[nfb-db] "Operation Outreach"

Sat Nov 1 02:04:29 UTC 2014

Hi Scott,
I had posted the resolutions that I had worked on and that went before 
the general assembly.  It is true that their needs to be more 
follow-up.  I am working on a Resolution for the Maryland Affiliate 
State Convention in November.  I hope that my health holds out for me to 
do it. though.
Janice
On 10/31/2014 9:11 PM, Scott Davert via nfb-db wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 31, 2014, at 5:56 PM, heather albright via nfb-db 
> <nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
>> 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 <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>     *To:* Chris Westbrook <mailto:westbchris at gmail.com> ; NFB
>>     Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>     *Sent:* Friday, October 31, 2014 2:57 PM
>>     *Subject:* Re: [nfb-db] "Operation Outreach"
>>
>>     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 <mailto:marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
>>     Sent with my IPhone
>>     Please note that this email communication has been sent using my
>>     iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts
>>     to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for
>>     clarification as necessary.
>>
>>     On Oct 31, 2014, at 9:43 AM, Chris Westbrook via nfb-db
>>     <nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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
>>>>         _______________________________________________
>>>>         nfb-db mailing list
>>>>         nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>>         http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>         _______________________________________________
>>>         nfb-db mailing list
>>>         nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>         http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>
>>>     _______________________________________________
>>>     nfb-db mailing list
>>>     nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>     http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>
>>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>     _______________________________________________
>>     nfb-db mailing list
>>     nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>     http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> nfb-db mailing list
>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> nfb-db mailing list
> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/attachments/20141031/8293e263/attachment.html>