[Nfbf-l] Member-At-Large Chapter Interest?

[Miranda Kilby]

I personally think that this is a great idea. Living in an area where
transportation is troubling this would aid so many others who may or
may not be able to access a physical meeting. I would love to hear
more on this subject and get involved.

Thanks,

Miranda Kilby


On 1/19/13, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>     At large chapters would also be another option for those living in
> cities where chapters exist but because of scheduling conflicts,
> transportation issues, or issues between themselves and members of the local
>
> chapter. If giving such individuals a way to be a part of a state affiliate
>
> will enable them to stay connected with their state affiliate and serve as
> an alternative to joining the local chapter should issues between themselves
>
> and the local chapter arise membership in an at-large chapter should be
> permitted. We have such a situation here in San Antonio. Congrats on
> organizing your at large chapter.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Judith Hamilton" <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "NFB of
> Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "Nfbf Leaders"
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> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Member-At-Large Chapter Interest?
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>
> Holly & Sherri,
>
> I think this is great. I am sure everyone recognizes how spread out Florida
> is and so are the transportation options or non-transportation options. So
> many people on the Free White Cane list are unable to trek in to the
> closest chapter. With gas prices and having to ask for a ride that may be
> 25 miles or more via private vehicle; for a newly blind/visually impaired
> person or someone coping for a while, it is just not feasible especially
> when the driver you have in proximity has no interest in what you might be
> interested in doing. It is all about power  a lot of times and most people
> are not ready or may never be ready to add it to their plate of stress. It
> certainly is a good proposal and I know a few people with Email addresses
> that I will send this to so that they can ask more questions.
> Judy Hamilton
>
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>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Holly <hbeanie at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB of Florida Listserv <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; Nfbf Leaders
> <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>
>> Date: 1/18/2013 3:24:31 PM
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Member-At-Large Chapter Interest?
>>
>> Important News from the National Federation of the Blind of Florida -
>>
>> Formation of Member at Large Chapter
>>
>> The board members of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> (NFBF)
>> are seeking your opinion.  The National Federation of the Blind of
>> Florida
>> wants to form a member at large chapter. Florida is a large state and we
>> need your help and involvement! Many of you live in areas where there is
> no
>> current chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida. We
> have
>> many exciting activities coming up in the next year or so and we need
>> your
>> ideas and help to make them work. NFBF board member Holly Idler and your
>> Newsline® chair Sherri Brun are working together to gather information
>> regarding your interest in forming such a chapter. If you would be
>> interested in being a part of a member-at-large chapter in Florida,
>> please
>> contact Sherri Brun by phone at 8, 0, 0,  6, 0, 3,  8, 5, 7, 8. You may
>> also e-mail her at floridanewslineinfo at gmail.com or Holly at
>> hbeanie at gmail.com (only email for Holly please). We will continue to post
>> articles regarding the development of this new and exciting chapter. Your
>> input is very much appreciated. Thank you.
>>
>> Holly Idler
>>
>>
>> --
>> "God gives you 86,400 seconds in a day. Take one to say Thank You."
>> Walter A. Ward
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