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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>RE: March meeting is today! Our special guest is Joyce Kane of the NFB Krafters division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> (Linda will recite the NFB Pledge & note Philosophical topic)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*Agenda <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*The NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*Minutes from last meeting are included below <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#1 When and how to get on the call:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date: Monday, March 21st<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 6:00 (MT), 7:00 (CT) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 1-605-475-6006<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access: 203747Pound<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#2 Agenda:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Second- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved and/or accepted<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Old business: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Update on Cheryl’s follow-up to the approval of the Senior Division’s revised constitution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Update on membership building<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--New business:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Discuss State convention meeting- This would be initial planning<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Anything else members may bring <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#3 Philosophical discussion- Crafting, by our special guest, Joyce Kane )President of the NFB Krafters Division)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Finally- brags & drags<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Adjournment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#4 NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>**February Meeting & Treasurer’s Reports: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Senior Division <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>February 15, 2016 Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The February 2016 meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM (CT). In attendance: President Robert Newman, VP Barbara Loos, Secretary Karen Lemmon, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston. Board member Becky McCullough and members: Brad Loos, Bob Riley, Nancy Oltman, Geralyn Konruff, Linda Mentink. Also guests Walter Hively and Della Johnston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB Pledge was recited<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secretary Lemmon using JAWS read the Secretary and Treasurer’s report from January. The motion to approve the secretary’s minutes was made by Geralyn and seconded by Linda. Motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer Livingston gave the financial report which was reported with a balance of $834.95 with only one check of $10 written during the month and no deposits. Becky motioned that the Treasurer’s minutes be approved as read Karen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Newman asked Cheryl Livingston if the approval of the revised Senior Division Constitution by the NFBN State Board had been on the agenda at the January State Board Meeting. Cheryl did not recall that this topic was on the agenda but agreed to follow up with State President Buresh; in March of 2015, a revised constitution of the Division, was sent for approval, and we’ve not heard back. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The philosophical topic was blindness skills and tricks for cooking. Discussion of measuring ingredients, types of cooking stoves, frying chicken and browning hamburger were included in the discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara gave an explanation of the Bell program for the benefit of the new participants to the call. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl also reported that the NFBN State convention would be held on the weekend of October 9, 2016 at the Riverside Inn in Columbus Nebraska. Further details concerning the Convention will be announced at future phone meetings of the Senior Division.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Newman covered the process for becoming a member of the Senior Division; dues are $10.00 per year, a subscription to the NFB’s “Braille Monitor.” In addition, he commented that our monthly meetings via tele-conferencing could be attended by anyone and membership is not a requirement; a great way to allow a prospective member to view what we are all about.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Brags and Drags included the accomplishments of members as to their New Year plans to better themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Newman encouraged continuing membership recruitment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The next meeting will be the third Monday in January. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:02 (CT).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;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:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Lemmon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>**Treasurer’s report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>February 15, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Beginning Balance Jan 18, 2016 $844.95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>February PAC plan $ 10.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>None<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Ending Balance Feb 15, 2016 $834.95 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President, NFBN Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>