[Blindtlk] NFB and Lions

[David Andrews]

There is a group of people in the NFB who meet at convention etc., 
that are Lions members.  We also have a listserv nfb-lions, 
www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-lions_nfbnet.org

There are some people who have good success with their clubs, 
districts etc.  However, just my opinion, but I would say in general 
lions clubs haven't been big supporters of the  NFB.  They like to 
help individuals with feel good stuff, and get their pictures in the 
paper.  They are pretty divorced from the blindness community in most 
instances -- just my opinion.

Individuals can change that though, so go for it.

Dave

At 09:43 PM 7/13/2009, you wrote:
>Hello,
>I am interested in the relationship between the NFB and Lions. I had 
>the honor to be a trumpet p at layer in the Mississippi All State Lions 
>Band this summer, and began considering whether or not to join a 
>Lions club. I've heard that the Federation and Lions had a decent 
>relationship many years ago, but I don't know how that relationship 
>stands now. Since one of the main goals of Lions is to reduce 
>preventable blindness, I wonder how they treat a blind person such 
>as myself who accepts their blindness as just a characteristic. I've 
>heard how wonderful the organization is, but a Federation 
>perspective would certainly be enlightening.
>Thanks,
>David
>
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