[nabs-l] Robert Parsons for Board Member

[Syed Rizvi]

Hi Robert, I name is Syed Rizvy, and I am a student president of the Massachusetts Association of blind students. I think you will be a phenomenal leader on the national level and I wanted to let you know that you have my full support. Kathryn Webster has told me extensively of your work and your own student division. I wish you best of luck and please let me know if you need anything at all whatsoever. Your loyal supporter, Syed Rizvy.

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> On May 24, 2016, at 4:25 PM, Robert Parsons via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings NABS family,
> 
> 
> 
> My name is Robert Parsons and I am excited to be writing to each of you
> today.
> 
> I hope that your semesters have gone swimmingly and wish the best to all
> students currently enrolled in summer courses at their respective
> institutions. While I am originally from New York, I am now an undergraduate
> college student at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College studying
> sociology. As a young leader in our movement, I dove into the roles of 2nd
> Vice President of the Richmond chapter of the National Federation of the
> Blind of Virginia and as the Chair of the Communications and Fundraising
> committees for the Virginia Association of Blind Students. 
> 
> 
> 
> I write today to formally announce that I am running for a position on the
> board of the National Association of Blind Students. You may be thinking,
> why?
> 
> 
> 
> There are three core reasons that demonstrate my capabilities as an asset in
> our organization on the national level. 
> 
> 
> 
> First, in terms of determination and dependability, I am a leader that
> follows through on projects and initiatives. Instead of an initiator, I am
> an orientor. This statement holds true through my involvement as the
> coordinator of the Exhibit Hall table for the NFB of Virginia. My
> professional and personal characteristics were the driving reason I pulled
> in 22 exhibitors and 5 sponsors, yet it was my motivation and strategic
> methodology in terms of communication and work ethic that secured
> long-lasting relationships with these vendors. 
> 
> 
> 
> Secondly, our organization is one that I've always held in high regard for
> shaping and growing leaders of the Federation, a task that I plan to
> accomplish with the help of my fellow students. I have learned from our
> leaders, and I want to share my experiences with each of you.
> 
> 
> 
> Finally, I bring a welcoming sense of practicality to the student sphere.
> Aside from spending time on contemplating which methods of promotion or
> fundraising could work for NABS, I will diligently work towards ascertaining
> methods that will work to further make NABS an entity that continues to pave
> the way in raising the expectations for blind students all over the country.
> I want to both continue and begin initiatives that align with our National
> Federation of the Blind philosophy, while expanding our membership and
> encouraging students to get involved.
> 
> 
> 
> During National Convention, I will indeed be serving as a mentor for both
> NABS and the Virginia affiliate's program for new attendees. I hope that the
> platforms and principles I have mentioned resonates empathy and helps push
> you to vote for me for a board member position at this year's election.
> Let's make NABS a movement that is undeniable by electing individuals that
> can stand behind its claims and provide our students with the advocacy and
> camaraderie it deserves. I look forward to meeting those who are attending
> National convention in just over a month!
> 
> 
> 
> Thank You,
> 
> Robert Parsons
> 
> Board Member | Virginia Association of Blind students
> 
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