[Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division June Meeting -Monday! - Discuss Vacationing or Traveling for Work

Wed Jun 13 16:28:52 UTC 2018

Sounds like it was a great call. Aloma will be great in August.

Chris

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> On Behalf Of Barbara Loos via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 11:46 PM
> To: Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List <nebraska-senior-
> blind at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Barbara Loos <beloos at neb.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division June Meeting -
> Monday! - Discuss Vacationing or Traveling for Work
> 
> as far as I know, it was recorded. I pressed what Robert asked me to press
> and it said it was recording. He said just to hang up at the end, so that’s what
> I did. I hope it worked and went wherever it was supposed to go. I hope you
> know what to do next to get it if it happened, because I don’t. Sorry about
> that.
> 
> I didn’t write very much down. Gwynne presented the pledge flawlessly. I
> believe there were 11 on the call. Nancy Oltman will do the pledge next time,
> and Aloma Bouma, who ended up doing the impromptu  leading of our
> discussion about traveling, both in this country and abroad, will return to our
> call on August 13 to talk about aging from the perspective of a professional
> with a masters degree in gerontology.
> 
> I hope the recording exists and that you can access it. If not, I may be able to
> help in piecing something together including specifically who attended and a
> few other bits of information.
> 
> Barbara
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Jun 12, 2018, at 8:51 PM, Linda Mentink via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Well, Chris, you said you'd take the minutes last night in my absence, so I
> take it that the minutes will not be written, unless, of course, the meeting
> was recorded so that I can do them.  Barbara, was the meeting recorded?
> >
> > Blessings,
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: christine Boone via
> > Nebraska-Senior-Blind<nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org
> > To: "'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion
> > List'"<nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org
> > Date sent: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:29:35 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division June Meeting
> > -Monday! - Discuss Vacationing or Traveling for Work
> >
> > Hi Robert,
> >
> > I had planned to be there tonight, but we have an unexpected wedding
> > planning thing that needs to happen tonight in Lincoln.  I will miss
> > everyone and send my regrets.
> >
> >
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-
> bounces at nfbnet.org>
> > On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> > Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2018 5:53 AM
> > To: 0senior division listserv <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org>; NFB
> > Senior Division list <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Robert Leslie Newman <robertleslienewman at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division June Meeting -
> Monday!
> > - Discuss Vacationing or Traveling for Work
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi you all
> >
> > RE: Our meeting for June istwo days away; Monday the 11th
> >
> > Guests are welcome
> >
> >
> >
> > Contents of this message:
> >
> > *When and how to get on the call
> >
> > *Agenda
> >
> > *Minutes from our last meeting; Minutes are pasted in below
> >
> > *The NFB Pledge
> >
> >
> >
> > *#1 When and How to Get On the Call:
> >
> > Date: Monday June 11th
> >
> > Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT
> >
> > Phone: 1-712-451-0011
> >
> > Access Code: 345154Pound
> >
> > (Barbara will have the monitor's info to record)
> >
> >
> >
> > *#2 Agenda:
> >
> > -First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge (Gwinn is our Presenter)
> >
> >
> >
> > Second- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be given
> >
> >
> >
> > --OLD BUSINESS:
> >
> > -Membership- do make calls to past members who have not joined us
> > during recent meetings.  And/or think of someone new to call and
> > invite to join us for this or next month's meeting.
> >
> > -Any new ideas for finding people who need us?
> >
> > -News about the success of our recent Walk for Independence
> >
> > -Any news about the recent posting of our Division's offer of a
> > convention financial scholarship; any enquiries
> >
> > -Anything else you may bring
> >
> >
> >
> > --NEW BUSINESS:
> >
> > -Anything you may bring
> >
> >
> >
> > Third- Philosophical Discussion, going on vacations or business trips;
> > suggested by Chris
> >
> >
> >
> > --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.
> >
> >
> >
> > *#4 Minutes from last month:
> >
> >
> >
> > NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION
> MEETING
> > MINUTES
> >
> >
> >
> > Monday, May 14, 2018
> >
> >
> >
> > The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, May
> > 14, 2018.  President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
> CDT.
> > Present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos,
> > Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member
> > Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Gina Finnell, Walt Hively, Brad Loos, Steve
> > Senteney, Gerri Whitlow, and Gwynne Widhalm.  Guests were: Dianne
