From nfbutah at gmail.com Tue Sep 3 21:47:49 2024 From: nfbutah at gmail.com (nfbutah at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2024 15:47:49 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Utah] Tonight: Join the Presidential Release Live at 8 p.m. ET In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004901dafe4a$ec319b80$c494d280$@gmail.com> Attend the Presidential Release for the Latest Updates and Announcements Stay informed. Get involved. Tuesday, September 3, at 8:00 p.m. eastern via Zoom CC Available | En Espa?ol Join President Mark Riccobono for the next monthly presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind where he shares the following information. Recent developments and legislative alerts Important dates and upcoming events News from the Federation family Answers to your questions about the movement Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR541 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Closed captions and Spanish will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp. Join via Zoom https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91333399714 Zoom meeting ID 913 3339 9714 Or join via one tap mobile +13017158592,,91333399714# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,91333399714# US More Ways to Access Closed Captions via 1CapApp YouTube Stream , select the "Live" tab and the live video will start at the beginning of the release. Access our live stream by asking your Amazon device to play "Nation's Blind" Thank you for participating in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind. National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 United States.. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We will be hosting a meeting similar to a transition fair and it is filled with exciting thoughts and activities so you won?t want to miss it. With high school seniors getting ready to apply for college or other students thinking about what to do after graduating, we?d love for you to come and learn with us! Don?t worry if you?re a college student, we have some exciting things for you as well. Feel free to share the information below to a fellow student who might be interested. We hope to see you there! Join UTABS September 14, 2024 at 7 PM Mountain! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/8061136194# As always, please reach out to Zachary Ledford at ledford.zachary38 at gmail.com with any questions or if you need support! Best wishes, The Utah Association of Blind Students Board - National Federation of the Blind of Utah From nfbutah at gmail.com Wed Sep 18 04:14:14 2024 From: nfbutah at gmail.com (nfbutah at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:14:14 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Utah] September meeting notes In-Reply-To: References: <0A2540FF-3855-4BB6-85ED-55BAEA0389E6@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <018b01db0981$397fce70$ac7f6b50$@gmail.com> National Federation of the Blind of Utah September 2024 Board Meeting National Federation of the blind of Utah www.nfbutah.org 801-631-8108 ?You can live the life you want; blindness does not hold you back!? September 11, 2024 7:30 ? 8:55 PM. MST. 2 motions were made and passed unanimously regarding convention 1. Hotel room rates will be $119 per night with $20 supplemented by the affiliate. 2. Registration will be $10 per person and $20 per family. Meals will be charged at $15 for lunches and $25 for the banquet, this will also be supplemented by the affiliate. 1. Roll Call: NFB of Utah Board of Directors: president ? Everette Bacon: Present 1st Vice President ? Cheralyn Johnson: Present 2nd Vice President ? Karl Smith: Present Treasurer ? Mark Turley: Present Secretary ? Barbie Elliott: Present Board Members: Willie Black: Present Laura Vincent: Present Ken Duke: Present Ned Lindholm: Present Jesse Kramer: Present Bridgit Burke (from National office) Present The general public was not invited because the tax forms were read for clarity and accuracy before being submitted. 1. The federal tax forms were read by Bridgitt. Any discrepencies, or concerns were discussed, resolved, and clarified. The final forms will be available per request once the edits are made. As always, they are available upon request. 1. Updates: * The presidential release will now have a shortened 15 minutes or less version available to share at chapter meetings YAY!!! * The Provo Marriot rate is in place for the convention. $139 per room same as last year. $119 per night with $20 supplemented. Willie made a motion to charge attendees $119 per night. It passed unanimously. * Motion was made for $10 per person and $20 per family registration. Also $25 for banquet and $15 per each lunch. * Washington Seminar participant selection. Discussion was made about the process of determining who to take. We decided to create an application and have a meeting of the board to determine who is going to represent us in Washington DC each year. Everette asked Cheralyn to create an application. * Bring back the NFB of Utah Newsletter. We are looking for an editor, no decision on a newsletter editor was expected to be made at this time. * At large group, we need a chair person for this position. No decision on who will be the chair of this group was expected to be made at this time. 1. Other business: * We need to update some of our web content, BELL still has 2022 information and our bios are out of date and some are non-existent. * DSBVI grant will now be a receipt-by-receipt application basis. Barbie tested the new form for accessibility. * The next meeting will be held on Wednesday October 9th. 1. