[Community-service] Cleveland site center.
Serena Nickell
scnickell1980 at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 18:41:04 UTC 2014
LCB came first. I think Blind Inc. came last but I'm not quite sure.
As for our names, it's a small world after all. Lol.
Serena
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 23, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Serena Cucco <serena.c.cucco at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> That's great thjat the program at CCB can be tailored to meet your
> individual needs. Just curious, were LCB and Blind Inc. (Minasota)
> developed prior to CCB?
>
> Also, I just noticed ... Serena N and I have the same first name. I
> didn't know my name and spelling were that common.
>
> Serena C.
> ior t
>> On 2/23/14, Serena Nickell <scnickell1980 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I remember having that exact discussion.
>> Serena
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I remember a discussion an instructor had while i was at the Colorado
>>> Center. they told a student that you start taking all classes
>>> regardless of proficiency level in any particular class because no matter
>>> how good you might be at something, there is always room for improvement.
>>>
>>> Of course if you are proficient enough in a particular area and need more
>>> help in another, things can be worked out where you can work on the area
>>> in which you wish to improve.
>>>
>>> Darian
>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 10:03 AM, Serena Nickell <scnickell1980 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I attended the Colorado center and while it's true that you're required
>>>> to take all their classes they do Taylor the program to meet your needs.
>>>> As time went on I was able to adjust my schedule to take less Braille and
>>>> concentrate on other areas that I needed additional help in.
>>>> Serena
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:56 AM, Serena Cucco <serena.c.cucco at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>>
>>>>> I think the reason the NFB centers make you take all classes,
>>>>> regardless of your proficiency, is that the centers were first
>>>>> designed for people who were going blind as adults, so generally, had
>>>>> no prior training in blindness skills and may have lacked the
>>>>> confidence that they could live with their new condition. Of course,
>>>>> being born blind/visually impaired is different. Hopefully,
>>>>> congenitally blind folks have received at least basic training in
>>>>> Braille or low vision equipment and cane travel, so might not really
>>>>> think they need a Braille class.
>>>>>
>>>>> Serena
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2/22/14, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 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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>>>>>>>>>>>> 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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