[stylist] Slate and Style

Sun Jul 26 18:44:43 UTC 2015

Just adding my two cents worth, but I do see the sense (no pun intended) in only accepting electronic payments especially for a national division because when treasurer's change, and they will, and really any position for that matter, it can be difficult to handle cash and checks because you don't want anything slipping through the cracks. And the chosen bank for the division may not be accessible in every place where treasurer's live. Plus, when done electronically, no one has to physically do anything other than on the computer. And PayPal is a very safe way to make and accept payments. I know no group or division wants to exclude anyone, and perhaps special arrangements can be made, but few entities these days accept checks and especially cash. It's simpler, often easier and just the way of the world. And there's also the argument that handling cash and checks is not always accessible for blind people, though plenty of means exist nowadays allowing better accessibility for cash and check payments for blind people. But at the end of the day, only accepting electronic payments makes much more sense and is simpler than handling physical payments, especially for a national division with members who only meet in person once a year.

I have no clue what the division's actual stance is on this issue. Just making one point. Just my opinion.

Bridgit

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jackie Williams via stylist
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style

Eva,
Some of us cannot attend convention. Some of us will not use PayPal or our credit cards on the web.
I have always been able to pay both my membership fee and contest entry fees by check to Robert.
Will you make this option available again from now on?

Jackie Lee

Time is the school in which we learn.
Time is the fire in which we burn.
Delmore Schwartz	 

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EvaMarie Sanchez via stylist
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:09 AM
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Cc: EvaMarie Sanchez; Chelsea Cook
Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style

Yes, Chelsea said it well.  Hoppe this clears things up.
 Eve

 President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division Committee Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Membership Committee Member, Slate & Style Editing Team

"You do not need to have vision to see the stars."

On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Chelsea Cook via stylist < stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi donna,
>
> Sorry if Eve has already answered this; I like my digest mode, so can 
> have a slight lag.
>
> Anyway, entering the contest does not automatically make you a member 
> of the Division; that fee is to help us with the eventual prize money 
> and contest-related expenses. Membership is just $10 a year, though, 
> and can be paid either at convention (which is past for this year) or 
> through PayPal at our division’s site:
> http://www.writers.nfb.org/MembersPage.html
>
> I would encourage you to be a member anyway, but the board is working 
> on some new member-focussed initiatives, so now would be a great time 
> to officially renew!
>
> Hope that clears things up. I can see why you were confused.
>
> Chelsea
>
>
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