[Community-service] Seeking ideas for thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention
Darian Smith
dsmithnfb at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 06:19:12 UTC 2014
Hi Cheryl,
I’m confused.
where did this come from?
On Feb 22, 2014, at 10:06 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh! forgot this. Most large cities have advisory boards, try to get on
> one. Identify your passion and research it. If a advisory board exists
> find out if blind people are represented, if not introduce yourself to
> the chairperson, explain why you should be appointed and introduce the
> nfb philosophy to them. If they won't allow you on, attend the public
> meetings and be vocal on issues surrounding blindness. We have a
> citezens council with Regional Transit authority in Cleveland, they
> won't let us on the council because they feel like the 1 person in a
> wheel chair can speak for all of us. So, we plan to work on this this
> year, we will be heard even if we are not added to the group. smiles
> Got to have something to reach for!
>
> Cheryl
>
> On 2/23/14, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> They can, it is only possible because of the vast numbers of volunteers!
>> Some recreational activities have national associations, for example.
>> Beep Baseball, Bowling, Sailing and golf. I think the blind veterans
>> have a national skiing association! I can check around for the
>> information and if you want to poll your blind friends for interest,
>> I'll post on list for all. You can begin simply, find a space someone
>> is willing to donate, try non profits. Make it a 2 or 3 hour session
>> before or after lunch time, this way they can brown bag if necessary.
>> Identify a few volunteers, try art teachers they are usually willing
>> to give some time, hopefully you won't need any for transportation,
>> make sure a couple people have basic orientation to the building and
>> you're almost ready to go! Crafting is fun and can be easy, center a
>> project around a holiday or occasion promote it and see what happens.
>> It's a relaxed atmosphere and will stimulate conversation about other
>> interests, think of it as networking event with a activity! nfb has a
>> crafters division, check it out.
>>
>> Cheryl
>> On 2/23/14, Catherine Michele Mitchell <michmitch66 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Wow, Cheryl. I wish every state head programs of this quality.
>>>
>>> Michele Mitchell
>>> Tupperware Consultant
>>> 781-790-3627
>>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>>
>>> On Feb 22, 2014, at 8:27 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>>>> 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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