Margie Alma English

It's decided. Our community has cast our vote.

2010-07-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

Our CEO Nancy Bloch will retire in the Spring of 2011. CEO-Designate Howard Rosenblum will work in tandem with Nancy until that time. Congratulations!!!

The 2010 - 2014 NAD Board of Directors:

President Bobbie Beth Scoggins

Vice-President Chris Wagner

Secretary Sheri Farinha

Treasurer Michael Michner

Representative At-Large Kirsten Poston

Representative At-Large Melissa Draganac-Hawk

Region 1: Sean Gerlis and Margie English

Region 2: Michael Berger and Richard McCowin

Region 3: Judith Gilliam and Chris Patterson

Region 4: John Evans and Julie Rems-Smario

Ex Officio Representative: CEO Nancy Bloch

Our conference was a very successful one! We have raised over $60,000 for NAD, including a scholarship fund in honor of our CEO for her 19 years of service with NAD. Check out several websites for updates. Please feel free to comment here with links to those news.

My appreciation goes to Region 1 for their vote of confidence in me. I look forward to serving you.

My Answers to the Candidate Questions posted on NAD's Website

2010-06-28T08:56:00.000-07:00

1. Tell us why you are a candidate for the NAD Board position that you have chosen.

As a believer in member-centered advocacy, I am moved by the passion and dreams for the ideal society by my fellow Deaf citizens. I’ve lived and worked in several states within Region I. As a long time contributor at local and state-level advocacy organizations, I’m familiar with the politics within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and a willing advocate. As a young leader, I bring ideas that are currently used by our generation.

2. Outline your background and the qualifications you bring to this position and the NAD Board as a whole.

As someone who has spent my career working on Deaf-related issues, I am familiar with politics impacting NAD. I am a project manager with a proven track record. I serve as a Board Member for the DC Association of the Deaf. I volunteered as the NAD Membership Chair for the last two years. During this time, I developed a marketing communications plan with headquarters. I also work with other NAD volunteers during presentations and exhibits.

3. Describe your vision for the NAD and its future.

When the 75th NAD conference take place (I’ll be really old), we will see ordinary Deaf people lead lives in a functional manner equal to any other citizen. With a strong focus on being a “member-run” organization, we quickly mobilize supporters ready to pave new routes with new trends impacting our community. NAD will become a household name, familiar to those who are also familiar with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

4. Explain the specific ways you would promote diversity and youth within the NAD.

With support from the board, local volunteers and state associations, I hope to organize networking fundraisers in each state within Region I. Those socials will have clearly defined objectives, one of which will be for youth programs for the minority groups within our community. If we are successful with this collaborative effort, then we can set a model for adoption by other regions. This has the potential of becoming an important channel for NAD.

5. Social networking is a popular way of sharing news. Explain how you will draw new supporters to the NAD through social media and related technologies.

Social networking is a great way to find inspiration through others. As listed in my website (http://maenglish14.blogspot.com), one of my goals is to establish an interactive communications channel with NAD members within Region I regarding news from Deaf people and state associations within Region I as well as advocacy headlines from NAD on our initiatives. When we tie this with the networking fundraisers, we could attract new supporters by noting achievements by members of NAD.

http://www.nad.org/events/biennial-conference/official-candidates-questions-and-answers

NAD Region I Candidacy

2010-06-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

Announcement of my interest to run for NAD Region I Board

2010-06-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

I am writing to you to express my interest in running for the Region I Board position with the National Association of the Deaf. I offer NAD a decade of experience in various business environments, particularly the Telecommunications, Sign Language Interpreting and Human Services fields.

To effectively illustrate what I hope to contribute as a NAD Board Member: 

Increase NAD’s national volunteer base by creatively communicating opportunities and needs by self or with other volunteers on behalf of NAD.

Increase communications on various NAD initiatives among associations within Region I via an agreed on mode of communications.

Host and support others in the hosting of fundraisers and/or networking socials in various settings for people with different backgrounds within Region I.

Increase the strength of NAD identity by creatively sharing information about the mission and vision being supported by thousands of NAD members nationwide.

Continue to support NAD in its pursuit of its marketing objectives as a Membership Chair.

I am a strong believer of advocacy on the grassroots level. I will, with the help of the NAD members and the Board, continue to support NAD with my understanding of various business strategies as well as my love for my fellow members of the deaf community.

Among my talents are my communication skills, interest in tracking and capitalizing on resources, and my delegation abilities. I am a believer in trying new ways in starting and maintaining relationships. I am hopeful that I will bring a similar approach to NAD with my understanding of the latest benchmarks in the marketing field.

Thank you for your consideration. I hope to win your support for my candidacy.