[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] NFBN Senior division April Meeting - Birding with Vision Loss

[robertleslienewman at gmail.com]

Hi You All

RE- Our April meeting is coming up in two weeks, Monday the 10th

 

Topic: Birding with Vision Loss- Spring is here, the birds are singing
wildly, beginning their nesting, and readying themselves to care for their
young ! First, we will listen to a 27 minute recorded podcast by an expert
in accessible birding. Next, those of us who have experience will share and
answer questions; recommending resources such as  accessible apps, birding
groups, etc.

 

Contents of this message:

*1: When and how to get on our monthly call

*2: Agenda 

*3: The NFB Pledge

*4: Secretary's report from March

 

*1: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, March 13th 

Time: 7:00 CT

 

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*2: Agenda

-First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced
by Bob Burns

 

-Second- We listen to the Birding with Vision Loss podcast, and have our
discussion  relating to getting to know our feathered friends!

 

--OLD BUSINESS 

-Checking on members or other interested individuals to come onto our
monthly calls. 

-Sharing highlights of the 2023 NFBN State Convention

-Whatever else members may bring

 

--NEW BUSINESS

Whatever 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.

 

*4: Last month's Minutes:

 

 

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING

 

Monday, March 13, 2023

 

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, March 13, 2023. President
Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM COULDT. Members present
were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris
Boone, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Doug Peterson and Steve
Senteney. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Ruth Garrison and Deb Mauer.

 

Chris recited our NFB Pledge. Bob will recite it next month.

 

Barbara read the agendas for the upcoming NFBN State Convention and our
Senior Division Annual Meeting.

 

Linda read the February 13, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no
additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
of the organization.

 

Cheryl read the March 13, 2023, Treasurer's Report. Robert Newman's name was
added to the list of members who paid dues for 2023. There were no other
additions or questions, so it will become a part of the financial record of
the organization.

 

Cheryl read corrections to the October 2020-March 2022 report she gave at
our 2022 annual meeting. She will report these at our 2023 annual meeting.

 

Regarding our door prize donations to the upcoming state convention, Chris
moved, Cheryl seconded, that we give $50, divided into five $10 prizes. The
motion carried

 

We need to reach out to people to encourage them to come on our calls.

 

Barbara shared a brag.

 

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:35 PM COULDT.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda Mentink, Secretary

 

 

Treasurer's Report Senior Division

 

Monday, March 13,  2023

 

Beginning Balance             $1590.83

 

Expenses

PAC for March                   $    15.00

 

Deposits

None

 

Ending Balance                  $1575.83

 

Members who have paid dues for 2023

Linda Mentink                   ck

Barbara Loos                      ca

Brad Loos                            ca

Cheryl Livingston              ck

Melvin Forster                   ck

Bob Riley                             ck

Jerry Whitlow                    ck

Dorothy Babel                   ck

Steve Senteney                ck

Carlos Servan                     ca

Bob Burns                           pp

Geralyn Konruff                pp

Nancy Oltman                    pp           

Christine Boone                pp

Robert Newman  pp

 

Doug Peterson                  pp

 

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

 

 

 

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

 

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