[Nfbf-l] EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

[Patricia A. Lipovsky]

Hello all.

First, I too, do not usually post very much, and I don't want to beat a dead 
horse, but I did feel the need to throw my two sense in here.  Although I 
think negativity and dagger throwing is counter productive, this is truly 
democracy at work, good or bad, that's what it is.  But, People should not 
take things that are said on these lists personally, and should not allow 
their anger or hostility to interfere with what is being stated or what they 
themselves would like to say.  Whether anyone has a hidden agenda for their 
statements or not, he or she still has the right to say them.  This is what 
makes the world go round!!

Second, In this case, I must say, and without knowing anyone's background or 
true intentions, I, like Carlos, don't see anything wrong with what has been 
stated concerning the board.  If in fact, what Marion is saying is true, 
then obviously steps need to be taken to correct the situation.  If what he 
is saying is not valid, then steps need to be taken there as well.

Just a suggestion if I may, Perhaps, since I think the main concern starting 
out was concerning the minutes, after the minutes are brought current,  the 
powers at be might consider posting the minutes right here on the list serge 
instead of the web site for easier accessibility for everyone.  Some 
organizations do that, an it seems to work out quite well.

Again, just my two sense, take it for what it is worth!!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos J montas" <carlos.montas at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 11:17 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION


> good morning to you My fellow federation friends. My name is Carlos J 
> montas. As many of you know, I do not post many messages on this list, how 
> ever there has been a discussion about communication and transparency that 
> I feel must be addressed. I first of all would like to publicly support 
> Mr. Gwisdala's position on this issue. I see nothing wrong with the 
> membership asking for transparency from are leaders. As a member of the 
> Nfbf I am also asking for accountability, and transparency. I am asking 
> that the minutes and other documents such as reports be published so that 
> the membership can be informed. It is especially important to be 
> accountable during these difficult economic times. Lets just imagine that 
> are national leaders do not publish the various financial reports and 
> other federation business, how would the membership at large feel? What if 
> National requests documents? it is because of the sloppy work in the Nfb 
> of Texas that the President was recently removed from office not being 
> accountable led to this decision.    Not publishing the minutes and other 
> documents in my view is just asking for trouble. If the State board is 
> acting responsibly, then the publishing of the minutes and other documents 
> should not be an issue. It is the responsibility of all of the board 
> members to follow the National Federation of the blind's National and 
> State constitution. The state board is in place to serve the best interest 
> of the membership at large. All of us as members of the Nfbf make up this 
> affiliate not just the State Board of directors. If there are any personal 
> issues between board members and individuals they must be resolved in 
> order for this affiliate to move forward. Let me make it unequivocally 
> clear that this message is not personal.       We all need to work 
> together to make this affiliate the best it can be. The more transparent 
> we all are, the better off we will be.
> Respectfully submitted Carlos J Montas
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