> > McGeorge and Warren Bennett.
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda recited the NFB Pledge.  Gwynne will recite it next month.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dianne McGeorge shared with us about downsizing-transitioning to a new
> home:
> > how to determine when to move, where to move, and what to take.  This
> > prompted some discussion of things to consider (such as
> > transportation, closeness of grocery stores and pharmacies,
> > accessibility of appliances if
> > renting) and, if moving to an apartment, getting access to needed
> > paperwork put out by the management.  She answered questions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda read the April meeting minutes.  The ending balance date on the
> > Treasurer's report was incorrect.  Chris moved, Cheryl seconded, that
> > the minutes be approved as corrected.  The motion carried.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheryl read the Treasurer's Report as follows:
> >
> >
> >
> > Treasurer's Report-Senior Division
> >
> >
> >
> > May 11, 2018
> >
> >
> >
> > Beginning Balance Apr 9, 2018 $991.82
> >
> >
> >
> > Expenses
> >
> >
> >
> > PAC plan for May $ 15.00
> >
> >
> >
> > Total expenses $ 15.00
> >
> >
> >
> > Deposits
> >
> >
> >
> > May 11 - 10% from B Canes $446.50
> >
> >
> >
> > Ending Balance May 11, 2018 $1423.32
> >
> >
> >
> > Respectfully submitted,
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
> >
> >
> >
> > Notes: The B-Canes deposit is from Sept 2017 through May 8, 2018
> >
> >
> >
> > Barbara moved, Gerri seconded, that the Treasurer's Report be
> > accepted.  The motion carried.
> >
> >
> >
> > QUARTERLY STATE BOARD MEETING.  Cheryl mentioned that the state
> Board
> > agreed to set aside $5000 to help people go to National Convention.
> > They are also making our Gwendolyn Mangnall scholarships available.
> > She encouraged those who want to go, and do not have the resources, to
> > give Amy a call and talk to her about it.  There will be a leadership
> > seminar coming up; the date and place have not been determined yet.
> > The State Convention will be October 12,
> > 13 and 14 in Columbus.  The walk-a-thon will be May 19th.  Barbara
> > mentioned that the next State Board Meeting is August 4 in Columbus.
> > Robert, Cheryl, Brad and Barbara will be on the walk.  Barbara moved,
> > Chris seconded, that we donate $100 for the Walk.  The motion carried.
> >
> >
> >
> > OLD BUSINESS.  After much discussion about whether we should help
> > someone go to both National and State Conventions, we decided to only
> > help with State Convention this year.  Chris moved, Cheryl seconded,
> > that we set aside $150 to help a senior, who's never attended State
> > Convention, to attend this year's State Convention in Columbus.  Brad
> > asked for an amendment that, if we have a senior who's never been,
> > let's do that; but if we have a senior who's been, but still needs the help,
> we help that person.  The motion carried.
> > After more discussion, Linda moved, Chris seconded, that we rescind
> > the motion.  The motion carried.  Chris moved, Barbara seconded, that
> > we assist someone to attend State Convention in the amount that they
> > would need, priority given to a senior who's never been before,
> > provided that any individual we assist provide at least $50 of their
> > own money.  The motion carried.
> >
> >
> >
> > BRAGS AND DRAGS.  Barbara reported that she went to both of the
> > meetings that she talked about last time.  The one at the school went really
> pretty well.
> > They are finally, at long last, saying they are going to get Braille
> > on things.  They talked about this at the State Board Meeting.  Chris
> > has offered to help if we get to that place where nothing is happening that
> needs to.
> > The Mobility Management Committee is working on an online calendar for
> > transportation.  They have a 211 number people can call to get help
> > finding out what transportation is around in a given area.  Smieda
> > Sharma is working with the committee, and is really interested in
> > moving things forward in an accessible way.  They haven't done the app
> > yet, but Bill Bivin told her that they will work with the committee as
> > they're doing it.  They are going to be having pretty much quarterly
> > meetings of the state-wide entity, and moving toward having more
> > regional projects going on.  She will keep us posted.  She is hoping
> > that any of us who are in a given region will agree to participate,
> > because they need people throughout the state to participate in this effort.
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda mentioned that she probably will not be on the call next month
> > because she will be in Wisconsin.  Robert will not be there, either,
> > because he will be out of the country on a cruise.  Barbara will chair
> > the meeting in June, and Chris will do the minutes.  Robert asked for
> > suggestions for a special speaker.  Barbara suggested Aloma Bouma, who
> > could talk about things older people should start thinking about.
> > That might be a good topic for our August meeting.  The topic for June
> > will be going on vacations or business trips, started by Chris.
> >
> >
> >
> > We adjourned at 8:57 PM CDT.
> >
> >
> >
> > Respectfully Submitted,
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda Mentink, Secretary
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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