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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>DON'T FORGET ...<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will not be meeting at the usual first Saturday of the month for our monthly meeting at the Raddison Towers in downtown Fargo on July 1. Instead we will be holding a teleconference meeting on Monday, July 17 following my return from the national convention in Orlando, Florida. Time is set for 6:30 PM and the call in number is (712) (832-8300 followed by the room ID 9381122# The meeting should last around one hour.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FACEBOOK and TWITTER<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you were not aware, we have a Facebook page, a Facebook Group and a Twitter presence. To find the Facebook group and page do a search for "National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota and click the Like and Follow buttons.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For Twitter do a search for the hash tag NFB_ND. Again, click on the follow and like buttons.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota also runs a listserv which is a mailing list with announcements that might be of interest to a general audiance. to join the listserv send a message to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>nd-talk-request@nfbnet.org and in the subject field put the word subscribe.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a low traffic list with no comercial advertisements. Advertisements are not allowed on the list and will be blocked or immediately removed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And lastly, we have a homepage at the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>http://nfbnd.org/<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The homepage is updated fairly regularly with links to our fundraising page with Schwan Foods, information on our upcoming convention in September, Braille Monitor, Presidential Releases, Nations Blind podcast and other bits and pieces. Check it out! Bookmark it with your browser and visit it regularly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2nd NFBNJ Technology Division seminar call, June 29th with Anil Lewis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Received from Jane Degenshein, President, NJ Technology Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After our successful first national tech division seminar conference call in March with Scott White with NFB-NEWSLINE® and KNFB Reader,Many requests came via email for more of these educational opportunities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey’s technology division is proud to announce our second installment: An evening with Anil Lewis, Executive Director, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute. We will feature the educational programs and projects directed by Anil, discussion pertaining to the Independence Market, the upcoming STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer event, the International Braille and Technology Center, the Jacobus tenBroek Library and much more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join us on Thursday, June 29 at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, and 5 PM Pacific.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial: 1 515 604 9570<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Code: 612068 Pound<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any specific questions for Anil Lewis, kindly email Janie Degenshein at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>jdegen16@comcast.net<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>and put tech div seminar in the subject line.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To learn how to listen to previous seminar calls, please visit www.nfbnj.org/technology-seminars.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking forward to a powerful and rewarding seminar with you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keep Smiling,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Janie Degenshein<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"How to Keep Your Facebook Group Active and Engaged<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jesse Shirek sent the following URL on "How to Keep Your Facebook Group Active and Engaged".<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>http://neilpatel.com/blog/facebook-group-marketing/<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BEST POEM IN THE WORLD <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I was shocked, confused, bewildered <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As I entered Heaven's door, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not by the beauty of it all, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nor the lights or its decor. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But it was the folks in Heaven <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who made me sputter and gasp-- <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The thieves, the liars, the sinners,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The alcoholics and the trash. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There stood the kid from seventh grade <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who swiped my lunch money twice. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Next to him was my old neighbor <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Who never said anything nice. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bob, who I always thought <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Was rotting away in hell, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Was sitting pretty on cloud nine, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking incredibly well. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would love to hear Your take. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How'd all these sinners get up here? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>God must've made a mistake. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>'And why is everyone so quiet, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So somber - give me a clue.' <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>'Hush, child,' He said,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>'they're all in shock. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>No one thought they'd be seeing you.' <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JUDGE NOT!! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember...Just going to church doesn't make you a <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Every saint has a PAST... <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Every sinner has a FUTURE!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope you enjoyed this brief news tidbit. Please feel free to pass it along to others that may be interested in learning about the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Milton Ota, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web: http://nfbnd.org/<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>909 8th St., S.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fargo, ND 58103-2723<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: (701) 731-0511<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-mail: mota1252@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>