[Nfbmt] How should I put this?

[Sheila Leigland]

you can count on it I'll bet you anything on that one.
On 6/23/2013 4:00 PM, Rik James wrote:
> Okay, now that is the spirit, Mr. Aldrich.
> You wrote down a beautiful testimony to celebrate our new affiliate.
> And the courage and bravery of Sheila and Harold, our great friends 
> and colleagues.
>
> I sent out a bunch of emails on Friday to family and friends.
> Hopefully many watched the NBC program on Friday.
> And I may be not a betting person, but I would wager this topic will 
> come up in some fashion from the podium at the national convention.
>
> I hope we may put some of these historical items you mention in 
> reference down in such a way that will help others come to know of 
> them, too.
>
> It is the words, and it is the actions, by which we may find our way, 
> as to what we believe, and what we shall achieve and continue to 
> aspire to achieve.
> Go get 'em, Montana!
> Let's see we will sit right behind Missouri, right?  (grin)
>
> Thanks.
> Rik
>
> -----Original Message----- From: James Aldrich
> Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:59 AM
> To: nfbmt at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbmt] How should I put this?
>
> Hi all!
>
> It is almost like old times again when I use to step on the old soap
> box and speak my mind! I'll first say I feel Harold and Sheila did well
> on the NBC TV program last night!  I hope we will be able to see this
> video again on our NFB website till section 14C is repealed!
>
> Now is it me, or do others remember hearing how different the State Of
> Montana is from the rest of the country!  I think I heard this many
> times!  We don't have the problems of the rest of the United States!
> Montana is so unique in this way! Many felt then the MAB should be its
> own organization reflecting the uniqueness of our state!  Outside
> interests should stay away!  Wow!  I wonder what Virginia Sutich,
> Phyllis Honka, perhaps Emil Honka, Keith E. Denton  and Sharon Cromeans
> are   thinking now as they enjoy the great beyond?
>
> Those of us who have participated with the NFB for a number of years
> knew that this was simply bunk! Never mind the fact that a board member
> couldn't get into the meeting room at the Yogo Inn in Louistown when
> she tried to come into the restaurant with her guide dog. Never mind
> the fact this particular incident persuaded the board to work on our
> Montana White Cane Law which originated from the Model White Cane Law
> written by Doctor Jacobus TenBroek. That's about as NFB as it can get!
> Oh no!  Montana is unique!  We don't have the problems of other states!
> Balderdash!  Harold and Sheila put this nonsense to rest when they were
> on National TV last night!  I feel Lelia Proctor didn't buy into this
> fallacy either!  Perhaps some could prove this from her past writings!
> Maggie Bullock proved to me how false all of this was when our vending
> program was completely shut down on the state level.  Some venders
> worked for the federal government since our government had to keep post
> office Vending Stands opened, but those within the state were closed!
> Of course, we now have a new Vending program thanks to many of us here!
>
> Montana has a rich history of being a part of an organized blind
> movement! We certainly share this history since many of us rubbed
> shoulders with those who brought the MAB into being! Unfortunately,
> the MAB couldn't keep straight its mission and goals!  It was then and
> still is filled with many factions!  It never could come together as it
> should for the benefit of all blind Montanans.
>
> Thank Goodness! This is a new day and a new generation! The NFB Of
> Montana came into its own this past November!  Perhaps this should have
> occured 30 years ago!  No matter!  It happened!  We had influenced
> legislation to have our Montana ID cards match the time of a Montana
> Driver's license!  A Montana Senator cosponsored the Veterans bill for
> having Blinded Veterans share available air space on military planes.
> Many during the last Voc Rehab hearing felt Newsline should be a part
> of the Voc Rehab Budget!  Perhaps there are other accomplishments I
> have forgotten now that I'm writing but we are off to a great start!
> We know who we are and we'll never go  back!  Now!  Montana was on
> National TV last night with the Good Will matter of sub minimum wages!
> This to me was remarkable!  This is only the beginning!  no doubt!  We
> will witness and participate in so much more!  Montana is finally a
> part of the 21st century when it comes to being a part of the Organized
> blind!  This won't be easy but we can truly say the NFB through the NFB
> Of Montana is a phone call away! We are on this listserv, we are on
> Facebook!  We are here for all Blind Montanans!
>
> Thanks for allowing me to rant a bit!
>
> Jim Aldrich
> First Vice-President
> National Federation Of The Blind Of Montana
> (406) 698-3729
> jkaldrich at samobile.net
>
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