[nfb-talk] Convention attendees from Wisconsin?

Fri Apr 25 22:36:01 CDT 2008

When you join the NFB  you do so by joining a local chapter, or state 
affiliate.  Requirements vary from state to state, some you just show 
up and pay your dues, some vote you in, and some have the two-meeting 
requirement.  That isn't as common, but it makes sense to me.

It is an organization and those who attend and work end up with more 
power and influence.

OK, you are an intelligent guy, and you don't think something is 
right.  Well, you aren't going to be able to walk in off the street 
and change it, because you don't think it is right.

The organization can be influenced, but it takes time and hard work, 
not just a sense of being wronged.

Dave

At 07:28 PM 4/25/2008, you wrote:
>Wow, that's kind of harsh. After all, the NFB is making decisions for all
>blind people.
>
>I dunno... I went blind 7 or 8 years ago more or less. I'm a fairly
>intelligent guy, fairly up on current events, etc. I know that Barock
>Obama's middle name is Hussein.  I'm with it. But I don't know a damn thing
>about the NFB. I've got stuff to do. You know? Then I found out they want to
>block accessible money.
>
>I know I'm dancing on the edge of having to put myself on hiatus again but
>this just doesn't seem right to me. I don't think I should have to work so
>hard at this. I think I have a right to expect the NFB to look out for my
>interests and not those of the taxpayers or TV producers.  I mean, if the
>NFB was some fringe group, that would be different. But lets face it, the
>NFB is *the* advocacy group for the blind. The ACB is a weak little brother.
>
>I'm sorry if I pissed you off again but this just doesn't sit well with me.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Aaron Cannon" <cannona at fireantproductions.com>
>To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 6:50 PM
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> > Depends on your local chapter.  My chapter, for instance, requires that
> > you
> > attend two consecutive meetings before you can be voted in as a member.
> > Other chapters do things differently.  If there is not a chapter in your
> > area, you can also join as a member-at-large.
> >
> > Aaron
> >
> >
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> > From: "John Heim" <jheim at math.wisc.edu>
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> > Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Convention attendees from Wisconsin?
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> >
> >> Well, I wouldn't think becoming a member would be difficult, would it?
> >> Unless you have to pass some kind of test before you can join. Like
> >> "Here's
> >> some money, identify it's denomination."
> >>
> >> It's just a joke! :-)
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Aaron Cannon" <cannona at fireantproductions.com>
> >> To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> >>> In order to vote, you must not only attend, but must also be a member of
> >>> the
> >>> organization.  At least, that is my understanding.
> >>>
> >>> Aaron
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> - --
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> >>> From: "John Heim" <jheim at math.wisc.edu>
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> >>> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:11 PM
> >>> Subject: [nfb-talk] Convention attendees from Wisconsin?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Given that there are usually 300+ attendees, I'd guess that there are a
> >>>> lot
> >>>> of people from Wisconsin going to the NFB national convention. I'm
> >>>> thinking
> >>>> about going because I guess that's the only way you get to vote, right?
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> John Heim
> >>>> jheim at math.wisc.edu / 608-263-4189
> >>>> "An operator of a vehicle shall stop the vehicle before approaching
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