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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi you all<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thought I would share with you all, the minutes from our most recent (August 17<sup>th</sup>) meeting. Many of you were not there. But need to know what we covered and need to be thinking on. I will paste them in below; if you find that corrections are needed, send them my way; later I will send an attached document of the finalized minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>August 17, 2015 Membership Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM (CT). In attendance: President Robert Newman, VP Barbara Loos, Secretary Karen Lemmon. Members- Brad Loos, Nancy Oltman and Carolyn Schaeffer. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara recited the NFB pledge. All members are encouraged to memorize this pledge which is attached at the bottom of this report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Robert asked if all present had read the minutes from the July meeting. Since everyone had the minutes, they were motioned and seconded and approved as read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secretary Karen agreed to send the minutes from past meetings to Mike Hansen for record keeping. Karen also agreed to send future minutes as they were approved to Mike.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Since Cheryl was not in attendance there was no treasurer’s report.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Newman reported that the Braille writer was sold to Dan Johnson for $400. The members expressed a great appreciation for the donation by the family of the former owner, Sibby Lebeau.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Discussion turned to new business and the upcoming NFBN State Convention was the first topic. Nancy clarified that the dates of the convention in Norfolk will be October 29 through November 1. The convention will be held at the Divots Convention Center. Members are encouraged to make reservations at the Divots Convention Center as soon as possible. Further information has not been received from the NFBN State Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> President Newman reported that his plan was to attend the next NFBN board meeting to find out details about what time and how much time the Senior Division will have at the Convention in October/November. Barbara expressed her concerns about having the Senior Division luncheon at the same time as the Student Division as many people like to attend both luncheons. Since we do not know the schedule of the Convention the members did some brainstorming as to topics and concerns that should be covered in our time at convention. Karen suggested that we dwell on the holiday idea. Nancy agreed because most holidays can be an uncomfortable time for blind individuals. Karen threw out the idea of witch craft as a bit of humor but that sprang some interesting ideas. Rather than witchcraft Robert suggested W h I c h Craft. Barbara suggested that we have simple crafts that the members can make and take home which will surround a theme aiming at helping gain self-confidence through all holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> President Robert also asked that people consider the upcoming elections of Board Members which will be held at the Senior Division meeting during the Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Further discussion about the Senior Division session at the Convention was tabled for the September meeting when we hope to have further details as to the scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Karen asked about any decisions or suggestions about the planned brochures for the senior division. President Robert reported that at this time he had not heard from anyone as to what should be included in the brochures. Please make suggestions to Robert vai email or phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BRAGS AND DRAGS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please keep Barbara and Brad’s sister and Nancy O’s sister in your prayers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM (CT)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Lemmon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-align:justify'>NFB PLEDGE I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='text-align:justify'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>