[Perform-Talk] Talent show.

[Julie McGinnity]

Good morning everyone,

Unfortunately, this discussion has continued to center around a
personal accusation that I addressed in an earlier message.  At this
time, I will have to play the list moderator card and ask that all
discussions of the character and behavior of individual members cease
immediately.  I stated above that we do not entertain personal
accusations in our division's public spaces, and I stand by that here.
I also would like to state publicly that I do not hold with gossip,
rumors, and the spreading of such gossip and rumors, and I certainly
do not plan to let them continue on our list serve.  It pains me to
write it, but I will be forced to remove anyone on this list who
continues to make personal accusations through this forum.

I have much respect for all of our members and will continue to do my
best to make this a positive, safe space for each of us.  The National
Federation of the Blind, including the Performing Arts Division, is a
community of members, who support each other and work to build up
rather than tear down.  Once again, I welcome constructive feedback on
this list serve as well as off of it.  The board is here to listen and
work with you.  But if you have personal grievances or concerns, let's
deal with them privately.

Thank you to those of you who are here with us.  We welcome your
contributions and opinions on matters relating to blindness in the
performing arts and division activities.  This will be my final public
message addressing the matter at hand.  I look forward to seeing some
other content on this list soon!

Julie

On 8/15/19, David Dunphy via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> You should call contact Julie and them if Darian is flirted with hyou;
> he does it with every female including our president, who always
> covers for him. And in future talent shows, we don't need a predator
> as a judge
>
> On 8/14/19, Cindy Ray via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I am thinking that you wouldn't want to continue that discussion as Julie
>> already addressed the issue.
>> Cindy Lou Ray
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Sabo
>> via Perform-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:59 PM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Talent show.
>>
>> hello all,
>> well, um I don't know on that fact since I wasn't there in person to
>> witness
>> this since I was there in vegas for the convention but, I was unable to
>> attend the talent show! as for that comment on the issue with people I
>> can't
>> judge on that but, i'am sure it was in good judgement! that's just my
>> thoughts on that! i'am sure it was all in good fun but, that's my opinon
>> on
>> that!  thanks for sharing all of your comments on this and, I look forward
>> to be there in 2020. but, I can't react to david's comment since I
>> couldn't
>> vouch for that too!
>> but, thanks for giving your opion here!
>>
>> take care all and, I believe we will make the 20th talent show in texas
>> ahuge success!
>>
>>
>> On 8/12/19, David Dunphy via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Next time, try flirting less with the female contestants
>>>
>>> On 8/9/19, Darian Smith via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>  I just wanted to take a moment to thank the performing arts division
>>>> board, leadership and partners for  another great year.
>>>>  The energy was hight and the spirit of the federation and performing
>>>> artist were obvious in all that was done.
>>>>  I want to thank the board for allowing me the opportunity to hang
>>>> out and serve as one of the judges  for the talent show.
>>>>  I had a blast and I was so impressed by the number of talented
>>>> performers we have in the federation.
>>>>  Let’s keep the momentum alive so that we can raise expectations of
>>>> the blind in all of the performing arts.
>>>>  Yours in the movement,
>>>>   Darian
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-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; President, National Federation of the
Blind Performing Arts Division; First Vice President, National
Federation of the Blind of Missouri