[Community-service] Community-service Digest, Vol 48, Issue 43
Darlene Laibl-Crowe
dlaiblcrowe at att.net
Wed Feb 26 13:40:38 UTC 2014
Hello, everyone!
My name is Darlene Laibl-Crowe and I am a member of the State Wide Chapter
in Florida. I like the idea of CPR classes and putting together kits.
That will be great way of emergency preparation.
However, I would like to add more to this. Maybe we can include the
information that each community has an Emergency Management or Emergency
Alert Center. They have a program in which those who need medical
assistance can contact them to give what they need so the person can know
where he or she can go. Also, by noting to them that we are 'blind', they
can be aware of how to better provide emergency assistance for this group.
Each county is required to do a drill to be prepared in case of an
emergency, a disaster and it would be wonderful if the disabled group
participated in these events.
I am Blind and Hard of Hearing...I went to Helen Keller National Center in
NY for eight months in 2011 to train for my specific needs. They included a
class on Emergency Preparedness. They educated us on how we should always
keep an emergency bag waiting at the exit of our homes incase of a fire.
This bag holds many things that we need...for example a plastic bag that
contains copies of important papers.
This is a form Self-education, Self-Advocacy is important and everyone (not
just the blind) need to know what they need, the resources that can be
obtained and this will help them to overcome their limitations...empower
them.
Thanks for all you are doing!
(smile)
Darlene
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Seeking ideas for thecommunityservice group seminar at
national convention (Ashley Bramlett)
2. Re: Speakers/ National Organizations (Michelle Clark)
3. Re: Speakers/ National Organizations (Darian)
4. Re: Speakers/ National Organizations (minh ha)
5. Re: Speakers/ National Organizations (Darian Smith)
6. CS Group Leadership call (open to all) (Darian Smith)
7. Re: Speakers/ National Organizations (Cheryl Fields)
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:54:32 -0500
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
To: "Community Service Discussion List" <community-service at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for thecommunityservice
group seminar at national convention
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Michele,
excellent idea. Sometime, I'll write a good clear letter to red cross. I do
like the idea of working with APH or maybe NBP to get their items in
braille.
Yes, cost is a common excuse; heard that one a lot. Red cross needs to hear
this idea. I'll bring it to their attention, unless someone in this interest
group gets to it before me.
Ashley
-----Original Message-----
From: Catherine Michele Mitchell
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:11 AM
To: Community Service Discussion List
Cc: Community Service Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for thecommunityservice group
seminar at national convention
I wonder if the Red Cross and other nonprofits could work with the American
printing House for the blind to get their materials into alternative
formats. And maybe they could split the cost. I don't know enough about the
APH to know if this is the kind of thing they do, but I do know cost is
always given as an excuse not to produce Printed materials in formats
accessible to the blind.
Michele Mitchell
Tupperware Consultant
781-790-3627
www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
On Feb 23, 2014, at 8:58 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
wrote:
> sure, but we were focussed on braille as many of us do read braille and if
> its computer based, me thinks they can already provide it on disk. it?s
> the braille that needs work as you have to have the software and formating
> knowledge to produce good readable braille.
> No where did I say this was the only format used. just the format that we
> would most work on. BTW some large dc theatres in dc have braille programs
> and that is good. If kennedy center and smithsonian can do it, so should
> large nonprofits.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Michelle Clark
> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:18 PM
> To: 'Community Service Discussion List'
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the communityservice
> group seminar at national convention
>
> Something to consider when making decisions for our population is the
> various types of reading material we use. Your suggestion implies the
> volunteer is a Braille reader and that is not always the case. Some
> consideration has to be made for persons who are low vision, and others
> who
> would do better if the information was in a digital format or even on a
> disc.
>
> Michelle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 4:28 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the communityservice
> group seminar at national convention
>
> Darian,
> If you can get red cross to have all materials in braille, I will commend
> such work. I When I went for my orientation, I asked about alternative
> formats of the handbook and other material and was told there was none.
> So,
> currently, no material is brailled. If it were, that
> would make it more encouraging for volunteers to go there.
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message----- From: Darian Smith
> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 5:40 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
> communityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>
> Hi Cheryl, that's certainly a great idea for a project.
> How do you propose we facilitate this audio description undertaking?
> I imagine that the availability of braille materials might be a good
> thing
> to advocate for as well?
>
> On Feb 17, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:50:44 -0500
From: "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com>
To: "'Community Service Discussion List'"
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Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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I am getting a message that my Community Service emails are bouncing.
Anyone getting this?
