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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:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE: Notice of our November meeting!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(Seniors from anywhere within the Federation family are welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*Pasted in below: Minutes and Treasurer’s report from the October meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*NFB Pledge <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday November 14<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Phone: 1-712-451-0011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Access Code: 345154Pound<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#2 Agenda:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Come-to-order: introductions, our NFB pledge (given by Miss Konruff) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Reports: 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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-More discussion and assignment of Division duties<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Discuss anything you may bring.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>---Philosophical Discussion: All of us share one or more of our favorite alternative; how we get some things done as a blind person.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--Adjournment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*#3 NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;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:115%;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:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>**NATIONAL FEDERATION OF The BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>MEETING MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Monday, October 12, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>The NFBN Senior Division met by conference call on Monday, October 12, 2016. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM CT. Members present were: Robert Newman, Barbara Loos, Linda Mentink, Cheryl Livingston, Nancy Oltman, Gina Finnell, Geralynn Konruff, Brad Loos, and Steve Senteney. Guests present were: Dianne Hemphill, Georgia Kitchen, Mary Jackson, Judy Bolton, and Janet Coleman.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Robert recited the NFB pledge. Geralynn will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Linda read the September minutes. Barbara moved, Cheryl seconded, that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Cheryl read the yearly Treasurer's report; this relates to our 2016 annual business meeting at convention. Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the yearly Treasurer's report. The motion carried. Cheryl then read the monthly report for September. Gina moved, Barbara seconded, that we accept the report. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Convention Recap: Robert explained to our guests about the clickers, our fund raising item, and how they were used at our state convention. We will decide closer to the time of the next convention whether or not we will sell them again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Robert and Barbara gave a quick rundown of the convention schedule. Barbara mentioned that Jamie and her family made some Braille Trail Mix like what they had at the BELL Academy this past summer, as a snack at the after-banquet camaraderie. Barbara moved, Cheryl seconded, that we reimburse Jamie $20 for the ingredients and bags. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Dianne asked if people, when they come to our convention meeting, ask what our purpose is, or how we might be different from other low-vision support groups. Linda explained that those who attended were NFB members, or were familiar with the NFB. We discussed what we could offer to people at different skill levels, focusing on how to assist with calling in to a conference call.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>We discussed some ways to engage our members in helping the division to run smoothly. We need callers to remind people of the meeting, or invite them for the first time; also, someone could send Braille get-well and birthday cards or emails. That person would be reimbursed for any expenses incurred. Barbara will check on where to get Braille cards. She suggested Pat Fisher or our Krafters Division. Robert suggested that she check out our Krafters Division first. Dianne said that, for people who don't have good Braille skills, musical cards are nice.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Robert has a list of duties from the NFB website. He went through part of the list. Most are not applicable. We discussed having a new member coordinator, getting some new member packets, and mentoring new members. Barbara said that it really helps to call a new person for a while, and remind them of the next meeting. Often they will discuss something as a follow-up to our last meeting that they need help with or don't understand. She will talk with Janet. Brad, Nancy and Steve are willing to be mentors. Steve went to the Center in Lincoln and would stress that a newly blind person should go. Brad said that would be second on his list. What meant the most to him in the first couple years of his blindness was being with other blind people. We need to be there for each other, and help each other to figure it out and to make it. Steve mentioned that reading biographies of blind people helps him. Brad mentioned our Kernel Books.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>From the list of an NFB group, Robert pointed out the job of Community Outreach Coordinator. He mentioned that at convention, during general session, the membership was divided up into committees, and all were to gather in the group that best met their interest. Robert joined Barbara Loos’s committee, of education/outreach, and he plans to contact the various counties in Nebraska, as well as the Association for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, and get something on their websites about the Commission for the Blind, the Talking Book and Braille Service, and the National Federation of the Blind, specifically the Senior Division. We also need to go into the senior centers and retirement homes in our communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Brags and Drags: Brad mentioned that he discovered at the state convention that he had a previous connection with Adelmo. He was down in Shiprock, New Mexico, where Adelmo lived, for the organizing of that local chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Nancy said that her brother-in-law and her aunt Irene had passed away. She thanked everyone for their prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Georgia mentioned that they have a small chapter in Flint, Michigan, and there are a lot of people having trouble getting services because they're seniors. They had an iPhone class in the past. At their meetings they share hints and tips, and answer questions people have.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Robert suggested that next month we share our favorite alternative techniques. We will also talk more about duties.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Gina moved, Linda seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:37.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>**Treasurer’s Report-Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>October 10, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Beginning Balance Sept 12 $739.95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Oct PAC plan $ 10.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Check 1223 9/30 Registration $85.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>None<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Ending Balance Oct 10, 2016 $644.95<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<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:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>