[nabs-l] Welcome to the 2017-18 National Association of Blind Students board

[Cory McMahon]

Dear President Webster and all,

First, congratulations to the newly-elected board; I'm truly confident in
your leadership, and look very forward to what's in store.

Second: I have a confession: I cried during President Webster's speech last
Tuesday, and I'm crying now (hoping no one is seeing me do so.) You see...
It is often discussed in the Missouri affiliate that our affiliate is a
family, and when attending my first National Convention (with many, many
more to come) it did not take virtually any time at all for me to come to
the realization that the Federation is truly a family at the National level,
too. (I notice this through e-mail to list-survs, and personal interaction
with each other.)

In the interest of complete honesty and transparency, there were many times
this past week during which I felt alone because I wasn't sure how to
integrate and make friendships at the National level without interrupting a
conversation (which turns people off.)

While I had difficulty with my in-person integration into the National
movement this year, I look forward, as I believe I articulated last night,
to being an active member of NABS, assisting in any way I can.

I truly look forward to what the upcoming year brings.

Thank you for indulging me.

Sincerely,

Cory McMahon

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Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 2:25 PM
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Subject: [nabs-l] Welcome to the 2017-18 National Association of Blind
Students board

Fellow Students:

 

It is my honor, with great excitement, to introduce the 2017-18 NABS Board.

President: Kathryn Webster

1st Vice President: Michael Ausbun

2nd Vice President: Syed Rizvi

Treasurer: Cody Beardslee

Secretary: Chelsea Peahl

Board Member 1: Shannon Cantan

Board Member 2: Tarik Williams

Board Member 3: Luke Schwinck

Board Member 4: Bryan Duarte

 

As we embark on this next year of NABS, we are seeking involvement, input,
and ideas from our membership. Each of you are the building blocks to our
village; and our work could not progress without your efforts. Once
committees are assigned, an announcement will be distributed to our
membership. Stay tuned!

 

I must take a moment to thank those leaders who have completed their
leadership position in NABS. Thank you to Bre Brown, Chris Nusbaum, and Vee
Gaspa for the eagerness and commitment to our movement. I know that the
energy and love you will continue putting into our organization will remain,
as a formal title means nothing when it comes to getting things done. A
special shout out to the immediate past 1st Vice President of NABS. Bre
Brown has been my rock, our supporter, and our friend. I am so gracious for
her leadership and exemplary attitude. As she shared with us during the
annual meeting last Tuesday, she is a life-long leader in the Federation,
and her leadership will not cease at the student level and beyond.

 

We are geared up for an exceptional year; and all of our new NABS leaders
want to get to know you. 

 

Love in our movement,

The 2017-18 National Association of Blind Students Board of Directors

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