-----Original Message-----
From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:33 AM
To: Community Service Discussion List
Cc: Community Service Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
I agree. Fantastic idea, Cheryl!
Michele Mitchell
Tupperware Consultant
781-790-3627
www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
> Cheryl has hit the ball out of the park with the NFB National Community
Service Day suggestion. It fits CS mission statement, and purpose. bre
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:50 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
wrote:
>>
>> My chapter has a few folks that like to volunteer and we go to the
>> Greater Cleveland Food Bank every other month. Going on Tuesday, we
>> repack food for community distributions. I may look into a new
>> opportunity for us with these 2 organizations.
>> When the Film Festival is here, I think voa provides the volunteers,
>> will check it out and keep you posted.
>> United way is a great organization, don't know if they are open to
>> receive us.Like the idea of using National groups, wouldn't it be
>> great to plan a nation wide nfb day of service with 1 organization?
>> Another idea,lol! Save it for next year.
>>
>> Cheryl
>>
>>> On 2/23/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Cheryl,
>>> I'm not entirely sure if I've heard of it before, I think I have. Either
way
>>> it is a very good idea.
>>> United Way is another good idea and a great organization from my
dealings
>>> with it.
>>> If there is a way to include them in the proceedings, we'll make it
happen.
>>>
>>> If we don't do it this year, we'll work back to it for next year's
>>> convention.
>>>
>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>
>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Darian,
>>>> Has anyone checked out Volunteers of america? I looked on their web
>>>> site and there is a section with volunteer opportunities with another
>>>> option to create your own. This sounds interesting, however I am not
>>>> familiar with this organization.
>>>>
>>>> United Way is another well known national organization to consider.
>>>> Hope this helps, maybe others have an experience to share about these
>>>> 2 groups.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers!
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> unitedly is another very good idea as well.
>>>
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:59:37 -0800
From: Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
To: Community Service Discussion List <community-service at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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Hi everyone.
First, your messages are coming through perfectly Michelle.
Second, good idea Cheryl, good idea.
Actually considered the idea and ran it by some folks at national who
thought it might be best if it were integrated into meet the blind month.
I think that such a good idea could be modified in this manner: coordinate a
service project on a day of service (E. G. Martin Luther King day of service
or 9/11 day of service.)
We could also do something in April. I believe that this is far enough away
from meet the blind month but close enough to national convention where we
can get people excited for all three things.
National global youth service Day is in the month of April. This is
wonderful for our student divisions if we were to get by in from them.
All of this said, such a coordinated effort would need someone or some
people who will be willing to take responsibility for it. At the moment, I
can't. and I typically look to someone or some people who feel strongly
enough about it to see if they might want to do something about it. My gut
feeling tells me that we are probably a couple of years away from
coordinating such an effort. I look forward to being proven wrong.
Michelle Mitchell brought up a really good idea regarding alternative
materials for service The next question is, how do we make something like
this happen? It isn't too far-fetched that this group might take on such a
project. The idea is conceived, so that is a start.
Again, people? We need people (don't we always?). Maybe a group of people
might form and we might try to work collaboratively with the Jernigan
Institute.
Such a collaboration would be very beneficial for all involved.
Thoughts? Volunteers? :-)
This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
> On Feb 25, 2014, at 3:50 PM, "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
>
> I am getting a message that my Community Service emails are bouncing.
> Anyone getting this?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:33 AM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
>
> I agree. Fantastic idea, Cheryl!
>
> Michele Mitchell
> Tupperware Consultant
> 781-790-3627
> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>
>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> Cheryl has hit the ball out of the park with the NFB National Community
> Service Day suggestion. It fits CS mission statement, and purpose. bre
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:50 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>>
>>> My chapter has a few folks that like to volunteer and we go to the
>>> Greater Cleveland Food Bank every other month. Going on Tuesday, we
>>> repack food for community distributions. I may look into a new
>>> opportunity for us with these 2 organizations.
>>> When the Film Festival is here, I think voa provides the volunteers,
>>> will check it out and keep you posted.
>>> United way is a great organization, don't know if they are open to
>>> receive us.Like the idea of using National groups, wouldn't it be
>>> great to plan a nation wide nfb day of service with 1 organization?
>>> Another idea,lol! Save it for next year.
>>>
>>> Cheryl
>>>
>>>> On 2/23/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Cheryl,
>>>> I'm not entirely sure if I've heard of it before, I think I have.
Either
> way
>>>> it is a very good idea.
>>>> United Way is another good idea and a great organization from my
> dealings
>>>> with it.
