Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Important Message about Nashville Community Organizers
What an it interesting twist of fate. So the Queen steps without naming an heir, and takes they whole
"community" with her. What an brilliant demonstration of leadership gone bad. So that's two. It was my understanding that the core concept of #OFA was that
community organizers rely on grass roots and heart of the community. The turf wars at TNDP and NCO served only one purpose, the political
agenda was more like a pulpit for shameless self-promotion. As a
result Tennessee has continues to move further way from the core
principles of progressive voters across the state. Personal agendas took priority over policy initiatives and we are
certainly no closer to being anywhere near the place we need to be.
I no longer affiliate with the TN Democratic party despite my long
standing record of being an active member of many local, national and
International organizations promoting human rights and justice for
all. As a result I no longer volunteer or align myself with any "political" party. I watched from afar as the TNDP and NCO claimed OWNERSHIP of other
community agencies. Including Nashville for All of Us. To alienate so many so quickly, it tells me that my instincts were
right on target. I received multiple emails and action alerts all claiming to Speak for of OFA. Upon further inspection, it became clear that this was one individual
was pushing a personal agenda. To be an effective community organizer
on must keep the emphasis on "community" rather than "leadership" I think is certainly a step in the right direction. Maybe there still
is a Nashville for All of Us. Truly disgraceful demonstration of poor leadership, dedication and character. Elyssa Durant
Nashville, TN
http://bit.ly/blbFec ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Meetup
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:11:28 -0400
Subject: Important Message about Nashville Community Organizers
To: ed70@columbia.edu Members of Nashville Community Organizers, Your Organizer, Kathy, just stepped down without nominating a replacement. Without an Organizer, Nashville Community Organizers will shut down on
May 27, 2010. Step up to become this Meetup Group's Organizer and you can guide its
future direction, schedule Meetups, change its site's colors —
you can make it whatever you and your members want! Other members can help you. Ask them for ideas or even nominate a few
to help as Assistant Organizers. Want to learn more about what Organizing a Meetup Group is like? Check
out Meetup's Organizer Center: http://orc.meetup.com/ KEEP YOUR GROUP GOING:
http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Community-Organizers-formerly-NLBO/handover/?...
got questions? we're here to help! Call us at 1-877-633-8870
#supporthours() or send us an email at support@meetup.com Viva la community!
The Team at Meetup HQ
"community" with her. What an brilliant demonstration of leadership gone bad. So that's two. It was my understanding that the core concept of #OFA was that
community organizers rely on grass roots and heart of the community. The turf wars at TNDP and NCO served only one purpose, the political
agenda was more like a pulpit for shameless self-promotion. As a
result Tennessee has continues to move further way from the core
principles of progressive voters across the state. Personal agendas took priority over policy initiatives and we are
certainly no closer to being anywhere near the place we need to be.
I no longer affiliate with the TN Democratic party despite my long
standing record of being an active member of many local, national and
International organizations promoting human rights and justice for
all. As a result I no longer volunteer or align myself with any "political" party. I watched from afar as the TNDP and NCO claimed OWNERSHIP of other
community agencies. Including Nashville for All of Us. To alienate so many so quickly, it tells me that my instincts were
right on target. I received multiple emails and action alerts all claiming to Speak for of OFA. Upon further inspection, it became clear that this was one individual
was pushing a personal agenda. To be an effective community organizer
on must keep the emphasis on "community" rather than "leadership" I think is certainly a step in the right direction. Maybe there still
is a Nashville for All of Us. Truly disgraceful demonstration of poor leadership, dedication and character. Elyssa Durant
Nashville, TN
http://bit.ly/blbFec ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Meetup
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 07:11:28 -0400
Subject: Important Message about Nashville Community Organizers
To: ed70@columbia.edu Members of Nashville Community Organizers, Your Organizer, Kathy, just stepped down without nominating a replacement. Without an Organizer, Nashville Community Organizers will shut down on
May 27, 2010. Step up to become this Meetup Group's Organizer and you can guide its
future direction, schedule Meetups, change its site's colors —
you can make it whatever you and your members want! Other members can help you. Ask them for ideas or even nominate a few
to help as Assistant Organizers. Want to learn more about what Organizing a Meetup Group is like? Check
out Meetup's Organizer Center: http://orc.meetup.com/ KEEP YOUR GROUP GOING:
http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Community-Organizers-formerly-NLBO/handover/?...
got questions? we're here to help! Call us at 1-877-633-8870
#supporthours() or send us an email at support@meetup.com Viva la community!
