[Home-on-the-range] Fwd: [Nfb-seniors] NFBN Senior Division - Reminder of September 12th phone meeting
Dianne Hemphill
diannehemphill at cox.net
Sat Sep 10 13:09:23 UTC 2016
Hello federationists - this conference call, Monday, 9/12, 7 PM/CT might be of interest to anyone interested in the development of the NFBK Senior Division. During our recent board meeting we began discussion regarding how we might approach meetings that would be both accessible and meaningful to our senior's with blindness. The philosophical discussion topic on how and when to accept/ask for help and how to handle a situation when there is no help needed or desired should be interesting and useful.
I hope chapter presidents and/or someone from each chapter can call in and get a feel how other divisions approach their support for their seniors. Dianne
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-seniors] NFBN Senior Division - Reminder of September 12th phone meeting
> Date: September 9, 2016 9:44:15 PM CDT
> To: "NFB Senior Division list" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Robert Leslie Newman <newmanrl at cox.net>
> Reply-To: NFB Senior Division list <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
>
> Hi you all
>
> RE: Reminder of our September meeting!
>
>
>
> Contents of this message:
>
> *When and how to get on the call
>
> *Agenda
>
> *Attached & Pasted in Below: Combined Minutes and treasure's report from
> last Division meeting, plus July's corrected minutes; minutes from our
> Division's August Board meeting; our Division's constitution (attached only)
>
> *NFB Pledge
>
>
>
> *#1 When and How to Get On the Call:
>
> Date: Monday September 12th
>
> Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT
>
> Phone: 1-712-451-0011
>
> Access Code: 345154Pound
>
>
>
> *#2 Agenda:
>
> --Come-to-order: introductions, our NFB pledge
>
> --Reports: Secretary & Treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved
> and/or accepted
>
>
>
> --OLD BUSINESS:
>
> -The Division's constitution; every member has received a copy.
>
> -Our recent board meeting report; everyone has received a copy of the
> minutes.
>
> -2016 State Convention: news; finalizing our convention fund raising
> options; our 2016 convention Fellowship; our general session exercise
> presentations; and more.
>
>
>
> --NEW BUSINESS:
>
> -Discuss anything you may bring.
>
>
>
> ---Philosophical Discussion: Blindness and Help; how to deal with people who
> are either too helpful, or not enough and/or how to ask for help.
>
>
>
> --Finally- Brags & Drags
>
> --Adjournment
>
>
>
> *#3 NFB Pledge:
>
> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National
>
> Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for
> the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to
> abide by its constitution.
>
>
>
>
>
> **NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> MINUTES
>
> August 8, 2016
>
>
>
> The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, August 8,
> 2016. The meeting began at 7:12 PM (CT.) Members present were: Robert
> Newman, Brad and Barbara Loos, Cheryl Livingston, Becky McCullough, Nancy
> Oltman, Gene Gillette, and Linda Mentink. Guests were: Gina Fennell, Della
> Johnston, Ramona Walhof, and Chris Boone.
>
>
>
> Cheryl recited the NFB Pledge.
>
>
>
> Barbara introduced our guest speaker, Ramona Walhoff, co-chair of the NFB
> Lions Group. Her presentation included the basic structure of the
> organization, how to become involved in a club and answers to questions we
> had.
>
>
>
> Linda read the July minutes. Barbara mentioned that AIRA is A I R A. Barbara
> moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the minutes as corrected. The motion
> carried.
>
>
>
> Cheryl read the Treasurer's report. Gina moved, Barbara seconded, that we
> approve the Treasurer's report. The motion carried.
>
>
>
> Old business: Robert reported that the cartridges were sent out.
>
>
>
> Linda mentioned that, in response to Nancy's question last month about
> hearing Amy's presentation at the national convention, there was a message
> posted on our listserv with the link to hear it and other audio.
>
>
>
> We discussed timing of paying dues, and concluded that those who have just
> paid will not have to pay again until October, 2017.
>
>
>
> New Business: Robert mentioned that Cheryl was in Columbus at the board
> meeting, and Barbara, Brad and he were there by phone. He asked Barbara to
> report. The convention schedule is up in the air enough, so that the board
> decided not to make a decision that day about whether Seniors will have a
> lunch or a breakfast or whatever, but would meet again next Monday night at
> 7:30 to nail some of that stuff scheduling-wise down. There is supposed to
> be a bus from Omaha to Lincoln to Columbus, but nothing so far from other
> parts of the state.
