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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=dsmithnfb@gmail.com 
href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">Darian Smith</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 19, 2014 4:44 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=community-service@nfbnet.org 
href="mailto:community-service@nfbnet.org">Community Service Discussion List</A> 
</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the 
communityservicegroupseminar at national convention</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></DIV>
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peter, 
<DIV>this is a good idea indeed.</DIV>
<DIV>I think  finding  the people to partner with you would be the 
first  thing  to do.</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>  Darian     </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>      <BR>
<DIV>
<DIV>On Feb 18, 2014, at 7:48 AM, Peter Donahue <<A 
href="mailto:pdonahue2@satx.rr.com">pdonahue2@satx.rr.com</A>> 
wrote:</DIV><BR class=Apple-interchange-newline>
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  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Good morning everyone,</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>    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.</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>    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.</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Peter Donahue</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
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    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV>
    <DIV 
    style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,228,228)"><B>From:</B><SPAN 
    class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A title=dsmithnfb@gmail.com 
    href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">Darian</A></DIV>
    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B><SPAN 
    class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A 
    title=community-service@nfbnet.org 
    href="mailto:community-service@nfbnet.org">Community Service Discussion 
    List</A></DIV>
    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B><SPAN 
    class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>Monday, February 17, 2014 10:38 
    PM</DIV>
    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B><SPAN 
    class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>Re: [Community-service] Seeking 
    ideas for the communityservicegroup seminar at national convention</DIV>
    <DIV> </DIV>
    <DIV>Why specifically blind people that have had success in AmeriCorps 
    programs in Florida?<BR><BR>This electronic message has been brought to you 
    by my mobile device.</DIV>
    <DIV><BR>On Feb 17, 2014, at 6:57 PM, "Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW" <<A 
    href="mailto:peace05@comcast.net">peace05@comcast.net</A>> 
    wrote:<BR><BR></DIV>
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      <DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></DIV>
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        style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,228,228)"><B>From:</B><SPAN 
        class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A title=dsmithnfb@gmail.com 
        href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">Darian Smith</A></DIV>
        <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B><SPAN 
        class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A 
        title=community-service@nfbnet.org 
        href="mailto:community-service@nfbnet.org">Community Service Discussion 
        List</A></DIV>
        <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B><SPAN 
        class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>Monday, February 17, 2014 5:24 
        PM</DIV>
        <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B><SPAN 
        class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>Re: [Community-service] Seeking 
        ideas for the community servicegroup seminar at national 
convention</DIV>
        <DIV> </DIV>Hi all, 
        <DIV>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.</DIV>
        <DIV>  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. </DIV>
        <DIV>This will not  constitute the entirety of the seminar, but it 
        will have a place of prominence on the agenda. </DIV>
        <DIV>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.</DIV>
        <DIV>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. </DIV>
        <DIV> </DIV>
        <DIV>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. </DIV>
        <DIV>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. </DIV>
        <DIV>I’m thinking we are still a few  presenters away from this 
        being the best seminar yet.</DIV>
        <DIV>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. </DIV>
        <DIV>we will see how those details work out  because we are still a 
        ways  from convention.</DIV>
        <DIV>  I hope this helps people help us find some great additions 
        to the agenda </DIV>
        <DIV>  Best,</DIV>
        <DIV>  Darian        </DIV>
        <DIV>
        <DIV>
        <DIV>On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Cheryl Fields <<A 
        href="mailto:cherylelaine1957@gmail.com">cherylelaine1957@gmail.com</A>> 
        wrote:</DIV><BR class=Apple-interchange-newline>
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          <DIV 
          style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-VARIANT: normal; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; LETTER-SPACING: normal; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px">Ashly,<BR><BR>Yes, 
          I think the hands on training may work better for next year. 
