[NFB-Idaho] Fw: Notes from the WCD committee meeting

Thu Aug 20 18:24:30 UTC 2026

Well done! You are doing a great job promoting and bringing awareness to
WCD.

Best,
Kevin

On Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM Ramona Walhof via NFB-Idaho <
nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> We are working on an event for October 15, and Chris Johnston designed a
> t-shirt which is availlable from Bonfire.
> Best,
> Ramona
> ________________________________
> From: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>
> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:16 PM
> To: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>; pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com <
> pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>; DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>;
> Marcie Chapman <marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>; aaschneider at hotmail.com <
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com <walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com <krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young <
> Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>; Lisa Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
> Here is the Link to the first YouTube video posted this morning.
> https://youtube.com/shorts/AF1Uw0u3Btk?si=ii2LH_qYzKs2xdQ4
>
>
>
> From: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:53 AM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>;
> pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com; DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>;
> Marcie Chapman <marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>; aaschneider at hotmail.com
> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com; krystalwhite728 at gmail.com; Kebbie Young <
> Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>; Lisa Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Thank you for putting these notes together, Chris!
>
>
>
> Krystal, the contacts I have for you are as follows
>
>
>
> Barbara Fultz is the Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist for the VA
>
> Her email is Barbara.fultz at va.gov<mailto:Barbara.fultz at va.gov>
>
>
>
> Manny Guerra Voc Rehab counselor for the VA
>
> Email is juan.guerra at va.gov<mailto:juan.guerra at va.gov>
>
>
>
> Dana, when you can please send me the proclamation and I will pass it on
> to my contact at City Hall.
>
>
>
> Thank you for all the extra work you all have taken on and “We’ll see you
> at White Cane Day!”
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 8:28 PM
> To: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>; DeeAnn Solis
> <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> White Cane Day Planning Committee Meeting Notes
>
> 1. T-Shirt Sales Update
>
> 17 shirts sold to date.
>
> $171.48 raised so far.
>
> T-shirt link has been distributed throughout the NFB by Shane.
>
> Chris will refresh and resend the T-shirt link and description
> approximately every 10 days as a shareable social media post.
>
> The T-shirt description should clearly identify the NFB branding so people
> understand what they are purchasing.
>
> Shipping times: Standard shirts take approximately 7–10 days. Sweatshirts
> take approximately 14 days.
>
> ________________________________
> 2. YouTube Video Campaign
> Goal
>
> Create a series of short videos highlighting blind people who use white
> canes and guide dogs while participating in everyday activities.
>
> Video Ideas
>
> Videos may feature participants crossing streets, navigating steps,
> walking through parks, and performing other everyday activities that
> demonstrate independence.
>
> Video Guidelines
>
> Participants should wear the White Cane Day T-shirt whenever possible.
>
> Each video should begin or end with:
>
> "We'll see you at White Cane Day!"
>
> The T-shirt purchase link should be included in every YouTube video
> description.
>
> Chris can add or update links through YouTube Studio.
>
> Participants
>
> Marcy, Deanna, and Crystal have offered to participate.
>
> Deanna and Crystal are available to film together on Monday mornings at
> the park.
>
> Initial Videos
>
> Chris and Ramona will produce the first two videos.
>
> Additional videos will be produced as participants receive their shirts.
>
> Videos can be sent by text or shared through WeShare with Ramona.
>
> Shoot dates will be coordinated through the committee email chain.
>
> ________________________________
> 3. Social Media & Community Outreach
> Veterans Affairs / Rehabilitation Contacts
>
> The T-shirt link should be provided to Barbara Foltz, Blind Rehabilitation
> Outpatient Specialist, and Manny Guerra, Vocational Rehabilitation
> Counselor.
>
> Lions Clubs
>
> Boise Bench Lions Club
>
> Ramona and Efren will make a presentation together.
>
> Efren will contact Rick Vogel and Karen and include Ramona in the email.
>
> Vista Lions Club
>
> No current contact has been identified.
>
> Ramona will investigate contacting the Lion Sight and Hearing Foundation
> on Coal Road.
>
> Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA)
>
> Crystal is already in contact with NWABA.
>
> Megan and Ashley will be delivering games October 13–14.
>
> Carrie will include a White Cane Day shout-out in NWABA communications.
>
> Boise Puppy Raisers
>
> Marcy will send a White Cane Day announcement through their email list.
