[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] April 11, 2022, Secretary's Report Revisited

[robertleslienewman at gmail.com]

Linda- Thanks for the correction! And boy... I seldom know if a name is
spelled correct or not... so many  names can be spelled in more than one
way.

RLN



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Subject: [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] April 11, 2022, Secretary's Report
Revisited

Good evening All,

Per Jamie's reminder of the upcoming Open House for Sally Schreiner and
Tanya Armstrong, I have corrected my report by putting in the correct new
title for Tanya.  I must have missed that part in trying to keep up.

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

Monday, April 11, 2022

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, April 11, 2022.  
President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:01 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, Paula Cellar, Melvin Forster, Geralyn
Konruff, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow.  Guests present were:
Dorothy Babel, George Fischer, Marie Morello, Jamie Richey, and Neva
Robinson from Nebraska, Michael Babcock from Oregon, Patricia Maddix from
Washington, and Beth Wright from North Carolina.

Barbara recited our NFB Pledge.  Jo will recite it next month.

Our guest speaker was Michael Babcock, one of the A.  T.  Guys.  
This is a company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  They were started in 2008
to be our access technology experts.  They have around 112 products, many of
which he explained.  Through April 24, if we want to order anything, enter
coupon code NFBNE22 to get free shipping.  Their telephone number is (269)
216-4798 and the website is http:atguys.com.

Linda read the March 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 April Treasurer's Report.  It will be made a part of the
financial record of the organization.

Robert mentioned a fund-raising opportunity from Vanda Pharmaceuticals.  A
form will need to be filled out for them, and we need some goals.  Chris
moved, Jerry seconded, that we make application to Vanda Pharmaceuticals for
a grant in order to be used to benefit blind seniors.  The motion carried.

Barbara read a letter from Tricia Waechter of Blind Girl Designs concerning
possible donations which we could auction off for another fund-raiser.
After discussion, we formed a committee to work out the details.  Committee
members are Paula, Jo and Nancy.

Jo is on a crusade: anyone who reads Braille should call the library and ask
for an eReader.

Jamie mentioned our upcoming state board meeting April 23rd at the Graduate
Hotel in Lincoln at 9:00 AM.  Anyone who doesn't have a membership coin
should let either her or Jerry know.

Barbara Loos mentioned the April live Presidential Release.  She mentioned
that Dan Parker broke the Guinness record for the fastest blindfolded
driver.  April 16 will be the We Are with U concert at 1:00 PM CDT.  The
Ukrainian School for the Blind was bombed.  There will be an open house on
Friday, May 13, to celebrate Sally Schreiner's retirement as Campus
Administrator of the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are
Blind or Visually Impaired and to welcome Tanya Armstrong as Superintendent.

Chris mentioned that the Lincoln Chapter will be enjoying the We Are with U
concert together.  Jamie will put the information on our membership
listserv.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:05 PM CDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary


Treasurer's Report Senior Division



Monday April 11, 2022



Beginning Balance $1634.83



Expenses

PAC for Apr $15.00

Ck 1244 on 3/29 To Jeff Scheer For door prize $10.00

Ck 1245 on 3/29 To Robert Newman For door prize $20.00

Ck 1246 on 3/29 To Linda Mentink For door prize $20.00



Total Expenses $65.00



Deposits None



Ending Balance $1569.83



Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer