[Nfb-kzoo] Newsline Restart

Mon Oct 18 13:59:12 UTC 2010

Hi Georgia,

Do you think there is a way that our national office for Newsline can notify
our subscribers of the restart of Newsline.  Otherwise, can we find some
funds to print free matter post cards to send to our newsline subscribers?
Even if our national office could provide mailing labels for our
subscribers, it would be a great help in sending out free matter post cards.
We could possibly either make or have print/Braille post cards made up.  We
need to think of ways to mobilize our subscribers in the future and let them
know we are back in business.

I am willing to stick stickers on post cards to get the word out.  I don't
think 2,800 post cards made for the computer would be that expensive.
Anyway, it is a thought.  I want our subscribers to know we are back in
business.

Thanks for all you do.

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of gkitchen
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:40 AM
To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] newsline Re: Sept. Meeting Notes

Hi Tyler and Leann,

It sounds like the Kalamazoo chapter is doing very well. I was wondering if 
you would be able to take some Newsline brochures and other information back

home with you??

 We will have  materials at the convention for members. One of our main 
issues is getting our information distributed around the state. Yes, the 
Libraries for the Blind and the commission have our information.

If your members could assist with this I would be very grateful. Recently, 
one public library told me that they sent a few brochures to other libraries

in the county through their libraries mailing  system. So now I ask if the 
libraries visit if they can do this. Most say yes but once in a while one 
says no but it is worth a try.
It took me over ten years to learn about this!

Of course,  we depend on sighted people also to help us spread the word 
about Newsline so churches, Red Cross, Easter Seals, WMU and well I am sure 
you get the jest of things.
I know we don't get the Kalamazoo paper. We  were going to put it on   many 
years ago but they said they did not have time to help us at that time. If 
you can identify a a funding organization in that area and know the web site

address that would be helpful.

We are going to ask other f chapters to help as well.

Best,

Georgia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tyler and Leanne Merren" <tmerren at charter.net>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] Sept. Meeting Notes

Thanks Emily.  Nice work. :)
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Emily Curl" <emily.curl at hotmail.com>
To: <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 6:24 PM
Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Sept. Meeting Notes

Notes from September 17, 2010 meeting

Tyler opens the meeting with introductions

Those present introduce themselves: Matt vice
president, JJ, Michael Torrez, Angie, Michael Curl, Emily Curl, Megan
O'Rourke
treasurer, Christine Boone board member, Leanne secretary, Don, Dan, Hailey,
Aaron, and Kenny.

Matt announces that the state convention will be in Dearborn
on Oct. 29-31 at the double tree hotel. You may register online.

Leanne has no notes

Megan, the treasurer, announced that we have a balance of
$246 in the account.

That is the end of the reports.

Christine told us to register online to receive the cheaper
rate for registration and banquet tickets.
There will also be a limo scavenger hunt.  This is for children 12 and
older.

Melinda will be organizing items for the scavenger hunt. The
state affiliates submitted 1 or 2 imagination grants.  1 was submitted to
send kids to Washington. 1
was also submitted to organize new chapters in the state. There is no
adgenda
for state convention. There was a bridge walk over Labor Day weekend. There
were 38 people and two busses that took them to Sault Ste. Marie. They took
a
boat ride. They walked around 6-7 miles. Next year will be in Traverse City.
There are looking for volunteers and mentors.

The youth will be handing out door prizes. If any door
prizes are collected, bring them to convention and take them to the
registration.

Tyler explains that the membership dues are $5 for a year of
membership. Dues help support the chapter and also give you the benefit of
voting right.

Megan collects dues from Tyler, Leann, Matt, JJ, Michael
Curl, Emily Curl, Ken, Christine and for herself. She collects $40 in dues.

Office voting starts. Matt opens the nominations for
president. Tyler is nominated and he accepts the nomination.  The nomination
is seconded. There are no
other nominations for president. The vote is unanimous in agreeing that
Tyler
is voted into the role of president.

Tyler opens the nominations for vice president. Ken
nominates himself. Matt is nominated and accepts the nomination. Megan is
nominated and also accepts the nomination. Each candidate gives a 30 second
speech explaining how they would impove the organization. Megan is voted
into
the position of vice president.  Tyler
opens up nominations for secretary. Leann is nominated, but declines the
nomination. Emily is nominated and accepts the position. Emily is voted into
the position of secretary.  Tyler opens
the nominations for treasurer. JJ is nominated, but declines.  Matt is
nominated and accepts the
nomination.  Matt is voted into the
position of treasurer.  Tyler opens up
nominations for boardmembers. Mike Curl, Ken, and Christine are nominated
and
all accept.  Mike Curl, Ken, and
Christine are voted into positions of board members.

Nominations are moved to close and the motion is seconded.
Voting concluded.

JJ mentions the state convention will hold a raffle with
tickets for sale.  Our chapter needs to
create a prize to donate to the convention. We will receive money for the
tickets received at the convention. Tyler suggested donating trinkets from
China.  Email ideas to JJ.

Christine mentions sponsoring children for the bridgewalk
weekend.

She was asking for door prize donations.

Christine updated us on news regarding her arbitraition and
changes to the center.The meeting is officially concluded.

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