          When<BR>the red Cross is contacted the conversation, audio description 
          for<BR>videos, could begin at that time. It may take some time to have 
          them<BR>see the advantage in added it to their materials. I should 
          have added<BR>that this is a long range goal.<BR>I want to hear about 
          your experience, it may be valuable to hear<BR>before the contact is 
          made. smiles<BR><BR>Cheryl<BR><BR>On 2/17/14, Ashley Bramlett <<A 
          href="mailto:bookwormahb@earthlink.net">bookwormahb@earthlink.net</A>> 
          wrote:<BR>
          <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Cheryl,<BR>It's a good idea. I agree with 
            you it needs registeration and limit  the<BR>size of the 
            workshops so they can give you all hands on instruction 
            more<BR>easily.<BR>However, not everyone is  open to  the 
            commitment to do first aid or cpr<BR>training.<BR>Think of how busy 
            convention gets.<BR><BR>Time may be unavailable on either the hotel 
            side or the convention<BR>participants side to do it.<BR>It may be 
            easier to plan a shorter hands on service activity.<BR><BR>If you do 
            contact them, I hope red cross is open to 
            adaptations.<BR>Unfortunatly, I had a bad experience attempting to 
            volunteer in their local<BR>office though and volunteering did not 
            work out. I'll write about later<BR>perhaps.<BR><BR>If I were 
            planning something to  do at convention, I'd probably pick 
            the<BR>hygene or food kits idea instead.<BR>I'm just thinking about 
            the convention group and all the things going on<BR>there and the 
            wide interest areas among 
            conventioneers.<BR><BR>Ashley<BR><BR><BR>-----Original 
            Message-----<BR>From: Cheryl Fields<BR>Sent: Monday, February 17, 
            2014 3:35 PM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject: 
            Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the 
            community<BR>servicegroupseminar at national convention<BR><BR>Hi 
            Everyone!<BR><BR>Great ideas! The cpr and first aid classes are a 
            wonderful idea and<BR>may require some registration.<BR>Think about 
            working with the Red cross to provide audio description<BR>for all 
            of the classes they use vvideos for. I'm not sure how<BR>difficult 
            it would be, most movies are audio described and most 
            places<BR>update materials on a regular basis so, it's worth asking. 
            This would<BR>benefit us across the country!<BR><BR>Cheryl 
            F.<BR><BR>On 2/17/14, Darian <<A 
            href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">dsmithnfb@gmail.com</A>> 
            wrote:<BR>
            <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Hi Serena,<BR>It sounds really 
              cool!<BR>Tell me all about it! What's the name of the 
              organization? How did you get<BR>involved? Why did you get 
              involved?<BR>Darian<BR><BR>This electronic message has been 
              brought to you by my mobile device.<BR><BR>
              <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On Feb 16, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Serena 
                Nickell <<A 
                href="mailto:scnickell1980@gmail.com">scnickell1980@gmail.com</A>><BR>wrote:<BR><BR>Hi, 
                I recently began volunteering with an organization that helps 
                the<BR>homeless.  In addition to the above items we also 
                give out small<BR>flashlights and batteries (usually AA and 
                AAA).<BR>Serena<BR><BR><BR>Sent from my iPhone<BR><BR>
                <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:09 AM, 
                  "Michelle Clark" <<A 
                  href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</A>> 
                  wrote:<BR><BR>Hi Michelle,<BR><BR>Here is a list of the items 
                  we generally add. Also, at the bottom, I<BR>added a<BR>draft 
                  of a letter I sent out to just people on my email list and 
                  the<BR>Chapter. Hope it helps anyone who is interested in 
                  doing something like<BR>this.<BR><BR>One other thing we do 
                  when we get large bottles of lotion, shampoo, ect<BR>is<BR>we 
                  hold them out and make up a gift type bag to give out as a 
                  special<BR>gift.<BR>My Church has a Christmas Party for a few 
                  local Women's Shelters and we<BR>give<BR>to them as well. This 
                  year, they had so much stuff left over they 
                  gave<BR>the<BR>rest to our Chapter!<BR><BR>Items we 
                  include:<BR><BR>1.    Wash 
                  cloths<BR>2.    Soap<BR>3.    
