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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><a name="_Hlk113303375"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi You All<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>RE- Our April meeting is next week, Monday the 10<sup>th<o:p></o:p></sup></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Topic: Birding with Vision Loss- Spring is here, the birds are singing wildly, beginning their nesting, and readying themselves to care for their young ! First, we will listen to a 27 minute recorded podcast by an expert in accessible birding. Next, those of us who have experience will share and answer questions; recommending resources such as accessible apps, birding groups, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Contents of this message:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on our monthly call<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: The NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports from March<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*1: When and how to get on the call<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday, April 10th <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 7:00 CT<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One tap mobile:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552# <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dial by your location:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 346 248 7799 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>+1 408 638 0968<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Passcode: 637552<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*2: Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced by Bob Burns<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Second- We listen to the Birding with Vision Loss podcast, and have our discussion relating to getting to know our feathered friends!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--OLD BUSINESS <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Checking on members or other interested individuals to come onto our monthly calls. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Sharing highlights of the 2023 NFBN State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Whatever else members may bring<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>--NEW BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Whatever we get from the membership<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-Brags and Drags<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*3: NFB Pledge: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: Last month’s Minutes:</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING<span class=DefaultParagraphFont1><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, March 13, 2023<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, March 13, 2023. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM COULDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Doug Peterson and Steve Senteney. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Ruth Garrison and Deb Mauer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chris recited our NFB Pledge. Bob will recite it next month.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara read the agendas for the upcoming NFBN State Convention and our Senior Division Annual Meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda read the February 13, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no additions or corrections, so it will become 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>Cheryl read the March 13, 2023, Treasurer's Report. Robert Newman's name was added to the list of members who paid dues for 2023. There were no other additions or questions, so it will become a part of the financial record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl read corrections to the October 2020-March 2022 report she gave at our 2022 annual meeting. She will report these at our 2023 annual meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Regarding our door prize donations to the upcoming state convention, Chris moved, Cheryl seconded, that we give $50, divided into five $10 prizes. The motion carried<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We need to reach out to people to encourage them to come on our calls.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara shared a brag.<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 8:35 PM COULDT.<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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday, March 13, 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beginning Balance $1590.83<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Expenses<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PAC for March $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ending Balance $1575.83<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members who have paid dues for 2023<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Linda Mentink ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara Loos ca<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brad Loos ca<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cheryl Livingston ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melvin Forster ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bob Riley ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jerry Whitlow ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy Babel ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Senteney ck<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carlos Servan ca<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bob Burns pp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Geralyn Konruff pp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy Oltman pp <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Christine Boone pp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Newman pp<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doug Peterson pp<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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Robert Leslie Newman</span><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;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>