[Community-service] Cleveland site center.

Darian dsmithnfb at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 02:47:09 UTC 2014


Ashley,
Just curious, have you considered training at one of our Nfb centers?
Darian.

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> On Feb 22, 2014, at 6:15 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Cheryl,
> You used the first person. So do you work or volunteer for CSC? If so, we really should talk.
> I was considering going there for training.  This is very valuable info and thanks for sharing. I did not realize that CSC had so many blind and sighted volunteers, not only to support the students, but also lead recreation and literacy classes. Maybe once I do training there, I should get a job at the camp, as I love seeing kids grow and give them opportunities their overprotective parents probably do not give them to do activities.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Cheryl Fields
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 8:27 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention
> 
> Ashley, I am thinking about Americore too.
> My friend, Stanley, provides training for csc consumers on adaptive
> technology. These consumers are in our supportive employment programs
> or literacy programs. He and his supervisor recently are providing
> introductory instruction on mobile devices. When he was with Americore
> one of his jobs was to support braille instructors during classes
> provided at csc.
> Cleveland Sight Center may be an agency to consider inviting to the
> convention. It is unique, there are more than 15 blind/lowvision
> employees on staff, entire staff is approx. 100. The agency houses a
> call center where there are some additional blind employees, these
> people are not csc employees. The agency has several contracts to
> provide call center services and they are employees of those various
> companies. Some work from home, training is at the agency or can be
> accessed on line. I can provide contact information if you want to
> connect.
> Several employees presented /participated, not sure, at the national
> convention employment seminar last year in Orlando. Like many not for
> profits, csc could not function without the many volunteers, a large
> number of them are consumers. Some things that agency
> volunteers/consumers do, I facilitate a book discussion, someone else
> instructs line dancing, others provide braille instruction to those
> not in employment or literacy programs, instruction in crochet and
> other crafts. We have a camp located in Chardon Ohio and it employs
> blind and sighted persons 18 years and up, this is a perfect summer
> job for college students and has the potential for full time permanent
> employment after graduation. We employ 2 rehab teachers that are
> blind, there are guide dogs and canes all around the building, smiles.
> Another program administer by a blind staff person is Share the
> Vision, this provides Peer support for those that have recently lost
> their vision. It is a wonderful program that everyone can participate
> in, the only qualifications are you must be blind and have a
> telephone!  I'll stop here because this could go on for a long time,
> as you can tell I am quite proud of the rehabilitation, recreation,
> staff and volunteers at csc!
> 
> Until Next Time!
> 
> Cheryl
> 
>> On 2/22/14, Catherine Michele Mitchell <michmitch66 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks Chris. I will definitely look that up.
>> 
>> Michele Mitchell
>> Tupperware Consultant
>> 781-790-3627
>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>> 
>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 10:38 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>> Thank you for blog information. I think we should all write an article,
>>> smiles!
>>> I am sharing this information with my friend that had the experience
>>> with Americor that led to employment.
>>> 
>>> Cheryl
>>> 
>>>> On 2/21/14, Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW <peace05 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> Sure I'll be glad to!  Where should I start.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Darian
>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:07 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>> thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Would you be willing to write about this on the community service group
>>>> blog.?
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 12:30 AM, "Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW"
>>>> <peace05 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>   Hello Ashley, I did what is called the Americort Vista program. I was
>>>> paid a stifen every two weeks. This program is strickly administrative
>>>> work.
>>>> However there is an area in Americort called direct service in which you
>>>> can
>>>> work directly with students.  This service is  usually offered in
>>>> schools
>>>> working hands-on. As a Americort vista member   I was the coordinator for
>>>> a
>>>> youth transition program. I emplimented a high school High tech program
>>>> for
>>>> students with disabilities. I developed a employment readiness program
>>>> preparing students for a summer job for six weeks. The workshops
>>>> consisted
>>>> of mock interviews, how to dress appropriately on job, time management
>>>> etc.
