[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Senior Division March meeting date - a Correction - And all the stuff you need to know!
robertleslienewman at gmail.com
robertleslienewman at gmail.com
Fri Mar 4 15:35:38 UTC 2022
First- Sorry for the wrong date! All the rest of the message was okay!!! And
here it is again.
Hi You All
RE: #1 Our monthly meeting, plus #2 our convention meeting; join us!
Note: Firstly, I am informing you all about the date, time and topic
relating to our regular March meeting. Secondly: because we will have a
discussion of our convention meeting, I chose using/forwarding the notice of
our affiliate's 2022 state convention.
Contents of this message:
*1: When and how to get on our regular monthly call
*2: Agenda for our regular monthly meeting
*3 Agenda for the convention; including our Division meeting; Zoom numbers
come later
*3: The NFB Pledge
*1: When and how to get on the call
Date: Monday March 14th
Time: 7:00 CT
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09
One tap mobile:
+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
Dial by your location:
+1 346 248 7799
+1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555
Passcode: 637552
*2: Agenda- March monthly meeting
-First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge
--OLD BUSINESS
- Discuss and plan for our upcoming meeting during convention; meeting date
is Friday, the 25th, at 6:30 PM (could last nearly 90 minutes).
-Discuss the agenda for the entire virtual convention.
-Encouragement for all members to attend the convention
-And anything else members may bring.
--NEW BUSINESS
-Update from our reps to the affiliate Membership Committee- Nancy and Jerry
-Whatever else 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.
**Notice of our 2022 virtual state convention; Zoom numbers and agenda
From: NFBN-Announce <nfbn-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
<mailto:nfbn-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of NFB of Nebraska
Info via NFBN-Announce
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2022 11:35 PM
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Nebraska Membership List <nfbn-membership at nfbnet.org
<mailto:nfbn-membership at nfbnet.org> >
Subject: [NFBN-Announce] Join Us for the 2022 NFB of Nebraska Virtual State
Convention
Our Time Is Now: It's Never Too Late to Live the Life You Want!
The National Federation of the Blind
Of Nebraska
51st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
March 24 through 26th
We warmly invite you to attend our 51st Annual State Convention kicking off
Thursday evening, March 24th in the cloud, everywhere and anywhere via Zoom.
BYOB and join us for fellowship and fun. The merriment will continue through
Saturday evening with exhibitors, informative presentations, seminars, and
much more! Join the largest gathering of blind men and women in Nebraska to
make a difference in the lives of the blind across the state!
To learn more about our convention and to register, please go here:
<https://ne.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?id=3&reset=1>
https://ne.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?id=3&reset=1
Even though this is a free event, you still need to register in order to
receive materials and to be eligible for a door prize.
If you need assistance with registering on-line or wish a paper copy of the
form, please contact treasurer Cheryl Livingston at 402-488-2509 or
<mailto:treasurer at ne.nfb.org> treasurer at ne.nfb.org and she will be happy to
assist you.
It's never too late! Our time is now! Make plans to join us. We can't wait
to see everyone on March 24-26 to celebrate Living the Lives We Want!
"I am filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National
Federation of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions
make a difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the realization
of my dreams with my Federation family."
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AGENDA
(All Times Are Central Daylight Savings Time)
Thursday, March 24, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Virtual Welcome and Rookie Round-up
BYOB and a snack and drop in to begin the celebration! Join us and learn
about NFBN and the fun days ahead.
Friday, March 25, 2022
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM General Session
8:30 AM - Call to Order: Amy Buresh President, National Federation of the
Blind of Nebraska
Welcome and housekeeping
9:00 AM - What we are doing together - the national report: Shawn Callaway,
Member National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors and President,
NFB of D.C.
