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This will be presented by those members who traveled to Houston and/or have knowledge of important facts. All…, Be prepared to share, and/or listen to: highlights of meetings; speeches; the wonders found within the exhibit hall; new collective initiatives resulting from being voted in resolutions, and more! (Note- Don’t miss reading the combined August and September Braille Monitor, for it will have many articles based upon the 2023 convention.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Monday, August 14th <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'></span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span 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align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 Robert<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Second- We have our review of our 2023 national convention.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- Update on affiliate news: where our 2024 convention will be held; who won our affiliate raffle: dual membership restrictions: and more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>- Whatever else we get from the membership.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><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 align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk113303375'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>*4: Minutes from our last meeting:</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION SECRETARY's REPORT</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, June 12, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, June 12, 2023. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM CDT. Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Demi Bullington, Gina Finnell, Terry Long, Eli Sidders, Emily Sidders, James Thompson and Karen Tullis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jo recited our NFB Pledge. Robert will recite it in August.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We listened to a podcast of Anil Lewis and Chris Danielsen discussing this country’s paper currency being fully accessible to the blind in the future. Chris uses an app called CashReader. Anil uses Seeing AI. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has announced that the first US note with a tactile feature will come out in 2026, and will be a $10 note. This sparked a lively discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Some who attended the Silver Summit shared their experiences. Steve liked the Lyric Accessible Reader which cost almost $2000.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda read the May 8, 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl read the June 12, 2023, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part of the permanent financial record of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The next affiliate Board meeting is July 22, place to be determined. Barbara mentioned some things coming up in preparation for the NFB convention. She also mentioned the legislative bills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Nancy asked how long our affiliate raffle will run. Cheryl found the email with the details. The drawing will be July 22. First prize is steaks from Omaha Steaks; second prize is a Nebraska basket.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Barbara mentioned the give 20 National drawing. AIRA is matching up to $25,000.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We shared brags and drags.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:48 PM CDT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Linda Mentink, Secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Treasurer's Report Senior Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Monday, June 12, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Beginning Balance $1590.83<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Expenses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC for June $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Total Expenses $ 15.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Deposits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donation from Vanda $500.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ending Balance $2075.83<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Respectfully submitted,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Robert Leslie Newman</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>