[Nfb-seniors] NFBN Senior division - TONIGHT is our March Meeting - the Blind History Lady is our guest - Visitors Welcome

[Robert Leslie Newman]

Hi you all

RE: TODAY! Reminder of our March meeting;!

Guests are welcome

 

Contents of this message:

*When and how to get on the call

*Agenda 

*Minutes from our last meeting; coming soon

*The NFB Pledge 

 

*#1 When and How to Get On the Call:

Date: Monday March 12th

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 (Presenter Cheryl)

*Second- A special guest! The Blind History Lady - Peggy Chong: Here is the
text from the ABOUT page found on her website: 

 

Data for stories for the Blind History Lady have come from many sources,
Census data, news, periodicals and magazine articles, interviews, files from
blind consumer organizations, government records, books, and much more.
Facts have been double checked as much as possible. I have tried to remove
the emotional reaction to blindness and take into consideration the times
that the subjects lived in as much as the source of the information. 

 

Much of the history of the blind has been lost to us due to lack of storage,
floods, fires and a lack of descendants to keep alive the memories, talents
and accomplishments of their blind ancestors to lead normal, everyday lives.
A larger portion of blind persons, discouraged to have children of their
own, left fewer today to tell their story. The many blind persons who lived
and died in poverty, often not even leaving a marked grave to visit, have
passed without leaving a trace in this world to follow. 

 

I have endeavored to find out as much as possible regarding the lives of the
traceable blind people of my stories, know how they lived and the sometimes,
extraordinary efforts it took to make it in the world as an ordinary
citizen. The obstacles that they overcame, many times were very different
than the sighted world around them recognized. Few realized that they, the
sighted were placing barriers through their efforts to help the blind. 

 

Her website address is: https://theblindhistorylady.com/

 

-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?

-More talk about our program on RTBS 

-Getting our reports out to our non-computer members; more memory cards, or
what?!!

-Anything you may bring

 

--NEW BUSINESS::

-Talk about the NFB Code of Conduct.

-National Convention 

-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.   

 

**Minutes and treasurer's reports from last meeting:

 

*NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
Minutes

 

Monday, February 12, 2018

 

The NFBN Senior Division met by telephone conference on Monday, February 12,
2018. President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM CST.
Members present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos,
Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy
Oltman, Gina Finnell, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Gerri Whitlow. Guests
present were: Nancy Coffman and Michael Jones from Nebraska, and Amy Mason
and Ruth Sager from Maryland.

 

Robert recited the NFB Pledge. Cheryl will recite it next month.

 

Linda read the January, 2018, minutes. Gina moved, Nancy seconded, that they
be approved as read. The motion carried.

 

Cheryl read the Treasurer's Report. The date and expenses were corrected,
and the corrected report is as follows:

 

Treasurer's Report-Senior Division

 

February 12, 2018

 

Beginning Balance January 8, 2018 $1056.82

 

Expenses

 

PAC plan for February $ 15.00

 

Check #1230, Feb 6 to NFBN $ 35.00

 

Remainder of division dues

 

Total expenses $ 50.00 

 

Deposits

 

February 6, Dues $ 10.00

 

Total deposits $ 10.00

 

Ending Balance February 12 $1016.82

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

 

Linda moved, Gina seconded, that we accept the report as corrected. The
motion carried.

 

Our guest speaker was Amy Mason, Access Technology Specialist for the NFB,
working out of our National Office in Baltimore. She has been there for
almost seven years. She told us about her job, and the effort NFB is making
in access technology. She is writing informative blogs and articles for the
Braille Monitor. She answered lots of technology questions.

 

Robert reported that he has been doing some interviews for future RTBS
programs. We will be doing two programs a month.

 

Ruth mentioned that the next National Senior Division conference call will
be Thursday, March 22, at 3:00 CT. Art Schreiber and Dianne McGeorge will
talk about transitioning,

downsizing, what you should know as a senior about moving from one location
to another, the questions you should ask, and things to think about.

 

BRAGS AND DRAGS. Nancy is happy that the Huskers will begin playing Friday.

 

Michael Jones did a concert at the Mendon Opera House the 10th. It went
very, very well, and was well received.

 

Brad has a cold, and he hopes it's gone by Valentine's Day.

 

Amy is teaching a class of 18 students of human computer interaction about
creating accessible and really usable experiences specificly for blind
folks.

 

Linda mentioned the issue with our NLS cartridges. Robert said that we have
four left out of the ten we purchased. They were sent back and forth for
about six months, and then they were disappearing. They were not getting to
our people. What should we do: buy more and send them Priority Mail? Use
thumb drives? We will discuss this next month.

 

Linda moved, Gina seconded, that we adjourn. We did so at 8:31 PM CST.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Linda Mentink, Secretary

 

*Treasurer's Report-Senior Division

March 12, 2018

Beginning Balance February 11, 2018             $1026.82

Expenses

PAC plan for March                                               $  15.00

Total expenses                                                        $
15.00                                

Deposits

None

Ending Balance March 12
$1011.82

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

Notes:

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President