[Community-service] Seeking ideas for thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention

Darian Smith dsmithnfb at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 06:42:43 UTC 2014


Right,
  Similar activities happen in my city as well.

 I don’t want to hold the list up with my off-topic banter, so I’ll stop here 
On Feb 22, 2014, at 10:39 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Darian,  did not mean to confuse anyone, forgive me. I am responding
> to Michelle and offering something encouraging for her and possibly
> others to try. Expand your messages and you can read her response to
> my explaination of some civil engagement and recreation offered in my
> city.
> Cheryl
> On 2/23/14, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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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>>>>>>>>> 
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>>>>>>>>>     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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