[Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
Timothy Paulding
tjpaulding at gmail.com
Fri Oct 30 20:27:30 UTC 2009
Hey everyone!!!
Just wanted to be sure to communicate with the group on what's up with me
regarding the meeting. I actually have a previously scheduled meeting on
Sunday evenings . . .actually every Sunday, that begins at 7pm. So that time
won't work for me. I will also not be attending state convention, so don't
worry about trying to find a time that will work for me on this meeting. I
would like to be kept apprised though with the email list on what's up with
the chapter, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Jacalyn Paulding
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 4:08 PM
To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
Hi All,
Just wanted to let you know I have to work on Sunday so I will not be able
to participate.
Sorry,
Jackie
On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 4:06 PM, Timothy Paulding
<tjpaulding at gmail.com>wrote:
> That would be www.freeconference.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Moss, Corda (DELEG)
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 3:53 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
> Hi Leanne,
>
> I spoke with Chris, so she knows about the possible conference call.
> Faith doesn't work on Fridays, so I called and left a message on her
> voicemail. I also let Ian and Megan know about the conference call as
> they're planning to go to the state convention. Ian works on Sundays,
> but Megan may be able to participate. Are you going to use the same
> conference call service that J.J. used in the past? I think it was
> free, so the price was right! LOL As soon as you have call in
> information, I'll call Faith and Megan and let them know what it is.
>
> Corda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 3:14 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
>
> Corda,
> Can you spread the word to the ladies at the center if they aren't able
> to
> check email today? I'm anxious to hear what people know about state
> convention. Once we set a date, I can finish this paperwork and send it
>
> into the church before their next meeting.
> Thanks,
> Leanne
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Moss, Corda (DELEG)" <mossc at michigan.gov>
> To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 8:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
>
>
> >I think Sunday at 7 would work for me.
> >
> > Corda
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
> > Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 7:51 AM
> > To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I am so glad to see some discussion about the chapter!
> > Tim and Jackie, I agree with Christine. We totally understand if you
> > cannot hold office, but please join us any time.
> >
> > Tyler and I are thinking that a phone conference might be helpful, to
> > talk about state convention, and also to discuss the date for meetings
>
> > so everyone is on the same page. We are wondering what night would
> > work best
> > for this? Would Sunday evening work for everyone? Times? Maybe 7?
> Let
> > us know. Thanks, Leanne
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Boone, Christine (DELEG)" <BooneC at michigan.gov>
> > To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:46 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >
> >
> >> OK Jackie and Tim, especially Jackie:
> >>
> >> Now I feel terrible. After re-reading my e-mail, I was much too
> >> hard on you. You know what, I am ok with your decision not to hold
> >> office, in fact, I understand that one, but when you ask to resign
> >> from the chapter as well, it really breaks my heart. We love you and
>
> >> we want to have you as a part of us, even if you can only come once
> >> every few months or so, and even if you cannot give anything to the
> >> chapter effort for a while. You yourself Jackie, and you too Tim, are
>
> >> such fantastic people that you make a huge difference in anything
> >> that
> >
> >> you do. If you came to a meeting even once a quarter, or joined us
> >> on a phone conference once in a while, and just shared some laughter
> >> and your thoughts, how awesome that would be! You inspire others by
> >> what you say and by what you do You know, I do not always agree with
> >> the Federation, and sometimes I get really frustrated with things at
> >> a
> >
> >> state or national level; but having said that, this really is the
> >> best
> >
> >> game in town, as far as blindness and blind people are concerned. I
> >> think that we all run a little short on energy once in a while...and
> >> sometimes it feels like we are always struggling to keep things
> >> together. But the state convention is happening in just over a week,
>
> >> and a new state president will be elected at that time. People will
> >> be gathering from across the state, and there will be a chance to
> >> start on a new and re-energized road for the state organization.
> >> What's more, we are doing alright as a chapter. There are not any
> >> rules that we must have so many members, that we must participate in
>
> >> so many fund raisers and the like. We will need a little while to
> >> get
> >
> >> on our feet, and then we can worry about those things. Right now, we
> >> need to work toward critical mass.
