[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] August Secretary's Report Pasted in and Attached

[Linda Mentink]

Hi all,

First, a little note. Many of you met Dorothy Babel at our state 
convention a couple years ago, and she has been on several of our 
meeting calls. She told me that she had a silent heart attack last 
week. That's all she said, so I don't know any details. Those of you 
who pray, please pray for her. Thanks.



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



Monday, August 9, 2021



The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, August 9, 2021. 
President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM 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, Bob Burns, Gina 
Finnell, Geralyn Konruff, Brad Loos, Steve Sentiney, and Jerry 
Whitlow. Guests present were: Avi, Dorothy Babel, Melvin Forster, Peg 
Halverson, Wes Majerus, Gayle Mason, and Ryan Ostentowsky from 
Nebraska and Beth Wright from North Carolina.



Robert recited our NFB Pledge. He will recite it again next month.



Wes Majerus talked to us about smart speakers, smart TVS, audio 
descriptions, and free and paid services. He answered many questions.



Linda read the July Secretary's Report. There were no additions or 
corrections, so it will be made a part of the permanent record of the 
organization.



Cheryl read the August Treasurer's Report. It will be made a part of 
the financial record of the organization.



Cheryl reported that we will not be having a State convention in 
October. We're hoping to have one in the spring.



Nationcy mentioned that the Medical Device accessibility Act has been 
introduced. Chris elaborated that it was introduced in the House. She 
urged us to contact our Representative, particularly Jeff Fortenberry 
who wanted to try to get it through the Appropriations Committee.



Robert asked, and Jo explained the features of her Envision glasses. 
She answered questions.



We shared brags and drags.



There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:03 PM.



Respectfully submitted,



Linda Mentink, Secretary





Treasurer's Report Senior Division







Monday, August 9, 2021



Beginning Balance $879.83







Expenses



PAC for Aug $15.00







Deposits



None







Ending Balance $864.83







Respectfully submitted,



Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

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