[Nfb-kzoo] Newsline Restart

gkitchen ghkitchen at comcast.net
Mon Oct 18 20:36:11 UTC 2010 

Hi Fred,

It is a real good idea. Maybe Baltimore can email some of them and see what 
b Baltimore says about paying for the post cards and labels I can get 
volunteers here  from retired senior  volunteer program--they have been a 
big help for years sticking,   folding etc.
Georgia Thanks again.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List'" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:59 AM
Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Newsline Restart


> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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