                  Toothpaste<BR>4.    
                  Toothbrushes<BR>5.    Lotion or petroleum 
                  jelly<BR>6.    Shampoo<BR>7.    
                  Conditioner<BR>8.    
                  Mouthwash/non-alcoholic<BR>In the past we have gotten a 
                  mixture of things such as:<BR>Toilet paper<BR>Mens 
                  deodorant<BR>Women's deodorant<BR>Sanitary 
                  items<BR>Combs<BR><BR><BR>Draft 
                  Letter:<BR><BR>Hello,<BR><BR>The National Harbor Chapter of 
                  the National Federation of the Blind of<BR>Maryland is a 
                  non-profit group of blind persons striving to help 
                  others<BR>in<BR>the   Prince Georges County area who 
                  happen to be blind and low vision.<BR>We<BR>help one another 
                  through advocacy, outreach, networking, and 
                  sharing.<BR>Also,<BR>in the vision of our National 
                  Headquarters, we not only help ourselves,<BR>we<BR>help 
                  others.<BR><BR>This, in our fourth year, we will continue in 
                  our outreach to others<BR>with<BR>a<BR>toiletries drive to 
                  donate Hygiene Kits to homeless persons. As we 
                  did<BR>last<BR>year through an array of generous donations, we 
                  were able to give out<BR>approximately 120 bags of toiletries 
                  to assist persons who   are in a<BR>state<BR>of 
                  homelessness. In addition, we were able to donate additional 
                  kits to<BR>a<BR>local church that regularly visits a shelter 
                  for women and children.<BR><BR>Since homelessness is on the 
                  rise and help is needed, our continual goal<BR>is<BR>to 
                  combine hygiene kits and distribute them to as many as we can. 
                  We are<BR>partnering with a local non-profit agency that runs 
                  shelters and feed<BR>homeless persons in Prince Georges 
                  County. They distribute these items<BR>when<BR>a person enters 
                  the shelters. We are asking your assistance 
                  with<BR>donations<BR>of toiletry items that will help us in 
                  this effort and please forward<BR>this<BR>message to anyone 
                  you feel will assist.<BR><BR>In specific we are asking for any 
                  combination of:<BR>1.    
                  Soap<BR>2.    Shampoo<BR>3.    
                  Lotion<BR>4.    
                  Conditioner<BR>5.    
                  Toothbrushes<BR>6.    
                  Toothpaste<BR>7.    
                  Washcloths<BR>8.    
                  Mouthwash/non-alcoholic<BR>9.    
                  Socks<BR>10.    Grooming 
                  items<BR>11.    Sanitary 
                  items<BR>12.    Any additional small item you 
                  feel a person living in the state<BR>of<BR>homelessness can 
                  use<BR><BR>If you and/or your organization are able to assist 
                  us in this effort,<BR>please<BR>let me know by contacting me 
                  directly by either email at<SPAN 
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                  href="mailto:mcikeyc@aol.com">mcikeyc@aol.com</A><BR>or<BR>via 
                  telephone at 301 583-8585 evenings or 202 720-1560 days by 
                  November<BR>14th.   We will be compiling these items 
                  on the Saturday before<BR>Thanksgiving. Your contribution will 
                  be tax deductable and help in the<BR>lives<BR>of those who are 
                  in situations other than which we live.<BR><BR>To find out 
                  more about what we do, please visit our National website 
                  at:<BR><A href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</A><SPAN 
                  class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN>or our State website 
                  at<SPAN class=Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A 
                  href="http://www.nfbmd.org/">www.nfbmd.org</A>. You may also 
                  "like"<BR>us<BR>as<BR>the National Harbor Chapter on our new 
                  Face Book page.<BR><BR>Sincerely Yours,<BR><BR><BR>Michelle 
                  Clark<BR>President<BR>National Harbor Chapter<BR>National 
                  Federation of the Blind of Maryland<BR><BR>"Changing what it 
                  means to be blind in Prince Georges 
                  County!"<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>-----Original 
                  Message-----<BR>From: Community-service [<A 
                  href="mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] 
                  On<BR>Behalf of Catherine Michele Mitchell<BR>Sent: Sunday, 
                  February 16, 2014 9:35 AM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion 
                  List<BR>Cc: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject: Re: 
                  [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the 
                  community<BR>servicegroupseminar at national 
                  convention<BR><BR>I also really like the idea of putting some 
                  kind of kits together as a<BR>project at the 
                  convention.<BR><BR>I would also like to ask those of you who 
                  do this already in your<BR>chapters<BR>or affiliates to please 
                  email me lists of items you include in whatever<BR>kit<BR>you 
                  are making. I want to add materials like this to our resource 
