[Nfb-kzoo] Meeting Postponed

[Tyler Merren]

JJ,
Not a bad idea doing a conference call.  It may be an easier start for 
everyone, and from there we can determine what days and positions may be 
suitable for all.  I think that we will need to assess "semesterly" our 
schedule, as this is a college town, and that seems to be the bulk of our 
membership at any given time.  I'll set-up the call and let everyone know.

As far as the State afiliats involvement, I would have to say that I agree 
with you partially.  On the one hand, being it that Kalamazoo is somewhat of 
a Meca of the blind, and the obvious choice for the State's west side 
representation, we should get a little more guidance.  Also though, I would 
say that our very make-up, as we have all discussed before, being that of 
wayward college students and career starting graduates/entrepreneurs, we 
just are not as stable as some of the other chapters, and thus far less 
appealing for valuable time and resources.  Do you have any specifics as to 
what you would hope for from the State afiliat?

I completely agree though that goals should be set to focus the group.  We 
have seen in the past how difficult it can be to manage even the smaller 
tasks, but I think that it is still worth the effort.  I again, will not be 
taking on the role of presidency this year.  I have been elected the chair 
of the MBAA, and I think this will take some more time away from me than I 
am able to give without adjusting in other areas of life.  I hope everyone 
is considering hard the role they may be able to play in the future of the 
chapter.  We seek not to change the world...perhaps just the greater 
Kalamazoo area.  :)  So do not fret if you feel you have limited time, we 
just need people who can commit to at least attending meetings, and 
potentially making phone calls/visits on occasion.

Tyler Merren
President of the NFB of Kalamazoo

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jason Meddaugh
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 2:22 PM
To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] Meeting Postponed

Tyler et al,

It seems like again we have a situation where our busy personal lives seem
to intersect with the chapter activities. From what I've heard, It seems
like many of us want to keep the chapter alive but are a bit unsure of the
proper direction to take. Having some attainable goals for the coming year
may be helpful as well. Perhaps a short conference call in the next week or
two would be helpful, or we can talk on the list as well. I know class
schedules change from semester to semester as well which adds to the
difficulty.

I am also frustrated at the general lack of support from the state
affiliate, as it seems that any activities that occur are centered around
Lansing and Detroit when we should be working to broaden our reach.

Just throwing out some ideas or a conversation starter.

Jason

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tyler Merren" <twmerren at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>; "Christine
Boone" <christine_boone at comcast.net>; "Christine (LARA) Boone"
<BooneC at michigan.gov>; "Rachel Bishop" <rachelebishop at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:56 PM
Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Meeting Postponed


> Hi NFB,
> Unfortunately, we have too many of our board members unavailable to hold 
> the meeting this evening.  I will send an email very soon to indicated a 
> date that we will postpone to.
>
> Thanks much,
> Tyler
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