[NFB-Seniors] NFBN Senior division March Meeting - Monday - topic- Non-24

[Carol Braithwaite]

Thank you for this invitation, Robert. I am alerting our Alabama in FB members as well as sending your message to Department of rehab services and Alabama Institute for deaf and Blind. 
Carol Braithwaite, president of Nfb Of Alabama Seniors Division

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> On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:54 AM, RobertLeslie Newman via NFB-Seniors <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi You All 
> 
> RE: Our March meeting is three days away; Monday the 8th
> 
> Non-members are welcome
> 
> 
> 
> Topic: Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder; our special presenter is- Jennifer Lyman,
> R.N., B.S.
> 
> Nurse Educator-Midwest, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Here is what she wrote
> as an intro: 
> 
> 
> 
> Many of you may have heard of Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder (also called
> Non-24). It's a serious & rare circadian rhythm disorder and people living
> with Non-24 experience sleep struggles and excessive daytime sleepiness
> which can impair social and occupational functioning. It's often
> misdiagnosed. Vanda Pharmaceutical has a specialized team of Registered
> Nurse Educators who raise awareness of Non-24 through education and
> community outreach at events and support groups for the visually impaired. 
> 
> You don't have to be totally blind to have Non-24, but if you are totally
> blind, you are at a higher risk of developing it. Learn how to recognize the
> symptoms, how to talk to your doctor or family & friends is what our Nurse
> Educators and Health Educators do for those who feel they may need help.
> 
> 
> 
> Contents of this message:
> 
> *When and how to get on the call
> 
> *Agenda; Minutes and Treasurer's reports are coming soon
> 
> *The NFB Pledge
> 
> 
> 
> *#1 When and how to get on the call:
> 
> Date: Monday March 8th
> 
> Time: 7:00 CT
> 
> 
> 
> Join Zoom Meeting:
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> 
> 
> *#2 Agenda:
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> -First- Come to order, handle introductions, and present our NFB Pledge
> 
> 
> 
> -Second- We will hear from our special guest.
> 
> 
> 
> -Third-Business Meeting: 
> 
> -Secretary and Treasurers Reports
> 
> 
> 
> --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.
> 
> -Give up date on Washington Seminar
> 
> -Any other old business you may bring
> 
> 
> 
> --NEW BUSINESS:
> 
> -Update on national convention.
> 
> -Plan for additional meeting topics.
> 
> -Anything you may bring
> 
> 
> 
> --Finally- Brags and Drags
> 
> 
> 
> *#3 Our 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.
> 
> 
> 
> Respectfully yours,
> 
> Robert Leslie Newman
> 
> NFBN Senior Division, President
> 
> NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President
> 
> NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary
> 
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