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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2">Hi you all<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal>RE: Notice of our October meeting! – 2 days away!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Visitors are welcome)<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>*Minutes from our last meeting; pasted in below<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*The NFB Pledge <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 October 9th <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 1-712-451-0011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access Code: 345154Pound<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; Robert will present<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Second- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be given<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>-Membership- do make calls to past members who have not joined us during recent meetings. And/or think of someone new to call and invite to join us for this or next month’s meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Any new ideas for finding people who need us?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Anything you may bring<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Announce who will receive our convention scholarship<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-We discuss and finish up our plans for the Division meeting we will hold at the 2017 state convention; convention starts Friday, Oct. 13, our meeting is Saturday morning, the 14th, and on Sunday, after a morning session convention ends.<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>-Anything you may bring<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*#3 Philosophical Discussion: What is the benefit of attending convention? And if you are a longtime convention goer, how do you continue to benefit from attending?<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>*#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>**Minutes from last meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MEETING MINUTES<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, September 11, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, September 11, 2017. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM CDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Gina Finnell, Walt Hively, Geralyn Konruff, and Brad Loos. Guests were Michael Jones and Gerri Whitlow.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda recited the NFB Pledge. Robert will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda read the August meeting minutes. Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we adopt them. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl read the Treasurer's report as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;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:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>September 11, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Beginning Balance Aug 14, 2017 $1073.53<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC plan for September $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>None<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ending Balance September 11, 2017 $1058.53<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert asked if we had raised our PAC. We did that earlier this year. He wondered if we are happy with it, and we said we are. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the Treasurer's report. The motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gerri is interested in joining the division. Cheryl will send her contact information and dues amount to our listserv.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>OLD BUSINESS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara will be going to the Mobility Management statewide transportation committee meeting Thursday. She sent to our listserv the two websites for people to check out to see whether or not they work for us. She has been going through the list with members of our affiliate to make sure that all the entities listed with the Department of Roads in Nebraska really are providing transportation, and that the numbers listed are working. She is happy to have any information about transportation providers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gina mentioned a couple in Alliance. Mike gave her the number he has for Dash-About; it may be different than the one she has. Geralyn mentioned that LYFT is now in Nebraska, and she is a driver. Mike mentioned Go Go Grandparent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NEW BUSINESS. Information on the upcoming state convention is not out yet. Cheryl reported that the online preregistration is being worked on, and that there would be a bus picking attendees up in Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, and possibly York, for $70 per person. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There will be a luncheon on Friday for $15. The banquet will be <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday night for $45, and there will be a box lunch available on Sunday for $15. The preregistration fee is $20.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The agenda is not out yet, but Barbara and others are hoping that Do You Dream in Color will be shown some time during the convention. We will do the "fit breaks" again this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We discussed giving financial assistance to someone again this year, and agreed that we should. The total cost will be somewhere around $345. Anyone interested will contact Robert, and he will negotiate. Robert will put the notice out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will sell clickers again. Robert will get 100. We still have some left from last year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert, Nancy and Barbara will do the "fit breaks." Robert will ask Anil Lewis to speak during our convention Division meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION: We talked about preparedness for natural disasters. We should be proactive if possible, and have a plan in place. Some communities already have help available if one wants to be on their list, but it is not mandatory.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>BRAGS AND DRAGS: Linda mentioned that she is in a lot of pain from a knot in her back.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert said that Bonnie is in the hospital right now with Pneumonia, so her chemo treatments are on hold.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara asked Gina how she was doing. She said she will get her cast off Wednesday, and they will put a Velcro brace on, which she will wear for a couple weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nancy moved, many seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:28.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;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></div></body></html>