[KeyStoneChapter] Keystone Chapter Meeting Recap & Links

[David Goldstein]

Hey there, Keystone Chapter Members and Friends,

It was a very festive day on Saturday for our December Keystone Chapter meeting and Christmas Party! We listened to Presidential Release #544 <https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2024-11/presidential_release_december_2024_chapter_version_final.mp3> from President Mark Riccobono. He spoke about gratitude. 

After the meeting we enjoyed burritos from Don Barrida <https://www.donbarriga.com/>, along with chips, salsa, and guac and a great assortment of desserts. We then had a White Elephant gift exchange. Thanks to Lisa, Angela, Natania, and Simone for organizing and serving us! We are all grateful.


2025 Membership Dues

We are collecting 2025 Keystone Chapter dues. They are due before December 31, 2024. Membership dues are $10. The chapter gets $5, and the NFB of PA receives $5 for your membership. There are a few ways you can pay. You can give me cash or a check when you see me. You can pay via PayPal by going to: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFEB76KHZ5ZPG <https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VFEB76KHZ5ZPG>. You can mail a check to me and make it payable to Keystone Chapter NFB of PA. Mail it to:

David Goldstein
1425 Parklane Road
Swarthmore, PA 19081 

2025 Washington Seminar

NFB of PA President Lynn Heitz talked about Washington Seminar. It is February 3-6. If you are interested in attending, contact NFB of PA Second Vice President Emily Gindlesperger, who is also our Legislative Director at vp2 at nfbp.org <mailto:vp2 at nfbp.org>.

White Cane Coffee

Support the Keystone Chapter while supporting a small business owned by a blind woman. Use our affiliate link https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/KeystoneChapter/ <https://whitecanecoffee.com/ref/KeystoneChapter/> when purchasing from the White Cane Coffee website. The Keystone Chapter earns a 10% commission, and there is no additional cost to you. They are currently offering free shipping with orders of $50 or more. Want to learn more? Listen to episode 072 of White Canes Connect titled "Brewing Success: White Cane Coffee's Inspiring Journey." <https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_072_post.mp3>

White Canes Connect Podcast

We recently released episode 117 <https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whitecanesconnect/white_canes_connect_117_post.mp3>. Lisa Bryant and I speak with Kennedy Zimnik and Karl Belanger from the National Federation of the Blind to discuss the Accessibility Toolkit, a resource designed to empower blind and low-vision individuals to advocate for accessible technology. Kennedy, an Access Tech Specialist, and Karl, a Non-Visual Accessibility Analyst, share the story behind the Toolkit, which evolved from a 2018 Braille Monitor article to a comprehensive, step-by-step guide now available on the NFB’s website. You can listen on Apple Podcasts <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709>, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI>, Amazon Music <https://www.amazon.com/White-Canes-Connect/dp/B08K5B6683/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=white+canes+connect&qid=1636149501&qsid=139-0343126-3565115&s=audible&sr=1-1&sres=B08K5B6683,B07P88N4RS,B008U2QT28,B00MFS7BT8&srpt=WALKING_STICK>, and YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast>. Subscribe and follow us so you never miss an episode! Contact us about the show at whitecanesconnect at gmail.com <mailto:whitecanesconnect at gmail.com>.

Our next meeting is January 11 at 10:15 AM. If you plan to attend and have a favorite donut, let me know by the day before.  As always, please reach out with any questions. Call or text (610) 715-5020 or email david at iCantCU.com <mailto:david at iCantCU.com>.

Merry Christmas from Eliz, Ziggy, and I! 

Regards,

David

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