[Perform-Talk] Elections

[Leslie Hamric]

Hi all. I just want to reiterate that one can only run for an office if they are going to be at the convention in person. Katelyn, is that still accurate? 

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division


> On Jul 2, 2022, at 4:20 PM, Amy Sabo via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hello katalyn,
> 
> thanks for posting this information about elections here. i plan to
> post something to the pad email address on the elections.
> 
> as a matter of fact i just posted to the colorado-talk list the
> information for the performing arts events virtually so, those who are
> from colorado who are attending convention virtually can be a part of
> the division too!
> 
> 
> thanks again and, i will see you at convention in person!!!!
> 
> 
> 
> hugs,
> amy sabo
> 
>> On 7/2/22, Katelyn MacIntyre via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> As many of you know, during our in person business meeting at the National
>> Federation of the Blind National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, we
>> will be holding our biannual elections on Thursday, July 7, at 1 PM. Four of
>> our current board members will be continuing to run for office, myself
>> Katelyn MacIntyre, our current secretary Cristina Jones, our current
>> treasurer LaKisha Holmes, and one of our current board members Chris
>> Nusbaum. However, we are looking to elect three new leaders to board
>> positions 1, 2, and 3. Please consider running if you feel you are a fit
>> based on the guidelines below. All positions will be elected next week.
>> 
>> If you wish to run for office, please note that you must be an active
>> dues-paying member.
>> We are seeking hard-working, reliable, competent, passionate individuals who
>> are excited about raising expectations for blind performers and promoting
>> equality and opportunity across all levels of the entertainment industry.
>> We welcome professional and hobbyist performers and allies in our division.
>> You must be willing to commit to a monthly board meeting, bimonthly
>> membership calls, and work diligently on other special projects throughout
>> the year suited to your skills and interests. Please remember that not being
>> on the board does not preclude you from working hard to further the aims of
>> this division. You can accomplish just as much while being an active member
>> as being on the board.
>> 
>> Board positions to be elected:
>> President
>> Vice President
>> Secretary
>> Treasurer
>> Board positions one, two, and three
>> 
>> All board members are responsible for the duties traditionally associated
>> with their offices.
>> 
>> Please reach out to me if you have any questions, and please let someone on
>> our board know if you plan to run.
>> 
>> Thank you very much, and let’s go build the National Federation of the
>> Blind!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
>> www.katelynmac.com
>> www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
>> @KatelynMacMusic
>> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
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