>
> NFB Support Group
>
> White Cane Day will be announced at the September meeting.
>
> School District Outreach
>
> School districts to be contacted include West Ada and Gooding.
>
> Jean-Marie Kopecki is the director of outreach.
>
> Wendy and Krista, teachers of students with visual impairments, should
> also be included in the outreach.
>
> Television Community Calendars
>
> Channel 6 and Channel 7 community calendars are on hold until the event
> time is confirmed.
>
> Blind Veterans
>
> Crystal is waiting for a callback following their Friday meeting.
>
> Walt Bogart, a board member, is interested in having a table at the park.
>
> ________________________________
> 4. Proclamation Status
>
> Dana has submitted the proclamation request to the Governor's Office.
>
> The committee is also considering sending the proclamation to Councilman
> Halliburton.
>
> Efren will ask his contact which channel should be used: Mayor's Office or
> Councilman Halliburton's office.
>
> Once Dana sends Efren her draft, Efren will forward it to his contact.
>
> ________________________________
> 5. October 15 White Cane Day Event
> Schedule and Route
>
> 10:00 AM – City Hall
>
> Committee and participants meet at City Hall.
>
> Proclamation with Councilman Halliburton.
>
> Approximately 30 minutes.
>
> Approximately 10:30 AM – March to the Capitol
>
> March north on Capitol Street.
>
> Approximately two blocks.
>
> 11:00 AM – Idaho State Capitol
>
> Gather on the front steps.
>
> Governor's proclamation.
>
> Approximately 11:30 AM – Cecil D. Andrus Park
>
> Activities begin in the park.
>
> ________________________________
> 6. Cecil D. Andrus Park Reservation
>
> Crystal will contact the park to reserve the space, confirm available time
> slots, and confirm pricing.
>
> The committee is likely to need approximately a four-hour reservation.
>
> A 10:00 AM–3:00 PM reservation may be necessary to allow time for setup
> before the march.
>
> Estimated deposit is $96.
>
> The deposit will be paid by Don Winneke, not Al Schneider.
>
> Crystal will email the committee with the reservation details once
> confirmed.
>
> ________________________________
> 7. Tables, Tents & Transportation
>
> Tables and pop-up tents from Cycle for Independence are stored in Deanne's
> shed.
>
> Efren offered to pick up the tables and tents in his truck the night
> before, stage them at the Commission, and transport them to the park on
> October 15.
>
> ________________________________
> 8. Activity Stations
>
> Each committee member will be responsible for manning an activity station.
>
> Lions Club members will be invited to assist with the stations.
>
> Commission staff who cannot remain for the entire event may be available
> to help with setup.
>
> Crystal's husband is available to assist with setup and has Thursday off.
>
> ________________________________
> 9. Food & Drinks
>
> Cookies and water have been confirmed.
>
> Costco has limited variety, so cookies will be purchased from a regular
> grocery store instead.
>
> Dana is following up on a food truck.
>
> Efren will also contact the taco truck vendor on Fifth Street to check
> availability and pricing for October 15.
>
> ________________________________
> 10. Action Items
>
> Crystal: Contact Cecil D. Andrus Park to reserve the space and confirm
> time slots and pricing. Aim for approximately 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
>
> Crystal: Email the committee with park reservation details once confirmed.
>
> Efren: Send Barbara Foltz and Manny Guerra's contact information to
> Crystal.
>
> Chris: Resend the T-shirt link with the full description, including clear
> NFB branding information.
>
> Chris: Refresh and distribute the T-shirt social media post approximately
> every 10 days.
>
> Efren & Ramona: Schedule a presentation with the Boise Bench Lions Club.
>
> Efren: Email Rick Vogel and include Ramona.
>
> Ramona: Pursue contact with the Vista Lions Club through the Lion Sight
> and Hearing Foundation.
>
> Efren: Contact the taco truck vendor on Fifth Street about October 15
> availability and pricing.
>
> Dana: Continue following up on the separate food truck lead.
>
> Dana: Provide proclamation draft to Efren when available.
>
> Efren: Determine the appropriate channel for the additional proclamation
> request and forward Dana's draft to his contact.
>
> Marcy: Send White Cane Day announcement through the Boise Puppy Raisers
> email list.
>
> Crystal: Follow up with Blind Veterans regarding participation.
>
> Chris & Ramona: Produce the first two YouTube campaign videos.