>>>> After the students completed the program; I worked with professional
>>>> people
>>>> in the community who interviewed each student and provided constructive
>>>> feedback. I raised all mony and each of 10 students were paid 600
>>>> dollars
>>>> for a period of six weeks. In addition to that, I also worked on the
>>>> disaster prepareness team, and went to homes of people with
>>>> disabilities,
>>>> and delivered emergency kits. Before leaving Americort I applied for a
>>>> grant
>>>> to continue the High School High Tec program and got approved.
>>>>     ----- Original Message -----
>>>>     From: Ashley Bramlett
>>>>     To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>     Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 3:09 PM
>>>>     Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>> communityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>     Denyce,
>>>>     That is great. Do you mind telling me a bit about your americorp
>>>> experience on or off list.
>>>>     What program did you do? Do you have to be in college or recently
>>>> graduated to do it?
>>>>     Did you learn a lot from it? were you paid? this is something I've
>>>> considered as I have not found a job; I love to help people and maybe
>>>> americorps would not only give me hands on experience but also set me
>>>> apart
>>>> from
>>>>     the rest of the applicant pool when I look for work; btw, I did
>>>> have
>>>> internships but the internships did not give me enough substantive
>>>> experience I need.
>>>> 
>>>>     Ashley
>>>> 
>>>>     From: Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW
>>>>     Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 9:57 PM
>>>>     To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>     Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>> communityservicegroup seminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>     Hello, I did two years in the Americorp.  Americorp main office for
>>>> Florida is located in Orlando.  It would be nice to have someone from
>>>> their
>>>> office come and speak about some success services of blind people who
>>>> have
>>>> attended the program in florida.
>>>>       ----- Original Message -----
>>>>       From: Darian Smith
>>>>       To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>       Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 5:24 PM
>>>>       Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community
>>>> servicegroup seminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>       Hi all,
>>>>       The overall  focus will be on celebrating 20 years of AmeriCorps,
>>>> and the service work that the blind have themselves contributed to the
>>>> success of the program and the impact the program has had on those  who
>>>> have
>>>> served.
>>>>         We are inviting those  who have served in AmeriCorps programs
>>>> to
>>>> share  a bit about their experiences, what they've given, gained and the
>>>> perceptions they believe  they changed of the blind.
>>>>       This will not  constitute the entirety of the seminar, but it
>>>> will
>>>> have a place of prominence on the agenda.
>>>>       we are looking into inviting service agencies to spend a few
>>>> minutes
>>>> talking about their programs  and how attendees may involve themselves
>>>> in
>>>> service via what they have to offer.
>>>>       I believe we are targeting the following agencies: the red cross,
>>>> big brothers  big sisters, habitat for humanity and hands on network.
>>>> we'll
>>>> probably ask them to introduce themselves to the attendees and ask them
>>>> to
>>>> table in the back of the room should individuals have further questions
>>>> regarding involvement in their local communities  Hopefully we will use
>>>> this
>>>> opportunity to develop relationships with these agencies  that we can
>>>> cultivate over the coming years.
>>>> 
>>>>       Hopefully we can  delve deeper into possible partnerships with
>>>> these
>>>> agencies in the future.  We could  even look into  the possibilities
>>>> this
>>>> year, but  that depends on the interest a committed soul or two  has in
>>>> seeing that it happens.  Unfortunately,  this can be a bit of an
>>>> undertaking
>>>> and such folks are proving to be in short  supply at the moment.
>>>>       We have had some great help in finding the agencies and
>>>> AmeriCorps
>>>> alumni federationests, and this has proven to be invaluable effort and
>>>> results-based action that those who have  stepped up should be  proud
>>>> of.
>>>>       I'm thinking we are still a few  presenters away from this being
>>>> the
>>>> best seminar yet.
>>>>       We also might be electing a slate of officers and board members.
>>>> If
>>>> this is true we will have to make some time for this and upon completion
>>>> of
>>>> the meeting we will have become a division of the national federation of
>>>> the
>>>> blind.
>>>>       we will see how those details work out  because we are still a
>>>> ways
>>>> from convention.
>>>>         I hope this helps people help us find some great additions to
>>>> the
>>>> agenda
>>>>         Best,
>>>>         Darian
>>>>       On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>         Ashly,
>>>> 
>>>>         Yes, I think the hands on training may work better for next
>>>> year.
