[Mn-at-large] NFB President's Notebook - week of 07/18/2016

[David Andrews]

Dear Chapter,

Below is this weeks President's Notebook.  There 
are two requests for action, where we can help by 
making comments.  While we don't physically meet, 
we do come together virtually, and can help and 
support each other.  This kind of action is as 
easy for us and for chapters who meet in person.

David andrews, President






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>President's Notebook
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>National Federation of the Blind
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>Mark A. Riccobono
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><mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>officeofthepresident at nfb.org
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>(410) 659-9314
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>Dear Fellow Federationists,
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>I recently had a conversation with a member 
>about her chapter and how the only thing ever 
>discussed is fundraising. As you know, 
>fundraising is vital to our success but we do 
>have to make sure it is combined with real 
>program activity. We should seek new ways for 
>our chapters and affiliates to be out in the 
>community taking on projects. We might consider 
>using our affiliate leadership list as a means 
>of sharing what new things are happening across 
>the country to create programs in our chapters.
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>I hope that each of you are enjoying the summer 
>and are fully rested after our national convention.
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>Critical Actions This Week:
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>Department of Defense Regulations:
>At the national convention, we mentioned that we 
>are gathering comments related to a recent 
>Department of Defense Notice of Proposed 
>Rulemaking that would negatively impact the 
>business interests of blind entrepreneurs. We 
>are submitting comments in support of blind 
>businessmen/women, and we need your 
>input.  Please use the following link to 
>customize a letter expressing your support: 
><https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/NVv5BZcWYGOtx>https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/NVv5BZcWYGOtx.
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>Speaking of public comments, we have extended 
>the deadline to July 31 for comments promoting 
>web accessibility to the Department of Justice 
>for the Supplemental Advanced Notice of Proposed 
>Rulemaking. Please submit your DOJ SANPRM 
>comments here: 
><https://nfb.org/titleiisanprm/comments>https://nfb.org/titleiisanprm/comments.
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>Each of these exercises will take just a few 
>minutes. Please help us speak in our collective 
>voice on behalf of blind people across the 
>nation regarding these important, time-sensitive issues.
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>News:
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>Fundraising Opportunity:
>We received information about the following 
>service. It appears to be most appropriate for 
>use by affiliates or chapters so we are 
>forwarding the information. We have not fully 
>vetted this resource, but it looks like it has 
>merit. If chapters use this resource, I 
>encourage sharing information about the success 
>of the effort. GroupRaise is a free tool for 
>organizing restaurant fundraisers. Simply choose 
>a restaurant in one of the over three hundred 
>cities where GroupRaise is active, and set up 
>your fundraiser. When people participating in 
>your fundraiser mention to their server that 
>they’re there supporting your organization, 
>you’ll receive a percentage of the proceeds. 
>GroupRaise provides an event RSVP page for you 
>to use to promote your fundraiser. For more 
>information and to see a list of restaurants in 
>your area, visit <http://www.groupraise.com>www.groupraise.com.
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>Dates to Keep in Mind:
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>·        May 23-August 26, 2016: NFB BELL 
>Academy held at forty-six sites throughout the 
>nation. More information at 
><https://nfb.org/bell-academy>https://nfb.org/bell-academy.
>·        July 31-August 6: NFB EQ (second iteration)
>·        August 2-6: NFB EQ teacher cohort
>·        August 18-25: WBU and ICEVI General 
>Assembly, Rosen Centre, Orlando, Florida, 
><http://www.wbu-icevi2016.org>www.wbu-icevi2016.org
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>The National Federation of the Blind knows that 
>blindness is not the characteristic that defines 
>you or your future. Every day we raise the 
>expectations of blind people, because low 
>expectations create obstacles between blind 
>people and our dreams. You can live the life you 
>want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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>Mark A. Riccobono, President
>National Federation of the Blind
>200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
>Baltimore, Maryland 21230
>Phone: (410) 659-9314
>Fax: (410) 659-5129
>Email: <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>officeofthepresident at nfb.org
>Twitter: @Riccobono and @NFB_Voice
>Web: <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org
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