                  bank<BR>to<BR>help other people do these kinds of 
                  projects.<BR><BR>Thanks, everyone!<BR><BR>Michele 
                  Mitchell<BR>NFB Community Service Group<BR>Research and 
                  Resource Committee Chair<BR><BR>Tupperware 
                  Consultant<BR>781-790-3627<BR><A 
                  href="http://www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch">www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch</A><BR><BR>On 
                  Feb 15, 2014, at 5:01 PM, Cheryl Fields <<A 
                  href="mailto:cherylelaine1957@gmail.com">cherylelaine1957@gmail.com</A>><BR>wrote:<BR><BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">I love the idea of hygene kits for 
                    the homeless. Our chapter collected<BR>toiletries for a 
                    women's shelter last year, but we did not assemble<BR>the 
                    items. The shelter was glad to receive the gift but we could 
                    have<BR>saved them some time.<BR>I will suggest this when we 
                    do it again, sounds like fun!<BR><BR>Providing a hands on 
                    opportunity for convention attendees is 
                    fantastic!<BR><BR>Cheryl<BR>
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">On 2/15/14, Denise Shaible <<A 
                      href="mailto:denise.shaible@att.net">denise.shaible@att.net</A>> 
                      wrote:<BR>I like the idea of emergency preparedness.  
                      I know the Red Cross has<BR>some<BR>information on that 
                      and we all need to know about it.  I also like 
                    the<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>idea<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>of the Red Cross providing 
                      small first aid kits.  I remember 
                    buying<BR>one<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>when<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>I took my first aid class when 
                      I lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  I 
                  don't<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>know<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>if they would provide them 
                      but, I'm wondering if we could 
                    assemble<BR>them<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>if<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">we know what we need to put in 
                      them and then we could give them to our<BR>members or 
                      whoever we wish to give them to.<BR><BR>I really like the 
                      idea of having someone speak about programs to 
                      feed<BR>the<BR>hungry or doing a service project with a 
                      local food bank.  I 
                  don't<BR>know<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>why<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>we couldn't help put bags of 
                      food together. Yes, it's an 
                  assembly<BR>line<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>job<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>but, we do it at my church and 
                      we're able to feed between 50 and 
                  100<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>persons<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><BR>each month.  It's 
                      rewarding to know we're doing anything to help 
                      and<BR>to<BR>promote the fact that we want to give not 
                      just 
                      get.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Denise<BR><BR>-----Original 
                      Message-----<BR>From: Michelle Clark<BR>Sent: Friday, 
                      February 14, 2014 10:21 AM<BR>To: 'Community Service 
                      Discussion List'<BR>Subject: Re: [Community-service] 
                      Seeking ideas for the community<BR>servicegroupseminar at 
                      national convention<BR><BR>Here in Maryland, my Chapter 
                      did reach out to the local agency and<BR>they<BR>provided 
                      emergency kits several years ago. As time has elapsed 
                      and<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>budgets<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">have shrunk, I find that is not 
                      happening anymore. I am thinking<BR>someone<BR>locally 
                      would have to initiate that?  It would be important 
                      for us to<BR>get<BR>the information and to tie it in with 
                      serving an external group to 
                  get<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>the<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">information as 
                      well.<BR><BR>Michelle<BR><BR>-----Original 
                      Message-----<BR>From: Community-service [<A 
                      href="mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:community-service-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>]<BR>On<BR>Behalf 
                      Of Cheryl Fields<BR>Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:53 
                      AM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject: 
                      Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the 
                      community<BR>service<BR>groupseminar at national 
                      convention<BR><BR>Hello,<BR><BR>Having the Red Cross is a 
