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

Tue May 6 14:28:07 UTC 2025

Hi, Shirley.  That was what I understood you to have said.  I'm happy 
enough that we'll meet virtually next week, although I had planned to 
show up at the Senior Center.  I hope finally to make it there for the 
June meeting.

Al

On 5/5/25 16:03, Shirley via Massachusetts-NFB wrote:
> 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
>>> <massac=3D
>> husetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> =3D20
>>> =3DEF=3DBB=3DBF=3D3DEF=3D3DBB=3D3DBF
>>> Dear Cambridge Chapter Members,
>>> =3D20
>>> I hope you=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99re all doing well! I wanted to let you =
>> know=20
>>> that o=3D
>> ur next=3D3D
>>> chapter meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 6:00 PM , will be=20
>>> held v=3D
>> =3D3D
>>> ia Zoom only .
>>> =3D20
>>> At this time, I feel that a virtual meeting is the best option, but=20
>>> I=3D3DE2=3D
>> =3D3D80=3D3D99=3D3D
>>> d love to hear your input. If anyone has concerns or strongly prefers=20
>>> that=3D
>> w=3D3D
>>> e meet in person, please don=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D99t hesitate to reach =
>> out.
>>> =3D20
>>> Looking forward to seeing you all on Zoom!
>>> =3D20
>>> Warmly,
>>> Shirley Dorris
>>> President, Cambridge Chapter
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts =
>> =3D3DEF=3D3DBF=3D3DBC
>>> =3D20
>>> 615-598-5020-Cell
>>> 617-819-4632-NFB/MA
>>> =3D20
>>> =3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9CWalk by faith not by =
>> sight=3D3DE2=3D3D80=3D3D9DCOR 5;7=3D3D
>>> =3D20
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