[Faith-talk] [Jobs] Want to Start Crafters Division of the NFB

[Everett Gavel]

Hello all,

This crafs effort would make a useful and enjoyable
listserv, I'm sure. Unfortunately it's not talking
about just a listserv.  It says, "division."  What is a
division needed for, for such an area of life, please?
A list, fine.  But a division for this?  I thought
divisions were formed in areas where the NFB could help
to make progress, to help improve situations for those
who are blind?  It seems to me, at first thought
anyway, that a "division" formed for crafts could
easily take away from the seriousness of the rest.
Like it's being watered down far too much or something.
Not sure, exactly. Just seems silly.  A list would be
great.  I'm there.  I enjoy crafts with my daughters
all the time.  But a division?  Come on.  A crafts
division is something I'd expect from other more
"social" groups, not the NFB.  Seems like there's a
lack of focus somewhere.  A lack of understanding for
mission, maybe.


Everett
www.everettgavel.com


----- Original Message ----- 
>We have been asked to post the following:
>
> Looking for folks interested in a new Crafters
Division or Group of the National Federation of the
Blind.  Be part of this new division/Group and help
with
> making it interesting and help others enjoy the
creative crafts that you love.  Only you can create
those treasures your family and friends can pass on
> as keepsakes.
>
> This will be a place where you can find other folks
blind and visually impaired, who are interested in a
variety of crafting   skills and a place to share
> your knowledge and experience in working with others,
sharing your creative ideas and learning how to do
something new.  Whether you are newly visually
> impaired and want to know if you can still crochet,
you would like to learn how to quilt, you want to find
another blind person that uses a knitting machine,
> you do wonderful woodworking creations and want to
know where you can sell your items or you would like to
wholesale   your hand crafted items and you
> need contacts to have people display your creations
at trade shows, this will be a great resource for all
of that.
>
> Please Email me at:
>
> Blindhands at aol.com
>