10:00 AM - For your health: Panel presentations on accessible Covid-19
testing, hear how we can partner with EnVision America to make prescription
labels accessible through their app and how we can advocate together to make
this the law in Nebraska and the nation, and hear how you can compete and
work out with sighted peers at a fitness club or class
11:00 AM - Educating our blind children- an update on the latest happenings
at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired (NCECBVI): Sally Schreiner, Campus Administrator
11:25 AM - Read all about it - an update on the latest news from the
Nebraska Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS): Gabe Kramer, Director
12:00 PM - Adjourn
1:00 PM - Accessible Technology and more - Wondering how to use that
Talking Book player, download and use the BARD app or sign up for services?
Want to know a totally free way to access more than publications, emergency
weather alerts, job listings, retail adds and more? Drop by to hear from
various venders and services like NanoPac, Talking Book and Braille Service,
NFB-Newsline Radio Talking Book Service and more. Each vender will give an
overview and then be available in their own virtual room for you to drop in
and talk directly with them. (A full list of venders will be provided on our
convention web page and may be subject to change.)
3:00 PM - What's the benefit for me? Benefits 101.
4:00 PM - Krafters Corner Tammy Freitag, President NFB Crafters Division
Facilitator.
6:30 PM - NFBN Senior Division annual meeting. Robert Newman, President
8:00 PM - NFBN Got Talent! Sponsored by the Nebraska Association of Blind
Students
Saturday, March 26, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast with the board (open to all)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Shop Till You Drop. Lace up your comfy shoes and grab
your credit cards and prepare for a guided tour of on-line shopping apps and
websites. Jamie Richey Facilitator
10:00 AM - NFBN Student Division Annual Meeting. Maura Loberg President
1:30 PM General Session
1:40 PM - Getting to the golden apple: Chase Crispin
2:00 PM - All about that braille and that bell: Panel presentation
2:35 PM - The 5 W.'s of training: Panel Presentation
3:15 PM - Partners for Success in empowering the blind of Nebraska to live a
full life, be gainfully employed and achieve their dreams NCBVI Update -
Kimberly Scherbarth, NFBN Designee to the Board of Commissioners and Carlos
Servan, Executive Director
3:40 PM - Takin' Care of Business
A. Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions.
B. Minutes of the 2020 Convention.
C. Annual Treasurer's Report.
D. . Nominating Committee Report.
E. Elections
5:00 PM - Straight from the heart: Why I Am A Federationist
5:15 PM - Adjourn.
7:00 PM Annual NFB of Nebraska Banquet
Barbara Loos, Master of Ceremonies
Invocation: Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind
of Nebraska
Keynote Address: Shawn Callaway, Member National Federation of the Blind
Board of Directors and President, NFB of D.C.
Raffle Drawings: Maura Loberg, President, Nebraska Association of Blind
Students
NFBN Scholarship Presentations: Shane Buresh, Scholarship Chair.
PAC It Up
Note: This agenda may change without notice. That adds to the mystery. Join
us to make what happens great.
Code of Conduct:
We welcome all attendees to our convention and embrace diversity, inclusion,
and mutual respect. Please keep the following expectations in mind when you
join us:
Through advocacy, public awareness, and mentoring, the National Federation
of the Blind of Nebraska provides support to members and advocates for our
rights to live the lives we want. As a member or guest at our event, you
represent not only yourself but also our organization. We want you to enjoy
your time with us, make new friends, and renew old acquaintances. Although
we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides
an important opportunity to come together to continue the work of our
organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved
with on a local and national level, and to plan our work for the future.
Please remember these guidelines:
1. Welcome new attendees: Although you will undoubtedly enjoy time with
your friends, please reach out to those who have never joined us before and
help them to be comfortable. We welcome people from all walks of life and
with diverse needs and experiences.
2. Attend and participate in sessions.
3. Harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. If your
behavior could possibly make anyone uncomfortable, even if you would not be
upset by it yourself, do not do or say anything that could be considered
inappropriate by others.
--
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
Phone: 402-477-7711
Email: info at ne.nfb.org <mailto:info at ne.nfb.org>
Web: http://www.ne.nfb.org
Facebook: https://facebook.com/nebraskasblind
Twitter: @nfbn
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
Respectfully yours,
Robert Leslie Newman
NFBN Senior Division, President
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