[Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division - Reminder of September Meeting TOMORROW!

Tue Sep 13 00:18:37 UTC 2016

I did try to reach you via telephone, but I tried several times and it was suddenly 7:15 so I stopped trying.  Next time!  Janet Coleman

From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
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Subject: Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division - Reminder of September Meeting TOMORROW!

Miss G

We will miss you! Have a good city meeting; that is important, too.

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Subject: Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division - Reminder of September Meeting TOMORROW!

Sorry I can't make the meeting tonight. We have a special council meeting I have to attend!

Geralyn 

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On Sep 11, 2016, at 7:39 PM, Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org <mailto:nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Hi you all

RE: Reminder of our September meeting!

(Interesting: I sent this out Friday, and only a minute ago did I realize that my message went to the National Senior Division, & not the Nebraska Senior Division!)

Contents of this message:

*When and how to get on the call

*Agenda 

*Attached & Pasted in Below: Combined Minutes and treasure’s report from last Division meeting, plus July’s corrected minutes; minutes from our Division’s August Board meeting; our Division’s constitution (attached only)

*NFB Pledge 

*#1 When and How to Get On the Call:

Date: Monday September 12th 

Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT 

Phone: 1-712-451-0011

Access Code: 345154Pound

*#2 Agenda:

--Come-to-order: introductions, our NFB pledge 

--Reports: Secretary & Treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved and/or accepted

--OLD BUSINESS: 

-The Division’s constitution; every member has received a copy.

-Our recent board meeting report; everyone has received a copy of the minutes.

-2016 State Convention: news; finalizing our convention fund raising options; our 2016 convention Fellowship; our general session exercise presentations; and more.

--NEW BUSINESS:

-Discuss anything you may bring.

---Philosophical Discussion: Blindness and Help; how to deal with people who are either too helpful, or not enough and/or how to ask for help.

--Finally- Brags & Drags

--Adjournment

*#3 NFB Pledge: 

 I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National

Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.

**NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING MINUTES

August 8, 2016

The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, August 8, 2016. The meeting began at 7:12 PM (CT.) Members present were: Robert Newman, Brad and Barbara Loos, Cheryl Livingston, Becky McCullough, Nancy Oltman, Gene Gillette, and Linda Mentink. Guests were: Gina Fennell, Della Johnston, Ramona Walhof, and Chris Boone.

Cheryl recited the NFB Pledge.

Barbara introduced our guest speaker, Ramona Walhoff, co-chair of the NFB Lions Group. Her presentation included the basic structure of the organization, how to become involved in a club and answers to questions we had.

Linda read the July minutes. Barbara mentioned that AIRA is A I R A. Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the minutes as corrected. The motion carried.

Cheryl read the Treasurer's report. Gina moved, Barbara seconded, that we approve the Treasurer's report. The motion carried.

Old business: Robert reported that the cartridges were sent out.

Linda mentioned that, in response to Nancy's question last month about hearing Amy's presentation at the national convention, there was a message posted on our listserv with the link to hear it and other audio.

We discussed timing of paying dues, and concluded that those who have just paid will not have to pay again until October, 2017.

New Business: Robert mentioned that Cheryl was in Columbus at the board meeting, and Barbara, Brad and he were there by phone. He asked Barbara to report. The convention schedule is up in the air enough, so that the board decided not to make a decision that day about whether Seniors will have a lunch or a breakfast or whatever, but would meet again next Monday night at 7:30 to nail some of that stuff scheduling-wise down. There is supposed to be a bus from Omaha to Lincoln to Columbus, but nothing so far from other parts of the state.

This board will meet Monday the 22nd at 7:00.

Brags and Drags: Nancy said that the website that she goes to buy has recently changed the site so that it is impossible for her to use. She has left them a comment.

At 8:44 it was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.

***NFBN SENIOR DIVISION BOARD Meeting MINUTES

Monday, August 22, 2016

The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference call. The meeting began at 7:10 PM.

Present were: members, Robert Newman; Barbara Loos; Cheryl Livingston; Linda Mentink; Guests: Nancy Oltman and Walt Hively.

Robert recited the NFB Pledge.

Robert, Barbara and Cheryl attended the state board meeting last Monday evening. They brought some convention things up to Amy, who said she would get back to Robert. That has not happened yet. Barbara suggested that we do something during the general sessions to make ourselves known, and to let the young people know that we are active seniors. Cheryl will contact Amy concerning the agenda.

Fund-raiser: Robert suggested clickers for $1 each. Barbara recommended that we run it by the membership in September.

Elections: Barbara and Cheryl are willing to run again. Barbara suggested that candidates be reminded that they need to ask someone to nominate them.

To expand responsibilities: get someone to regularly contact special speakers, someone to send emails for hospitalizations or birthdays, and someone to call prospective members.

Cheryl will send a copy of the division constitution that was approved by the board to our email list.

Barbara suggested that we try to help those who don't know how to make phone calls, use the Talking Book Player, or to do other things.

We will financially help a senior come to the state convention. Robert will ask Pearl to pass our notice to Commission supervisors. He will put it on our NFBN-ANNOUNCE list, talk with the executive director of the Talking Book and Braille Service and put it on the cartridge.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.

* Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division

August 8, 2016

Beginning Balance                                      $717.95

Expenses

August  PAC plan                                        $ 10.00

Deposits

None

Ending Balance       August 8,  2016      $707.95 

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

**(Corrected) Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division

July 11, 2016

Beginning Balance                                      $882.95

Expenses

July PAC plan                                               $ 10.00

Check 1222 Robert Newman                 $155.00

Cartridges and mailers

Deposits

None

Ending Balance       July 11,  2016          $717.95 

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

** NFBN SENIOR DIVISION BOARD Meeting MINUTES

Monday, August 22, 2016

The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference call. The meeting began at 7:10 PM.

Present were: members, Robert Newman; Barbara Loos; Cheryl Livingston; Linda Mentink; Guests: Nancy Oltman and Walt Hively.

Robert recited the NFB Pledge.

Robert, Barbara and Cheryl attended the state board meeting last Monday evening. They brought some convention things up to Amy, who said she would get back to Robert. That has not happened yet. Barbara suggested that we do something during the general sessions to make ourselves known, and to let the young people know that we are active seniors. Cheryl will contact Amy concerning the agenda.

Fund-raiser: Robert suggested clickers for $1 each. Barbara recommended that we run it by the membership in September.

Elections: Barbara and Cheryl are willing to run again. Barbara suggested that candidates be reminded that they need to ask someone to nominate them.

To expand responsibilities: get someone to regularly contact special speakers, someone to send emails for hospitalizations or birthdays, and someone to call prospective members.

Cheryl will send a copy of the division constitution that was approved by the board to our email list.

Barbara suggested that we try to help those who don't know how to make phone calls, use the Talking Book Player, or to do other things.

We will financially help a senior come to the state convention. Robert will ask Pearl to pass our notice to Commission supervisors. He will put it on our NFBN-ANNOUNCE list, talk with the executive director of the Talking Book and Braille Service and put it on the cartridge.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.

<senior division constitution adopted 2015.doc>

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