[Diabetes-talk] The DAN Shall Go On, In Colorado

[Mike Freeman]

Everett: 
Normally, I'd answer off -list. But this is probably important for all to read. 
I admire your enthusiasm. And I don't have a problem with table -skirts and banners though DAN hasn't had these nationally as shipping and keeping track of them would be a problem and they wouldn't accomplish much at our national conventions. I did have a banner when I had a booth at an AADE convention some years back. But it was a flimsy banner and wasn't made to last beyond the single event. 
With respect to testing people's blood and the like at health fares, I am going to issue an edict with which many on this list may disagree. If you feel sufficiently strongly about this, you may speak with Dr. Maurer about this and he can overrule me. The edict is this: you will not, I repeat NOT, conduct testing or other similar procedures that involve extraction of blood or other similar activities at health fares or other public venues -- even our own conventions. Why do I say this? Two reasons. First, we do not want involvement in procedures that could incur the risk of liability for nfb or any of its divisions. We owe a fiduciary duty to our contributors not to involve their tax -exempt contributions with risk. 
Second, nfb does not deal with prevention of blindness. We deal with adjustment to blindness by those who are already blind or who are going blind. Likewise, nfb and DAN do not deal with prevention of diabetes or risk assessments for diabetes; we help those who already have diabetes and, more specifically, we help those who are coping with both diabetes and blindness. This is enough of a task that we don't have to take on the greater task of diabetes prevention. 
So let us keep our eyes on the price -- helping blind diabetics. 
On the other hand, the more information you get out there about nfb, blindness and diabetes, the better. 
Mike freeman 

On Sep 7, 2013, at 17:48, "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Everet,
> 
> I am glad to hear you were able to get a Diabetes Action Network of Colorado started.  I am the DAN of California president and the draw that pulls them in at our state convention is food.  We have a luncheon meeting.  I am able to get a Diabetes educator or a Dietician as a speaker.  Even people who do not have Diabetes come because they can ask nutrition questions at the end. We range from 45 to 55 people attending.
> 
> We do not have a banner in California because when I have worked at booths people are usually standing in front of the table skirt.  It was suggested once that a lighted sign to hang behind would be easy to spot but the cost is to high for our organization They are usually used by big companies.
> 
> I think what you and your wife are doing in your community is an excellent idea.
> 
> Joy Stigile, President
> Diabetes Action Network of California
> Diabetes Action Network, Treasurer
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Everett Gavel" <everett at everettgavel.com>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 4:34 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] The DAN Shall Go On, In Colorado
> 
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> Some of you may remember that I tried getting enough interest in people here in Colorado, to start a Diabetes Action Network Division. I was amazed at the lack of response, honestly. I mean throughout our state, not here on the list. Ultimately, it was pretty much set aside and didn't come together at last year's state convention.
>> 
>> About a month ago I had some sort of revelation I guess you could say, and I know this state would benefit from an active division of the DAN here in Colorado. It's somewhat of a passion of mine, I've found. So I've taken on the crusade. Even if it takes a while, and honestly, even if it's just a couple of us for a few years, there will be information shared for and about blindness and Diabetes to Coloradans. ;-)
>> 
>> My wife is actually involved and excited about it, too. She was a CNA and is now an M.A. and so we're double-teaming 'em. Our plan is that while I'm talking to people and schmoozing it up, handing out literature and CDs, Lisa uses her skills to offer glucose testing and blood pressure testing while we're at various health fairs. We just hosted our 1st table for the (future) DAN of Colorado, at our 1st health fair here in Colorado Springs. And we just got an invite through that, to another. The index cards we've had printed up have the Diabetes Action Network name & our contact info on them, and Lisa writes in the date & time, and the glucose level, time of last meal, and the blood pressures. We give these to the people who want the tests done, and they take it to their doctor -- with our information on every card.
>> 
>> Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to all who have helped me with various tips and inspiration, and I'm very thankful for this list. ;-)
>> 
>> 
>> Strive On!
>> Everett
>> In Colorado Springs, CO
>> everett at everettgavel.com
>> (719) 510-8017
>> 
>> 
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