>>>> If there is a way to include them in the proceedings, we'll make it
> happen.
>>>>
>>>> If we don't do it this year, we'll work back to it for next year's
>>>> convention.
>>>>
>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Cheryl Fields
<cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Darian,
>>>>> Has anyone checked out Volunteers of america? I looked on their web
>>>>> site and there is a section with volunteer opportunities with another
>>>>> option to create your own. This sounds interesting, however I am not
>>>>> familiar with this organization.
>>>>>
>>>>> United Way is another well known national organization to consider.
>>>>> Hope this helps, maybe others have an experience to share about these
>>>>> 2 groups.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Community-service:
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>>>>> unitedly is another very good idea as well.
>>>>
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:54:27 -0500
From: minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com>
To: Community Service Discussion List <community-service at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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Hi Darrien and all,
I don't usually post to this list as I'm super busy with school, but
I've been following the threads and all the ideas are fantastic. I
just want to throw something out there. Maybe a concerted day of
service for the whole NFB might be a large endeavor to plan, but why
not create resources for affiliates and local chapters to use to get
involved in the community? I go to a Jesuit university and service
learning is a huge deal here so service is like a second language to
me and I always want more people to get involved in community service.
However, it's sometimes difficult to know where to start. If we could
create a guide of some sort that we could distribute to affiliate
chapters and encourage them to do a service project once a month, once
every six months, or whatever, then I think a lot of people would get
on board with the idea. Also, I think the biggest force of volunteers
out there right now are students, so we might try to target student
divisions and get them to volunteer together or even individually,
like tutoring a younger student in need, etc. Just some thoughts.
Minh
On 2/25/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone.
> First, your messages are coming through perfectly Michelle.
> Second, good idea Cheryl, good idea.
> Actually considered the idea and ran it by some folks at national who
> thought it might be best if it were integrated into meet the blind month.
> I think that such a good idea could be modified in this manner: coordinate
a
> service project on a day of service (E. G. Martin Luther King day of
service
> or 9/11 day of service.)
> We could also do something in April. I believe that this is far enough
away
> from meet the blind month but close enough to national convention where we
> can get people excited for all three things.
> National global youth service Day is in the month of April. This is
> wonderful for our student divisions if we were to get by in from them.
> All of this said, such a coordinated effort would need someone or some
> people who will be willing to take responsibility for it. At the moment, I
> can't. and I typically look to someone or some people who feel strongly
> enough about it to see if they might want to do something about it. My
gut
> feeling tells me that we are probably a couple of years away from
> coordinating such an effort. I look forward to being proven wrong.
>
> Michelle Mitchell brought up a really good idea regarding alternative
> materials for service The next question is, how do we make something like
> this happen? It isn't too far-fetched that this group might take on such a
> project. The idea is conceived, so that is a start.
> Again, people... We need people (don't we always?). Maybe a group of
people
> might form and we might try to work collaboratively with the Jernigan
> Institute.
> Such a collaboration would be very beneficial for all involved.
> Thoughts? Volunteers? :-)
>
> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>
>> On Feb 25, 2014, at 3:50 PM, "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> I am getting a message that my Community Service emails are bouncing.
>> Anyone getting this?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:33 AM
>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
>>
>> I agree. Fantastic idea, Cheryl!
>>
>> Michele Mitchell
>> Tupperware Consultant
>> 781-790-3627
>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>
>>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Cheryl has hit the ball out of the park with the NFB National Community
>> Service Day suggestion. It fits CS mission statement, and purpose. bre
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:50 PM, Cheryl Fields
<cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My chapter has a few folks that like to volunteer and we go to the
>>>> Greater Cleveland Food Bank every other month. Going on Tuesday, we
>>>> repack food for community distributions. I may look into a new
>>>> opportunity for us with these 2 organizations.
>>>> When the Film Festival is here, I think voa provides the volunteers,
>>>> will check it out and keep you posted.
>>>> United way is a great organization, don't know if they are open to
>>>> receive us.Like the idea of using National groups, wouldn't it be
>>>> great to plan a nation wide nfb day of service with 1 organization?
>>>> Another idea,lol! Save it for next year.
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl
>>>>
>>>>> On 2/23/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Cheryl,
>>>>> I'm not entirely sure if I've heard of it before, I think I have.
>>>>> Either
>> way
>>>>> it is a very good idea.
>>>>> United Way is another good idea and a great organization from my
>> dealings
>>>>> with it.
>>>>> If there is a way to include them in the proceedings, we'll make it
>> happen.
>>>>>
>>>>> If we don't do it this year, we'll work back to it for next year's
>>>>> convention.