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4650329/orientation-and-mobility-cane-travel-instructor?keywords=orientation &pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs *Filter by Agency 600 - DWS -- Lisa Smith Division of Human Resource Management Human Resource Analyst II 801.526.4353 From nfbutah at gmail.com Fri Sep 20 03:50:10 2024 From: nfbutah at gmail.com (nfbutah at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:50:10 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Utah] NFB Salt Lake September Chapter Meeting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <02f701db0b10$3188c1f0$949a45d0$@gmail.com> Our next chapter meeting will be Saturday, September 28 between 11:00 and 1:00 PM at the DSBVI building. During part of the meeting, we will be discussing the survey results that we sent out. If you have not filled out the survey, here is the survey link: https://forms.gle/TZtUznLVS6mPuKVv6 Hi-level meeting agenda: * Introduction * National, State, and chapter reports * Survey Results * Tori West will lead a discussion on how to access festivals and large events * Tech in Ten * Games Follow us for events, announcements, and fun at: Facebook: Salt Lake Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah @saltlakechapte Twitter handle: @nfbutah_slc Instagram: nfbuslchapter From nfbutah at gmail.com Fri Sep 20 03:59:24 2024 From: nfbutah at gmail.com (nfbutah at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:59:24 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Utah] ATTENTION all Beam Heros! In-Reply-To: References: <96aeb1e6eb11211e4a2bbe4d173ade9f@mail.gmail.com> <603326b26dae2fa3174ef39d4b289252@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <032101db0b11$7b28e9b0$717abd10$@gmail.com> Hey NFB of Utah Heroes, Are you ready to ignite your super spirit for Blind Equality Achievement Month (BEAM) this October? The NFB Red Rocks Chapter is calling all champions to grab our *exclusive, power-packed* BEAM t-shirts in this thrilling new fundraiser for only $15 a shirt! Crafted from a heroic blend of non-shrink cotton and polyester, these shirts are designed for *ultimate comfort and strength*, keeping you cool in summer and cozy in winter. Whether you're taking on the world in a 5K, flexing your muscles at the gym, or relaxing like a true legend, this shirt is your uniform for making a bold statement in the fight for equality. The design? It's *epic*! "BEAM" blazes across the chest in bold, striking letters with "Blind Equality Achievement Month" standing proudly beneath. Two fearless heroes, equipped with white canes, stand tall beside the logo?symbols of unity, strength, and unstoppable achievement (See Attached design). **Here's how to join the league and grab your limited-edition tee:** 1. Head to the NFB of Utah homepage and down arrow to the 'Donate ? and click. 2. Enter your details (name, address, email, and phone). 3. Scroll down to ?other? amount and enter your total (number of shirts X $15 = total). See below order form. 4. Add the note: ?Red Rocks Chapter BEAM T-shirt Fundraiser.? 5. Review, hit 'Submit,' and you?re almost there! Add your payment information and you should receive a copy of your payment. You can also copy your verification of payment from the webpage and send in the body of your email. **Final Mission:** Send your payment verification and the completed form attached to this email to KesterTapaha at yahoo.com with "Red Rocks Chapter T-shirt Order" as the subject. Join forces with your chapter for a group order, and we?ll ship your shirts straight to HQ! *Act fast*! Sizes are limited, and we?ll be switching up the colors next year. So, suit up, support the cause, and let?s see you unleash your inner BEAM superhero this October! With power and pride, NFB Red Rocks Chapter BEAM Committee Order Form: Fill out the information below and forward this to Kestertapaha at yahoo.com . Once I receive your payment verification, quantity of shirts, and size, I will be sure to have your shirts reserved for you. I will be in SLC for the Open House at DSBVI on October 10. If I get enough order received, I can bring them to DSBVI, 250 N 1950 West. Text, email, or call me. Full Name: Address: City: State: Headquarter (Chapter/division contact) Phone Number: Shirt size? XXL # of Shirts: XL # of Shirts: L # of Shirts: Medium # of Shirts: Color: Grey Only Total amount of t- Shirts. # of t-shirts X $15= Total amount): Total paid online: If you get your chapter/Division place a group order and where t-shirts will be shipped, we can get the group orders to you ASAP. Thanks for your support. 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Tuesday, October 1 at 1pm RRCI or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8061136194 Or call +17207072699,,,8061136194# See the agenda below! Meg Red Rocks Chapter Secretary NFB of Utah 1. Welcome 2. Attendance 3. Calendar of Events 4. November meeting 5. Christmas party 6. Fundraising committee report