[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] NFBN Senior division February Meeting - Monday the 10th!

Tue Feb 11 17:25:30 UTC 2025

It was my intention to resign from my position on the Board of the Division
last night.  Obviously, it was far more important to hear from Robert and
his plans for the future.  Also, getting to know Karen better as a
candidate for the Presidency  was equally important.   This time, as I  am
sure, was very well spent and informative. As usual, time slips away and
hearing from a new member was of importance also; not to mention
 exciting.  Therefore, I decided to do it by email.  This then can be my
official resignation and I  am looking forward to seeing who will step up
in leading this Division.

As many have said already, becoming a  Board member does not have to be
frightening or intimidating.  All of us have talents and ideas to add to
this Division.  Please give it some consideration and I  believe you will
find it is a  great way to keep this Division fresh and vibrant. Truly, we
are a  family and all of us wish to keep this movement expanding to all
blind people.  Again, please do give this Board position your consideration.

Nancy Oltman

On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM Robert Leslie Newman via
Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi You All
>
> RE- Our February meeting date is three days away; Monday February 10th
>
>
> Contents of this message:
>
> *1: Topic of our meeting
>
> *2: When and how to get on our call
>
> *3: Agenda
>
> *4: The NFB Pledge
>
> *5: Last month’s reports
>
>
> *1: Topic
>
> First- We will listen to the Presidential Release and discuss its theme.
>
> Secondly, we talk over plans for our convention meeting. It will be
> Saturday morning, March 29th, for two hours.
>
> Jamie has found us a guest speaker. Here is the information about who she
> is and what she represents: Jamie was contacted by Becky Korinek with
> Outreach Patient Advocates in Omaha. She is interested in doing a
> presentation during our convention. They are based out of the Omaha area,
> so it won’t pertain to all attendees, but I wondered if you would be
> interested in having her speak during the Senior division Workshop. It
> could get people thinking about services in their area and things to have
> in place if services are ever needed.
>
>
>
> Here is the website so you can learn more.
>
>
>
> https://outreachpatientadvocates.com/
>
> *2: When and how to get on the call
>
> Date: Monday, February 10th
>
> Time: 7:00 CT
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>
>
> Join Zoom Meeting:
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> https://zoom.us/j/9743 1318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09
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> One tap mobile:
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> +13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> +14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> Dial by your location:
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> +1 346 248 7799
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> +1 408 638 0968
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> Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555
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> Passcode: 637552
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>
> *3: Agenda
>
> -First- Come to order, conduct introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge;
> voiced by- Jo
>
> -Second- Our Topic- The Presidential Release and discussion. Followed by
> planning our convention meeting. What is our theme; we do have a speaker;
> elections; status of our 2025 monetary fellowship; do we want a quick tech
> demonstration… bring your thinking that!
>
>
> --OLD BUSINESS
>
> -Contact current and past members to join in on our call.
>
> -The reading of last month’s Secretary’s and treasurer’s report.
>
> -Affiliate Report- 2025 NFBN Convention news, and more!
>
> Report on -Whatever else members may bring.
>
>
> --NEW BUSINESS
>
> -Note- if you have items for this agenda, get them to me prior to the
> final reminder of this month’s meeting; Friday the 10th is that date.
>
> -whatever else we get from the membership
>
>
> --Brags and Drags *4: 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.
>
>
> *5: Minutes from our last meeting:
>
>
>
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF Nebraska SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> MINUTES
>
>
>
> Monday, January 13, 2025
>
>
>
> The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom Monday, January 13, 2025. President
> Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM CST. Members present
> were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
> Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris
> Boone, Bob Burns, Monte Ekern, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Doug Peterson,
> Sheryl Rogge, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo
> Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Terry Long, and Eli and Emily Sidders.
>
>
>
> Robert recited our NFB Pledge. Jo will recite it next month.
>
>
>
> Robert played the January Presidential Release for chapters, which focused
> mainly on paying 2025 membership dues and finances. We discussed membership
> and family dynamics. PAC funds go where they're needed, such as our BELL
> Academy and free white canes and slates and styluses. Bob suggested that
> Robert send out an email asking if anyone is interested in being on the PAC
> plan. Barbara and Jamie sent one out about a month ago, and got one
> response.
>
>
>
> Linda read the November 18, 2024, Secretary's Report. There were no
> additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
> of the organization.
>
>
>
> Cheryl Livingston read the January 13, 2025, Treasurer's Report. It will
> become a part of the financial record of the organization.
>
>
>
> Bob moved, Cheryl Livingston seconded, that the Senior Division make
> available up to $300 (amended to $500) for convention assistance, and
> applicants need to apply to Robert Newman by March 1 (amended to February
> 25). The motion carried.
>
>
>
> Chris gave a rundown of the state convention agenda. The Commission may
> have a bus tour starting in Hastings on Wednesday. There will be
> transportation across the state starting on Thursday. We will sell clickers
> again this year.
>
>
>
> We shared brags and drags.
>
>
>
> There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:00 PM CST.
>
>
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Linda Mentink, Secretary
>
>
>
>
>
> Treasurer's Report Senior Division
>
> Monday, January 13, 2025
>
> Beginning Balance              $1719.83
>
> Expenses
>
> PAC for December              $ 15.00
>
> PAC for January                              $ 15.00
>
> Income
>
> Dues                                                  $ 40.00
>
> Ending Balance                               $1729.83
>
> Dues were received from Dorothy Babel, Linda Mentink and Gina Finnell.
> Gina paid dues for 2025 and 2026. Funds were deposited into the Senior
> checking.
>
> Dues were received from Bob Burns and Chris Boone in cash on 1/11/225.
> Robert Newman and Doug Peterson paid via PayPal. These payments will be
> deposited into the account.
>
> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
>
> Senior Division
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>
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