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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='color:#1F497D'>Hi Robert, sorry I missed your call…work you know! I will call Steve with the new numbers. Perhaps it would be best to see if Linda wants to take over for me as I will miss the next 2 calls and will not be at convention.<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 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><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, June 10, 2016 1:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> '0senior division listserv'; Janet Coleman<br><b>Cc:</b> Robert Leslie Newman<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nebraska-senior-blind] NFBN Senior Division - June Phone Meeting - New meeting day & conference call numbers<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>RE: This upcoming Monday! Note the new conference call day of the month, and the phone and access numbers!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*The NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Minutes from the April meeting are attached and pasted in below. The May treasurer’s report is also pasted in below and attached.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*#1 When and How to Get On the Call:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Date: Monday June 13<sup>th</sup> (Moving from the third to the second Monday of the month)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone: 1-712-451-0011 (Our new number)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Access Code: 345154Pound (A new access code)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*#2 Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Second- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved and/or accepted<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(We need to approve April’s minutes, and visit about those from May; plus accept the May Treasure’s report)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>--OLD BUSINESS: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-We do have approval of our 2015 revision of our constitution!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>--NEW BUSINESS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-discuss and act upon the purchase of memory cartridges and mailers; to be used for getting information out to non-computer users<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>-discuss topics for future meetings; special guests and/or discussion topics<span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*#3 Philosophical Discussion: This is the first sentence of the NFB “1 Minute Message,” The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>--Finally- Brags & Drags<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>--Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*#4 NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>**Corrected April Minutes, and treasurer’s report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>April 18, 2016 Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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: </span><a href="http://www.krafterskorner.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.krafterskorner.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Following the presentation by Joyce Kane, President Newman called the regular meeting to begin. There were 14 participants in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The NFB Pledge was recited, led by Cheryl. Nancy volunteered to lead the pledge in May.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OLD BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 NLS type cartridge rather than the thumb drive, each would cost $13.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 NFBN Board meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>BRAGS and DRAGS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The members offered sympathy to Brad whose sister had passed away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The next meeting will be on May 16<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There being <sup>no </sup>further business the meeting ended at 8:04 PM (CT)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Karen Lemmon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*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></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>***Treasurer’s Report:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>April 18, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beginning Balance Mar 21, 2016 $912.95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>April PAC plan $ 10.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>None<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ending Balance April 18, 2016 $902.95 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>***May 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%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>