[Community-service] Seeking ideas for the communityservicegroupseminar at national convention
Cheryl Fields
cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
Tue Feb 25 15:20:47 UTC 2014
Good Morning!
Having persons with various disabilities work together is fabulous!
The cost of making materials accessible should not become another
barrier. It is only an excuse for those that don't want to understand
the benefits. If we placed a little pressure nationally it would get
done.
Blessings,
Cheryl
On 2/25/14, Catherine Michele Mitchell <michmitch66 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Peter and Mary,
>
> This wouldn't be a short-term fix, but what do you think about this idea? I
> was thinking that if the blind have trouble getting assistance they need
> then probably other disabled people do as well. Maybe you guys could connect
> with other disabled people in the community to begin a group of disabled
> people helping each other. For example, a wheelchair user and a blind person
> could shop together. The wheelchair user could guide and read packages, the
> blind person could reach things on higher shelves and pull a shopping cart.
> Person with cerebral palsy could read a blind person's mail, and the blind
> person could reciprocate By helping with housework or laundry. You get the
> picture. This is actually something I've been thinking about for a while. An
> arrangement like this would create a mutually beneficial relationship where
> neither participant feels superior or inferior. And since bot parties rely
> on each other, cancellations and no-shows and postponements are less likely
> to occur.
> D
>
> Michele Mitchell
> Tupperware Consultant
> 781-790-3627
> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>
> On Feb 23, 2014, at 3:57 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Peter, you might want to talk to the jernigan institute folks; Darian has
>> a good idea. I think the community service group has a different focus,
>> but maybe nfb national could do this in another department.
>>
>> From: Darian Smith
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 4:44 PM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>> communityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>
>> Hi peter,
>> this is a good idea indeed.
>> I think finding the people to partner with you would be the first thing
>> to do.
>> someone mentioned working with the Jernigan institute to see about the
>> chances of this happening, and I think that if a group of people came to
>> the institute with the idea and the willingness to see the idea through,
>> they might be willing to support it.
>>
>> i would say that based upon the goals and direction of the group, this
>> probably wouldn't be a project the community service group would take on
>> however.
>>
>> Darian
>>
>>
>> On Feb 18, 2014, at 7:48 AM, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>>
>>> Not only should we seek to participate in other community events but
>>> how about conducting some community service activities within the NFB.
>>> Blind people all across this nation have a need for readers and drivers.
>>> Here is an idea where the NFB and other community organizations could
>>> work together to meet this need. Mary and I have had a devil of a time
>>> trying to have our snail mail read on a regular basis and finding
>>> transportation to reach destinations not in our local transit system's
>>> service area. Even when we have offered to pay someone to read our mail
>>> or to drive us somewhere our offers have been refused. On other occasions
>>> we have been offered assistance but when we try contacting the individual
>>> who said they would read our snail mail our calls go unreturned. I'm sure
>>> there are countless stories of other blind individuals who have had a
>>> similar experience.
>>>
>>> Some of our chapters have talked about creating reader/driver pools
>>> in their communities but have yet to pull it off. Our Community Service
>>> Division could play a major role in making this a reality by working with
>>> the NFB Jernigan Institute, our local chapters and state affiliates. We
>>> should be able to partner with various volunteer organizations and
>>> individuals willing to provide these services to blind persons needing
>>> them. I hope this is discussed and acted upon so blind persons will have
>>> an easier time finding readers and drivers in the future.
>>>
>>> Peter Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Darian
>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 10:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>> communityservicegroup seminar at national convention
>>>
>>> Why specifically blind people that have had success in AmeriCorps
>>> programs in Florida?
>>>
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>>>
>>> On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:57 PM, "Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW"
>>> <peace05 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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!
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>>>>>>>>>>>> or
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