[Nfbc-info] Proper eticate on our list serve

[ckrugman at sbcglobal.net]

this sounds like a good idea.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lisamaria Martinez" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Proper eticate on our list serve


> ... 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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