> >>
> >> We have some newly interested people, and with each new face we add
> >> new energy and we continue to change the face of the old NFB that
> >> was,
> >
> >> for whatever reason, so unpopular with folks around here.
> >>
> >> Could we please all just try to hang in? Jackie AND Tim, we are
> >> OK...no, we are delighted to have you as members and friends, no
> >> strings attached! Please?
> >>
> >> Warmest Regards,
> >> Christine
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >> On Behalf Of Jacalyn Paulding
> >> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:45 AM
> >> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>
> >> Hi Everyone,
> >>
> >> I would just like to say that Christine is 100% correct. I owe the
> >> group an apology for my absences. The only thing I can say is that I
>
> >> e-mailed at the beginning of the semester to say that I have class on
>
> >> Monday night,
> > with
> >> that being said it was completely my fault that I did not think
> >> about, or notify Tyler and Leanne that I would not be able to attend
> >> on that Thursday
> >> either.
> >>
> >> I will not go into any detail, but suffice it to say both my personal
>
> >> and academic life has been extremely difficult for the past few
> >> months
> >
> >> and to be
> >> completely honest with the group I do not have the energy or time to
> > put
> >> into the chapter at this time. I apologize to everyone. I genuinely
> > do
> >> care
> >> about people who are blind, as well as each of you individually.
> >> With all of that being said I would like to humbly submit my
> >> resignation at
> > this
> >> time
> >> from both the position of VP and the chapter. I will continue to
> >> help as I can, but my heart just cannot be in it at this time.
> >>
> >> Thanks so much Tyler and Leanne for all of your effort. I look
> >> forward to hearing great things about the future and progress of the
> >> chapter.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Jacalyn Paulding
> >>
> >> On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Boone, Christine (DELEG) <
> >> BooneC at michigan.gov> wrote:
> >>
> >>> OK, I am going to write my honest thoughts here, but before doing
> >> that,
> >>> I want to say that I know I have been guilty of missing meetings,
> >>> forgetting meetings, failing to call and probably a host of other
> >>> unhelpful things. I am at least as much to blame as is anyone, and
> >>> Tyler and Leeann have given the most amazing effort. I want to
> >>> thank
> >
> >>> and commend you both for that!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> As for Dave Andrews' comment, I must agree.
> >>> I had a really hard time getting this last chapter meeting into my
> >> mind.
> >>> I tried to come on the Thursday before, and completely forgot on the
>
> >>> real day, when we were at the Rehab conference. Even more
> >>> important,
> >
> >>> Megan and Ian both tried to come on our usual Monday, and they
> >>> called
> >> me
> >>> from down town at 6:30 that night.
> >>> Megan tried again on that wrong Thursday, along with Corda and me.
> >>> I
> >
> >>> say this to let you know that we do care and we did put forth
> >>> effort...it was just mistimed. Ian and Megan would be tremendous
> >>> new
> >
> >>> members if we could get them. I know that I was the one who had
> >>> asked about another day besides Monday, but maybe we should not have
>
> >>> made
> >> that
> >>> change so quickly.
> >>>
> >>> For my part, I will commit to dragging my butt to our meetings,
> >> whenever
> >>> they are. I do not always reach my e-mails on time, so the same
> >>> time
> >
> >>> same station could be good.
> >>>
> >>> I also think that we need to elect a new VP, as our current VP has
> >>> not been in attendance for many months. I know that she is really
> >>> busy
> >> with
> >>> school, but still, this leaves the whole burden on Tyler and
> >>> Leeann.
> >>>
> >>> That's my say, for now.
> >>>
> >>> Christine
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >>> On Behalf Of David Andrews
> >>> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:18 AM
> >>> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> >>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>>
> >>> I am not in your chapter -- and this is probably none of my business
> >>> -- but I will say it anyway. I have observed that periodically you
> >>> change the time and/or place of your chapter meeting, or cancel it.
> >>> While the desire to do this is understandable with a small chapter
> >>> it
> >
> >>> also creates problems and doubt. I think that you will be better
> >>> off, in the long run having one time and one place, and not changing
>
> >>> it. People can then count on it, and build it into their schedules
> >>> ahead of time.
