[NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 181, Issue 13

Thu Jul 2 20:08:04 UTC 2020

It was nice hearing from you all today on the zoom call

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Jordan Mirander

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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Central Valley Events For This Week (Rachel Grider)
>   2. Ridesharing (president at nfbcal.org)
>   3. FW: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1768 (Steve & Shannon Cook)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:40:28 -0700
> From: Rachel Grider <rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Central Valley Events For This Week
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> Hello, Everyone:
> 
> The Central Valley Chapter will not be holding the Tech Talk call
> today, but if you would like to access recordings of previous
> sessions, they can be found at the link below.
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pomluna8en7q7rs/AADIkZgXUlqNT909w6E1Jwhma?dl=0
> 
> We will still be holding Breaking Barriers as usual.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Rachel
> 
> BREAKING BARRIERS
> Wednesday, June 24, 12:00 PM PST
> 
> We know that blindness does not hold us back from living the lives we
> want? But could there be something else that you feel is standing
> Between you and the pursuit of your dreams? Is there a skill you need
> to learn, a fear you need to conquer, or some goals that you need to
> set?  This time of staying at home provides us with a great
> opportunity to evaluate priorities, learn new skills, and Take steps
> that will help us become closer to our goals.
> 
> Join the Central Valley Chapter every Wednesday at 12 PM PST to
> discuss creative action plans to break through any barriers standing
> between you and your goals and to report on your progress. This
> is a time for us to feel free to share our stories in a supportive,
> non-judge mental environment.
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> Join Zoom Meeting
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:52:17 -0700
> From: <president at nfbcal.org>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Ridesharing
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> Hello Friends with Service Animals:
> 
> 
> 
> You may be aware that we are advocating for equal access to ridesharing for
> riders with service animals.  
> 
> We are currently looking to speak with anyone who uses a service animal and
> has not signed up to use Lyft.  You might be in this category because you
> have not signed up for rideshare or you have exclusively used Uber, taxis or
> paratransit.  If you have not created your own Lyft account yet, please
> contact Tim Elder at telder at trelegal.com <mailto:telder at trelegal.com>  or
> 415.873.9199.
> 
> 
> 
> Tim Elder
> 
> President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California 
> 
> president at nfbcal.org 
> 
> (916) 382-0372 
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> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:57:46 -0400
> From: "Steve & Shannon Cook" <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>
> To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] FW: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1768
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> From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David Houck via
> NFBofSC
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 8:49 AM
> To: nfbofsc at nfbnet.org
> Cc: David Houck <nfbsc at sc.rr.com>
> Subject: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1768
> 
> 
> 
> June 29, 2020
> 
> Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
> Others
> 
> From:  Frank Coppel, President
> 
> Positive Note 1768
> 
> Greetings Fellow Federationists:
> 
> 
> 
>              We are releasing this week's Positive Note a couple of days
> earlier than usual to remind those individuals who have not yet paid their
> 2020 $10 NFB of SC state dues to do so by this Wednesday, July 1.  Thus far,
> 128 individuals have registered for the upcoming NFB of SC state convention.
> Keep up the great work as the deadline to register for our state convention
> is July 31.  I believe if we work extremely hard, we have a wonderful
> opportunity to register 300 people making this convention one of the largest
> gatherings we have had in many years.  Remember, there is no cost for
> registration.  To register online for the 2020 NFB of SC state convention go
> to our website, nfbofsc.org.  If you need assistance with the online
> registration, call Steve and Shannon Cook (803) 254-0222 or David Houck at
> the Federation Center (803) 254-3777.  If you do not register you will not
> be eligible for door prizes.  More importantly, to be eligible to
> participate in the election of state officers and five board members, you
> must be registered for the convention and a dues paying member of the NFB of
> SC.  Again, If you have not paid your 2020 $10 NFB of SC state dues, you can
> still do so, as the deadline to submit dues is July 1, 2020.  
> 
>              As we approach the start of the first virtual 2020 NFB
> National Convention, below are a few notes regarding this year's convention.
> 
> 
>              National Convention - Registration Is Closed:
> 
>              Registration for the 2020 National Federation of the Blind
> National Convention is closed. Those who registered will receive helpful
> introductory emails as well as be eligible to vote in elections and receive
> door prizes. However, if you did not register you are still welcome and
> encouraged to participate in all convention events as listed in the agenda.
> 
>              Find the latest information on national convention at
> nfb.org/convention.
> 
>              Rookie Round Up
> 
>              All convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a
> welcoming Zoom meeting Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. EDT. President
> Riccobono and Pam Allen will be on hand to preview convention activities and
> get everyone ready for the big event.  
> 
> Instructions To attend Rookie Roundup Zoom meeting
> 
>              Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/91250893803
> 
> Or dial: +1 301 715 8592
> 
> Zoom Webinar ID: 912 5089 3803
> 
> One-tap mobile: +13017158592,,91250893803#
> 
> Participate in the #NFB20 Give $20 Campaign
> 
>              Every year we gather to share in fun and fellowship at our
> National Convention. As you know, we will be holding our convention
> virtually this year and are asking for your continued generosity. Typically,
> throughout the convention, we pass a bucket which allows our attendees to
> drop in their donation and contribute to one of our funds.
> 
>              This year, we will pass the bucket in a different way, through
> our Give $20 Campaign. It is an easy way to support the National Federation
> of the Blind and we are now adding an incentive to donate.
> 
>              Win a Trip
> 
>              When individuals give $20 or more between May 15, 2020 and
> noon ET on July 18, 2020, they will be entered into the Kenneth Jernigan
> Convention Drawing. The prize includes round-trip transportation to the 2021
> NFB National Convention, lodging, registration, two banquet tickets, and
> $1,000.00 cash. Each $20 donation is a chance to win. Your name will be
> placed in the drawing for each increment of $20 you give. Give $100.00 and
> you will be entered into the drawing five times.
> 
> 
> 
>              Federationists and their friends can specify which fund they
> wish to support:
> 
> .            Kenneth Jernigan Fund (KJ Fund) - The KJ Fund helps support
> first time convention attendees. The KJ Fund has been named for Dr. Kenneth
> Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than 40 years, making them
> what they are today.
> 
> .            SUN Fund (Shares Unlimited in NFB) - The SUN Fund is considered
> our "rainy day fund."
> 
> .            White Cane Fund - This fund provides for much needed,
> unrestricted monies to the NFB.
> 
> .            tenBroek Fund - The tenBroek Memorial Fund owns the property at
> 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the benefit of blind
> people.
> 
> 
> 
>              How To Contribute and Enter The Drawing
> 
> To donate, you may fill out our online donation form, mail in a check, or
> call our donation line:
> 
> .            To donate online: Visit https://www.nfb.org/donate. Be sure to
> include #NFB20 and the fund you have chosen for your donation in the
> Contribution Note field.
> 
> .            To donate by phone: Call 410-659-9314 and select option 4.
> 
> .            To donate by check: Make your check payable to "NFB" and mail
> it to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street @ Jernigan
> Place, Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure to include #NFB20 and the fund you have
> chosen for your donation in the memo section.
> 
> Please contact outreach at nfb.org with any questions. 
> 
> 
> 
>              The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is
> not the characteristic that defines you or your future.  Every day, we raise
> the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams.  You can live the life you want:
> blindness is not what holds you back.  
> 
> 
> 
> Final Thought:  Transforming dreams into reality:  What is your dream you
> want to turn into reality?
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