[Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community service groupseminar at national convention

[Cheryl Fields]

Emergencey Kits, that is a good idea for someone in Orland to make the
contact, maybe the agency will have some print materials that can be
put in an accessible format for participants to take home with them.
This may be easier, considering the luggage restrictions when
traveling.
CPR and first aid certifications, are these universal or does each
state have it's own requirements?

Cheryl
On 2/14/14, Michelle Clark <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
> Here in Maryland, my Chapter did reach out to the local agency and they
> provided emergency kits several years ago. As time has elapsed and budgets
> have shrunk, I find that is not happening anymore. I am thinking someone
> locally would have to initiate that?  It would be important for us to get
> the information and to tie it in with serving an external group to get the
> information as well.
>
> Michelle
>
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> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community service
> groupseminar at national convention
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> Hello,
>
> Having the Red Cross is a great idea. In addition to the first aid,
> ask if they provide disaster preparedness. It would be good to have
> this information available, most people are not prepared and if they
> need to evacuate may not know what the designated safe places are. it
> could be taken a step further and provide back packs with most items
> inside, if the budget allows for this.
>
> Another idea is to plant a sensory garden at one of the convention
> host hotels in Florida, since we are spending a few years there.
> Plants  and other materials can be donated from local garden centers.
>
> I happen to be working on a similar event in Cleveland and another
> idea from 1 of our brainstorming sessions was a mural. Making it
> visible to the community sending a clear positive message about the
> blind. The Cleveland chapter has a on going project, we volunteer at
> the Cleveland food Bank re packing produce for distribution and while
> working with the food bank a community produce distribution can be
> arranged. It is rewarding and can be lots of fun!
>
> Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!
>
> CherylOn 2/14/14, Denise Shaible <denise.shaible at att.net> wrote:
>> Darian,
>>
>> We spoke sometime ago about having a Representative of the Red Cross give
> a
>> presentation on first aid.  Are you still interested in that?  Please let
> me
>> know and I'll start researching it.  Also, if you know any details about
> our
>> seminar, please send that as well.  Thanks.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> From: Darian Smith
>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:26 AM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community service
>> groupseminar at national convention
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm looking for some  great ideas for our seminar at National convention.
>> any topics or presenters that could round out an already developing and
>> exciting seminar. would be appreciated!
>>
>> regards,
>>
>>   Darian
>>
>>
>>
>> Darian Smith
>> Chairperson, Community Service Group -National Federation  of The Blind.
>> (415)215-9809
>> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
>>
>> "
>> "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only
> ones
>> among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and
> found
>> how to serve"
>> - Albert Schweitzer.
>>
>> Your  unwanted vehicle can be  just what the blind need to make
>> possibilities reality.
>>   Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today!
>>   For more information, please visit: www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call
>> 1-855-659-9314
>>
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