[Nfb-seniors] Nebraska Senior Division Notice of Monthly Phone Meeting - Monday October 10th (Come join us)

Mon Oct 3 14:43:33 UTC 2016

…thank-you NFB of Nebraska, Senior's Division for this invitation to join you. I was able to do so in September. NFB of Kansas is forming a Senior's Division and found some really good, useful approaches used by Nebraska to help your  seniors.  I especially loved your philosophy discussion and think this part of your support group is what makes an NFB support group different , and more meaningful, from other groups. 

NFBK would really appreciate ideas/recommendations, from others that helps your group both grow and really help your states seniors. This communication option is a good one for sharing. If, however, you would like to communicate with me, please do so at:
diannehemphill at cox.net.
Thank-you for helping us begin our senior support system fostering our focus on "living the life we want". Dianne 

On Oct 3, 2016, at 6:28 AM, Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors wrote:

> Hi you all
> 
> RE: Notice of the Nebraska Senior Division October meeting; come join us
> 
> 
> 
> Contents of this message:
> 
> *When and how to get on the call
> 
> *Agenda 
> 
> *The NFB Pledge 
> 
> *Minutes from last meeting are attached and pasted in below
> 
> 
> 
> *#1 When and How to Get On the Call:
> 
> Date: October 10th 
> 
> Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT 
> 
> Phone: 1-712-451-0011
> 
> Access Code: 345154Pound
> 
> 
> 
> *#2 Agenda:
> 
> -First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge 
> 
> -Second- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be discussed and approved
> and/or accepted
> 
> 
> 
> --OLD BUSINESS: 
> 
> -Whatever you may bring.
> 
> 
> 
> --NEW BUSINESS:
> 
> -A general report on our Nebraska state convention by those who attended.
> 
> -Discussion and act upon giving all members a small job to do for the
> division
> 
> 
> 
> *#3 Philosophical Discussion: Why is it important for members of a group to
> have assigned duties?
> 
> 
> 
> --Finally Brags and Drags
> 
> --Adjournment
> 
> 
> 
> *#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.
> 
> 
> 
> **NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> MINUTES
> 
> Monday, September 12, 2016
> 
> 
> 
> The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, September
> 12, 2016. The meeting began at 7:02 PM CT. Present were: members, Robert
> Newman; Brad and Barbara Loos; Cheryl Livingston; Linda Mentink; Gina
> Fennell; Walt Hively; and Nancy Oltman. Guests were: Marietta McFarland,
> Steve Senteney, Dianne Hemphill, and Tom Anderson. Participants introduced
> themselves alphabetically by last name.
> 
> 
> 
> Linda recited the NFB pledge.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert explained to Tom and Dianne how we run our meetings. They attended
> because they are thinking about starting a senior division in Kansas.
> 
> 
> 
> Linda read the August minutes. Cheryl moved, Gina seconded, that the minutes
> be approved as corrected. The motion carried.
> 
> 
> 
> After some discussion about having another board meeting before the state
> convention, Barbara suggested that we meet Monday, September 22, at 7:00.
> All division members are welcome.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheryl read the September treasurer's report. Gina moved, Barbara seconded,
> that we approve the treasurer's report. The motion carried.
> 
> 
> 
> We discussed convention plans. Robert mentioned that the board recommended
> that we sell clickers for one dollar each as a fund-raiser. No one else had
> any other ideas. Cheryl moved, Nancy seconded, that we sell clickers at
> State Convention for a dollar apiece. The motion carried.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheryl gave a rundown of the bus pick-up route, preregistration and what she
> knew about the agenda.
> 
> 
> 
> Barbara talked to Jessica Beecham, saying that we were considering doing
> some fit breaks at our state convention, and she was drawing a blank on what
> they did. Robert asked Cheryl to find out from Amy how many fit breaks we
> need. We need to talk to Mike Hanson about needed music. Robert asked who's
> willing to do a fit break. He has one idea. Barbara will do one. Nancy liked
> the standing on one foot break we did at National Convention. She suggested
> marching in place to the fight song for the Huskers, "There Is No Place Like
> Nebraska." Cheryl suggested we could do Casey and the Sunshine Band "Shake
> your boody!" Robert explained that his would be muscle crunches while
> sitting. Brad will do something if another break is needed.
> 
> 
> 
> Barbara asked if we had any scholarship takers. Robert said No. Barbara
> asked if we put it on Newsline. Robert said no, and asked her to email
> Jamie.
> 
> 
> 
> Our philosophical discussion was getting help from sighted people. Barbara
> mentioned that they were having trouble with their TV. They called Time
> Warner Cable Company, and the person said things like, "I want you to look
> at the white cable." They were asked other questions that they couldn't
> answer because they're a blind couple.
> 
> 
> 
> Walt said that he likes to fish. They go south for the winter to the Gulf of
> Mexico, and they are so particular about the size of the fish you can keep
> down there. How can he measure them? Brad and Barbara suggested a talking
> tape measure, which can be purchased from our Independence Market. His wife
> wrote down the telephone number.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert asked for Marietta to tell the group about an issue that she had
> shared with him. And we found out that she was no longer on the call. Robert
> presented a thumbnail sketch of the issue - she has some sight, but can't
> see the menus at fast food restaurants, because they're on the wall. She's
> not found many of these types of restaurant's who have a hard-copy menu that
> they can hand you.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert said that, when he needs directions, he will lead with the
> terminology that he's looking for.
> 
> 
> 
> Nancy updated us on her dealings with the Lion Brand Yarn Company website.
> She wrote an extensive comment. They said they appreciate her comments, they
> gave her a discount and they said the site was bigger and better, and more
> user-friendly. The next thing she'll do is call them. Robert said that it's
> easy to tag the links and pictures, and asked her to send him an email from
> them so that he can look at the site. 
> 
> 
> 
> Brags and Drags: Nancy's brother-in-law, who is in a nursing home in
> Lincoln, is not doing well, and probably isn't going to make it much longer.
> She would like prayers for him. Also, her aunt Irene, who is 101, is not
> doing well. She seems to rally periodically; pray for her as well.
> 
> 
> 
> Brad's uncle Bob passed away. He is the last of the boys in his parents'
> generation.
> 
> 
> 
> Since our next meeting will be the day after state convention, we will wrap
> up convention and talk about little jobs each of us can do to help this
> division.
> 
> 
> 
> Robert asked if hour and a half meetings are about right. We all said yes.
> 
> 
> 
> Dianne expressed her appreciation to us for how we approached our whole
> meeting.
> 
> 
> 
> Barbara moved, Cheryl seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion
> carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35.
> 
> 
> 
> Respectfully submitted,
> 
> 
> 
> Linda Mentink, Secretary Pro. Tem.
> 
> 
> 
> Respectfully yours,
> 
> Robert Leslie Newman
> 
> NFBN Senior Division, President
> 
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