[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] NFBN Senior Division January 2025 Notice of our first meeting of the YEAR!

Wed Jan 1 21:28:33 UTC 2025

Hi You All

RE- Our January meeting date is Monday the 13th 

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 will ask members to bring before the membership any blindness
related issue and/or accomplishment that they may wish to discuss. Note: we
will extend our meeting time from one hour and thirty minutes to two hours.

*2: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, January 13th 

Time: 7:00 CT 

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*3: Agenda    

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

-Second- Our Topic- The Presidential Release and discussion.

--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!

-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:

SECRETARY's REPORT

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

Monday, November 18, 2024

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, November 18, 2024.
President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM CST. Members
present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos,
Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy
Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Monty Ekern, Gina Finnell,
Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Deb Mauer, Doug Peterson, Kimberly Scherbarth,
Steve Senteney and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Jamie
Richey and Eli and Emily Sidders.

Robert recited our NFB Pledge. Cheryl moved, Barbara seconded, that we skip
December and meet in January. The motion carried. Robert will recite our
Pledge in January.

We listened to the November Presidential Release for Chapters. We shared
thoughts and experiences about being in the Federation. 

Monte moved, Chris seconded, that we start with a minimum of two-hour
meetings beginning in January. The motion carried.

Linda read the October 21, 2024, Secretary's Report. There was discussion
about whether the affiliate president should be a guest or an ex officio
member. There were no additions or corrections, so it will become a part of
the permanent record of the organization.

Cheryl read the October 21 and November 18, 2024, Treasurer's Reports. They
will become part of the permanent financial record of the organization.
Linda reminded everyone to pay their 2025 dues by January 1 if possible.

Cheryl announced that Benjamin Grelk is our new webmaster. She hopes that
the online option for paying dues still works.

Chris is looking for people who would like to serve on the convention
committee who are willing to work hard. If anyone is interested, or knows
someone who might be, please either text or call her at 269-329-8500 or
email her at  <mailto:christineboone2 at gmail.com> christineboone2 at gmail.com.

Barbara mentioned that the National Braille Readers are Leaders contest is
December 2 through January 17. There will also be a statewide one.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 9:11 PM CST.

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

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