[nfb-talk] Honoring our NFB legends!

[christopher nusbaum]

Joshua, while I agree that Dr. Nemeth would be a wonderful presenter
for the convention, I just don't think it's possible to do this at
this year's convention at this point in time. Today is June 7, and the
convention is July 1-6. The agenda has already been finalized and the
plans made. This is why Dr. Maurer urges people who want something
added to the agenda to contact him in March or April (see the
Presidential Releases for those months.) I have been at the national
center at this time of the year and have observed the work that is
being done there about now. Currently Braille and print agendas are
probably being printed and Dr. Maurer, having finished the work of
planning the convention, is now preparing his banquet speech and
Presidential Report. This was the case when I went to the center and
had lunch with the Maurers about this time last year. So if you talked
with him about it again, he'd most likely say "no" for this year. Even
if we were to ask Dr. Nemeth to speak at the last minute, it would be
unfair to him, as it would not give him adequate time to prepare his
remarks. Finally, as you may or may not know, Dr. Maurer advises
people who want to get in contact with him to call rather than email
him. He says he doesn't often check his email, but pays more attention
to his phone. To call him, you would call the National Center at (410)
659-9314, then press 0 and ask the operator for him. Unfortunately,
this will likely not work this year—hopefully it will in 2014.

Chris Nusbaum

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On Jun 7, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Joshua Lester <JLester8462 at pccua.edu> wrote:

> Hi all!
> I'm kind of frustrated with the NFB's leadership here lately!
> I've suggested numerous times, via E-Mail, to Dr. Maurer and others, that we should give our legends time to talk to us at convention!
> We've heard from Maurer, Schroder, Mrs. Jernigan, Mrs. McGeorge, and others, but there's one that has never gotten the floor!
> I think it's about time that we allow Dr. Nemeth to address the convention!
> If he's able to attend this year, I think it would be a wise decision, due to his age, and the fact that, (Heaven forbid,) he may leave this life soon!
> I know the agenda's already planned out, but I'd urge those of you that are going, to talk to Dr. Maurer and Dr. Schroder again, and ask them to set some time aside for Dr. Nemeth to speak!
> Thanks, Joshua
>
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