[Diabetes-talk] 3 Key Words: Diabetes - Action - Network

Mon Jul 26 01:44:30 UTC 2010

Actually, I'll have to do a fair amount of work in any event.

Before we get too enthusiastic, however, we should consult Dr. Maurer and 
perhaps flesh out (a) the relationship between an on-line Voice and 
diabetes-related publication material in the Monitor, (b) what procedures we 
will use to get the eye-candy right, conforming to any standards NFB may 
have re its own website and (c) where the online Voice will reside (aside 
from being emailed). There are some political considerations I won't go into 
here.

But it's a good idea.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
To: "Everett Gavel" <everettgavel at att.net>; "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] 3 Key Words: Diabetes - Action - Network

> You rock Everett and thank you for all of your help at our table at 
> national!
> As far as the Voice goes, I spoke with Brian Buhrow at National who does 
> the Braille Monitor, and am running a few things around and around, but, 
> with a little work, I may be assuming the role of Editor of the Voice to 
> be produced on line, and I promised Mike, he will not be doing all of the 
> work.
> That's all from Colorado for today,
> Diane
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Everett Gavel" <everettgavel at att.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 2:57 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] 3 Key Words: Diabetes - Action - Network
>
>
>> Hi Mike, and All,
>>
>> Congratulations to all within the Diabetes Action Netowrk who were both 
>> newly elected and re-elected at this summer's annual NFB convention. 
>> Dallas was great. Anyone here go on that tandem cycling ride?  I did and 
>> recommend getting in early next year if the Sports & Rec division has one 
>> in Orlando.  ;-)
>>
>> I look forward to a productive year of change!  Among the blind and 
>> throughout the Diabetes community. "Changing what it means to be a blind 
>> diabetic," isn't that it?  Something like that, anyway, right? ;-)
>>
>> And yes, Wanda is from Ohio, and is the DAN President. That's my 
>> affiliate.  Congratulations, Wanda.  Now let's go and do great things --  
>> both across Ohio and across the nation!  ;-)
>>
>> We are all part of an ACTION network, made up of 3 key words, 3 
>> meaningful words that help us to remember what we are to do, and working 
>> to achieve. Diabetes is our focus.  Action is what we are all about.  And 
>> networking is how we are to achieve success!  We are a network of caring, 
>> helpful, informed individuals on the intertwined subjects of diabetes and 
>> blindness.
>>
>> I remember all too well the feeling of helplessness on several levels 
>> that I felt, upon losing my sight. Losing my sight due to Diabetic 
>> Retinopathy. At the time I knew nothing about blindness.  There are many, 
>> many out there who are still fairly clueless thus far, about their 
>> situation. They've lost sight or will lose their sight, due to diabetes. 
>> Organizations do not generally share information, seems to me.  'Privacy 
>> issues' and blah blah blah.  So many people remain clueless, until they 
>> hear something from a neighbor or a friend.  We are the neighbors.  We 
>> can be the friends.
>>
>> We no longer have the Voice of the Diabetic being published in print and 
>> distributed by the tens of thousands -- and even hundreds of thousands --  
>> around the country, to help us help others.  That was a great marketing 
>> tool, as well as of course being a great educational tool.  But the Voice 
>> is no longer there to help us market the organization.  We need to focus 
>> on the "Network" part of our name.  We need to get out more into our 
>> local communities and let our neighbors know the Diabetes Action Network 
>> is out there for them. Action!  Diabetes Action!  We ARE the Network.
>>
>> So, what have any of us done in the past few months to get the word out 
>> in our communities?  Anyone care to share?  To help inspire the rest of 
>> us? Even if you haven't acted upon it, do you have a thought on things 
>> you'd like to do or have someone do, to help?  Please, share your ideas 
>> and inspiration.  We are the Diabetes Action Network.  Let's get 
>> networking. Let's take action!  Go tell your doctor's office about the 
>> DAN. Go tell the local American Diabetes Association leaders.  Go tell 
>> your hospital Diabetes support group! Go tell the folks at your town's 
>> Senior center. Or maybe even pay $10 once a month to put one ad, one day 
>> per month, in your local newspaper classifieds section talking about 
>> diabetes and blindness -- and remaining independent.
>>
>> And then, please, always share your thoughts and actions and plans here 
>> with the rest of your Network, so we can continue helping eachother to 
>> help others in our communities.
>>
>> The Diabetes Action Network.  The name of our organization is great. 
>> Let's continue making the organization itself great, and useful, too!  I 
>> am honored to be a part of this organization.  I've enjoyed reading the 
>> messages over the years.  This list itself is a great resource and a 
>> great part of the Network.  I thank you for it.
>>
>>
>> Strive On--and May God Bless Our Efforts Mightily!
>>
>> Everett
>> With the DAN of Ohio (but currently a student at the LCB)
>> everett at everettgavel.com
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> AT the business meeting of the Diabetes Action Network of the National
>>> Federation of the Blind held on the afternoon of Monday, July 5 at the 
>>> NFB
>>> convention in Dallas, the following officers and Board of Directors were
>>> elected:
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman, President
>>> Bernadette Jacobs, First Vice-president
>>> Minnie Walker, Second Vice-president
>>> Diane Filipe, Secretary
>>> Joy Stigile, Treasurer
>>> Vincent Chaney, Board Member
>>> Mindy Jacobson, Board Member
>>> Wanda Sloan, Board Member
>>>
>>> Congratulations to all and an especially hearty welcome to the new DAN 
>>> Board
>>> members. Mindy Jacobson is from new York and is the wife of the NFB of 
>>> New
>>> York's President, Carl Jacobson;Mindy is the President of the DAN 
>>> affiliate
>>> in New York. Wanda Sloan is from Ohio and, if I am not mistaken, is
>>> President of the DAN affiliate in Ohio.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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