[nfbwatlk] For those who may not know

Wed Oct 29 14:01:16 UTC 2008

Bob, I think it is great that you have decided to run for president of
the NFBW.  I going to be honest with you and state clearly that I will
not be supporting you.  Quite frankly, Bob, in the twenty-eight years I
have known you, you have never shown me any capacity to take over this
affiliate.  I am particularly concerned about your lack of understanding
with respect to the treasury.  We currently have about sixty thousand
dollars at our disposal.  It is true that fundraising is down.  This is
true with all affiliates.  The alternatives are limited, and you of all
people should know that -- if you intend to be a serious candidate.  I
would suggest that you talk to people in NFB headquarters, and you may
find it educational.  By the way, I assume that you have spoken with Dr.
Maurer about running.  If you have not, you are demonstrating a further
misunderstanding of this organization.   

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Robert Sellers
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:40 AM
To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nfbwatlk] For those who may not know

Hi Listers,

This is to inform members of this list serve and those who will be
attending the 2008 NFBW convention. That, at this convention,  I'm a
candidate for the office of President for the National Federation of the
Blind of Washington.

Mike is aware of it, I called Mike several weeks ago and informed of my
intentions. I informed him I did not think it was proper  to broadside
him and he appreciated the information.  

It is not an idle fantasy of mine just to be President. During the
National convention, some members, myself included,  of the NFBW got
into a discussion  concerning what has and has not been happening in our
state
affiliate.   For example, a few years ago our affiliate had twenty to
thirty
thousand dollars in the treasury, since that time the money has been
dwindling away and yet no serious discussions has occurred on major fund
rasing. The same could be said on aspects concerning increasing
membershipand other aspects regarding the organization.  As the
discussion continued, the obvious question came up; "Who is available
and willing to run for President.". I guess the answer to that question
is in this post.
Simply put, it is my pledge, that under my leadership, I will put forth
the effort and energy, that it takes to have a strong affiliate. I can't
do all the work myself,  it will take an involved Board of Directors and
an active membership.

A few words about accomplishments here in Clark County under my
leadership.
A few years ago the Clark County Chapter of the NFBW got involved with
the Washington State School for the Blind. We assisted in the school
establishing an internet radio station, a store, which involves student
operation,  that sells products for the blind and a book club for the
students. Don Mitchel deserves much of the credit for the status of the
book club. Because of his faithfulness,  diligence and efforts in , the
book club will be performing the play "Christmas Carol" over the
internet radio. The kids will be reading  their parts in Braille!!!
Also, our membership has grown about 80 percent this past year.

This involvement with WSSB has changed some attitudes, at the school,
about
the NFB. As it was quoted to me "You know, the NFB   isn't the devils
I've
heard people talk about.".   

 As President of the NFBW, in brief, these are the objectives that I
want to bring to the NFBW Board for us  to work towards. 

1. To have the Board of Directors develop a long range strategy, goals
and objectives for the organization. 

2.  To  engage in fund raising projects that will increase revenue in
the State's treasury and assist  with local chapters in fund raising.

3.   To increase membership in current chapters and to pursue creating
new
local chapters.   

4.   To reach out to the blind youth and increase the involvement of the
younger blind in the state affiliate.  

 5.  To create a communication tool, possibly a newsletter. 

I'm sure there are other objectives that the Board and the members may
want to be considered. I'm open to any suggestions that can move our
affiliate forward.

I would sincerely appreciate your support and vote. If you have any
questions or need clarification on this post, you are welcome to contact
me.
My phone contacts are:

HM: 360.896.5249

Cell: 360.798.6498

Respectfully,

Robert Sellers, President

Clark county Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Washington

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