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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RE: Our November Meeting is tomorrow, Monday!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Non-Members are WELCOME<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TOPIC: We discuss the upcoming November 13th NFBN one day event- “Living, Working and Playing Together: 1940-2021”<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>*1: When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*2: Agenda <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*3: The NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*4: Agenda for Nov. 13th event<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*5: Secretary and Treasurer’s reports<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: November 8th<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: 7:00 CT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09">https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 637552<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, do introductions, and Joleen will present our NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Second- We read through and discuss the agenda for the November 13th gathering. Help expand upon the presentation that Barbara, Bob, and Robert will present during this event of what blindness was like in Nebraska – from the 1940’s up through present; our part is mostly about living blind in the past, before the lives of our younger membership.<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>-secretary and Treasurer's reports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-And anything else members may bring<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>-Whatever we get from the membership<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*3: 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>*4: Agenda for the Nov. 13th Event<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska: Living, Working and Playing Together: 1940-2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: The Graduate – 141 N. 9th St., Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 475-4011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: Saturday, November 13, 2021, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM CST<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska as we explore how far we have come since 1940 and look forward to the things we want to do in the future. We’ll look back on what it was like to live, work and play between 1940 and now. We will also peak into the future of what it will look like to live the lives we want; work the jobs we want and enjoy the hobbies and recreation we want in the future.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Living<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:00-9:00 am Back to the future – Exhibit area, Catch up on the lives, work and new hobbies of fellow Federationists over coffee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:00 AM Opening remarks<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>9:15 AM A trip back in time with panelists Bob Burns, Robert Newman and Barbara Loos <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:00 The Traveler<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:20 Questions and answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:25 Fit break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:30 Legal Eagles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>10:45 Question and Answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 Banking: From cash only to almost cashless<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:20 Questions and Answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:30 Shop Till you drop <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:50 Wrap up<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Work<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 Lunch: Keynote Speaker Conchita Hernandez, working hard, playing fair and living the life she wants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 Sharing our stories of living, work, and play, Exhibits available<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:30 The blind at work: A panel discussion <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 Questions and Answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:05 Fit Break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:10 Technology sets the pace, the challenge to keep up <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:40 Questions and answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:45 Fit break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:50 Higher Education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:20 Questions and answers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:25 Fit break<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:30 Passing our torches to the next generation of Federationists<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 Sharing the spark: Bringing back and planning our contributions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:30 Bringing it all together: Celebrating our history and building our future.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Play<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5:00 Get playful: Games available<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 The reward of play: Ron Brown, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors & 6-time Beep Ball Champion<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> soiree: Coc tales and heavy hors d’oeuvres<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> After hours fun: Stay and Play<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*5: Secretary and 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 SENIOR DIVISION SECRETARY'S REPORT<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, October 11, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, October 11, 2021. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:04 PM CDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Jo Boshart, Gina Finnell, Brad Loos, and Steve Sentiney. Guests present were: Melvin Forster and Gayle Mason.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy recited our NFB Pledge. Jo will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We discussed fund-raising. Robert suggested that we raffle off a<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$100 Visa card which can be used anywhere. If we do this, Cheryl will have to set up a separate raffle account. Linda read her notes from the fund-raising meeting she attended on September 30. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She offered to match up to $500 to help with any immediate needs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jo would like us to fund raise outside our division. Barbara said we could go visit somebody to help them if we had money for things like transportation. Gayle used to fund-raise for the National Red Cross. They learned that the best publicity they had was their fund-raising campaigns. Barbara moved that we do the match fund-raiser that Linda proposed, and that we either send checks in whatever amount we choose to Cheryl as Treasurer, or we do it on the website via PayPal with a note in there that it is for the Senior Division match fund-raiser. Jo seconded, and the motion passed. Cheryl will report the donations, but not the names of the donors. Anyone who needs one can receive a receipt. Jo suggested that we do the match until Christmas and brainstorm when we start up again in the new year. We will discuss the ins and outs of raffling and shipping a basket when Cheryl is at our meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert mentioned Amy's notes to Chapters that we read through last month. We need to work on building our membership.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda read the September Secretary's Report. There were no additions or corrections, so it will be made a part of the permanent record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In Cheryl's absence, Linda read the October Treasurer's Report. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It will be made a part of the financial record of the organization. Melvin asked what PAC is. Barbara explained it and said that anyone wanting to contribute should talk to her.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda gave a brief summary about the upcoming day of celebration, November 13 at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We shared brags and drags.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:40 PM.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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>Monday October 11, 2021 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beginning Balance $849.83<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Expenses PAC for Oct $15.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deposits 9/cj check from Bob Riley $15.00 for dues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ending Balance $849.83<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>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>