[Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026, Cambridge chapter meeting

Mon May 5 20:03:58 UTC 2025

Good afternoon, everyone!
I am sorry if my email caused any confusion but the zoom only option is for this May meeting only!
We will resume our normal hybrid meetings in June!

Best,
Shirley Dorris
National Federation of the BLIND of Massachusetts
Cambridge Chapter/NFB

615-598-5020-Cell
617-819-4632-NFB/MA

“Walk by faith not by sight”COR 5;7

> On May 5, 2025, at 3:35 PM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I totally agree with Marc. The meetings, whenever possible should always =
> be in person. Zoom  is better than not meeting at all. But, in person =
> events always are more personable and rewarding.=20
> This is particularly true for our newest members.  We can not gain the =
> insight from others, as well,  over the computer or phone.  When  we see =
> for ourselves how other blind and low vision navigate their blindness, =
> this makes each  of us stronger and more comfortable embracing our own =
> difficulties. . =20
> Perhaps, if you do not offer a zoom, option the attendance will =
> increase. Many chapters around the country have experienced this lack of =
> in-person attendance, since the pandemic.=20
> But, they have found when they have removed the zoom option, people =
> begin to return, at the pre-pandemic numbers. I feel strongly that will =
> happen for the Cambridge chapter, as well.=20
> I will bring cookies and brownies for the meeting, if this is helpful. . =
> 
> 
> Best,
> Shara
> 
> =20
> =20
> 
> Shara Winton
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
> www.nfbma.org
> sharawinton at gmail.com
> 617-304-0347
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf =
> Of Marc Kelley via Massachusetts-NFB
> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2025 2:12 PM
> To: massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Marc Kelley <marcekelley83 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] May 12, 2026, Cambridge chapter meeting
> 
> Hello Shirley,
> 
> Thank you for the message and for letting us all know. I am sad to hear =
> of t=3D he news of switching to a total virtual option. While I think =
> virtual is a g=3D ood option to have for many people if they run into =
> transportation issues or=3D  illnesses, etc. I feel like Going a total =
> virtual route, just eliminates th=3D e social aspect of being part of =
> the community, which is greatly important t=3D o me in this new journey.
> 
> I know due to attendance that is probably why you are switching to remot =
> vir=3D tual but I think there must be a better, more engaging way for us =
> all to get=3D  together once a month. Does the date always need to be on =
> a Monday evening a=3D t 6 PM? Have you asked the chapter members what =
> other dates and or times mig=3D ht work with their schedules to see if =
> there might be an overall better date=3D  and time for us to all meet?
> 
> Just throwing out ideas and feel free to ask me any questions. Thank you =
> for=3D  all your leadership and support!
> 
> Best,
> Marc
> 
> Marc Kelley
> P: 617.480.4810
> marcekelley83 at gmail.com
> 
>>> On May 5, 2025, at 12:25=3DE2=3D80=3DAFPM, Shirley via =
>> Massachusetts-NFB=20
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>> husetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Dear Cambridge Chapter Members,
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>> I hope you=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99re all doing well! I wanted to let you =
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>> chapter meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 6:00 PM , will be=20
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>> ia Zoom only .
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>> At this time, I feel that a virtual meeting is the best option, but=20
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>> d love to hear your input. If anyone has concerns or strongly prefers=20
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>> e meet in person, please don=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99t hesitate to reach =
> out.
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>> Looking forward to seeing you all on Zoom!
>> =3D20
>> Warmly,
>> Shirley Dorris
>> President, Cambridge Chapter
>> National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts =
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>> =3D20
>> 615-598-5020-Cell
>> 617-819-4632-NFB/MA
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>> =3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9CWalk by faith not by =
> sight=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9DCOR 5;7=3D3D
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