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

[Linda Mentink]

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

Friday, March 25, 2022

The NFBN Senior Division annual meeting was held via Zoom on 
Friday, March 25, 2022.  President Robert Newman called the 
meeting to order at 6:30 PM CDT.

Robert welcomed everyone and said our NFB Pledge.

Vice President Barbara Loos read the meeting agenda.

All 22 attendees introduced themselves and told where they live 
and how long they have been in the NFB.

Shawn Callaway, our National Representative, spoke to us.  He 
said our seniors have a lot of wisdom and history, and make us 
better as an organization and as blind people.  He thanked us for 
inviting him.  Robert asked him to share some about the Seniors 
Division in the Washingson, D.C.  area.  They have a book club 
and are going to start a buddy program.  He shared some of the 
attitudinal barriers that they are dealing with there, such as 
family members not wanting their parent to learn to be 
independent and Ophthalmologists and Optometrists not referring 
their patients for rehabilitation.  He answered a few questions 
about the D.C.  affiliate and his leadership which have helped it 
to grow.

Linda Mentink read the 2020 Secretary's Report.  There were no 
additions or corrections.  It will be made a part of the 
permanent record of the organization.

Cheryl read the October 1, 2020-March 25, 2022, Treasurer's 
Report.  It will be made a part of the financial record of the 
organization.

Robert mentioned that we donated $50 for door prizes for this 
convention.  Also, he got a form to fill out from Jennifer from 
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, so that they can give us a donation.
Nancy Coffman mentioned that they helped to sponsor this 
convention.  He also got an email from Tricia Waechter, of Blind 
Girl Designs, stating that she would donate some of her items to 
auction off to help with our fund-raising efforts.  He will send 
us an email about these things.

Barbara Loos moved, Chris Boone seconded, that we offer a 
scholarship preferably to someone who is new-if not, then to 
someone who would apply-for our next face-to-face convention.  
The motion carried.

Elections were held, and the following officers were elected by 
acclamation: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara 
Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, and 
Board Member Nancy Oltman.

Tech Time.  Nancy Coffman demonstrated Seeing AI.

Kimberly Scherbarth talked about Newsliner and demonstrated it on 
Alexa.



The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM CDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary


Senior Division Annual Report

October 1, 2020-March 25, 2022

Beginning Balance Oct 1, 2020 $984.83

Income

Donations $745.00

Dues $270.00

Total income $1015.00

Expenses

PAC $270.00

Gift cards $50.00

Dues to affiliate $45.00

Total expenses $365.00

Ending Balance Mar 25, 2022 1634.83

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

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