[NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN October Senior Division Meeting - Special guest - teaching us how to access NFB/Senior Division meeting minutes and more via Newsline and a smart speaker

[Tamilla Fitzke]

Good afternoon Robert. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to attend
tonight's meeting.

Tamilla

On Mon, Oct 14, 2024, 9:06 AM <robertleslienewman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi You All
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> RE- Our October meeting date is Monday the 21st - (We are not meeting on
> our usual second Monday, but the third!)
>  Contents of this message:
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> *1: Topic of our meeting
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> *2: When and how to get on our call
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> *3: Agenda
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> *4: The NFB Pledge
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> *5: Last month’s reports
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> *1: Topic
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> A demonstration of using Newsline with a smart speaker, like the Amazon
> series of Alexas to access and read our Division’s important news and
> reports, such as the Secretary’s Report. We are super happy to announce,
> Our presenter is Jamie Richy, our NFBN affiliate president.
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> *2: When and how to get on the call
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> Date: Monday, October 21st
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> Time: 7:00 CT
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> Join Zoom Meeting:
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> https://zoom.us/j/9743 1318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09
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> One tap mobile:
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> +13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> +14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> Dial by your location:
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> +1 346 248 7799
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> +1 408 638 0968
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> Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555
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> Passcode: 637552
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> *3: Agenda
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> -First- Come to order, conduct introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge;
> voiced by- Kimberly
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> -Second- Our Topic
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> -Third- The Presidential Release
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> --OLD BUSINESS
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> -Contact current and past members to join in on our call!
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> -The reading of last month’s meeting secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports.
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> -An update concerning preparation for the 2025 annual convention.
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> -More affiliate news.
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> -Whatever else members may bring
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> --NEW BUSINESS
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> -Members get reminded of next month’s meeting topic … if needed, choose
> future topics.
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> -whatever else we get from the membership
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> --Brags and Drags *4: NFB Pledge
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> 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.
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> *5: Minutes from our last meeting
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> SECRETARY's REPORT
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> Monday, September 9, 2024
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> The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, September 9, 2024.
> President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM CDT. Members
> present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos,
> Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy
> Oltman, Chris Boone, Gina Finnell, George Fischer, Melvin Forster, Brad
> Loos, Doug Peterson, Sheryl Rogge, Kimberly Scherbarth, and Jerry Whitlow.
> Guests present were: Kathy Brahmer and Eli and Emily Sidders.
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> Jerry recited our NFB Pledge. Kimberly will recite it next month.
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> Nancy led our focus topic: teaching our families how to deal with our
> blindness.
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> Barbara announced that the 50th anniversary celebration of the Training
> Center is October 15. There is a Google number to call for anyone who would
> like to attend. (402) 413-1636.
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> Linda read the August 12, 2024, Secretary's Report. There were no
> additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
> of the organization.
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> Cheryl Livingston read the September 9, 2024, Treasurer's Report. It will
> become a part of the financial record of the organization.
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> Board Meeting Update: There will be a walk for independence in our locales
> on Saturday, October 5. Nancy enjoyed seeing Blind Barbie. Members toured
> the hotel where our 2025 state convention will be.
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> Linda mentioned she is willing to give up her place as Senior Division
> representative on the Scholarship Committee if anyone is interested. Robert
> said he will represent us if no one else wants to do so.
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> We shared brags and drags.
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> There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:36 PM CDT.
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Linda Mentink, Secretary
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> Treasurer's Report Senior Division
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> Monday September 9, 2024
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> Beginning Balance $1764.83
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> Expenses
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> PAC for September $ 15.00
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> Deposits
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> Dues $ 10.00
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> Total Deposits $ 10.00
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> Ending Balance $1759.83
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
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> Respectfully Yours,
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> Robert Leslie Newman
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> NFBN Senior Division, President
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