[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division June Meeting - Attitude and Living with Blindness (A 2024 Convention Request)

Sat Jun 8 14:55:31 UTC 2024

Hi You All

RE- Our June meeting date is Monday the 10th - TO DAYS AWAY!

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: Last month's reports 

*1:Topic: (The first of several requests from our recent Division meeting at
the NFBN state convention)

Presented by Bob Burns; Omaha Chapter President, Second Vice President of
NFBN, and member of the Senior Division-

We say having the right attitude is one of the most important steps in
successfully dealing with life as a Blind person, what do we mean and how do
we achieve it?

1.	Talking to successful Blind people, so that you can see for yourself
examples that Blindness can be managed.
2.	Learning alternative techniques to do things non-visually.  
3.	Mastering these alternative techniques so that you gain confidence
in performing them
4.	By mastering these alternative techniques, you will gain confidence.
Once you have confidence you can challenge yourself more and more, and
pretty soon you will develop a can-do attitude that will change your outlook
and will begin to build a positive attitude.
5.	You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you
back. 

*2: When and how to get on the call

Date: Monday, June 10th

Time: 7:00 CT

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*3: Agenda    

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

-Second- Our discussion on attitude and blindness 

--OLD BUSINESS 

-Contact current and past members to join in on our call!

-Update on posting Senior Division communications; making it possible for
non-email users

-Robert will report on what topic suggestions came out of our convention
meeting; each person in attendance gave their input.

-Whatever else members may bring

--NEW BUSINESS 

-Members choose next month's topic

-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 meeting:

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

Monday, May 20, 2024

The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, May 20, 2024. President
Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 CDT. Members present were:
President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda
Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Dorothy
Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, Gina Finnell, George Fischer, Brad Loos, Deb
Mauer, Karen Moritz, Doug Peterson, Steve Senteney, Dan Treffer, and Jerry
Whitlow. Guests present were: Kathy Brahmer, Gwen Gerber, Bernadette Reetz,
Sheryl Rogge, and Ruth Schmeits.

Chris recited our NFB Pledge. Kathy will recite it next month.

State convention attendees shared highlights and suggestions for future
conventions. Our 2025 convention will be held in Omaha March 27-30 at the
Marriott Regency hotel.

Those who attended the Silver Summit shared their experiences.

We discussed getting information for those who do not have email. Ideas: NLS
cartridges, Newsline, Alexa. Barbara stated that we raise funds so that we
can provide equipment for those who need it. Bob mentioned that Radio
Talking Book Service also provides people with things like Echo Dots. He is
the new chairman of the Board of RTBS. Chris will ask Jamie tomorrow about
getting a channel on NFB Newsline.

Linda read the March 11, 2024, Secretary's Report. There were no additions
or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record of the
organization.

Cheryl Livingston read the May 20, 2024, Treasurer's Report. It will become
a part of the financial report of the organization.

We shared brags and drags.

There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:30 PM CDT.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary

Treasurer's Report Senior Division

Monday May 20, 2024

Beginning Balance               $1960.83

Expenses

PAC for May                          $ 15.00

Ck #1249 for                         $100.00

$50 startup cash and

$50 door prizes

Total expenses                                 $115.00

Deposits

Dues                                       $ 90.00

Donation                                $ 50.00

Sale of clickers                                 $114.00

Return of startup cash                     $ 50.00

Total deposits                                    $304.00

Ending Balance                                $2149.83

Members who have paid dues as of this report

Linda Mentink

Nancy Oltman

George Fischer

Dorothy Babel

Karen Lemmon

Gina Finnell

Steve Senteney

Deb Altman

Jeff Altman

Bob Burns

Karen Moritz

Kimberly Scherbarth

Carlos Servan

Geralyn Konruff

Deb Mauer    

Paid by PayPal

Robert Newman

Jerry Whitlow

Barbara Loos

Brad Loos

Cheryl Livingston

Doug Peterson

Christine Boone

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President

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