<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>That is such a great suggestion Ben, however, we already have a fund like that. That is our Christmas fund and we use that during our Christmas party for somebody that is in need. Thank you for the suggestion though. We might want to change the name of that fund to the caring fund however. Something that we as a board can discuss but we already have a lot to discuss during the chapter meeting and I want to make time for our guest speaker. By the way Ben, do you have a way to play the presidential release?<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>On Jan 6, 2017, at 10:55 AM, Ben J. Bloomgren via NFBA-Phoenix <<a href="mailto:nfba-phoenix@nfbnet.org">nfba-phoenix@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p>Tanner and all,</p>
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<p>One of the cool ways in which another chapter of which I'm a part
realizes this goal is something called the Caring Fund. The
treasurer sets apart a fund within the chapter's treasury, and
when someone is in need, they contact the president, the treasurer
or one of the board members who will then facilitate some of that
money to the person. It's really cool, and it's a good way of
putting this sort of New year's goal, as I call it, into practice.</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/5/2017 23:45, Tanner Gers via
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<p class="MsoNormal">Howdy Phoenix Chapter Members<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope everyone had a very nice New Year’s
weekend…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I’ve got some exciting news to share with
you, but first, I wanted to share something that’s been on my
mind.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The New Year is a special time for many of
us. It’s a time that signifies a new beginning. A new
opportunity to create the change you’d like to see, to be, and
to experience. What resolutions are you working toward?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All this is great, but some of our members,
and some individuals who aren’t members, may be struggling
right now. They may have experienced hardship, heart ache, or
may be pushing through tough times. We often don’t realize, or
maybe we forget, how far small acts of kindness go. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each act of kindness we give to others,
each time we go out of our way, serves as an opportunity to
spread cheer. To lift up the spirits, and the outlook, of
those around us. These are the people of our communities.
These are our neighbors. These are also our fellow
federationists.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I challenge you to find an opportunity to
be kind to someone in your life. Even if it’s a stranger.
Because, they’ll be happier, you’ll be happier, and we’ll
continue to support those in need. So, if you’d like to join
me in this resolution I’m proposing to our chapter members,
here it is.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Within each moment, I will look for the
opportunities to perform a random act of kindness to those I
love, those I just know, and those that I don’t.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now, let’s talk about the exciting news for
this month’s chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As always, same great time, same great
place.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4222 E Thomas Rd at SAAVI<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9:30AM the 1<sup>st</sup> Saturday of every
month. This month, that’s this Saturday, the 6<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Next, Richard Sorie will be stopping by to
deliver a presentation for our chapter. He’s the latest
upper-level hire at VR, and historically has done great work
in Virginia and Iowa.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rich is neutral on NFB, AFB, or ACB
matters, but his wife has historically been an active NFB
member in the aforementioned states. And guess what. We’ll be
welcoming both with open arms this Saturday. I hope you will
join us.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Also, Rich will be opening up the floor for
a Q and A session following his presentation. If you’d like to
ask him a question, any question about VR, the support you’ve
gotten, or questions related to VR and blind services, you’ll
have your chance to ask him these questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But what if you want to remain anonymous?
We can help you do that. Just reply to this email with your
question, and we will do our best to ask it, time permitting.
But, most importantly, you can submit a question, remain
anonymous, and still get your question answered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We’ve already got another guest lined up in
the pipeline for February’s chapter meeting, and I can’t wait
to make that announcement when we lock that down. But, for
now, please send in your questions if you’d like to remain
anonymous, or you would like our chapter’s leadership to ask
the question on your behalf, just reply to this email and
shoot it over. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you all on
Saturday<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tanner Gers<o:p></o:p></p>
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