>
> Committee: Coordinate additional video shoot dates through the email chain.
>
> Crystal: Send the next committee meeting invitation.
>
> ________________________________
> 11. Next Committee Meeting
>
> Wednesday, August 26
>
> 6:30–7:30 PM
>
> The same NFB Zoom link will be used.
>
>
>
>
>
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> ________________________________
>
> From: Chris Johnston
> Sent: Monday, 17 August 2026 07:10:10
> To: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com> <
> pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>>; DeeAnn Solis <
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Efren
> Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Marcie Chapman <marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com> <aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>>
> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com> <
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com> <
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>>; Kebbie
> Young <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Lisa Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Help Us Spread the Word! 🎉
>
> White Cane Awareness Day is coming up on October 15! 🦯
>
> We’re selling special White Cane Awareness Day T-shirts to help raise
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
> From: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com> <
> pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>>
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:07 PM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; DeeAnn Solis <
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Efren
> Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Marcie Chapman <marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
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>
> ________________________________
>
> I have sent a letter and the proclamation to Governor Little. I intend to
> do the same with the mayor’s office once I know the time of that event.
>
>
>
> From: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:03 AM
> To: DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov
> <mailto:efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Attached are my notes from the meeting last night. Efren may have more
> notes to share but I thought I would share what I took down.
>
>
>
> From: DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2026 9:40 AM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Efren Moreno <
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Marcie Chapman <marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Re: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Thank you so much for sending notes for us that could not be there.
> Appreciate all you're doing 😊
>
>
>
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>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2026 07:48:19
> To: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com> <aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com> <
> pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com> <
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com> <
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>>; Kebbie
> Young <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> Lisa Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Hello all, I created a social media post that can be copied and shared. I
> sent this to Shane this morning and asked him to distribute it. Also let
> him know that we would make a new post every 10 days or so with updated
> information or details as we have them for people to also share on their
> social media if they want to. I will attach a word document to this email
> with the post I sent to Shane for you all to share if you would like to get
> a jump on it. I will also just add the text below.
>
> 🦯🐕 White Cane Awareness Day — October 15th
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Idaho invites everyone to help us
> celebrate White Cane Awareness Day!
>
> The white cane and the guide dog are both important tools that help blind
> people travel independently, confidently, and safely.
>
> Help us spread awareness about blindness and the independence of blind
> people by sharing this post, telling others about White Cane Awareness Day,
> or supporting our campaign.
>
> 👕 Check out our White Cane Awareness Day shirts and help support the work
> of the NFB of Idaho:
>
> 👉 Click Here to buy a shirt.<
> https://www.bonfire.com/supporting-independence-through-awareness-6/>
>
> Share the message. Celebrate independence. Support blindness awareness.
>
> #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #NFBIdaho #BlindnessAwareness #Independence
> #GuideDogs
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 11:06 AM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Dana, thanks for the reply. Would you all mind hitting reply all on this
> thread going forward so everyone stays in the loop? You all know more than
> I do, and it’s helpful to keep the whole committee informed.
>
>
>
> Here is the contact information I was able to find for the folks we
> discussed.  If anyone knows better or additional information contacts,
> please feel free to share them.
>
>
>
> Barbara Fultz is the Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist for the VA
>
> Her email is Barbara.fultz at va.gov<mailto:Barbara.fultz at va.gov>
>
>
>
> Manny Guerra Voc Rehab counselor for the VA
>
> Email is juan.guerra at va.gov<mailto:juan.guerra at va.gov>
>
>
>
> Sam Picciano
>
> Email is Sam at VisionVillageinc.org<mailto:Sam at VisionVillageinc.org>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Efren Moreno
> Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 8:30 AM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Would it be possible to have Shane send someone at the ATC the t-shirt
> link along with a short blurb about what it’s for and that all proceeds go
> to the Idaho chapter of the NFB?
>
>
>
> Something along these lines could work:
>
> “To raise awareness for White Cane Day in October, the NFB has created a
> t-shirt that people can buy to celebrate the day and support the Idaho
> chapter of the NFB. Please follow the link provided to purchase a shirt,
> sweatshirt, hat, or hoodie, and join us for a White Cane Day event—more
> details to come!”
>
>
>
> Short and sweet is ideal. Feel free to adjust the wording as you all see
> fit. We just need to get the link circulating as soon as possible, and the
> ATC seems like a good place to start. If someone could connect with Shane
> in the next day or two, that would be really helpful.
