[nfb-db] "Operation Outreach"

[Scott Davert]

Hi Janice.
Scott Labar caknoledged the need for a DB devision in Colorado and said that the DB are underserved during the general session after I spoke. There were 14 of us at the DB gathering after general session, 9 of us were DB. So some state presidents do see the need, it's just a matter of getting stuff together.
As for the national DB Devision, one issue I've noticed is lack of communication with DB devision members. For example, during both the 2013 and 2014 national conventions, there were resolutions the DB devision "jed hard to pass, but nothing of this effort was ever mentioned on this mailing list. I would have gladly lended my support, but I had no idea what was happening. I think part of what needs to happen is that the officers moving forward with actions need to be more public about these actions which will also encourage more people to get involved.

Jmo,
Scott

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> On Oct 31, 2014, at 5:56 PM, heather albright via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Just wondering, is someone going to represent the db issues at the Texas state convention next week?  Heather
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marsha Drenth via nfb-db
> To: Chris Westbrook ; NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 2:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] "Operation Outreach"
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> Hi Chris and Scott, and everyone out there in cyber land,
> Yes this is a very very good point. Just like with other organizations who are not as open as they should be, NFB DB should have that openness. we should be visible. Many of the other divisions, or groups or affiliates have facebook pages, or twitter accounts, or other social media outlets. So should the NFB DB division. 
> This will be a major gola of our affiliate division once the constitution is approved. 
> Having a social media view, would possibly bring people into the organization, would help everyone know what the organization is doing, and keep everyone on the same page. 
> What does everyone else think? I will do what I can to help. 
> My time is limited as I am back in school, but winter break is coming    up. 
> 
> 
> Marsha drenth  
> email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com     
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>> On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:43 AM, Chris Westbrook via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I think you make a  good point, though there are still a lot of people who don't use computers.  Part of the problem I think is we are all spread out in so many different places.  I'm sure you already know Marsha is head of our deaf blind division here in Pennsylvania, but I am willing to do what I can also.
>> 
>>> On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 5:06 AM, Scott Davert via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hello Sheri and all other DB devision members.
>>> I'm replying to your message on list, as I think it is good that other people see who is doing what and where they are doing it. I think one thing the national DB devision needs to do is get digital. What I mean is, get on Facebook, Twitter, get all of the officers on this mailing list, start a news letter, publicize the website, etc. This is just my opinion, but I do not think many of us are aware of what is happening within the national DB devision. If members do not know, how can that help with any sort of effort regarding DB issues? I'm not trying to criticize  the leadership with this email at all, so I hope this message is not taken that way, I'm just offering input and suggesttions.
>>> 
>>> With warm regards,
>>> Scott in Colorado
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 6:39 PM, Cheri via nfb-db <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi greeting,
>>>> The NFB DB national is trying to reach out to all NFB affiliates to establish an interest in the nfb db in all the states.  It is called "Operation Outreach".  If you or someone you know is interested please let us know.  Each of the active members have states that they are trying to find a contact person in that state who will work with their affiliate president on matters of deaf/blind.. 
>>>>  
>>>> Thank you for your support of the deaf-blind.
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Cheri Fields
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