[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] October Senior Division Meeting - Monday, two days away

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Robert and All,

I have read through this list four times now, the second of
which was when I read it at the end of our last meeting.  As I 
see it, most suggestions are things we can't do as a division, 
but should be done locally.  It all takes a lot of planning, and 
I'm guessing that our chapters didn't know about this stuff long 
enough ahead to do much, if anything for Meet the Blind Month.  I 
thought the same when I read it at our last meeting.

Since plans for the November 13 event are so sketchy, I have no 
idea what we can talk about or contribute, except that Amy did 
say something about maybe having fit breaks.  This last-minutes 
stuff and lack of communication drives me nuts and makes me 
angry, and I'm having a hard time getting excited about said 
meeting.

Maybe some of us can and do write and read blog posts, but that 
would be up to individuals.  The Presidential Release is always a 
good thing to listen to.  Is anyone calling Gina and Steve with 
the meeting ID's so that they can participate? Or do they have 
Amazon Echo or Goodle Home, and need to be told the dates and 
times? Melvin, are you able to take part, or do you want to and 
don't know what to do?

These are my thoughts.  I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but 
this is my opinion.-Linda ----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Leslie Newman via 
Nebraska-Senior-Blind<nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org
To: "NE senior division listserv" 
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Date sent: Sat, 9 Oct 2021 14:00:22 -0500
Subject: [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] October Senior Division Meeting 
- Monday,two days away

Hi You All

RE: Our October Meeting is two days from today - Monday

Non-Members are WELCOME



TOPIC: We work together to discuss and decide upon how we can 
address the
recent list of suggested actions by our affiliate/national 
leaders; focus on
building membership, and more.  (that list is pasted in below.)



Contents of this message:

*When and how to get on the call

*Agenda

 *The NFB Pledge



*#1 When and how to get on the call:

Date: October 11th

Time: 7:00 CT



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*#2 Agenda:

-First- Come to order, do introductions, and present our NFB 
Pledge:



-Secretary and Treasurers Reports



--OLD BUSINESS:

-We work through our above mentioned list.

-Also discuss fund raising ideas.

Ad anything else members may bring.



--NEW BUSINESS

-Whatever we get from the membership



-Brags and Drags



*#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.



**Here is the set of notes that came from Amy Buresh:



Urge participation and activity around beam in October Blind 
Equality &
Action Month



It aligns with our goals and objectives for the month.  It is 
also clear and
brief enough while encompassing the full scope - acronym B.E.A.M.



Below is a list of objectives and things to consider when 
planning for
October activities.



Objectives & Overview

.  Build the Federation through a focused membership engagement 
campaign

.  Advocate in public spaces and provide a time of year for many 
local
activities

.  Remember history, advance equality, and celebrate 
accomplishments.  It's
more than awareness.



2021 Plan

.  Employment Focus

.  White Cane Day - Fundraising & Proclamation

.  Memory Minute Contest (membership and mentorship)



Other National Days and Months In October:

.  October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day - promote the 
proclamations for
chapters to get signed in 2021 in their local areas

.  Blind Americans Equality Day is federally celebrated on 
October 15.  We
should try to get involved in that process - here is the 2020 
document:

.  October National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021



Other important aspects that people included that should be part 
of
messaging and communications during the month:

.  5 essential elements for success found in the Freedom for the 
Blind.  Those
are acceptance of blindness, blindness skills, addressing public 
attitudes
about the blind, blending in, and giving back

.  Focus on the work that we do, how do we get people to 
volunteer, what are
the "blind" jobs

.  Independence, Integration, & Information

.  Opportunity for questions you are too afraid to ask"



November 13 graduate event in Lincoln registration info as well 
as a link
for making hotel reservations if desired will be coming as soon 
briefly
discuss programming and get input.  Have folks share ideas with 
you and Bob
or bring it to Tuesday's meeting rather than taking a lot of 
meeting time
Saturday.



Highlight Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog Posts:

The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog features stories from our 
members,
news, and commentary on issues affecting our community.  If you 
would like to
submit a blog entry, please send an email to  
<mailto:dmccann at nfb.org
dmccann at nfb.org.  Share the most recent blog posts:

.  "A Positive Step Forward: Update on the Issues I Had while 
Trying to
Participate in a Vaccine Trial" by Chris Sabine

.  "STEM Education Can Be Accessible-And Fun!" by Madeline Mau

.  "I Didn't Know You Were Out There: Finding Connections 
through the Stories
We Share" by Danielle McCann

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

.  October 1: Presidential Release, 12:00 p.m.

.  November 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.

.  December 2: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President