[Nfbv-announce] Call for 2018 NFBV Resolutions

[Sarah Patnaude]

>From Deepa Goraya

 

Fellow Federationists:

 

As you know, our state convention is fast approaching. One of the most important parts of our convention involves reading and discussing resolutions sent in by our affiliate members. Resolutions are policy statements of the affiliate, and we welcome them from our members.

 

As a grass roots organization, our members are the primary source of ideas for our policies and programs.There are many people who have ideas which we might consider as potential policy statements for the NFB of Virginia. Also, resolutions help spark conversations about vital issues we face as Virginia Federationists.

 

If you are planning on submitting a resolution, or if you have an idea for one, please contact me as soon as possible. The resolutions committee can assist you with writing your resolution if necessary. For rreference, and if you want to begin drafting your resolution, here is a link to an article from the Braille Monitor on how to draft a resolution, with helpful information on what role resolutions play in the NFB, what happens after a resolution is passed, etc. https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1401/bm140108.htm. Many people are intimidated by resolutions because they have a complex structure with all those awkward whereas statements. However, once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty simple.

 

I am honored to serve as Chair of the Resolutions Committee during our 2018

state convention. If you would like to submit a resolution, please send it to me as soon as possible. My email address is:

 

deepa.goraya at gmail.com

Thank you, and the committee looks forward to receiving your resolutions.

 

Best,

 

Deepa Goraya

 

Chair, 2018 NFBV Resolutions Committee