[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division December Meeting- TWO DAYS AWAY!!!

Sat Dec 9 15:50:55 UTC 2023

Hi You All

RE- Our December meeting is two days away, on Monday, the 11th

Contents of this message:

*1: Topic of our meeting

*2: When and how to get on our call

*3: Agenda 

*4: The NFB Pledge 

*5: reports; October and November

*1:Topic: 

This is our annual holiday celebration! We will share holiday plans for the
present, memories from the past, and hopes for the future! 

*2: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, December 11th 

Time: 7:00 CT

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*3: Agenda    

- First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge; voiced
by Barbara

-second- We will share plans for the present, memories from the past, and
hopes for the future! 

--OLD BUSINESS 

- Whatever else members may bring.

--NEW BUSINESS

- Update on affiliate news

- Whatever else we get from the membership.

- Brags and Drags

*4: NFB Pledge: 

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

*5: Minutes from our last two meetings:

-           October 2023:

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
SECRETARY's REPORT

Monday, October 9, 2023

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, October 9, 2023. President
Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM CDT. Members present
were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy
Babel, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry
Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Deb Mauer, and Eli
and Emily Sidders.

Bob recited our NFB Pledge. Eli will recite it next month.

Our focus topic was Questions and Information. Question: Why should someone
need a letter from his doctor stating that he is legally blind? With this
letter, one is eligible for a handicapped sticker, extra standard deductions
from IRS, BARD, BookShare, Directory Assistance, and audio description box
at no extra cost from Cable companies. Apple accessibility number:
877-204-3930. Nancy plays games. She will send those she listed to our
listserv. Others mentioned other games. Bob mentioned that the Adobe Acrobat
update no longer works well with JAWS. He will send instructions on what to
do to reconfigure Acrobat Reader.

Barbara talked about upcoming Health Equity dialogues. She will be on one
October 19 from 1:00 to 2:30. She will send the Zoom link to our affiliate
listserv.

Linda read the September 11, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no
additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
of the organization.

Cheryl read the October 9, 2023, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part
of the financial record of the organization.

Robert, Jo and Barbara will work on the script for the video for use by
activity directors. Robert will see what Chris would like to do to be
involved.

Robert mentioned that Peg Halverson will be our speaker next month. She will
share about AI.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:32 PM CDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary

Treasurer's Report Senior Division

Monday, October 9, 2023

Beginning Balance               $2040.83

Expenses

PAC for Oct                           $ 15.00

Total Expenses                                 $ 15.00

Deposits

None

Ending Balance                                $2025.83

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

-          November 2023:

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
SECRETARY's REPORT

Monday, November 13, 2023

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023.
President Robert Newman was having trouble with his connection, so he was
not able to attend. Vice President Barbara Loos called the meeting to order
at 7:09 PM CST. Members present were: Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary
Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman,
Dorothy Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, George Fischer, Melvin Forster, Brad
Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart,
Kathy Brahmer, Gina Finnell, Peg Halverson, Deb Mauer, Dominic and Kathy
Mezzanotti, Bernadette Reetz, Kimberly Scherbarth, Eli and Emily Sidders and
Dan Treffer from Nebraska, Regina Connor from Rhode Island, June
Hunter-Hardy from Delaware, Elizabeth Johnson from Massachusetts, Patricia
Maddix from Washington, Ellen Ringlein from Maryland, and Beth Wright from
North Carolina.

Eli recited our NFB Pledge. Barbara will recite it next month.

Peg Halverson was our guest speaker. She spoke to us about artificial
intelligence and blindness-related apps for IOS and Android. She
demonstrated many different AI products. She spent a lot of time on Be My
AI. Jo explained what she likes about it. Peg answered questions.

Because it was late, we decided to postpone reading of the Secretary's and
Treasurer's reports until next month.

Barbara mentioned that next month's meeting topic will be about the
holidays. She also passed along the news from Robert that he and Bonnie's
new grandchild, Linden Alexander, was born at 6:01 PM.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:37 PM CST.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

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