> >>>
> >>> You will never find a time that meets everybody's needs, so
> >>> consistency is the solution.
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>> At 11:01 AM 10/28/2009, you wrote:
> >>> >Hi all,
> >>> >I'm not sure exactly what happened with communication on this list.
> >
> >>> >It seems like Tyler gets some messages that I never see and vice
> >>> >versa... Unfortunately, I think communication has been the biggest
> >>> >problem with our chapter. We got off to such an awesome start last
>
> >>> >year, and lately we have had people expressing interest in
> >>> >attending
> >
> >>> >our meetings. I feel bad about dropping the ball when people have
> >>> >been inquiring. There is no other chapter nearby for them to join,
>
> >>> >as far as I know. Tyler and I were rather frustrated after this
> >>> >past
> >
> >>> >meeting, which, did not happen because not one person showed up.
> >>> >Tyler and I would have had to have a meeting by ourselves. We were
>
> >>> >not aware that there was a conference that week that 3 of our
> >>> >chapter members would be attending. When Tyler sent out the
> >>> >message
> >
> >>> >to reschedule October's meeting, maybe the question should have
> >>> >been
> >
> >>> >asked whether or not the 22 worked for everyone else. But the date
>
> >>> >was mentioned and nobody ever said that they would not be able to
> >>> >make that date. With a chapter this small, every member's
> >>> >attendance is very important. There were a couple of people who
> >>> >asked a lot of questions, but said that they could not make it this
>
> >>> >time but would try to come in November. I'm glad they didn't
> >>> >choose
> >
> >>> >this month to come check us out. For Tyler and me, we have
> >>> >attended
> >
> >>> >several meetings where we were not able to move forward with
> >>> >anything because quarum was not met. We pay $20 out of pocket for
> >>> >a babysitter each time, and we live on a very tight budget. We
> >>> >have mentioned these things before, and all we have asked is that
> >>> >you communicate with us if you are not going to be able to make a
> >>> >meeting so we know what to expect, and can reschedule if necessary.
>
> >>> >I, personally, would be very sad to see this chapter dissolve, but
> >>> >if nobody is willing to commit at this time, then maybe that is
> >>> >best, and I will have to contact those who have been inquiring and
> >>> >tell them that our chapter will not be meeting any more. However,
> >>> >I am still willing to try to make it work with anyone else who is
> >>> >willing to work for the good of the blind people in this area. I
> >>> >think that a meeting once a month is not that difficult for most of
>
> >>> >us to put on our calendars, for all the good that it can do for our
>
> >>> >community. I never turned in the paperwork to the church, because
> >>> >we were uncertain of the status of our chapter, so I still have it
> >>> >here waiting to be turned in. I had planned to put us down for
> >>> >every 3rd Thursday, to avoid Tyler's trips as much as possible
> >>> >(which seem to take place on the 2nd Thursday of most months), and
> >>> >the 4th Thursday which ends up being a holiday for the next 2
> > months.
> >>> >
> >>> >On another note, I would like to attend convention with my
> >>> >children,
> >
> >>> >but I don't know where the hotel is and how I would go about
> >>> >arranging transportation for 4 of us. Tyler will be at a goalball
> >>> >training camp, so it's just the kids and me. My room arrangements
> >>> >are set, it's just transportation that I have not arranged. Thanks,
>
> >>> >Leanne
> >>> >
> >>> >----- Original Message ----- From: "Tyler merren"
> >> <twmerren at gmail.com>
> >>> >To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> >>> >Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:36 PM
> >>> >Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >>NFB Chapter,
> >>> >>Faith, I'm sorry that you were unable to make the meeting;
> >>> >>however,
> >
> >>> >>below is posted my original message, which clearly states that the
>
> >>> >>meeting was postponed to October 22 at 6:30pm and was sent on
> >> October
> >>> 7.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>"This seems to be the tune that we all have stuck in our heads
> >>> >>lately, but the meeting for tomorrow will be postponed due to the
> >>> >>fact that our diligent, yet busy secretary has not yet gotten in
> >>> >>in
> >
> >>> >>the paperwork to the church, and is also sick, so that eliminates
> >>> >>our house as a meeting ground. We will postpone the meeting until
>
> >>> >>Thursday October 22 @6:30pm. This is still 2 weeks before
> >>> >>convention, so we should still have time to make some plans."
