<div dir="ltr">Hello Chapter members, please see the following about committee assignment selection with our state affiliate. Those <div>wishing to serve on the one's listed for in-person meetings, including communications and membership will need to attend state convention. However, I would love for our Chapter to be more heavily involved in the state leadership, and you all have wonderful ideas. I hope you all are looking forward to this opportunity to serve in ways that you enjoy. Please email Wendy as you will need a Chapter president's recommendation, and she will put your name forward for consideration. Committee members must be strong communicators, and those who can work effectively as a team.</div><div>Thank you so much for your help and consideration in this matter.</div><div>Best, Amelia Pellicciotti </div><div>Contact Wendy at: <a href="mailto:wwalker@nfbtx.org">wwalker@nfbtx.org</a> <br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Norma Crosby</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 12:25\u202fPM<br>Subject: [NFBT] NFBTX Committees<br>To: <<a href="mailto:member@nfbtx.org">member@nfbtx.org</a>> <<a href="mailto:member@nfbtx.org">member@nfbtx.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Hello NFBTX. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I am writing this email to talk with you about committee appointments for 2025-2026. In the past, I have appointed a chair for each committee and allowed chapters to appoint a member to each committee. That has worked in some cases, and other committees have struggled.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Having said all that, I wanted to give everyone an update about how I am doing appointments this year. It is my plan to ask each of our board members to either chair or co-chair at least one committee. I feel having access to a board member's advice and support will help things run more smoothly. In the past, some committee chairs have felt uncomfortable reaching out to me because they know I am busy and don't want to "bother" me. I will say that I am busy, but no one who has been given an assignment should ever feel that they can't give me a call. If I am busy when people call, I am always happy to reach out a time that is convenient for both of us. However, since our board members may be more comfortable reaching out, I am hopeful that communications between me and our committees will be more consistent and productive. </span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">So, each committee will have a chair and a co-chair. Then, I will appoint other members who have the necessary talents to make that committee a success. I feel this is an area where we need some work, and I take responsibility for the problem and for attempting to fix it. Like lots of presidents, I take on a lot, and because I have limited time, some things that should be done don't get done. I'd like to change that by seeking your help.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">The committees I will be appointing are:</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Membership Committee - a committee to support chapters in their effort to grow their membership</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Communications Committee - a committee to assist chapters with PR campaigns, press releases, keeping webpages updated, and helping with social media.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Scholarship Committee - a committee that assists the president with the operation of our annual scholarship program.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">White Cane & Finance Committee - fundraising committee</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Legislative Committee - a committee to work on legislative matters both in Texas and nationally.</div><br></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Larry Temple: Blind at Heart Award Committee - Larry Temple respected blind people, and as a sighted ally, he worked to improve opportunities for the blind. This award is given only as often as there is a deserving candidate. The recipient may be blind or sighted, but will usually be someone who works as an ally who supports the efforts of blind people to live the life they want. The committee will be a standing committee that will develop a nominations process, consider the merits of any nominations received, and make decisions about who should receive the award. </span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Roy Miller Memorial Award Committee - This committee will accept nominations for this award, consider those nominations, and select recipients only as often as a Federation member is deserving. The award will be presented to members who have exhibited exemplary service to the NFB of Texas over a period of time. </span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Convention Logistics Committee - This committee will assist the president in their effort to develop and carry out successful conventions. Subcommittees may be established for specific pieces of the convention. These might include: sound, interpreting, registration, etc.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - This committee will work with the president to develop projects designed to welcome diverse populations into our Federation family.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Resolutions Committee - This committee will receive and consider resolutions proposed by members. The committee does not pass resolutions, but it does make recommendations to the convention. Proponents of a resolution must be members of the NFBTX and must be present at the committee meeting in order to have their resolution considered.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Chapter Mentorship Committee - a committee of the board that will be assigned to work with local chapters to improve their operation by maintaining contact throughout the year. </span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Nominations Committee - a committee to nominate members of the Board of Directors. This committee is made up of a chair appointed by the affiliate president and a member appointed by the president of each local chapter. The committee does not elect the board. It simply recommends possible board members.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">The president may establish additional committees as allowed by our Constitution. These may include both regular committees and ad hoc (special or temporary) committees. Although I am not asking every chapter to appoint a member for each committee, I will be accepting recommendations from chapter presidents. I would like to involve members who have a strong desire to work toward making our affiliate stronger. However, it is my hope that people who feel they have special talents will reach out. I have used a model that has allowed members to simply volunteer without a formal appointment from me. That has worked in some cases and has been less effective in a number of cases. That is why I am moving to a more structured model for making committee appointments. This year, all committee members will serve if appointed and if they accept the appointment.</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></span></div><div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Membership, Resolutions, DEI, Communications, White Cane and Finance, Scholarship, Nominations, and Chapter Mentorship Committees should plan to meet at the upcoming state convention. Other committees named here may meet in advance of the convention as needed. </div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Chapter presidents should recommend people whom they feel would work hard, attend meetings as needed, work effectively on a team, and communicate effectively with both the committee and the affiliate president. In other words, we want hard workers who are willing to become leaders through giving back to the organization. Suggestions should be made no later than September 12.</div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">All committees will be appointed by September 15, and the appointed members will serve from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. If you currently serve on a committee and wish to be considered for future service, please let me know. If you currently serve and don't wish to be considered for future service on your current committee, feel free to let me know that as well. We will post committee information on our website once formal appointments have been made. </div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">As a reminder, even though not everyone is appointed to serve on a committee, most committees that meet during the convention are open to everyone. Attending those meetings allows you to have input on what is happening in our affiliate. Committees may also seek input throughout the year in various ways. Only the Scholarship Committee and the Nominations Committees are closed to those not appointed to the committee.</div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Best regards,</div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small">Norma Crosby, President</div><div style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Texas</span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215</div><div>Alvin, TX 77511</div><div><span title="Call with Google Voice">(281) 968-7733</span> (Main Office)</div><div><span title="Call with Google Voice">(281) 968-7158</span> (Fax)</div><div><a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org" target="_blank">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>To schedule a meeting<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"> with Norma Crosby,</span> go to <a href="https://calendly.com/ncrosby/meeting" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/ncrosby/meeting</a></div><div><br></div><div>"Liv<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span>e the life you want."</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.nfbtx.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1BGXFdLtIN-qPnlxADZFzWh9h0WSLUp70&revid=0B1nHDA-K_FaYYi9sNGJDUGNIb0JiVEFnYmJ4Q2hHai95OURJPQ" width="77" height="96" alt="NFBTX"></a><a href="http://twitter.com/@nfbtx" target="_blank"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1thBIuT3gU4Md2x1Lvc-YGIXR29zQ5Ago&revid=0B1nHDA-K_FaYQVN0ZERBa1RIT3MxNHZueTd3ZW5Sa082bitZPQ" width="96" height="96" alt="@NFBTX" style="font-size:12.8px"></a><a href="http://facebook.com/BlindofTexas" target="_blank"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1TfJ7mjj1taqAMvGPNWEHjQtrmW4PMqN9&revid=0B1nHDA-K_FaYcE5UT3ZZSTNJaHhUTnJoMFlHczY1bTkzZmIwPQ" width="96" height="96" alt="Facebook" style="font-size:12.8px"></a><br></div><div><br></div><div>
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