[Community-service] Cleveland site center.
Cheryl Fields
cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 03:31:43 UTC 2014
This is good information, Ashley I am sure you will weigh all your
options and make the best choice for your situation.
If you are looking for specific training there is a location in
Buffalo for hospilitality training. Don't know anyone that used this
but occasionally I receive emails from them. Maybe someone knows more
about it and can provide details.
Cheryl
On 2/22/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Brooke,
>
> Cleveland sight center is a nonprofit center in cleveland ohio.
> NFB centers are those private centers in Louisiana, colorado, and Minesota.
>
> They are big and discussed a lot in the Monitor and convention. Maybe, you
> are new to NFB?
>
> Read the monitor for info and that is online at nfb.org. For instance, one
> article
> is called Living a Miracle every day and summarizes the LCB training.
> https://nfb.org//Images/nfb/Publications/bm/bm08/bm0805/bm080504.htm
>
> Basically nfb centers train you in the skills of blindness and daily living
>
> skills such as home management, technology, braille and cane travel.
> You have to follow nfb philosophy there though. You have to train as a blind
>
> person even being legally blind with stable vision; you have to wear
> sleepshades in training.
> You have to take all classes.
>
> Now, cleveland sight center does not force you to take classes you already
> are proficient in; like if you know braille, you don't have to take it. CSC
>
> also has a call center training program for blind people who want to work at
>
> call centers and really works to find clients jobs.
> They offer the same classes but without NFB philosophy and sleepshades are
> optional. Also, they have apartments which I find appealing.
>
> So that is a bit about types of centers and the nfb ones. If interested in
> nfb centers, I encourage you to call the center staff as they are happy to
> talk about their centers.
>
> Ashley
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brooke Evans
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:52 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Cleveland site center.
>
> Darian,
>
> Could you explain a bit more on NFB training centers, please? I've only
> heard of this just now from your post.
>
> Much appreciation.
> Brooke
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 22, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Ashley,
>> Just curious, have you considered training at one of our Nfb centers?
>> Darian.
>>
>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>
>>> 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.?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my
>>>>>> mobile
>>>>>> device.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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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>>>>>> The
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>>>>>> (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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