[NFB-Seniors] Let's Get Registered!!!
Milt Taylor
milt2533 at gmail.com
Fri Jun 5 20:14:19 UTC 2020
Not sure how things will work out so I am wondering if I can register closer to when the meeting starts?
Yours in service,
CC Milt Taylor
(801) 913-2533
milt2533 at gmail.com
654 W. 1820 N.,
Orem, Utah 84057-2081
On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:14 PM, Wayne Marshall via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
Hello fellow Senior Division Members,
This is a reminder to register for the National Federation of the Blind 2020
National Convention and the 2020 National Seniors Division Meeting. The
registration process is as easy as 1 2 3! First of all, this year's
convention will be virtual, and registration is free, however, you must
still register in order to participate and be eligible for door prizes. You
can go online to https://www.nfb.org/registration and register directly on
the web page. You can also print out a copy of the Registration form and
mail it in. Please note that Registration must be completed and returned by
June 15th. Secondly, while you are online, please go to the Senior's
Division page or www.seniors.nfb.org and register for the Seniors Division
Meeting and pay your five dollars annual dues or join as a new member.
Thirdly, if you have any questions or need assistance with either process,
fill free to contact me, Wayne Marshall, at 3o3-525-9191.
Wayne F. Marshall MCRTB, NOMC
"Membership Chair"
NFB Seniors Division
Wayne F. Marshall MCRT, NOMC
303-525-9191
Independence Training Services LLC
I.T.S.
"It's For You"
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1. 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the
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2. Re: 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the
Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual
Meeting (Steve & Shannon Cook)
3. Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback
about Self-Driving Vehicles (Robert Leslie Newman)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:26:35 -0500
From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <robertleslienewman at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Senior Division list" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here
are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual
Meeting
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Hi You All
Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During
our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or
update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you
will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The
cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be
posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this
process easy for you.
REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This
will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living
room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel
room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual
convention is free!
Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes:
National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019
The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the
agenda for the meeting.
Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He
records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior
Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the
information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls;
talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign
up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers.
We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior
retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as
75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she
shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South
Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and
how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades!
She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the
experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a
talent show.
Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really
hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for
help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille
having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a
distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to
her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there
is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help
others.
Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new
family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did
not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about
these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask.
Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she
finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have
enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from
South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in
the early 1900's.
Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and
had her own cooking show.
Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com
Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned
that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were
offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He
described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information.
Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for
the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke
about senior programs in their respective states.
Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie
Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are
doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek
from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual
meetings.
Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke
Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in
the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional
videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website,
Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma.
Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC
plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same
amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We
approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane
Degenshein were re-elected as board members.
Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Coppel, Secretary
Respectfully yours,
Robert Leslie Newman
NFBN Senior Division, President
NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President
NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 11:51:52 -0400
From: "Steve & Shannon Cook" <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
To: "'NFB Senior Division list'" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! -
Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division
Annual Meeting
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Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert
Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors
Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:27 AM
To: NFB Senior Division list <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Leslie Newman <robertleslienewman at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are
the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting
Hi You All
Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During
our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or
update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you
will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The
cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be
posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this
process easy for you.
REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This
will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living
room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel
room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual
convention is free!
Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes:
National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019
The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the
agenda for the meeting.
Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He
records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior
Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the
information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls;
talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign
up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers.
We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior
retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as
75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she
shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South
Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and
how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades!
She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the
experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a
talent show.
Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really
hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for
help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille
having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a
distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to
her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there
is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help
others.
Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new
family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did
not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about
these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask.
Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she
finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have
enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from
South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in
the early 1900's.
Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and
had her own cooking show.
Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com
Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned
that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were
offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He
described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information.
Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for
the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke
about senior programs in their respective states.
Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie
Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are
doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek
from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual
meetings.
Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke
Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in
the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional
videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website,
Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma.
Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC
plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same
amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We
approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane
Degenshein were re-elected as board members.
Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Coppel, Secretary
Respectfully yours,
Robert Leslie Newman
NFBN Senior Division, President
NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President
NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:04:21 -0500
From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <robertleslienewman at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Senior Division list" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list]
Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles
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Hi You All
Our National President of the NFB Seniors division would like you to all be
aware of this opportunity:
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From: Ruth Sager [mailto:rsager78 at gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:24 AM
To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving
Vehicles
Robert,
Please post for anyone into erested in participating. RS
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From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List"
<nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Date: May 19, 2020 4:16 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles
To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Cc:
> The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our
research mission.
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Researchers at Clemson University are currently soliciting responses for
an online survey to gauge the opinions of people who are blind or low vision
regarding self-driving vehicles. Your participation will help engineers and
policymakers better understand the needs and concerns of individuals who are
blind or low vision in designing self-driving vehicle technology.
>
>
>
> If you are an individual who is blind or low vision, we would greatly
appreciate your participation. Participants will be entered in a drawing for
a $300 gift card; we anticipate that approximately 1000 people will be
entered into the drawing. For additional information regarding the risks and
benefits of the survey, or to complete the survey itself, please click the
link below. The survey information and the survey itself are both screen
reader accessible:
>
>
>
> https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXyxv5diwJeaVxj
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Mengyuan
> Human-Centered Computing Graduate Researcher
> 734-353-9819
> mengyuz at clemson.edu
> Clemson University
>
> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
>
> Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives
>
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
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> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
>
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