>>>> When
>>>>         the red Cross is contacted the conversation, audio description
>>>> for
>>>>         videos, could begin at that time. It may take some time to have
>>>> them
>>>>         see the advantage in added it to their materials. I should have
>>>> added
>>>>         that this is a long range goal.
>>>>         I want to hear about your experience, it may be valuable to
>>>> hear
>>>>         before the contact is made. smiles
>>>> 
>>>>         Cheryl
>>>> 
>>>>         On 2/17/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>           Cheryl,
>>>>           It's a good idea. I agree with you it needs registeration and
>>>> limit  the
>>>>           size of the workshops so they can give you all hands on
>>>> instruction more
>>>>           easily.
>>>>           However, not everyone is  open to  the commitment to do first
>>>> aid or cpr
>>>>           training.
>>>>           Think of how busy convention gets.
>>>> 
>>>>           Time may be unavailable on either the hotel side or the
>>>> convention
>>>>           participants side to do it.
>>>>           It may be easier to plan a shorter hands on service activity.
>>>> 
>>>>           If you do contact them, I hope red cross is open to
>>>> adaptations.
>>>>           Unfortunatly, I had a bad experience attempting to volunteer
>>>> in
>>>> their local
>>>>           office though and volunteering did not work out. I'll write
>>>> about later
>>>>           perhaps.
>>>> 
>>>>           If I were planning something to  do at convention, I'd
>>>> probably
>>>> pick the
>>>>           hygene or food kits idea instead.
>>>>           I'm just thinking about the convention group and all the
>>>> things
>>>> going on
>>>>           there and the wide interest areas among conventioneers.
>>>> 
>>>>           Ashley
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>           -----Original Message-----
>>>>           From: Cheryl Fields
>>>>           Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 3:35 PM
>>>>           To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>           Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>> community
>>>>           servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>           Hi Everyone!
>>>> 
>>>>           Great ideas! The cpr and first aid classes are a wonderful
>>>> idea
>>>> and
>>>>           may require some registration.
>>>>           Think about working with the Red cross to provide audio
>>>> description
>>>>           for all of the classes they use vvideos for. I'm not sure how
>>>>           difficult it would be, most movies are audio described and
>>>> most
>>>> places
>>>>           update materials on a regular basis so, it's worth asking.
>>>> This
>>>> would
>>>>           benefit us across the country!
>>>> 
>>>>           Cheryl F.
>>>> 
>>>>           On 2/17/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>             Hi Serena,
>>>>             It sounds really cool!
>>>>             Tell me all about it! What's the name of the organization?
>>>> How
>>>> did you get
>>>>             involved? Why did you get involved?
>>>>             Darian
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>>               On Feb 16, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Serena Nickell
>>>> <scnickell1980 at gmail.com>
>>>>               wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>               Hi, I recently began volunteering with an organization
>>>> that
>>>> helps the
>>>>               homeless.  In addition to the above items we also give
>>>> out
>>>> small
>>>>               flashlights and batteries (usually AA and AAA).
>>>>               Serena
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>               Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                 On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:09 AM, "Michelle Clark"
>>>> <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>                 Hi Michelle,
>>>> 
>>>>                 Here is a list of the items we generally add. Also, at
>>>> the
>>>> bottom, I
>>>>                 added a
>>>>                 draft of a letter I sent out to just people on my email
>>>> list and the
>>>>                 Chapter. Hope it helps anyone who is interested in
>>>> doing
>>>> something like
>>>>                 this.
>>>> 
>>>>                 One other thing we do when we get large bottles of
>>>> lotion,
>>>> shampoo, ect
>>>>                 is
>>>>                 we hold them out and make up a gift type bag to give
>>>> out
>>>> as a special
>>>>                 gift.
>>>>                 My Church has a Christmas Party for a few local Women's
>>>> Shelters and we
>>>>                 give
>>>>                 to them as well. This year, they had so much stuff left
>>>> over they gave
>>>>                 the
>>>>                 rest to our Chapter!
