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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Yes Miss KLem, you will not make the meeting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>RE: We need someone to take notes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I too will not be in attendance. (Out of town; Bonnie’s birthday and we will be engaged that evening.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>B&B (Barbara&Brad) will run the show. MMM, we will need someone to take notes/minutes!? Who getting this message can help? Please, let us know prior to the meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>President, NFBN Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Nebraska-senior-blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Karen Lemmon via Nebraska-senior-blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:52 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List' <nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Karen Lemmon <klemmon@bbcwb.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division May Meeting - Monday the 16th<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Robert et al!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Just wanted to remind you that I will not be able to attend the May meeting. Duty calls at work that evening as we have summer staff meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>KLem<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> Nebraska-senior-blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-senior-blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 06, 2016 8:58 AM<br><b>To:</b> '0senior division listserv'<br><b>Cc:</b> Robert Leslie Newman<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division May Meeting - Monday the 16th<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi you all<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RE: Get ready for our May phone meeting!<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 & treasurer reports from last meeting are pasted in below & attached<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 May 16th<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- Note- Robert will not be on the call, Barbara will run the meeting. Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge (Nancy will lead 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>-Discuss and act upon the purchase of the needed memory device and mailer to get our documentation out to our non-computer users<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 topics for future meetings; special guests and/or discussion topics<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#3 Philosophical Discussion: (Barbara will provide us one that will appear in the next meeting reminder) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>--If you wish to join the Senior Division, the annual dues are $10.00. Please make the check payable to the NFBN Senior Division, and mail it to Cheryl Livingston, 1026 S 35 St, Lincoln NE 68510. <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>**Secretary & Treasurer’s Reports:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Senior Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 18, 2016 Meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The April 18 meeting began at 7:03 PM (CT) with the introduction by President Newman of NFB Krafters Division President Joyce Kane (note the unique spelling of Krafters, it starts with a K, not the normal C). Joyce spoke of the variety of classes offered and how to join the Krafters Division. Last year 87 classes were offered to members. To join the Krafters Division go to their website: <a href="http://www.krafterskorner.org">www.krafterskorner.org</a> or call in on any Monday night: 1-605781-1000, access code: 875029#. After $20 annual dues are paid you will choose your class from the website list. A different phone number will be sent to you for the class you choose via email. Each class has a different conference call in number.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Following the presentation by Joyce Kane, President Newman called the regular meeting to begin. There were 14 members in attendance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NF B Pledge was recited, led by Cheryl. Nancy volunteered to lead the pledge in May.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary Lemmon using JAWS read the Secretary minutes from March. VP Barbara Loose requested 3 corrections. Corrections were made and the minutes were approved. (Motion by Linda, second by Barbara)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer Livingston gave the financial report which was reported with a balance of $902.95. Report accepted (Motion by Barbara, second by Linda)<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>Barbara reported that the cartridge case for mailing thumb drives to individuals who are members of the Senior Division but do not have computers would be $2.50 each. If we would choose to use the cassette cartridge rather than the thumb drive, the cassette would cost $3.00.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Robert asked for future topic ideas. Becky suggested that we invite a Lions member to attend one of our meetings to promote the Senior Division and the NFB in general. Karen suggested that we have someone who has gone into the professional world as a blind person who would be willing to speak on not only their work but training they have had as well as technology they utilize.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was no knowledge of progress on approval by the NFBN Board of the Senior Division Constitution. President Newman said he plans to attend the May NFB meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BRAGS and DRAGS<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The members offered sympathy to Brad whose sister had passed away.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kim Richards, a past member who now lives in Aberdeen had to make the decision to euthanize her long time guide dog, Champ, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The next meeting will be on May 16th.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There being no further business the meeting ended at 8:04 PM (CT)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen Lemmon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*REMINDER that the NFBN State convention will 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***Treasurer’s Report:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 18, 2016<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beginning Balance Mar 21, 2016 $912.95<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Expenses<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April PAC plan $ 10.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deposits<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>None<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ending Balance April 18, 2016 $902.95 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>