[Nfb-lions] new here

Tue Mar 30 01:23:45 UTC 2010

That is how it went for me. got right into the thick of it and did a
speaking engagement before 6000 people and helped raise 29k  to boot. they
let me speak about blindness as a characteristic  and from a place of
empowerment. Was so cool.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
CEO/Founder
My Blind Spot, Inc.
90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
New York, New York  10004
www.myblindspot.org
PH: 917-553-0347
Fax: 212-858-5759
"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it."

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-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Julie J
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:03 PM
To: NFB and Lions
Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here

Thanks!

This is exactly what I needed to know.  I'm fine with educating and 
explaining and that sort of thing, but having to do that constantly in a 
context where I'd hope to focus on other things makes for frustration.   I'd

like to be able to get past the initial awkwardness quickly, fit in and 
begin working on whatever it is that the local club is working on.

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: "'NFB and Lions'" <nfb-lions at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here

> Here is the link:
> http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php
>
> they are like so many others in our society. some see blindness the way we
> do and others see it through antiquated perspectives. They do a lot of 
> work
> with guides and have sponsored  oh so many all over the world. I had the
> honor of  meeting and interviewing a past international president, one al
> Brandel who is the reason I became a lion. They do so much for so many, 
> but
> I feel they do so in order to empower and build community across the board
> for all people of all abilities, and not out of a distorted sense of
> charity.
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
>
> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Julie J
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 6:15 PM
> To: NFB and Lions
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here
>
> What's the web site?
>
> The thing that I'm most concerned about is that their view of what blind
> people  need and what   I have experienced that blind people really need
> might be two very different things.
>
> I like the youth development and community involvement types of things.  I
> think that's great!  I also appreciate that they help out with purchasing
> glasses and medical types of things, but what about the blind people that
> won't benefit from those sorts of things?  Does the Lions do any work in
> that area?  I mean things like jobs, access to community resources,
> transportation and the like?
>
> Thanks!
> Julie
>
> From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
> To: "'NFB and Lions'" <nfb-lions at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 4:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here
>
>
>> One thing I could share is that they provide accessible formats of
>> newsletters and membership handbooks. I received mine in braille and get
>> the
>> monthly newsletter through this group here. They are dedicated to making
>> the
>> world a better place for all peoples and have a committed focus to the
>> blind, on a variety of levels, public service and civic responsibility,
>> working with youth groups to build a strong citizenry amongst other
>> things.
>> And they do this world wide as well. There site is accessible and could
>> provide answers to your questions about becoming a Lioness.
>>
>> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>> CEO/Founder
>> My Blind Spot, Inc.
>> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>> New York, New York  10004
>> www.myblindspot.org
>> PH: 917-553-0347
>> Fax: 212-858-5759
>> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who 
>> is
>> doing it."
>>
>>
>> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Julie J
>> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:20 PM
>> To: nfb-lions at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Nfb-lions] new here
>>
>> Hello all!
>>
>> I've just joined this list in hopes of getting more information to help
>> decide  if joining the Lions Club is right for me.
>>
>> I've been asked repeatedly to join my local Lions.  Last week I did a
>> presentation on guide dogs at one of the regular meetings.  It went very
>> well.  I was also able to meet with some of the members.
>>
>> I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone, so it is common for
>> people to tell me that they've seen me here or there or doing something 
>> or
>> another.   So many of the members knew who I was, but I'm still figuring
>> out
>> who's who.
>>
>> I have very, very little knowledge or experience with the Lions at the
>> local, state or national level.  Please tell me what I need to know from 
>> a
>> blindness and NFB perspective so I can make an informed decision on
>> whether
>> or not to become involved in the Lions.
>>
>> Julie
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