[Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter

Mon Nov 22 15:21:12 UTC 2010

It's a great idea, so Gloria please e-mail me a copy of the member list if 
you have it please.

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From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:56 PM
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter

> Very good idea David. Gloria should have a copy at least of your list for 
> last year.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 11:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter
>
>
>> Dear Rachel,
>>
>> This is a problem that every chapter faces from time to time.
>> I would suggest that you ask for a copy of your membership list as it was 
>> likely submitted to Gloria when your chapter paid it's dues this last 
>> year This will give you a way around your membership person not 
>> responding.  .
>> You, and or another member you still have contact with, may need to share 
>> the list and make some calls to people.
>> It always takes the most pushing to get the car out of the ditch, but 
>> once it is out, it can get going on it's own again.
>> First get some kind of list and share it with others.  Then 
>> systemmatically begin building the chapter up over time.  You can not do 
>> it all over night, so be patient, it will come with persistence.
>> Run your meetings with whom ever shows up.
>> Establish a regular meeting time and place and stick to it.
>> You can advertise in your local news under sections called "Community 
>> Calendar" or "Club News."
>> Submit pieces to the media 3 to 4 weeks in advance of meetings and get 
>> the word out to people.
>> Many churches and community centers have newsletters and ask them to 
>> include a note about your meetings as well.
>>
>> Developed a "media list" of newspapers, radio stations, and TV station in 
>> your area and cultivate contacts with them.
>> I know you are a student and busier than a one armed paper hanger in a 
>> hurricane, but I know you can do it.  Seek help where you can and they 
>> all don't have to be Blind people.  Having a sighted volunteer or two to 
>> help is okay.
>> Just make use of whatever and whoever you have at hand and you will get 
>> the job done.
>>
>> My chapter limped along with just 7 members for several years until we 
>> established our own chapter newsletter and began sending it out under the 
>> "Free Matter for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Law"
>> If you need more info on how to do this, I can supply it to you.  It cost 
>> almost nothing to do this each month and is a great way to communicate 
>> and build your chapter.  .
>> We found ways to get transportation for our members , over time, and then 
>> we just took off and grew.
>> You know NFB philosophy and so just continue to spread it everywhere you 
>> go and to whoever you meet.  BE the example, the role model and just 
>> believe in yourself and in the philosophy.
>> If transportation is an issue, and I bet it is.  Ash some local community 
>> service club, like the Lion's Club, to help your chapter members out by 
>> driving them in to your meetings.
>> You could also ask if they could help you with a small grant to pay for 
>> telephone bill coverage to help you communicate with your board and 
>> members or to publish your monthly newsletter.
>> It can all be done as long as you do not give up looking for a way.
>> If I can be of help, I live in Boca Raton in Palm Beach County and have 
>> been a chapter President and Board member since 1987 when I helped found 
>> the Palm Beach County Chapter.
>> My contact info is as follows:
>> David Evans
>> 19601 Carolina Circle
>> Boca Raton, Fl. 33434
>> Home: (561) 482-5684
>> E-mail: drevans at bellsouth.net
>>
>>
>> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "rachel" <oceanrls at hotmail.com>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 6:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter
>>
>>
>>> Thanks so much. I have spoken to my vice president and he informed me he 
>>> is going to something else tomorrow during the same time as our meeting. 
>>> I can't get a hold of my membership persoon, and the fund raiser quitt. 
>>> I am unable to even run a meeting tomorrow. It's really not good!
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Judith Hamilton" <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 5:33 PM
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter
>>>
>>>> Rachel,
>>>>
>>>> Above all, do not panic.  I have been there quite a few times this 
>>>> year.
>>>> It is not easy, but please hang in there.  Have you tried 3-way 
>>>> conference
>>>> calling for your board meetings, prior to the actual meeting?  I know a
>>>> lot of folks, especially the elderly ones may not know how to do it or 
>>>> may
>>>> be on such a fixed income that they cannot afford the charges for it 
>>>> and
>>>> will probably have a fit when they see a $2 charge on their phone bill.
>>>> Right now that is the charge for AT&T; soon to increase next year to $3 
>>>> per
>>>> 3-way call next year.  I know on the Florida west coast there is a
>>>> different monopoly telephone company, but most older people may hang on 
>>>> to
>>>> their landlines and you might be able to use this as an option.  Of 
>>>> course,
>>>> there is free conference call, which are usually long distance numbers 
>>>> and
>>>> that might set them off also depending on what plans they have.  I know
>>>> this probably is not much help, but I just wanted to let you know that 
>>>> I
>>>> understand what you are going through and that you are not alone.
>>>> Judy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> [Original Message]
>>>>> From: rachel <oceanrls at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Date: 11/19/2010 1:25:17 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Manasota chapter
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello. I am having major problems with my chapter and I'm not sure 
>>>>> what
>>>> to do! I think I have lost my membership pperson now Raigan! I have
>>>> e-mailed him and called him and he will not respond to anything. He has 
>>>> all
>>>> of the member information. At this point  I don't think I can run any
>>>> meetings. I am supposed to have ameeting tomorrow but without members 
>>>> of
>>>> the board showing up I can't run the meeting. What should I do at this
>>>> point!
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Rachel Jacobs
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