I am submitting my candidacy for the position of Director of the Board of Missouri Council of the Blind, for the 2011-13 term. I know that I have the experience and qualifications for this position as well as a high level of energy to get the job done in a timely and efficient manner. Even though my time with MCB has been relatively short in comparison to some candidates I have a reputation of being determined, and representing individual's needs and ideas.
I became a member of MCB in the Fall of 2008 and since then have been the Secretary for the St. Charles County Council Affiliate for two years and then have become the First Vice president. I currently hold the position ofMCB's Special Services Chairperson in which I am able to use my master of social work degree to determine people's needs and am able to give them some financial relief in this economic crisis we are all experiencing. I have compiled the 2011 Adaptive Technology Messager newsletter and write the newsletters each month and the Chronicle articles for the St. Charles County Council of the Blind. I write the Chronicle report for the Special Services committee as well. I am eager to work on MCB's state level to assist in finding an executive director who works well in representing our organization, as well as working out the challenges with the Thrift stores and to make sure we are in line with ACB's regulations to stay in favor with them. I am also eager to make sure state programs are funded and individuals with visual impairments are throughout the state are heard and their ideas and needs are voiced to the entire board. I appreciate your consideration in this matter. I will be on the MO Connect Conference Call Monday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. The number to call is, (712) 432-6100 and the Participant Passcode is: 129071# sign. Anne Murphy [email protected]
_______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
