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I think the primary purpose of this report is to let the President know about our activities. Of course, once it is written it can be circulated to those who ask about the group. If people join the NFB because they learned about it through this group, we definitely
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I cannot open the attachment, so I have not read the report. </div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> on behalf of slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 6, 2026 8:53 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> slery <slerythema@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Annual report</font>
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<div style="background-color:#ffffff">I have not read others comments yet, but do we want to limit our reach to only people that are already in the federation? Or could this be a way to let more people know about the work of the federation?<br>
Cindy<br>
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<div class="x_moz-cite-prefix">On 8/6/2026 8:48 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here is the annual report Ive prepared, as requested by President Riccobono. I intend to send it to his office tomorrow morning. Feel free to make comments before then.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Word says I put in headings, but I dont see them here. Gack.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Tracy</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Annual Report for Blind Crafters Group</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Name of group and chair appointed by the national President:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Blind Crafters Group, Tracy Carcione group chair</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Shared interest or community:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The group brings together blind people interested in all kinds of crafts.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Purpose:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NFBs Blind Crafters group connects blind crafters of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, with support, resources, and techniques to assist in creating useful, practical, and beautiful crafts.
The group is intended to connect blind crafters within the Federation community and to motivate advancements in the broader movement. By raising expectations, blind people can learn and teach skills and express creativity to create artistry and develop talents.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Achievements of the past year:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Some group members spoke to their local NFB chapters, state conventions, or seniors groups about the Crafters Group, letting people know that blindness is not an impediment to crafting. Some people joined
our group after these talks.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Weve had some classes and a knit-along, and weve 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.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Members regularly share blindness techniques related to crafting and help each other learn new skills.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Members have also taught me how to host a Zoom meeting and create a recording.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National Convention:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> We did not have a meeting at our national convention, but 6 or 7 members attended and had an informal get-together over dinner.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Major goals for the upcoming year:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For the upcoming year, I hope to continue our growth and get more people engaged in making things happen. Well have more classes, and continue the chats on various topics.
</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Some of our members are interested in creating small businesses selling their craftwork, and we hope to create a chat series detailing accessible online selling and payment options.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We also want to explore crafts people are interested in but most dont have much experience with, such as machine sewing.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We want to increase our outreach to the larger NFB, encouraging members to ask for time to make presentations to their chapters, affiliates, or other groups.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Remarks:</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> As part of the national boards outreach to groups, I was contacted by the president of the NFB of Alabama. I found our conversation very helpful and used her suggestions
to increase engagement in the crafters group. </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Most of our interaction is through our listserve, which is the most active listserve Im on.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I believe our group remains viable. I believe that expressing creativity is empowering.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I want to increase member engagement, and would welcome ideas on how that can be done.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Tracy Carcione, Blind Crafters Group leader</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p>
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