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

Mon Jul 26 13:29:15 UTC 2010

Exactly!
There are going to be quite a few steps that need to be completed before 
this will become a reality!
Diane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] 3 Key Words: Diabetes - Action - Network

> 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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