>>>>>
>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Darian,
>>>>>> Has anyone checked out Volunteers of america? I looked on their web
>>>>>> site and there is a section with volunteer opportunities with another
>>>>>> option to create your own. This sounds interesting, however I am not
>>>>>> familiar with this organization.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> United Way is another well known national organization to consider.
>>>>>> Hope this helps, maybe others have an experience to share about these
>>>>>> 2 groups.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> unitedly is another very good idea as well.
>>>>>
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:19:57 -0800
From: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
To: Community Service Discussion List <community-service at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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That?s a great idea.
in the past people have come to us looking for ideas.
As we?ve not had the people power to move towards coordinated service
efforts and could only offer personal experiences, we didn?t have too much
to offer.
I think that once agencies become more familiar with us, and we develop a
wealth of knowledge, we might move towards a guide; one that is consistent
with the focused goals of the group.
We can easily share basic guides on how to put together a service
project? those are already in existence), but how to disclose that your
group is blind, or how to figure out when a group is turning you away due
to your blindness, or how to work as a team with the various degrees of
vision on that team, making sure all have true roles and responsibilities
(making sure that vision means more or less work).. things like that? we
have to get footing there.
Once the agencies start to recognize the the federation and the group, we
can start to identify options for chapters and affiliates.
maybe we can start to develop this type of guide after National convention
concert with the efforts of Michelle Mitchell?s resource and research
committee?
back
On Feb 25, 2014, at 5:54 PM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Darrien and all,
>
> I don't usually post to this list as I'm super busy with school, but
> I've been following the threads and all the ideas are fantastic. I
> just want to throw something out there. Maybe a concerted day of
> service for the whole NFB might be a large endeavor to plan, but why
> not create resources for affiliates and local chapters to use to get
> involved in the community? I go to a Jesuit university and service
> learning is a huge deal here so service is like a second language to
> me and I always want more people to get involved in community service.
> However, it's sometimes difficult to know where to start. If we could
> create a guide of some sort that we could distribute to affiliate
> chapters and encourage them to do a service project once a month, once
> every six months, or whatever, then I think a lot of people would get
> on board with the idea. Also, I think the biggest force of volunteers
> out there right now are students, so we might try to target student
> divisions and get them to volunteer together or even individually,
> like tutoring a younger student in need, etc. Just some thoughts.
> Minh
>
> On 2/25/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi everyone.
>> First, your messages are coming through perfectly Michelle.
>> Second, good idea Cheryl, good idea.
>> Actually considered the idea and ran it by some folks at national who
>> thought it might be best if it were integrated into meet the blind month.
>> I think that such a good idea could be modified in this manner:
coordinate a
>> service project on a day of service (E. G. Martin Luther King day of
service
>> or 9/11 day of service.)
>> We could also do something in April. I believe that this is far enough
away
>> from meet the blind month but close enough to national convention where
we
>> can get people excited for all three things.
>> National global youth service Day is in the month of April. This is
>> wonderful for our student divisions if we were to get by in from them.
>> All of this said, such a coordinated effort would need someone or some
>> people who will be willing to take responsibility for it. At the moment,
I
>> can't. and I typically look to someone or some people who feel strongly
>> enough about it to see if they might want to do something about it. My
gut
>> feeling tells me that we are probably a couple of years away from
>> coordinating such an effort. I look forward to being proven wrong.
>>
>> Michelle Mitchell brought up a really good idea regarding alternative
>> materials for service The next question is, how do we make something like
>> this happen? It isn't too far-fetched that this group might take on such
a
>> project. The idea is conceived, so that is a start.
>> Again, people... We need people (don't we always?). Maybe a group of
people
>> might form and we might try to work collaboratively with the Jernigan
>> Institute.
>> Such a collaboration would be very beneficial for all involved.
>> Thoughts? Volunteers? :-)
>>
>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>
>>> On Feb 25, 2014, at 3:50 PM, "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am getting a message that my Community Service emails are bouncing.
>>> Anyone getting this?
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:33 AM
>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
>>>
>>> I agree. Fantastic idea, Cheryl!
>>>
>>> Michele Mitchell
>>> Tupperware Consultant
>>> 781-790-3627
>>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>>
>>>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl has hit the ball out of the park with the NFB National Community
>>> Service Day suggestion. It fits CS mission statement, and purpose.
bre
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:50 PM, Cheryl Fields
<cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> My chapter has a few folks that like to volunteer and we go to the
>>>>> Greater Cleveland Food Bank every other month. Going on Tuesday, we
>>>>> repack food for community distributions. I may look into a new
>>>>> opportunity for us with these 2 organizations.
