[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] NFBN Senior Division August Meeting - One week from today!

[robertleslienewman at gmail.com]

Hi You All

RE- Our August meeting is on Monday, the 14th

 

Topic: A review of our 2023 national Convention. This will be presented by
those members who traveled to Houston and/or have knowledge of important
facts. All., Be prepared to share, and/or listen to: highlights of meetings;
speeches; the wonders found within the exhibit hall; new collective
initiatives resulting from being voted in resolutions, and more! (Note-
Don't miss reading the combined August and September Braille Monitor, for
it will have many articles based upon the 2023 convention.)

 

Contents of this message:

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

*2: Agenda 

*3: The NFB Pledge

*4: Division reports

 

*1: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, August 14th 

Time: 7:00 CT

 

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*2: Agenda    

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

 

Second- We have our review of our 2023 national convention.

 

--OLD BUSINESS 

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

-Whatever else members may bring.

 

--NEW BUSINESS

- Update on affiliate news: where our 2024 convention will be held; who won
our affiliate raffle: dual membership restrictions: and more.

- 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.

 

*4: Minutes from our last meeting:

 

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

 

Monday, June 12, 2023

 

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, June 12, 2023. President
Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM CDT. Members present
were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy
Babel, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney and Jerry
Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Demi Bullington, Gina Finnell,
Terry Long, Eli Sidders, Emily Sidders, James Thompson and Karen Tullis.

 

Jo recited our NFB Pledge. Robert will recite it in August.

 

We listened to a podcast of Anil Lewis and Chris Danielsen discussing this
country's paper currency being fully accessible to the blind in the future.
Chris uses an app called CashReader. Anil uses Seeing AI. The Bureau of
Engraving and Printing has announced that the first US note with a tactile
feature will come out in 2026, and will be a $10 note. This sparked a lively
discussion.

 

Some who attended the Silver Summit shared their experiences. Steve liked
the Lyric Accessible Reader which cost almost $2000.

 

Linda read the May 8, 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 June 12, 2023, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part of
the permanent financial record of the organization.

 

The next affiliate Board meeting is July 22, place to be determined. Barbara
mentioned some things coming up in preparation for the NFB convention. She
also mentioned the legislative bills.

 

Nancy asked how long our affiliate raffle will run. Cheryl found the email
with the details. The drawing will be July 22. First prize is steaks from
Omaha Steaks; second prize is a Nebraska basket.

 

Barbara mentioned the give 20 National drawing. AIRA is matching up to
$25,000.

 

We shared brags and drags.

 

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:48 PM CDT.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda Mentink, Secretary

 

 

Treasurer's Report Senior Division

 

Monday, June 12, 2023

 

Beginning Balance               $1590.83

 

Expenses

PAC for June                         $  15.00

Total Expenses                                 $ 15.00

 

Deposits

Donation from Vanda                       $500.00

 

Ending Balance                                $2075.83

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

 

 

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

 

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