[nfb-talk] Transportation Plans for Hard to Access Chapters

[Loren Wakefield]

Here in Iowa, we have people in the at large chapter that span the state.
We get together at our state convention for a face-to-face meeting, and meet
via phone the rest of the time.  This seems to work for us.  

This chapter allows those who not only have blindness as a characteristic to
meet; it allows those with other health issues, and those who are several
hundered miles apart to touch base and be encouraged by other federation
members.  I'm very glad it is here in our state.  

Loren 



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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 6:09 AM
To: David Andrews
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Transportation Plans for Hard to Access Chapters

Yes, I've considered the at-large chapter route. Virginia has one, but it
seems a shame to have a fair size group of blind people in a relatively
concentrated area and no means to convene chapter meetings.
David made a good suggestion about recruiting volunteers from a nearby Lions
Club. I had also considered looking into nearby churches seeking to provide
community service. I hope people will come if we can negotiate the
transportation piece. Thanks all, and if there are any other suggestions, I
look forward to your input.

Best,

Joe

On 1/23/17, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> How about recruiting volunteers from a Lions Club?
>
> Dave
>
> At 07:14 PM 1/23/2017, you wrote:
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I'm trying to start a chapter in a part of Virginia where public 
>>transportation is very limited. We're not exactly rural, but  
>>transportation is a big reason why the chapter has failed to start in 
>>times past. Can someone recommend transportation plans they utilized 
>>in such a scenario?
>>Also, to what extent is transportation the responsibility of the 
>>chapter, and to what extent should the membership find their own way 
>>to the meeting location? Thank you kindly in advance for your assistance.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Joe
>>
>>--
>>Musings of a Work in Progress:
>>www.JoeOrozco.com/
>>
>>Twitter: @ScribblingJoe
>
>

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