[Perform-Talk] A Higher Standard

Sat May 21 02:08:30 UTC 2016

Quite truthfully, I think myself, along with a number of other division presidents take offense to the idea that the mission of inclusion wasn't first and foremost at the forefront of our mission. I'd love to have a positive, and productive conversation about it, but when the perspectives are as steadfast as they are, often times little can be done to sway that type of thought process. As you, and each member of the performing arts division, as well as each of the affiliates that have been developed of the last seven years will tell you, I'm all about open and productive conversation. 

Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
Inform, encourage, empower!

> On May 20, 2016, at 6:08 PM, Darian Smith via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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