>>>>> When the Film Festival is here, I think voa provides the volunteers,
>>>>> will check it out and keep you posted.
>>>>> United way is a great organization, don't know if they are open to
>>>>> receive us.Like the idea of using National groups, wouldn't it be
>>>>> great to plan a nation wide nfb day of service with 1 organization?
>>>>> Another idea,lol! Save it for next year.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2/23/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Cheryl,
>>>>>> I'm not entirely sure if I've heard of it before, I think I have.
>>>>>> Either
>>> way
>>>>>> it is a very good idea.
>>>>>> United Way is another good idea and a great organization from my
>>> dealings
>>>>>> with it.
>>>>>> If there is a way to include them in the proceedings, we'll make it
>>> happen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If we don't do it this year, we'll work back to it for next year's
>>>>>> convention.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Darian,
>>>>>>> Has anyone checked out Volunteers of america? I looked on their web
>>>>>>> site and there is a section with volunteer opportunities with
another
>>>>>>> option to create your own. This sounds interesting, however I am not
>>>>>>> familiar with this organization.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> United Way is another well known national organization to consider.
>>>>>>> Hope this helps, maybe others have an experience to share about
these
>>>>>>> 2 groups.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Community-service mailing list
>>>>>>> Community-service at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/community-service_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
for
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:51:43 -0800
From: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
To: Community Service Discussion List <COMMUNITY-SERVICE at NFBNET.ORG>
Subject: [Community-service] CS Group Leadership call (open to all)
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Hi all,
This Sunday, March 2, we, the leadership team of the community service
group are having our monthly leadership call.
all are welcome to join and see what all the fuss is about.
when? Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m. eastern time
Call: (712) 432-0140. enter Code 808277.
Questions? contact me directly at dsmithnfb at gmail.com
many thanks.
Darian
Darian Smith
Chairperson, Community Service Group -National Federation of The Blind.
(415)215-9809
dsmithnfb at gmail.com
?
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found how to serve?
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Your unwanted vehicle can be just what the blind need to make
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:26:50 -0500
From: Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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Hello All,
Lovin' it! I'm thinking maybe we could incorporate most of these thoughts.
Create the resource list for affiliates asking them to do a project at
certain intervals for 1 year
Prepare to use one of the days Darian mentioned for the next year for
national nfb participation
It will take a committed person to pull this together. We can start
the resource list on this list, send what we are involved in, brief
description, with contact information.
Using students is great, this can breathe new life to the organization!
Cheryl
On 2/25/14, Michelle Clark <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
> I am getting a message that my Community Service emails are bouncing.
> Anyone getting this?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Catherine Michele Mitchell
> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:33 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Speakers/ National Organizations
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> I agree. Fantastic idea, Cheryl!
>
> Michele Mitchell
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> On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:42 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Cheryl has hit the ball out of the park with the NFB National Community
> Service Day suggestion. It fits CS mission statement, and purpose. bre
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:50 PM, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>>
>>> My chapter has a few folks that like to volunteer and we go to the
>>> Greater Cleveland Food Bank every other month. Going on Tuesday, we
>>> repack food for community distributions. I may look into a new
>>> opportunity for us with these 2 organizations.
>>> When the Film Festival is here, I think voa provides the volunteers,
>>> will check it out and keep you posted.
>>> United way is a great organization, don't know if they are open to
>>> receive us.Like the idea of using National groups, wouldn't it be
>>> great to plan a nation wide nfb day of service with 1 organization?
>>> Another idea,lol! Save it for next year.
>>>
>>> Cheryl
>>>
>>>> On 2/23/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Cheryl,
>>>> I'm not entirely sure if I've heard of it before, I think I have.
>>>> Either
> way
>>>> it is a very good idea.
>>>> United Way is another good idea and a great organization from my
> dealings
>>>> with it.
>>>> If there is a way to include them in the proceedings, we'll make it
> happen.
>>>>
>>>> If we don't do it this year, we'll work back to it for next year's
>>>> convention.
>>>>
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>>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:58 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Darian,
>>>>> Has anyone checked out Volunteers of america? I looked on their web
>>>>> site and there is a section with volunteer opportunities with another
>>>>> option to create your own. This sounds interesting, however I am not
>>>>> familiar with this organization.
>>>>>
>>>>> United Way is another well known national organization to consider.
>>>>> Hope this helps, maybe others have an experience to share about these
>>>>> 2 groups.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
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