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

[Barbara Loos]

Thank you, Linda. I haven’t read these in braille yet, but I did notice that Ryan’s last name is misspelled. It is spelled Osentowski. 

I don’t know who reported about the convention issue, but I didn’t remember our putting it out there that we were considering something for next spring. Perhaps I missed that at the meeting. I know you use the recording and once in a while something about zoom may be distracting me. anyway, if that has become public knowledge, we missed it.

I haven’t called Dorothy yet. We got caught up in finding materials for our church small group for this fall and corresponding with people who may or may not join our group, so that has been occupying quite a bit of time lately. We have found the materials on book share and the time for joining groups is supposed to end  tonight, so that should free up some time. 

As always, thank you for getting these out.

Blessings,

Barbara

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 11, 2021, at 3:57 PM, Linda Mentink via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> <2021 08 SD Secretary's Report.doc>
> _______________________________________________
> Nebraska-Senior-Blind mailing list
> Nebraska-Senior-Blind at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nebraska-senior-blind_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nebraska-Senior-Blind:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nebraska-senior-blind_nfbnet.org/beloos%40neb.rr.com