I am currently gearing up to attend my first ACB national convention in several
years. I used to go on a fairly regular basis; the last one I attended was
Orlando, 2009. I have to admit to getting rather jaded about the organized
blind movement over the years. I'm not meaning to cast aspersions; many good
people have devoted a good chunk of their lives to the organizations, including
that grizzled veterans of the wars, Carl. I think part of my problem is I feel
somewhat disconnected from things since moving from Washington to Indiana four
years ago. I don't live anywhere near a local chapter, and the state affiliate
isn't nearly as nationally plugged in as Washington is, so it's easy to feel
kind of lost at sea. I also don't like the politics that go along with being
active. In addition, the crafting of resolutions on the floor can be very
frustrating, with the fights over specific wording and whatnot. I also wonder
if anyone pays attention to them anyway? Whatever the case, I'm off to
Minneapolis in July, and I'm going with an open mind, so maybe I'll get
reenergized. If nothing else it will be fun to reconnect with old friends.
Kevin LaRose
Anderson, IN
Email: kl1964@xxxxxxxxxx