>
>
>
> Krystal, since you mentioned you were looking for something to take on,
> would you be able to reach out to the folks at NWABA, the VA group of
> Veterans with visual impairments, Sam Picciano at Vision Village, and
> anyone else who comes to mind? Happy to share the few contacts I have if
> that would help.
>
>
>
> My goal is to keep our online meetings tightly focused on the agenda, so
> I’d really appreciate it if we can use this email chain for any ideas,
> questions, comments, or concerns that aren’t directly related to what we’re
> working on in the moment.
>
>
>
> Thank you all for stepping up to make this happen, it is going to be a
> great event and I am so excited to partner with the NFB on this endeavor!
>
>
>
> From: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 7:17 AM
> To: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: RE: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Here are the notes I have been keeping as well.
>
>
>
> 7-29-26
>
> Meeting on TEAMS Notes
>
> Next meeting in Two weeks 8-12 @ 6:30pm on NFB Zoom, Kebbie to distribute
> an email and create the meeting.
>
> Marcie, Deann, Daniel  Tasked with activity planning.
>
> Dana Proclimation, Chris to send Dana Link for Tshirt, she will send to
> Shane and Commission and the other chapters.
>
> Ramona Will head the food planning and reaching out to Vista Lion’s and
> Meridian Lion’s.
>
> Al  Contacting Governers office. Going to get t shirt size.
>
> Krystal had trouble connecting to Teams but was texting me and I filled
> her in. She is looking for something to help with.
>
> Things that got brought up that I am not sure who is going to handle.
>
> Contacting NWABA
>
> Contacting Blinded Veterans.
>
> NFB Idaho will buy shirts for Governor and Mayor.
>
>
>
> Press release.  Who is going to write the pres release.
>
> Angie B name got brought up having knowledge of social media,but she is
> not on committee. Aleatha mentioned she had a connection to media.
>
>
>
> Information From NFB.ORG
>
>   *   Work with your chapter or state president<
> https://nfb.org/about-us/state-affiliates> to get the word out about your
> event.
>   *   Order materials like brochures and Braille alphabet cards through
> the Independence Market<
> https://nfb.org/programs-services/independence-market>.
>   *   Email communication at nfb.org<mailto:communications at nfb.org> for
> information about using the NFB logo and other branding questions.
>   *   Email your activity or event details to web at nfb.org<mailto:
> web at nfb.org> so that we can feature them on our website.
>   *   Connect with us on social media (Facebook<
> https://www.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlind/> and Twitter<
> https://twitter.com/nfb_voice>) using the hashtag #BlindMonth.
>
>
>
>
>
> 7-30-26
>
> Chris J Sent document with official white cane awareness day information
> from NFB.org to Dana and Ramona email.
>
> Chris J Sent white cane awareness day proclamation document from NFB.org
> to Dana and Ramona for reference.
>
> Chris J sent T-shit link email along with description of shirt to Dana,
> Ramona, and Shane.
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Efren Moreno <efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>>
> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2026 5:36 PM
> To: Chris Johnston <chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> chris.johnston at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Marcie Chapman <
> marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:marcie.chapman at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> DeeAnn Solis <Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:
> Deeann.Solis at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; aaschneider at hotmail.com<mailto:
> aaschneider at hotmail.com>
> Cc: pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com<mailto:pres.nfbidaho at gmail.com>;
> walhoframona at gmail.com<mailto:walhoframona at gmail.com>;
> krystalwhite728 at gmail.com<mailto:krystalwhite728 at gmail.com>; Kebbie Young
> <Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Kebbie.Young at icbvi.idaho.gov>>; Lisa
> Baker <Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:Lisa.Baker at icbvi.idaho.gov>>;
> aleatha38 <aleatha38 at gmail.com<mailto:aleatha38 at gmail.com>>
> Subject: Notes from the WCD committee meeting
>
>
>
> Howdy folks,
>
>
>
> I have compiled some notes from our meeting the other day and wanted to
> share them with you all. They are meant to help keep us on track throughout
> this endeavor. Feel free to ask as many questions in this email thread to
> help make the meetings go as smoothly as possible. Feel free to also share
> with anyone I might have missed.
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> Efren Moreno, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
>
> Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>
> Boise, Id. 83720
>
> (208) 639-8361
>
> efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:efren.moreno at icbvi.idaho.gov>
>
>
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