[Perform-Talk] Dues, elections, and constitution for convention 2023

[Amy Sabo]

hello katalyn,

that's okay. i will use the link soon before i come to convention to
pay for my dues for the division through paypal.

thanks again for the updates for the division along with the dues
stuff to the list and, i will talk to you soon.




sincerely,
amy sabo

On 5/19/23, Katelyn MacIntyre via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello again!
> My apologies that the PayPal link was omitted. For those wishing to pay
> dues, please use the below PayPal link. Hopefully it works this time!
> www.PayPal.me/nfbpad
>
>
>
> ~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
> www.katelynmac.com
> www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
> @KatelynMacMusic
> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
>
>> On May 19, 2023, at 9:11 AM, NFB Performing Arts Division
>> <nfbpad at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Hello all,
>>
>> We hope you all have been having a wonderful year thus far, and we hope
>> you’ll be continuing to engage with us as this year progresses. We’re
>> excited to keep everything going and growing with you and your help. We
>> have a few announcements that will be vital in moving forward during this
>> year before we meet in person at the 2023 National Federation of the Blind
>> annual convention, so please read on to see how you can remain plugged in
>> and engaged to take advantage of the resources we are continuing to build
>> upon. As you read through, please note we’ll be covering annual dues,
>> elections for a board position, as well as the amended constitution for
>> the Performing Arts Division we will all be voting upon during our annual
>> business meeting in July.
>>
>> As many of you know, we are currently deep in the weeds, preparing for our
>> upcoming business meeting and annual talent show at the National
>> Federation of the Blind National Convention in Houston, Texas. We will be
>> holding our business meeting and workshop on improvisation on Monday, July
>> 3 at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. central. .
>>
>> But before we discuss all the things that will take place during the
>> meeting which would require voting, please note that it is that time of
>> year! This is a friendly reminder that all our $5 dues should be paid
>> before our business meeting to ensure we can vote!
>> If you haven't paid dues since last convention in July of 2022, please
>> make your payment through Venmo to NFB Performing Arts, @NFB-PAD or make
>> your Paypal payment with the link below.
>>
>> These are some of the benefits you receive as our paying members, as well
>> as the services we as the Performing Arts Division continue to put out for
>> the benefit of all blind performers:
>>
>> •Quarterly member Spotlight Newsletter
>> •Bimonthly membership calls
>> •Emailed casting calls whenever we receive them
>> •Networking with other performers
>> •Resources for blind performers
>> •Events during Convention
>> •Monthly Scene Change podcast
>> •Delivery of seasonal singing telegrams
>>
>> Please feel free to look through our website at:
>> www.nfb-pad.org
>> To get yourself more acquainted with any and all of the resources you may
>> not yet be familiar with. And if you haven’t joined us yet, please join us
>> at the link above so you can start taking advantage of the wealth of
>> information we have and are continuing to grow.
>>
>> During our 2022 business meeting, we discussed the fact that we would need
>> to update our constitution to be more in line with the National Federation
>> of the Blind’s current constitution. We will be reading out those proposed
>> changes during the meeting, as well as sending them out ahead of time for
>> your convenience.
>>
>> While most of our board we voted in last year will still be serving
>> through their terms, we are, unfortunately, having to say goodbye to one
>> of our board members, Lesley Hamrick who has served with us for the last
>> six years. As a result, we will be running one election vote for a board
>> member position. Those who would be interested in running should know this
>> would  complete the final year of a term
>> Please consider running if you feel you are a fit based on the guidelines
>> below. 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.
>>
>> Please reach out to me or any other board member if you have any
>> questions, and please let someone on our board know if you plan to run.
>> You can email any of us with any of your questions or nominations at:
>> nfbpad at gmail.com
>>
>> Thank you very much, and let’s go build the National Federation of the
>> Blind!
>>
>> ~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
>> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
>> www.nfb-pad.org
>> www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision
>> Twitter: @NFB_PAD