[Akron-Talk] update

Tue Nov 19 10:05:15 UTC 2019

2020 National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Committees

Listed below are the committee descriptions for 2020. At this point, all committee positions need to be filled. This means if you chaired or served on a committee in 2019, you cannot assume that you will automatically be placed there for 2020. There will be no exceptions. Please let me know which committees you would like to serve on by November 26 this also applies to going to the Washington seminar. If you want to chair a committee, you need to tell me why you believe you should hold this position. Remember, I am always looking for committed leadership that can bring energy and creative new ideas to the committees. 

2020 NFBO Committee Descriptions

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Charge: To oversee the awards process, to provide information and feedback when necessary, and to make reasonable judgments about NFBO awards.

BELL ACADEMY COMMITTEE

Charge: To organize the bell Academy and plan efficient ways to promote and execute this very important program. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE

Charge: To educate the Ohio Affiliate about the professional and personal benefits of community service, to encourage chapters, divisions, and individuals to participate in projects in their communities, to encourage members to identify or develop and implement their own service projects, and to educate  the public about NFB philosophy and the skills and abilities blind people bring to community service

CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE

Charge: To make sure that all NFBO constitutions are in compliance with the state and national constitutions, both philosophically and rhetorically.

CONVENTION COORDINATOR 

Charge: To assist and advise the president in the planning and logistics of our state convention and to provide additional assistance in planning and executing affiliate activities at national convention.

DEAF-BLIND COORDINATOR 

Charge: To aid and provide information to those who are in this unique community and to serve as a vehicle to foster a positive relationship for the deaf-blind community. In 2020 the coordinator will assist the affiliate in forming a Deaf-Blind Division and recruiting members.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Charge: To advise the president about policies, legislation, strategies, and initiatives in which NFBO should be engaged to improve educational opportunities for blind youth throughout the state.

FINANCING THE MOVEMENT COMMITTEE including (SUN coordinator, Jernigan Fund coordinator, PAC coordinator)

Charge: To make members aware of these specific organizational fundraising opportunities and to implement strategies to increase participation. 

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Charge: To investigate additional opportunities to increase NFB-O resources and to implement effective fundraising strategies and programming. 

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Charge: To increase the organization’s visibility and effectiveness in the state legislature and to continue to support our efforts in Washington throughout the year. 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Charge: To implement effective strategies to recruit and retain members and   to reinvigorate the chapters and divisions of NFBO. 

PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Charge: To develop content and suggest creative ways to promote NFBO branding. Responsibilities include; research audience preferences and discover current trends, create engaging text, image and video content, design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around new issues, stay up to date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness, train leaders how to use social media in a cohesive and beneficial way, develop an optimal posting schedule, considering web traffic and engagement, and oversee social media accounts. 

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Charge: To oversee the submission process and to write and distribute clearly articulated and philosophically sound resolutions. 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Charge: To conduct the affiliate scholarship program and to develop and implement effective strategies to increase the visibility of the program and increase participation. 

VEHICLE DONATION COMMITTEE:

Charge: To facilitate the process and promote the NFB Vehicle Donation Program throughout the state.

WEBSITE AND NEWSLINE COMMITTEE

Charge: To assist with updating the web page content, as well as, promoting and advertising NEWSLINE. Members on this committee should be proficient computer users.

From: Patricia McPherson 
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 11:52 PM
To: Greater Akron Chapter List, NFB of Ohio <akron-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: rchpay7 at gmail.com; Andra Stover <astover at kent.edu>
Subject: Re: [Akron-Talk] update

We are missing you already. Rest, rest, and rest some more… It  will help you feel better.

Pat& Jim

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On Oct 31, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Andra Stover via Akron-Talk <akron-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:akron-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Jamie, we are thinking of you. Sorry you will not be able to attend. Get well.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 31, 2019, at 7:59 AM, Richard Payne via Akron-Talk <akron-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:akron-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

We will mis you.

Richard Payne,  President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937-396-5573 or 937/829/3368

Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back

From: Akron-Talk On Behalf Of Dave Bertsch via Akron-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 7:54 AM
To: 'akron-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:akron-talk at nfbnet.org> ' <akron-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:akron-talk at nfbnet.org> >
Cc: Dave Bertsch <dwbertsch at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Akron-Talk] update

Just to let everyone know, Jaime is too ill to go to Columbus with us, her immunity and infection have her doctors prescribing a lot of rest right now. I assured her those of us going to the convention will bring back lots of good info and resources and keep her and Curt in our thoughts. They’re our newest members but feels like they’ve been part of our team for much longer. Wishing Jaime a speedy recovery! 

If you reply to this she will see your message, or feel free to reach out to her personally. Cj94sm2406 at outlook.com <mailto:Cj94sm2406 at outlook.com>  or 234-320-8056

Dave

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