[Nfbc-info] Proper eticate on our list serve

[Darian Smith]

Fello Federationests,
  L.M.  What a wonderful idea!
   This  proposed section would do so many things- pretty much all of
them you've outlined way better than I ever could.  I could see
something like  that energizing and     enspiring others to  challange
themselves  to take  the next step from  learning  and discussing our
philosiphy, to going out into the world and applying it.  If I   may
be of any assistance in this to  Madam president, or madam  Martinez
*smile*, I would be  honored  and delighted to be called upon.
  Regards,
  Darian

On 2/7/11, Lisamaria Martinez <lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
> ... And speaking of sharing experiences in order to strengthen our
> hope for the future ...
>
> Yesterday wonder woman and amazing Federationist Serena Olsen
> participated in the San Francisco Kaiser Permanaente half marathon.
> Not only did she conquer a personal fitness challenge to train for and
> run 13.1 miles, but in doing so, she truly changed the perceptions of
> the sighted world about blindness. 9,999 other runners saw a blind
> person run through the streets of San Francisco using a running guide
> and alternative techniques. Not only did all of these athletes see her
> and her guide runner in action, but many of them took the liberty to
> ask her and her guide runner the purpose for the tether. So, while
> running, she was able to lead by example and educate by answering
> questions.
>
> I think it would be an absolutely fantastic idea if our monthly
> bulletin contained a small blurb every month on a Federationist who is
> changing what it means to be blind by going out there into our
> communities and leading by example--whether that leadership originates
> from doing the specific work of the federation or by doing the
> essential work we all need to be doing in our communities, that is,
> integrating ourselves in our communities and participating in those
> activities that the public thinks blind people cannot do.
>
> In fact, I am so moved by much of what we do as an organization, and
> specifically, as a state affiliate, that I'd love to volunteer to
> submit a monthly Federationist Corner, where we can dedicate a
> paragraph or two to spotlighting that special Federationist who is
> changing what it means to be blind.
>
> Wouldn't this be an awesome and very appropriate section of our
> monthly bulletin to have read at our chapter meetings every month?
>
> Madame Presidente, I'd be happy to write something and submit it for
> March's bulletin with your approval and blessing.
>
> With much enthusiasm,
> Lisamaria
>
>
>
> On 2/6/11, Mary Willows <mwillows at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Dear listers:
>> This is a reminder that our affiliate list serve is not a vehicle for
>> fundraising for outside agencies or organizations.  While we certainly do
>> benefit from announcements about services to blind people, it is not
>> appropriate to ask our members to donate to organizations other than our
>> own.
>>
>> I am certain that by now everyone has heard about the historic event that
>> took place in Daytona on January 29, 2011.  Mark Riccobono drove a car at
>> the Blind Driver Challenge.  It is the work of the National Federation of
>> the Blind that makes events such as this happen.
>>
>> I would like to acknowledge Brian Buhrow for his participation in the
>> Blind
>> Driver Challenge.    It is because of people like Brian who are willing to
>> share their experience, strength and hope for the future that we are so
>> strong.
>>
>> Go out and make it a great day and spread the word about the work of the
>> NFB.
>>
>> Mary Willows, President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
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