>
>
>
> This board will meet Monday the 22nd at 7:00.
>
>
>
> Brags and Drags: Nancy said that the website that she goes to buy has
> recently changed the site so that it is impossible for her to use. She has
> left them a comment.
>
>
>
> At 8:44 it was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
>
>
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.
>
>
>
> ***NFBN SENIOR DIVISION BOARD Meeting MINUTES
>
> Monday, August 22, 2016
>
>
>
> The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference call. The meeting began
> at 7:10 PM.
>
>
>
> Present were: members, Robert Newman; Barbara Loos; Cheryl Livingston; Linda
> Mentink; Guests: Nancy Oltman and Walt Hively.
>
>
>
> Robert recited the NFB Pledge.
>
>
>
> Robert, Barbara and Cheryl attended the state board meeting last Monday
> evening. They brought some convention things up to Amy, who said she would
> get back to Robert. That has not happened yet. Barbara suggested that we do
> something during the general sessions to make ourselves known, and to let
> the young people know that we are active seniors. Cheryl will contact Amy
> concerning the agenda.
>
>
>
> Fund-raiser: Robert suggested clickers for $1 each. Barbara recommended that
> we run it by the membership in September.
>
>
>
> Elections: Barbara and Cheryl are willing to run again. Barbara suggested
> that candidates be reminded that they need to ask someone to nominate them.
>
>
>
> To expand responsibilities: get someone to regularly contact special
> speakers, someone to send emails for hospitalizations or birthdays, and
> someone to call prospective members.
>
>
>
> Cheryl will send a copy of the division constitution that was approved by
> the board to our email list.
>
>
>
> Barbara suggested that we try to help those who don't know how to make phone
> calls, use the Talking Book Player, or to do other things.
>
>
>
> We will financially help a senior come to the state convention. Robert will
> ask Pearl to pass our notice to Commission supervisors. He will put it on
> our NFBN-ANNOUNCE list, talk with the executive director of the Talking Book
> and Braille Service and put it on the cartridge.
>
>
>
> The meeting adjourned at 8:15.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.
>
>
>
> * Treasurer's Report-Senior Division
>
> August 8, 2016
>
>
>
> Beginning Balance $717.95
>
> Expenses
>
> August PAC plan $ 10.00
>
> Deposits
>
> None
>
> Ending Balance August 8, 2016 $707.95
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
>
>
>
> **(Corrected) Treasurer's Report-Senior Division
>
> July 11, 2016
>
>
>
> Beginning Balance $882.95
>
> Expenses
>
> July PAC plan $ 10.00
>
> Check 1222 Robert Newman $155.00
>
> Cartridges and mailers
>
> Deposits
>
> None
>
> Ending Balance July 11, 2016 $717.95
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
>
>
>
> ** NFBN SENIOR DIVISION BOARD Meeting MINUTES
>
> Monday, August 22, 2016
>
>
>
> The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference call. The meeting began
> at 7:10 PM.
>
>
>
> Present were: members, Robert Newman; Barbara Loos; Cheryl Livingston; Linda
> Mentink; Guests: Nancy Oltman and Walt Hively.
>
>
>
> Robert recited the NFB Pledge.
>
>
>
> Robert, Barbara and Cheryl attended the state board meeting last Monday
> evening. They brought some convention things up to Amy, who said she would
> get back to Robert. That has not happened yet. Barbara suggested that we do
> something during the general sessions to make ourselves known, and to let
> the young people know that we are active seniors. Cheryl will contact Amy
> concerning the agenda.
>
>
>
> Fund-raiser: Robert suggested clickers for $1 each. Barbara recommended that
> we run it by the membership in September.
>
>
>
> Elections: Barbara and Cheryl are willing to run again. Barbara suggested
> that candidates be reminded that they need to ask someone to nominate them.
>
>
>
> To expand responsibilities: get someone to regularly contact special
> speakers, someone to send emails for hospitalizations or birthdays, and
> someone to call prospective members.
>
>
>
> Cheryl will send a copy of the division constitution that was approved by
> the board to our email list.
>
>
>
> Barbara suggested that we try to help those who don't know how to make phone
> calls, use the Talking Book Player, or to do other things.
>
>
>
> We will financially help a senior come to the state convention. Robert will
> ask Pearl to pass our notice to Commission supervisors. He will put it on
> our NFBN-ANNOUNCE list, talk with the executive director of the Talking Book
> and Braille Service and put it on the cartridge.
>
>
>
> The meeting adjourned at 8:15.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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