[Colorado-talk] AT LARGE CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA AND INFORMATION

[Jessica Beecham]

Hello Everyone!

 

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 we will be having our FIRST ever At Large Chapter
meeting!!!!  I want to extend an invitation to each of you to join in the
call.  For those of you who live too far away to attend a typical chapter
meeting or who have schedule conflicts that keep you from attending chapter
meetings, this is YOUR chapter and YOUR opportunity to GET INVOLVED in
changing what it means to be blind in Colorado!  I have included the agenda
for this call so that each of you will have a better idea of the topics to
be discussed!  Please feel free to call me at 303-778-1130 or 720-440-2632
if you have any questions.  You can also reach me via e-mail at
jbeecham at cocenter.org.  The phone number for the At Large Chapter call is
619-326-2700 access code 3566475#.  The call begins at 7:00 mountain time
but PLEASE call in by 6:55 so that the meeting can begin on time.     

 

THIS CHAPTER IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE INVOLVED BUT CANNOT ATTEND IN
PERSON CHAPTER MEETINGS!  STUDENTS, PARENTS, SENIORS, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO IS
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF COLORADO,
GET ON THE CALL AND CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!

 

  At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Agenda

1.       Around the Phone - (15 minutes) Buna Dahal

2.       About the National Federation of the Blind?  (15 minutes) Scott
LaBarre

3.       Highlights of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (15
minutes) Dianne McGeorge

4.       At Large Chapter: So what's the purpose? - (10 minutes) Joe Ruffalo

5.       At Large Chapter of NFB of CO Organization - (15 minutes) Eric
Woods

a.       Discuss constitution

                                                               i.      Name

                                                             ii.      Dues

                                                           iii.
Membership criteria

                                                           iv.      Creating
our constitution

b.       Call for Membership

c.       Discussion of meeting time

6.        National Convention (5 minutes) Julie Deden

7.       Calling Volunteers!  Get involved! (5 minutes) Julie Deden

At Large Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an at large chapter?

 

An at large chapter is a chapter that meets via conference call instead of
in person.  Its purpose is NOT to replace in person chapter meetings, but
rather to accommodate those who are either too far away to attend an in
person chapter meeting, are unable to attend chapter meetings because of
extenuating circumstances, or those who have schedule conflicts that prevent
them from being a part of an in person chapter.

 

Who can become a member of an at large chapter?

 

Any person who has a desire to be a member of the National Federation of the
Blind of Colorado but is unable to regularly attend an in person chapter
meeting may make a request to the executive committee of the at large
chapter.  The executive committee will make the final decision regarding
whether at large membership is most appropriate fit for the individual.  

 

What are the benefits of joining an at large chapter?

 

As an at large chapter member, you will have the opportunity to learn about
the goings on of the NFB on a national and state level.  You will also have
the opportunity to work toward changing what it means to be blind in your
area through initiatives of the at large chapter including legislative
action, community outreach, and more.  If there are enough at large members
in your area, we will work to start an in person chapter.  

 

Who can attend at large chapter meetings?

 

Anyone can attend at large chapter meetings.  Representatives from the
National Center, members of the state board, and leaders in local chapters
will be on calls regularly to share exciting NFB happenings.  You do not
have to be a member of the at large chapter to attend a meeting.  Members of
local chapters are encouraged to attend to show support for the at large
chapter as well as to gain valuable information presented at the at large
chapter meetings.  ALTHOUGH ANYONE CAN ATTEND, YOU MUST HAVE THE APPROVAL OF
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO BECOME A MEMBER.

 

How does one attend an at large chapter meeting?

 

Our first at large chapter meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at
7:00pm.  You can attend the meeting via conference call by dialing 

619-326-2700 and entering the access code 3566475#.  Please call in by
6:55pm so that the call can start promptly at 7:00pm.  This is a long
distance call for land line users BUT cost should not prohibit your
participation.  If long distance charges are an issue for you, please
contact Jessica Beecham at 303-778-1130 Extension 223 or 720-440-2632 so
that arrangements can be made to get you into the call in a manner that will
not result in a cost to you.     

If you have any questions or if you would like more information about the at
large chapter please feel free to contact Jessica Beecham, Chapter and
Community Development Coordinator, at 303-778-1130 extension 223 or
720-440-2632.  You can also reach Jessica via e-mail at
jbeecham at cocenter.org

 

 

Jessica Beecham

Chapter and Community Development Coordinator

National Federation of the Blind of Colorado

2233 West Shepperd Ave.

Littleton, CO 80120

 <mailto:jbeecham at cocenter.org> jbeecham at cocenter.org

303-778-1130 extention 223

 <tel:702-440-2632> 720-440-2632