[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Goals met and goals to set

[Michelle Hyliard]

I would love to help if anybody wants me to I could teach anything from Shay that someone might be interested in as well as talk to my chapter of the Nfb and the sunrise and shine group at some point if all parties agree, however I don’t want you continue offering assistance that may not be wanted so if any of this interests you Tracy feel free to email me personally thanks
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> On Jul 29, 2026, at 5:24 PM, Annette via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Tracy,
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> KK could do an outreach project to connect with NFB Chapters.  Current KK members who enjoy public speaking could do a 15–20-minute presentation about KK to interested Chapters.  The presentation could include a brief history of KK; a few accomplishments and success stories; info on any upcoming planned activities; and how to sign-up. 
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> In order for this to work, it would need to be coordinated by you or another KK member.  A list of current members interested in speaking would need to be compiled including their availability and their Chapter affiliation.  Reaching out to local Chapters could be accomplished in 2 ways.  Current KK Members could inquire with their Chapter President to see if there is interest in having a KK presentation at an upcoming meeting.  Another option is to send an e-mail to the Chapter President’s list offering virtual presentations and in-person presentations based on availability of KK members.  When Chapter Presidents contact the Outreach Project coordinator, they match a KK member from the speakers list to the interested Chapter.
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> HTH,
> Annette
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> From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:03 AM
> To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: carcione at access.net
> Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Goals met and goals to set
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> Our NFB national board has decided every group has to submit an annual report.  Part of it is about what we did at convention.  I plan to say we didn’t have a meeting, but members who attended had a get-together.  Did that happen?  I hope so, and I hope you all had fun meeting each other.
> Another part is talking about what we achieved last year and what we plan for the upcoming year, and how we’ve connected with the larger NFB.
> I talked with attendees at the Senior Retreat about our group and let them know they can keep crafting even if they’ve become blind.  A couple people joined our group after the retreat.
> We’ve had some classes and a knit-along, and we’ve revived our regular chats.  More people are engaged in our activities, and people who never taught a class for us before have led classes and are willing to lead more.
> Members have also taught me how to host a Zoom meeting and create a recording.
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> For the upcoming year, I hope to continue our growth and get more people engaged in making things happen.  More classes, continuing the interesting chats Cindy is organizing, and perhaps working on a craft people are interested in but most don’t have much experience with, like sewing.
> I would like to connect more with the larger NFB, but I’m not sure how to do that.
> I welcome ideas.  I also welcome ideas for goals for the upcoming year.
> Should we have a meeting to talk about our group, or is talking on the listserve sufficient?
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> It was wonderful reading people’s memories of how Joyce helped them know that blindness doesn’t stop people from crafting.  That is what our group is for.  I think our best way to honor Joyce’s memory is to carry on with the work she started and keep growing and improving the group she started.
> Tracy Carcione
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