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

[Holly]

Thank you Miranda.
I will make sure you know when we hold the first conference call.
Holly 

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On Jan 20, 2013, at 10:08 PM, Miranda Kilby <mbkilby at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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"
>> <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 4:26 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Member-At-Large Chapter Interest?
>> 
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> [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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