[Community-service] Looking for ideas

Thu Jan 2 22:58:23 UTC 2014

Hi all,
Ok, so I don't post ever, but i thought i'd jump inand wish everyone a
happy new year and chime in on this discussion.
I am hoping to participate in more community service stuff here in NM,
but haven't found a 'foothold' yet. i like the ideas that have begun
flowing so far and i'd like to add a few of my own.
I like the idea of collecting soda can tabs or bottle caps and donate
them to a cancer center of whatever...as to what they do with them, I
dont know...I also know a friend of mine who has children collects the
box tops from cerial boxes, mac N Cheese boxes, etc and donates them
to her children's school for something...I can't remember what right
now...But anyway, all of these are good ideas. As for collecting
food,i'm all over food donations and stuff like that. My other
favorite project my local chapter of the NFB does is each December we
collect warm items I.E hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, socks, etc.
and we donate them to the homeless shelter here in town. another local
chapter also collects toys for children of homeless families to donate
during the holiday season.
i feel these items can also be collected and donated all year long so
maybe we can start something at convention and run it through
december...or something like that?
just my thoughts,
tara
2nd Vice-President, albuquerque Chapter; NFBNM

On 12/31/13, Michelle Clark <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
> You got that right! Perhaps a musical device or something that any person
> can use would be a good prize.
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> Michelle
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> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW
> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:31 PM
> To: blinddog3 at charter.net; Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Looking for ideas
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> I like that!
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: Steven Johnson <mailto:blinddog3 at charter.net>
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> To: 'Community <mailto:community-service at nfbnet.org>  Service Discussion
> List'
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> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 6:47 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Looking for ideas
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> Food donation events are always needed  no matter where you are across this
> nation.  Even our own peers are impacted by the reality of sometimes not
> having enough food on the table for their family.  You could request that
> for every non-perishable food item you bring and donate up to 5 items, you
> receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for a prize TBD.  We do this with
> an organization I belong to here, and actually give a firearm away. This all
> takes place in the matter of 4 hours, and this past year we raised 1750
> pounds of food and over $300 in cash.  We also were able to purchase food
> and sell 5 cans of food for $5 for those who forgot as the items were
> purchased at Sam’s Club, so we got the biggest bang for our buck.  We also
> had the local food bank at our event to help out as they took the food at
> the end of the day, gave us great credit, and in the end, everyone was a
> winner.
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> Steve
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> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chris Parsons
> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:30 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Looking for ideas
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> Hi Brooke and all,
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> I’m a member of the Community Service Group leadership team. Let me see if I
> can help clarify a couple things.
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> I think the post Denyece is referring to is the one I wrote before Christmas
> asking for alumni of AmeriCorps who would be interested in speaking at our
> community service seminar at the 2014 national convention. We still welcome
> potential speakers if any more AmeriCorps alums see this and are
> interested.
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> The post Darian sent out yesterday is separate and is asking for general
> ideas for events or activities that people would like to see the Community
> Service Group do during national convention. A couple people have already
> posted good ideas; I’m excited to see what else you all can come up with!
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> The Community Service Group, and by extention this list, is for anyone who
> is interested in community service, whether they regularly participate in
> service or are a little hesitant about participating because maybe they
> don’t know how or where to get started. You don’t have to be a current
> member or an alum of AmeriCorps to be a part of the group. AmeriCorps is
> just one way that people can serve. Members of the Community Service Group
> participate in all kinds of service activities, and this list is a place
> where people can share those experiences, share community service-related
> resources, ask questions about how and where to serve, and discuss community
> service in general and where they would like to see the Community Service
> Group go in the future.
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> So Brooke, if you have an interest in community service, then this list is
> absolutely pertinent to you, and I would like to welcome you and anyone else
> who has recently joined. We’re glad to have you!
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> I hope this helps clarify things.
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> Chris
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> From: BROOKE6358 at aol.com
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> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 7:58 PM
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> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
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> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Looking for ideas
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> Hi Peace...I played 'Peace i ask of thee, O river, somewhere in church
> service prelude today!
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> I remember Americorps in the initial conversation now, thanks for reminding
> me. Well, the only connection I have with Americorp is--in researching their
> sites for info on funding, I came across info that taught me about the 'MOU'
> and DBS and VR.  It was timely info for me too.
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> So, I guess i will need to unsubscribe from this group/list as it is not
> pertinent to me?  Not sure about that either.
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> Thanks again, Peaceful...
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> bre
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> ps..brooke has an e on the end of it. I get that lopsided feeling when it's
> left off! lolz
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> In a message dated 12/29/2013 8:24:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> peace05 at comcast.net writes:
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> Hello Brook, I think he's talking about people who have served as a
> Americorpt,  peace core, or just community service.  Someone Correct me if
> I'm wrong.
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: BROOKE6358 at aol.com
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> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
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> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:12 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Looking for ideas
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> Hello again,
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> Thanks for the question, b-low! (blow the clarinet!)
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> I read on this list other day a list of community services, one was Habitat
> for Humanity.  I thought, gee, maybe i signed on too early...I cannot
> picture myself working with Habitat for Humanity and so forth.
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> Yes, please clarify. Well, duh, he said--we need to brainstorm. Ah, I'm
> getting it! lolz
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> Here in my town we have 'The Braille Club of the Palm Beaches', inc. 1935.
> It is s social club only for blind and visually impaired persons. it is a
> small group of about 30, on average, and is a very active club.  I am
> wondering, still brainstorming here, how this group could help the Braille
> Club benefit its community--the entire community--on a greater scale.
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> Is this close to what you are meaning/looking for?
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> I'll keep thinking! I'm good it thinking! How about y'all?
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> Brooke  aka  bre
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> In a message dated 12/29/2013 6:28:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com writes:
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> Hi Darian,
>
> Could you clarify or narrow down exactly what you mean by "do as the
> community service group?"  Are you looking for specific suggestions
> related to the projects we have going, social get-together options,
> etc?
>
> Thanks,
>
> On 12/29/13, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Brooke,
>>  At this point it's basically brainstorming  so share whatever comes to
>> mind
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>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
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>>> On Dec 29, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Brooke Evans <brooke6358 at aol.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello darian and  fellow NFB CS Div members,
>>>
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>>> I'm brand new to the Community Service Division.  Please tell a bit
>>> about
>>> the previous projects, present and ongoing work by individuals or groups
>>> that will enable me to know where to look in my brain for ideas!  Thanks
>>> already!
>>>
>>> Smiling as I send shoutout to all.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!
>>> bre
>>> Brooke Evans
>>> NFBF State Wide chapter member
>>> NFBF DB  Division member
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Dec 28, 2013, at 6:22 PM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone!
>>>> I hope you all are  enjoying the holidays!
>>>> I, along with my friends in the community service group leadership
>>>> have
>>>> been  thinking about  exciting and interesting thins  to do for the
>>>> 2014
>>>> National Convention.
>>>> So, if you should have ideas of  what we should do for National
>>>> convention as the community service group  please do let me/us know.
>>>> Best, wishes
>>>>   Darian
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