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

[Nancy Oltman]

Hi Robert, again,

I  must be having a  senior moment because I  have another person
interested in seeing what the Senior Division is about.  I  visited
with her a  bit at convention and later last week, she called me and
indicated she would like to just visit at first with our Division zoom
call.  I  do not remember her first name but her email address is
retiredreetz at gmail.com

Nancy

On 4/3/23, Nancy Oltman <noltman23 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> In talking with Eli at the convention, he was interested in coming to
> our Senior Division.  He indicated of course that he was not a senior,
> but I told him it would be possible for him to come any way.
>
> His email address is
> eli.dallas.sidders at gmail.com
>
> Please send him an invitation with the link.  Thanks.
>
> Nancy
>
> On 4/1/23, Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> Join Zoom Meeting:
>>
>>  <https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09>
>> 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
>>
>> -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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