>>>> 
>>>>                 Items we include:
>>>> 
>>>>                 1.    Wash cloths
>>>>                 2.    Soap
>>>>                 3.    Toothpaste
>>>>                 4.    Toothbrushes
>>>>                 5.    Lotion or petroleum jelly
>>>>                 6.    Shampoo
>>>>                 7.    Conditioner
>>>>                 8.    Mouthwash/non-alcoholic
>>>>                 In the past we have gotten a mixture of things such as:
>>>>                 Toilet paper
>>>>                 Mens deodorant
>>>>                 Women's deodorant
>>>>                 Sanitary items
>>>>                 Combs
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                 Draft Letter:
>>>> 
>>>>                 Hello,
>>>> 
>>>>                 The National Harbor Chapter of the National Federation
>>>> of
>>>> the Blind of
>>>>                 Maryland is a non-profit group of blind persons
>>>> striving
>>>> to help others
>>>>                 in
>>>>                 the   Prince Georges County area who happen to be blind
>>>> and low vision.
>>>>                 We
>>>>                 help one another through advocacy, outreach,
>>>> networking,
>>>> and sharing.
>>>>                 Also,
>>>>                 in the vision of our National Headquarters, we not only
>>>> help ourselves,
>>>>                 we
>>>>                 help others.
>>>> 
>>>>                 This, in our fourth year, we will continue in our
>>>> outreach
>>>> to others
>>>>                 with
>>>>                 a
>>>>                 toiletries drive to donate Hygiene Kits to homeless
>>>> persons. As we did
>>>>                 last
>>>>                 year through an array of generous donations, we were
>>>> able
>>>> to give out
>>>>                 approximately 120 bags of toiletries to assist persons
>>>> who
>>>> are in a
>>>>                 state
>>>>                 of homelessness. In addition, we were able to donate
>>>> additional kits to
>>>>                 a
>>>>                 local church that regularly visits a shelter for women
>>>> and
>>>> children.
>>>> 
>>>>                 Since homelessness is on the rise and help is needed,
>>>> our
>>>> continual goal
>>>>                 is
>>>>                 to combine hygiene kits and distribute them to as many
>>>> as
>>>> we can. We are
>>>>                 partnering with a local non-profit agency that runs
>>>> shelters and feed
>>>>                 homeless persons in Prince Georges County. They
>>>> distribute
>>>> these items
>>>>                 when
>>>>                 a person enters the shelters. We are asking your
>>>> assistance with
>>>>                 donations
>>>>                 of toiletry items that will help us in this effort and
>>>> please forward
>>>>                 this
>>>>                 message to anyone you feel will assist.
>>>> 
>>>>                 In specific we are asking for any combination of:
>>>>                 1.    Soap
>>>>                 2.    Shampoo
>>>>                 3.    Lotion
>>>>                 4.    Conditioner
>>>>                 5.    Toothbrushes
>>>>                 6.    Toothpaste
>>>>                 7.    Washcloths
>>>>                 8.    Mouthwash/non-alcoholic
>>>>                 9.    Socks
>>>>                 10.    Grooming items
>>>>                 11.    Sanitary items
>>>>                 12.    Any additional small item you feel a person
>>>> living
>>>> in the state
>>>>                 of
>>>>                 homelessness can use
>>>> 
>>>>                 If you and/or your organization are able to assist us
>>>> in
>>>> this effort,
>>>>                 please
>>>>                 let me know by contacting me directly by either email
>>>> at
>>>> mcikeyc at aol.com
>>>>                 or
>>>>                 via telephone at 301 583-8585 evenings or 202 720-1560
>>>> days by November
>>>>                 14th.   We will be compiling these items on the
>>>> Saturday
>>>> before
>>>>                 Thanksgiving. Your contribution will be tax deductable
>>>> and
>>>> help in the
>>>>                 lives
>>>>                 of those who are in situations other than which we
>>>> live.
>>>> 
>>>>                 To find out more about what we do, please visit our
>>>> National website at:
>>>>                 www.nfb.org or our State website at www.nfbmd.org. You
>>>> may
>>>> also "like"
>>>>                 us
>>>>                 as
>>>>                 the National Harbor Chapter on our new Face Book page.
