[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] September Secretary's Report and Note

[Linda Mentink]

Hello all,

First, let me tell you more about Schwan's Since our last meeting, 
they have closed the Schuyler depot, and will be shipping orders via 
UPS, with probably a $15 shipping fee. That means a styrofoam box 
with dry ice, which we're not supposed to touch. I will no longer be 
ordering. If someone wants to look into Schwan's as a fund-raiser, 
though, go for it.

Now, please find pasted in below and attached the Secretary's Report. 
Please let me know if I've left something out or something doesn't 
read like it should, and, of course, if you find any errors! Smile.

Blessings,

Linda


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION SECRESARY'S REPORT



Monday, September 14, 2020



The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference Monday, 
September 14, 2020. President Robert Newman called the meeting to 
order at 7:03 CDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, 
Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer 
Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Jo 
Boshart, Gina Finnell, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. 
Guests present were: Gloria Olivo and Warren Bennett.



Jerry recited our NFB Pledge. Robert will recite it next month.



We discussed our convention meeting. We talked about having Cameo 
Rogers come, but decided that would not be good at this time. Robert 
will try to contact her. Suggested speakers were: Peggy Chong, the 
Blind History lady; Duncan Larsen to talk about the Senior program 
she has developed at the Colorado Center for the Blind; and the 
National Rep. After some discussion, Cheryl moved, Jerry seconded, 
that we give $50 in doorprizes, 5 $10 gift cards, to the NFB of 
Nebraska State Convention. The motion carried. Robert, Brad and Nancy 
will do the fit breaks.



Robert mentioned that New Mexico's Senior Division will join us on 
our call in November. He also talked about the upcoming National 
Seniors retreat.



Linda read the August Secretary's report. Barbara mentioned that we 
expressed our condolences about Della, which Linda added. The report 
will be made a part of the permanent record of the organization.



Cheryl read the September Treasurer's Report as follows:



Treasurer's Report Senior Division



Monday, September 14, 2020



Beginning Balance $999.83



Expenses



PAC for September $15.00



Deposits



None



Ending Balance $984.83



Respectfully submitted,



Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer



It will be made a part of the permanent financial record of the organization.



Barbara mentioned that at some point we're going to need to think 
about raising money. We will discuss it later.



BRAGS AND DRAGS. Robert and Bonnie went to Colorado for four nights.



Jerry's grandson and his girlfriend tested positive for COVID, but 
were not hospitalized. They are OK and back to work.



Chris asked Linda about her two friends mentioned in August. Donny 
Wright is almost through with whatever he's been on to get ridthe of 
infection that was in his back and heart, and will need heart 
surgery. Don Martenson is having surgery on his prostate the 29th to 
make it smaller so that he can get rid of the catheter.



A year ago today Jo got out of the rehab facility after she fell.



Gina scooped two inches of snow Wednesday. Fifty of her niece's 
classmates were sent home because of the COVID scare. Her niece got 
an upper respiratory thing, but tested negative for COVID. They are 
all better now and back to school.



Nancy asked about Geralyn. Chris said that she is in Florida, and 
will be having three back surgeries.


There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:33 PM.


Respectfully submitted,


Linda Mentink, Secretary
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