[Nfb-seniors] NFBN Senior Division Monthly Meeting Reminder - Monday December 11th - A Special Guest - Visitors Welcomed

Tue Dec 12 00:16:58 UTC 2017

phooooooey.  I thought changing Joe's Texas number to an Ohio number would
get me into these calls.  Apparently not, still 1 cents a minute.  So I
have two of the 75th anniversary coffee mugs that are glass and can be used
for Irish coffee or mint julip drinks.  I would like to offer them for the
not so silent auction at National next year...

On Sat, Dec 9, 2017 at 5:47 PM, Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <
nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi you all
>
> RE: Reminder of our December meeting; this coming Monday!
>
> We have a special guest from the Nebraska Radio Talking Book Services! And,
> Visitors are welcome
>
>
>
> Contents of this message:
>
> *When and how to get on the call
>
> *Agenda
>
> *Special Guest
>
> *Minutes from our last meeting; pasted in below
>
> *The NFB Pledge
>
>
>
> *#1 When and How to Get On the Call:
>
> Date: Monday December 11th
>
> 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 (Gina will present our pledge)
>
>
>
> -Second- Our special guest speaker presents- Ryan Osentowski, the new Radio
> Talking Book Services (RTBS) Station Manager, will talk to us about RTBS
> now
> and the future; we will explore how we can work with RTB; their customers,
> represent probably the largest group of blind seniors in the state
>
>
>
> -Third- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be given
>
>
>
> --OLD BUSINESS:
>
> -Membership- do make calls to past members who have not joined us during
> recent meetings. And/or think of someone new to call and invite to join us
> for this or next month's meeting.
>
> -Any new ideas for finding people who need us?
>
> -Anything you may bring
>
>
>
> --NEW BUSINESS:
>
> -Any special requests for upcoming meetings?
>
> -Anything you may bring
>
>
>
> --Finally- Brags & 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.
> **November's happenings:
>
>
>
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> MINUTES
>
>
>
> Monday, November 13, 2017
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division met by
> telephone conference on Monday, November 13, 2017. President Robert Newman
> called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM CT. Members present were: President
> Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink,
> Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Gina
> Finnell, Walt Hively, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Gwynne Widhalm. Guests
> present were: Warren Bennett, Michael Jones, Julie Johnson, Della Johnston,
> and Gerri Whitlow (all from Nebraska), Linda Hendle from Illinois, and
> Vanessa Meadows from Georgia.
>
>
>
> Chris recited the NFB Pledge. Gina will recite it next month.
>
>
>
> Julie Johnson was our guest speaker. She has trained her own guide dogs,
> and
> has written a book on the subject of training your own dog as a guide
> titled
> COURAGE TO DARE, A BLIND WOMAN'S QUEST TO TRAIN HER OWN GUIDE DOG. The book
> is available through Amazon Kindle. After trying several careers, she
> decided to go into business for herself. Her website is
> guide-and-service-dogs.com. She has an eStore on the "Blind Mice Mega
> Mall,"
> where she sells mostly dog products. She listed some of those products, and
> answered questions. Robert asked what she does to interact with other blind
> people, since she's virtually the only one in York. She goes to state and
> national conventions when the budget allows, participates in phone
> conferences and on FaceBook. Robert will post Julie's website and email
> address to our listserv.
>
>
>
> Linda read the October meeting minutes. Cheryl moved, Nancy seconded, that
> the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion carried.
>
>
>
> Cheryl read the Treasurer's report as follows:
>
>
>
> Treasurer's Report-Senior Division
>
>
>
> November 13, 2017
>
>
>
> Beginning Balance Oct 9, 2017 $963.53
>
>
>
> Expenses
>
>
>
> PAC plan for November $ 15.00
>
>
>
> Check 1227 to Robert Newman on Oct 15 $ 24.15
>
>
>
> Reimbursement for clickers
>
>
>
> Check 1228 to Norfolk Lodge on Oct 15 $100.56
>
>
>
> Convention hotel for Senior Scholarship
>
>
>
> Total expenses $139.71
>
>
>
> Deposits
>
>
>
> Oct 16
>
>
>
> Dues $160.00
>
>
>
> Sale of clickers $ 48.00
>
>
>
> Total deposit $208.00
>
>
>
> Ending Balance November 13 $1031.82
>
>
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
>
>
>
> Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the Treasurer's report. The
> motion carried.
>
>
>
> Robert reminded those who wanted to join or renew their membership to send
> $10 to Cheryl. He will post a reminder with the necessary information to
> our
> listserv.
>
>
>
> Chris mentioned that she thinks that the Go Go Grandparent transportation
> option for those who do not have an iPhone sounds really cool.
>
>
>
> Gina reminded us that Ski for Light is coming up again. Steve talked to
> Warren this afternoon, and he said that there are only 13 going right now.
>
>
>
> BRAGS AND DRAGS: Gwynne's daughter Bren is expecting again. She thanked
> everyone again for allowing her to be a part of the convention this year.
>
>
>
> Michael said that he found out that his phone number isn't listed in the
> phone directory.
>
>
>
> Barbara said that she and Brad are getting a new TV. She's hoping to get
> the
> accessible things as well.
>
>
>
> Linda moved, Barbara seconded, that we adjourn, which we did at 8:36 PM.
>
>
>
> Respectfully submitted,
>
>
>
> Linda Mentink, Secretary
>
>
>
>
>
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