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I wouldn't worry about it too much though as no one showed up to
> >>> >>the meeting tonight anyway. This has become a problem for Leanne
> >>> >>and I, since most of the time we have a babysitter set aside, and
> >>> >>it is very much not worth it if we can't even have a meeting,
> >>> >>which
> >
> >>> >>has been the situation the last several times. We have talked,
> >>> >>and
> >
> >>> >>it seems to me that in light of the current situation, we cannot
> >>> >>commit ourselves to a chapter that is in this position. I am
> >>> >>certainly not blameless for the chapters status, if anything it
> >>> >>was
> >
> >>> >>my responsibility as the president to make the chapter progress,
> >>> >>yet with my family, school, Goalball, and all the others, it seems
>
> >>> >>that I haven't been able to give the chapter the sunshine and
> >>> >>water
> >
> >>> >>that it needs to grow. I will let this e-mail hang for a week, if
>
> >>> >>at that time, no one has stepped up to say that this chapter
> >>> >>should
> >
> >>> >>not be dissolved, and that they would have the time and will to
> >>> >>take the mantle, then I will call the chapter officially dissolved
>
> >>> >>at that point and will give my report to Fred.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>This chapter has done some great stuff, we did the Goalball
> >>> >>demonstration, the pizza party, we volunteered at the tournament
> >>> >>and got a few projects off the ground. We seemed to start off
> >>> >>strong, but some where along the line things started to putter
> >>> >>out.
> >
> >>> >>Any thoughts on this would be appreciated as well. I had great
> >>> >>times with you guys, and so I hope that nearer or farther, the
> >>> >>chapter will be reestablished and go strong.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I will not leave the projects we were involved in to flounder, so
> >>> >>I
> >
> >>> >>will follow up with the Library Project, and I believe that JJ
> >>> >>will
> >
> >>> >>still work with the busing system for the desired changes we
> >>> >>sought
> >>> there.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I hope this finds everyone well, and I hope to hear from you,
> >>> >>Tyler
> >
> >>> >>Merren
> >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: Meadows, Faith (DELEG)
> >>> >> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> >>> >> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:56 AM
> >>> >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Hello, I am sorry I will not make it to the meeting. I am
> >>> >> unable
> >> to
> >>> get
> >>> >> a ride. If you could, please send me a reminder at least two
> >>> >> days
> >>> in
> >>> >> advance so I may be able to schedule metro van. Original
> >>> Message-----
> >>> >> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >>> >> On Behalf Of Tyler merren
> >>> >> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:49 PM
> >>> >> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> >>> >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Hey everyone,
> >>> >> Here is the agenda for tomorrow, we'll see you then.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Tyler Merren
> >>> >> President of the NFB of Kalamazoo
> >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: Tyler and Leanne Merren
> >>> >> To: Nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org
> >>> >> Cc: teresaarndt at yahoo.com
> >>> >> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:17 PM
> >>> >> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] NFB Kalamazoo Chapter Meeting
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Hi everyone,
> >>> >> I apologize for the late message. I've been out of town for
> >>> several
> >>> >> days and I'm trying to get my head back on straight...
> >>> >> Our meeting for this month is scheduled for tomorrow evening,
> >>> October
> >>> >> 22. We do not have confirmation from the church yet, so we will
> >>> plan to
> >>> >> meet at our house tomorrow at 6:30 PM. For those who are taking
> >> the
> >>> >> bus, if you can try to arrive at 6 that will allow us to get
> >> started
> >>> at
> >>> >> 6:30, as the bus gets here at just past the half hour and it's
> >> still
> >>> a 5
> >>> >> minute walk from the stop.
> >>> >> Snacks will be provided.
> >>> >> Again if anyone needs to bring children please let me know.
> >>> >> We
> >>> look
> >>> >> forward to meeting with you all tomorrow evening.
> >>> >> Leanne Merren
> >>> >> Chapter Secretary
> >>>
> >>>
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