federationists,
>
>   The annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of 
> Michigan is fast approaching so we need to begin to submit our resolutions 
> and ideas for resolutions to the resolution committee. Resolutions, once 
> voted on by the convention attendees, are statements or positions we as an 
> organization take on various issues. If you have an idea about a 
> particular issue which the NFB of Michigan should make a public statement, 
> but not sure about how to write a resolution, please contact the 
> resolution committee chairperson, David Robinson for more information. 
> Resolutions should be submitted in advance of the convention. Preferred 
> format is e mail, but other forms may be used. If you are writing a 
> resolution, please plan to attend the resolution committee meeting at 
> convention on Friday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The committtee 
> would be asking for your comments on the resolution.
>   Send all resolutions and ideas for resolutions to David Robinson, 
> resolution chairperson at (drob1946 at gmial.com) or mail him at 818 Loomis 
> St. Jackson, Mi 49202. If you have questions call Dave at 517-775-7943.
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