>>>> 
>>>>                 Sincerely Yours,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                 Michelle Clark
>>>>                 President
>>>>                 National Harbor Chapter
>>>>                 National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>>>> 
>>>>                 "Changing what it means to be blind in Prince Georges
>>>> County!"
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                 -----Original Message-----
>>>>                 From: Community-service
>>>> [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>                 Behalf of Catherine Michele Mitchell
>>>>                 Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 9:35 AM
>>>>                 To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>                 Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>                 Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>> community
>>>>                 servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>                 I also really like the idea of putting some kind of
>>>> kits
>>>> together as a
>>>>                 project at the convention.
>>>> 
>>>>                 I would also like to ask those of you who do this
>>>> already
>>>> in your
>>>>                 chapters
>>>>                 or affiliates to please email me lists of items you
>>>> include in whatever
>>>>                 kit
>>>>                 you are making. I want to add materials like this to
>>>> our
>>>> resource bank
>>>>                 to
>>>>                 help other people do these kinds of projects.
>>>> 
>>>>                 Thanks, everyone!
>>>> 
>>>>                 Michele Mitchell
>>>>                 NFB Community Service Group
>>>>                 Research and Resource Committee Chair
>>>> 
>>>>                 Tupperware Consultant
>>>>                 781-790-3627
>>>>                 www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>>> 
>>>>                 On Feb 15, 2014, at 5:01 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>                 wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                   I love the idea of hygene kits for the homeless. Our
>>>> chapter collected
>>>>                   toiletries for a women's shelter last year, but we
>>>> did
>>>> not assemble
>>>>                   the items. The shelter was glad to receive the gift
>>>> but
>>>> we could have
>>>>                   saved them some time.
>>>>                   I will suggest this when we do it again, sounds like
>>>> fun!
>>>> 
>>>>                   Providing a hands on opportunity for convention
>>>> attendees is fantastic!
>>>> 
>>>>                   Cheryl
>>>> 
>>>>                     On 2/15/14, Denise Shaible <denise.shaible at att.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>                     I like the idea of emergency preparedness.  I know
>>>> the
>>>> Red Cross has
>>>>                     some
>>>>                     information on that and we all need to know about
>>>> it.
>>>> I also like the
>>>> 
>>>>                 idea
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     of the Red Cross providing small first aid kits.  I
>>>> remember buying
>>>>                     one
>>>> 
>>>>                 when
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     I took my first aid class when I lived in Ft.
>>>> Lauderdale, FL.  I don't
>>>> 
>>>>                 know
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     if they would provide them but, I'm wondering if we
>>>> could assemble
>>>>                     them
>>>> 
>>>>                 if
>>>> 
>>>>                     we know what we need to put in them and then we
>>>> could
>>>> give them to our
>>>>                     members or whoever we wish to give them to.
>>>> 
>>>>                     I really like the idea of having someone speak
>>>> about
>>>> programs to feed
>>>>                     the
>>>>                     hungry or doing a service project with a local food
>>>> bank.  I don't
>>>>                     know
>>>> 
>>>>                 why
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     we couldn't help put bags of food together. Yes,
>>>> it's
>>>> an assembly
>>>>                     line
>>>> 
>>>>                 job
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     but, we do it at my church and we're able to feed
>>>> between 50 and 100
>>>> 
>>>>                 persons
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>                     each month.  It's rewarding to know we're doing
>>>> anything to help and
>>>>                     to
>>>>                     promote the fact that we want to give not just get.
>>>> 
>>>>                     Regards,
>>>> 
>>>>                     Denise
>>>> 
>>>>                     -----Original Message-----
>>>>                     From: Michelle Clark
>>>>                     Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 10:21 AM
>>>>                     To: 'Community Service Discussion List'
>>>>                     Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>> the
>>>> community
>>>>                     servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>                     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
>>>> 
>>>>                     -----Original Message-----
>>>>                     From: Community-service
>>>> [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>                     On
>>>>                     Behalf Of Cheryl Fields
>>>>                     Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:53 AM
>>>>                     To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>                     Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>> the
>>>> community
>>>>                     service
>>>>                     groupseminar at national convention
>>>> 
>>>>                     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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