[NFBofSC] Thanks SC Affiliate

Mon Feb 13 06:02:45 UTC 2023

Dear Kris,

I've sent you a private message, but I wanted to say publically that our
affiliate is better for you having been a part of it.  Your quiet strength
have brought calm to tough situations.  You have taught us so much.  For
those who have taken the time to get to know you, it has enriched our lives
immensely.  

Thank you for everything you have brought to the NFB of SC as an
organization and for the individuals whose lives you've touched.

Shannon Cook

From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kristopher Idrees
Crawley via NFBofSC
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:15 PM
To: 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
Cc: kicrawley.nfb at gmail.com
Subject: [NFBofSC] Thanks SC Affiliate

Good afternoon,

I wanted to inform everyone that I would be leaving the SC affiliate as I am
moving from South Carolina. 

My time in the SC affiliate has been up and down to say the least. There
have been a lot of positives and this affiliate has much potential, but
considering the discrimination and other issues have experienced, there is a
lot of work to be done.

As I have always said, as members of the SC affiliate, you deserve to know
what your leaders have been up to, that is the only way they can be held
accountable. Advocating for more open board meetings, pushing for the other
boards of the federation to be more transparent in their meetings and
announcing elections, and asking for hybrid options both for meetings and
elections are important issues to keep in mind. Also, if you are unable to
attend in-person events, you are just as valuable as those who are able to
attend in person. If this organization can accept your financial
contributions virtually, it should also accept your participation on every
level virtually. 

It was such an honor for me to attend the NFB of SC's State Convention last
year, and even more of an honor for me to receive your support for an at
large board position. You are always welcome to reach out to me any time,
and I am willing to serve as long as needed.

I want to thank a few people who made my time in the affiliate manageable.

Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price are 2 of the best friends a person could
have. They have always supported me, and I could never repay what they have
done for me. Seriously, I don't know what I would do without them.

Steve and Shannon Cook were the ones who brought me to the SC affiliate. The
2 hardest working people in the NFB of SC always made themselves available
for me when I had questions or concerns. They are not appreciated enough. I
feel that sometimes Steve and Shannon's willingness to help out is not just
underappreciated, but expected and we should all take more time in thanking
them, and others who give their time to our movement.

Andrew Adams for always brightening up my day. The brother works so hard
behind the scenes. His drive and passion will make him an even more
important piece of the Sc affiliate's success in the future.

My brother Derique Simon who convinced me to stay in the affiliate and run
for a board position when I was ready to take my ball and go home.

Thanks to everyone for this experience, and again, if I can support you in
any way please reach out, I am here to help.

Sincerely,

Kristopher I. Crawley

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