[nfb-talk] conflict within the nfb itself

[Sherri]

I think you raise a valid point. We have to get rid of the "Us and them" 
mentality. But it has to happen within chapters and we have to get rid of 
the "me and them" mentality too.
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From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] conflict within the nfb itself


Sherry,

I think these things aren't unique to the NFB.  People are more selfish,
these days, and less inclined to working for the good of all without
recognition.  When I joined the NFB, in 1980, the organization seemed to
work together for whatever goals were set forth.  People worked hard to
improve lives of blind people, whether it was for them, individually, or
someone else.  Even when a chapter did most of the work to resolve a
problem, it was mentioned in the President's report at state convention.  I
believe the reason for this was that people thought of the being a member of
NFB as a whole, rather than simply being a member of an NFB chapter.  I wish
we could get back to that, but it might be difficult.

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 5:09 AM
Subject: [nfb-talk] conflict within the nfb itself


I wonder if the fates are telling me not to send this message out? This is
my third attempt. *smile*.

I read the thread concerning the differences and similarities between ACB
and NFB and it brought to mind another subject.


I would propose that this is due to possibly personality differences, but
what really bothers me about both organization is the in-fighting that goes
on
and the clash of egos. I have noticed that if a chapter, for example, does a
fund-raising project, they don't want to talk much about what kind of
results
they had, particularly if it was successful for fear that some other chapter
might outdo them. I have seen chapter members totally take credit for things
that other chapter members did without thought or thanks to the chapter
member responsible for the idea in the first place. If a strong person comes
into
the organization with ideas to develop and forward the goals  of the NFB
chapter, often, his ideas are thwarted, because others feel threatened by
that
person.
I don't get it! I know that whatever is accomplished in the NFB Greater
Orlando chapter, it is not me, Sherri Brun as president that accomplished
this,
but the chapter as a whole, of which I am one small part.
I believe that this in-fighting and the ego problems that exist have done
much to drive very capable, enthusiastic and involved people away from NFB.
We say we are working to "change what it means to be blind", but often, it
seems to me we let our personalities and egos get in the way. It would be my
hope that we could do more toward walking the walk instead of just talking
the talk of what it means to be a Federationist.
Looking forward to your feedback. *smile*
Sherri Brun
Secretary
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
President
National Federation of the Blind
Greater Orlando Chapter
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