The Team at Meetup HQ
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Tennnessee Request for Federal Assistance
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Date: 4/29/2010 5:20 p
Duration: 13:25
Ssa dc (Work)
1-800-772-1213
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North Eastern Pennsylvania general information line for Social Security.
tic toc....
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal
I have six days till day Ten.
Social Security Administration
SSA Publication No. 05-10041
ICN 459260
January 28
--
Sent from my mobile device
Elyssa Durant, Ed.M.
Nashville, Tennessee
(615) 424-8810
"You may not care how much I know, but you don't know how much I care."
______________________________
Date: 4/29/2010 5:20 p
Duration: 13:25
Ssa dc (Work)
1-800-772-1213
------------------
North Eastern Pennsylvania general information line for Social Security.
I was informed that the TN Office (as listed by the state on Document MCC Change Schedule: Dev 10Aug09) was closed.
TennCare Solutions : 1-800-873-3192.
Even though she claimed to have no information regarding the Healthplan change in Tennessee, she did manage to tell me that any changes to my benefits are NOT a Social Security issue and told me to call the IRS.
Refused to give me her Employee ID or reference no. for the call.
Also refused to mail or provide any information regarding federal lawrights to legal representation. [Publication No. 05-10075]
She was brief, bitchy, and apathetic. Too busy to even log the call.Told me to go to my "local office" if i wish to pick up a copy of thepublication i requested.
The one everyone seems to ignore: the law. The one that says clear as day, that I do, in fact, have federal law rights.
$44 dollars round trip. More than my food stamps, but less than my electric bill.Completely oblivious to federal law and my rights to appeal. Or atleast, did a damn good job pretending.
I don't waste time with idiots.
So time marches on, as my life continues to stand still.Tic toc...
tic toc....
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal
I have six days till day Ten.
Social Security Administration
SSA Publication No. 05-10041
ICN 459260
January 28
--
Sent from my mobile device
Elyssa Durant, Ed.M.
Nashville, Tennessee
(615) 424-8810
"You may not care how much I know, but you don't know how much I care."
______________________________
Notes from Day 6: Social Security Hotline
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Date: 4/29/2010 5:20 p
Duration: 13:25
Ssa dc (Work)
1-800-772-1213
------------------
North Eastern Pennsylvania general information line for Social Security.
tic toc....
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal
I have six days till day Ten.
Social Security Administration
SSA Publication No. 05-10041
ICN 459260
January 28
--
Sent from my mobile device
Elyssa Durant, Ed.M.
Nashville, Tennessee
(615) 424-8810
"You may not care how much I know, but you don't know how much I care."
______________________________
Date: 4/29/2010 5:20 p
Duration: 13:25
Ssa dc (Work)
1-800-772-1213
------------------
North Eastern Pennsylvania general information line for Social Security.
I was informed that the TN Office (as listed by the state on Document
MCC Change Schedule: Dev 10Aug09) was closed.
TennCare Solutions : 1-800-873-3192.
Even though she claimed to have no information regarding the Health
plan change in Tennessee, she did manage to tell me that any changes
to my benefits are NOT a Social Security issue and told me to call the
IRS.
Refused to give me her Employee ID or reference no. for the call.
Also refused to mail or provide any information regarding federal law
rights to legal representation. [Publication No. 05-10075]
She was brief, bitchy, and apathetic. Too busy to even log the call.
Told me to go to my "local office" if i wish to pick up a copy of the
publication i requested.
The one everyone seems to ignore: the law.
The one that says clear as day, that I do, in fact, have federal law rights.
$44 dollars round trip. More than my food stamps, but less than my electric bill.
Completely oblivious to federal law and my rights to appeal. Or at
least, did a damn good job pretending.
I don't waste time with idiots.
So time marches on, as my life continues to stand still.Tic toc...
tic toc....
www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/appeal
I have six days till day Ten.
Social Security Administration
SSA Publication No. 05-10041
ICN 459260
January 28
--
Sent from my mobile device
Elyssa Durant, Ed.M.
Nashville, Tennessee
(615) 424-8810
"You may not care how much I know, but you don't know how much I care."
______________________________
Sunday, May 9, 2010
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