[Perform-Talk] A Higher Standard

Sat May 21 00:18:51 UTC 2016

Very true, grin.

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From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darian Smith via Perform-talk
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 5:35 PM
To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] A Higher Standard

or… the proper amount of bribing? *smile*
> On May 20, 2016, at 3:25 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Communication, communication, communication. No relationship can exist without proper communication between all parties, smile.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
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> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Darian Smith via Perform-talk
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 5:09 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] A Higher Standard
> 
> David and all,
>  I know I've said this before but it sounds like going back over it might not hurt.
>  I think one of the best things about  our movement is that we can be welcoming of all and respectful of their point of view.
> a person can be discontented with the organization for one reason or another, but that doesn’t keep us from  respecting their feelings as much as the person who might be perfectly  content  with  all that makes up our movement and their place within it.
>  I don’t think  we gain much by piling on a person just because we disagree  with what they have said.  to the best of my recollection, the worst the gentlemen did was voice his discontent at  how he believed the division and the movement  have been run and how included he and his wife felt.
> 
> I appreciate the fact that David  has been so willing to give of his time and talent to see that more people feel connected to the division, and I am just as glad that their are a number of people who are willing to share their talent, time and ideas to build this important piece of our larger movement.
> My  Thanks goes to Julie and the rest of the PAD board for working to include more of the division membership in the dreaming of and installing of the foundation of what is to come this year and what is to come in future years.
>  The movement is not made of one person, or a single effort, it is made of multiple people and many  acts. 
>  Darian    ..
> 
> 
>> On May 20, 2016, at 2:33 PM, David Dunphy via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> As has already been said, I know for one that I contacted you. If 
>> your attitude is such that nfb divisions are disrespectful and that 
>> no one gave you any respect in this devision, how about unsubscribing 
>> and taking your negativity somewhere else? I know I contacted you 
>> about this, and, just for the record, I'm recording the talent show 
>> with a high quality stream, and I'm not charging the division. Why? 
>> Cause I don't mind volunteering my time.
>> 
>> On 5/20/16, Peter Donahue via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Good morning Jordy and everyone,
>>> 
>>> 	I don't recall ever being contacted by this division concerning 
>>> recording the talent show. Others told me that it was being taken 
>>> care of or I had a conflict and was already scheduled to record 
>>> another event. If asked to do so I would for a fee! The days of 
>>> recording events and constructing and managing NFB and other 
>>> Websites are over! I used to donate my time to do this but was 
>>> treated with the disrespect federation leaders and members clame not 
>>> to want to happen. If the organization doesn't want its members 
>>> treated disrespectfully they shouldn't be an incubator for it.
>>> 
>>> 	Anyway I need to service some customers so will keep this short.
>>> That pursuit is a far more positive one than attempting to stear 
>>> parked cars. All the best.
>>> 
>>> Peter Donahue
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Jordy Stringer via Perform-talk
>>> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 8:58 AM
>>> To: Performing Arts Division list
>>> Cc: Jordy Stringer
>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] A Higher Standard
>>> 
>>> As we also discussed quality, I would love to once again point out 
>>> that the performing arts division has produced multiple quality 
>>> recordings, a number of high quality streaming events, and have 
>>> always been open to working with each member of the division as they 
>>> Express their interest to members of the performing arts division 
>>> Board of Directors. Peter, I was president for quite a number of 
>>> years, vice president for a few more, and a board member for short 
>>> time also. I don't ever recall you reaching out to me, nor was your 
>>> nickname ever brought up at a board meeting I've been at since 2008.
>>> I'm sorry you had the experiences you described in your message 
>>> below, but feel as if those were experiences that could have, and 
>>> should have been expressed in a different form. As this is an open 
>>> list, all discussion is appreciated, especially when it's productive 
>>> and not demonstrative to the Federation. Our current Federation 
>>> president doesn't stand for that, nor will I.
>>> 
>>> Everybody's got the answer after the fact. I don't think your ideas 
>>> were silly, just a bit disrespectful and unfounded as again I served 
>>> on the executive leadership team of this division for nearly 9 years.
>>> 
>>> Perhaps your attitude will be better received by the current 
>>> executive leadership team.
>>> 
>>> With most sincere regards, yours in the movement.
>>> Jordy D. Stringer
>>> Immediate past president, national Federation of the blind 
>>> performing arts division.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
>>> Inform, encourage, empower!
>>> 
>>>> On May 20, 2016, at 9:12 AM, David Dunphy via Perform-talk
>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All!
>>>> I'm really sick of people like you, Peter, putting down the 
>>>> division efforts. I'm not going to speak of your experiences with 
>>>> other groups, only with PAD, as I've been involved with this 
>>>> discussion many times about the talent show recordings, as I've 
>>>> been the one who has been doing them.
>>>> We have told you that as a division, we are short on money to have 
>>>> this equipment in place. This was awhile back. I also told you that 
>>>> if you wanted to help us with streaming and providing higher 
>>>> recording standards for the talent show, we were interested. 
>>>> Instead of working with us, quite honestly, all you did was 
>>>> complain instead of trying to be helpful when we asked for your help.
>>>> For your information, this year, we plan to hook our recording 
>>>> equipment into the main board for an awesome stream and audio quality.
>>>> I further feel that our current president of the NFB and this 
>>>> division are both eager to see the quality of recordings and things go up.
>>>> So while I can't speak for other divisions you've worked with, to 
>>>> say we didn't appreciate your concerns or help are statements that 
>>>> are both unfair and silly, since I more than once told you I'd like 
>>>> your help if you were willing to work with me. But complaining 
>>>> seemed to be the only response we got from you. Just cause you have 
>>>> the equipment to lug around, doesn't mean everyone else does.
>>>> I'm sure Julie and others will agree that we do need to improve the 
>>>> standard of audio we produce, and I believe this year will be the 
>>>> first year we can do that. And, if you'd like to be helpful to us, 
>>>> we'd appreciate that help too. But be part of the solution, not the 
>>>> problem. My email is discoduck221 at gmail.com If you want to work 
>>>> with me at a future convention, I'm down with it.
>>>> Thank you.
>>>> From David Dunphy
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