                      great idea. In addition to the first aid,<BR>ask if they 
                      provide disaster preparedness. It would be good to 
                      have<BR>this information available, most people are not 
                      prepared and if they<BR>need to evacuate may not know what 
                      the designated safe places are. it<BR>could be taken a 
                      step further and provide back packs with most 
                      items<BR>inside, if the budget allows for 
                      this.<BR><BR>Another idea is to plant a sensory garden at 
                      one of the convention<BR>host hotels in Florida, since we 
                      are spending a few years there.<BR>Plants  and other 
                      materials can be donated from local garden 
                      centers.<BR><BR>I happen to be working on a similar event 
                      in Cleveland and another<BR>idea from 1 of our 
                      brainstorming sessions was a mural. Making it<BR>visible 
                      to the community sending a clear positive message about 
                      the<BR>blind. The Cleveland chapter has a on going 
                      project, we volunteer at<BR>the Cleveland food Bank re 
                      packing produce for distribution and while<BR>working with 
                      the food bank a community produce distribution can 
                      be<BR>arranged. It is rewarding and can be lots of 
                      fun!<BR><BR>Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's 
                      Day!<BR><BR>CherylOn 2/14/14, Denise Shaible <<A 
                      href="mailto:denise.shaible@att.net">denise.shaible@att.net</A>> 
                      wrote:<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Darian,<BR><BR>We spoke sometime 
                        ago about having a Representative of the Red 
                      Cross<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>give<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">a<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">presentation on first aid.  
                        Are you still interested in that?  
                      Please<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>let<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">me<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">know and I'll start researching 
                        it.  Also, if you know any 
                      details<BR>about<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>our<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">seminar, please send that as 
                        well.  
                        Thanks.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Denise<BR><BR>From: 
                        Darian Smith<BR>Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:26 
                        AM<BR>To: Community Service Discussion List<BR>Subject: 
                        [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the community 
                        service<BR>groupseminar at national convention<BR><BR>Hi 
                        all,<BR><BR>I'm looking for some  great ideas for 
                        our seminar at 
                  National<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>convention.<BR>
                  <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                    <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">any topics or presenters that 
                        could round out an already developing<BR>and<BR>exciting 
                        seminar. would be 
                        appreciated!<BR><BR>regards,<BR><BR>Darian<BR><BR><BR><BR>Darian 
                        Smith<BR>Chairperson, Community Service Group -National 
                        Federation  of The<BR>Blind.<BR>(415)215-9809<BR><A 
                        href="mailto:dsmithnfb@gmail.com">dsmithnfb@gmail.com</A><BR><BR>"<BR>"I 
                        don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I 
                        know: the<BR>only<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>ones<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">among you who will be really 
                        happy are those who will have sought 
                      and<BR></BLOCKQUOTE>found<BR>
                      <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">how to serve"<BR>- Albert 
                        Schweitzer.<BR><BR>Your  unwanted vehicle can 
                        be  just what the blind need to 
                        make<BR>possibilities reality.<BR>Donate your car to the 
                        National Federation of the Blind today!<BR>For more 
                        information, please visit:<SPAN 
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        Community Service Group -National Federation  of The Blind.</DIV>
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        style="FONT-SIZE: 20px; LINE-HEIGHT: 26px">"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”</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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        style="FONT-SIZE: 20px; LINE-HEIGHT: 26px">- Albert 
        Schweitzer.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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        <DIV><SPAN style="ORPHANS: 2; WIDOWS: 2">Your  unwanted vehicle can 
        be  just what the blind need to make possibilities 
        reality.    </SPAN></DIV>
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