[Nfbf-l] Issue on faith committees
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What is the purpose of the NFB? Should religion be included in any
committee? Should religion or politics identifying certain religions be
part of the NFB agenda?
As an individual that has resigned from my local chapter, I am very
concerned about these issues. Discussions, prayer meeting and groups
discussing faith in any form usually becomes orverrun with one religion.
If you wish to discuss groups that do not treat the visually impaired as
equal, then it does not have to be called a faith meeting.
This can end up be uncomfortable to others. It can take away from the
purpose of equality in the NFB. I am probably in the minority on this topic,
however I feel very strongly about this. I would like to hear other
opinions on this topic. Please respong to this without fear of retaliation
on any side.
Roberta Cook
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
(Sherri Brun)
2. Re: Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
Affiliate (Sherri Brun)
3. Re: ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor (Sherri Brun)
4. FW: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An Exclusive
Interview with Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and Speaker
Michael Hingson (Sherri Brun)
5. Re: REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting and
Final Version Goals and Mission Statement (Tekesha Saffold)
6. Re: Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
Affiliate (Dean Martineau)
7. Re: Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
(Sherri Brun)
8. Re: REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting and
Final Version Goals and Mission Statement (Sherri Brun)
9. Re: FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting Notice,
formerly Empowerment Committee (Tekesha Saffold)
10. Re: [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee (Denise Valkema)
11. Re: [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee (Camille Tate)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:22:28 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in
Podcasts
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This is great! I will check it out.
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Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:47 PM
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Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>;
nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
Hello,
Please find attached a great new POD Cast that was just launched by fellow
blind parent, Mary Joe Thorpe-Hartle. I thought this would be great to
share with you all. In addition, she has another episode on pregnancy and
interviewed two financial women. So, if you have time, please listen to
both recordings and stay tune for more to come from Mary Joe.
In addition, our national group, Blind Parents Connect will be releasing our
POD Cast n the near future, so please be on the look out for more details.
If there are any topics that you would like to see us cover specifically,
please reach out to me and share your ideas.
Listen to Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode from August 31, 2018
in Podcasts.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-everyday-blind-parents/id1434
974508?i=1000418934322&mt=2
Thank you.
Nicole
Vice-President
NFB of Palm Beach
Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
NFB of Florida
Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
Home Phone: 561-328-8191
Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:32:12 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group
in our Affiliate
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Dean raises a valid point. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and rather than being welcomed, my faith was ridiculed. I
was accused of not being a Christian. I got off the e-mail list and have
not been to another meeting. This is shortly after the group started. We
should, as Denise says, be all inclusive. I hope their stand has changed.
Sherri
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
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Dean,
This group is about equal access to worship in your place of worship,
provide resources in your preferential faith, and to have equal employment
opportunities. We are open to all faiths in order to promote equal access to
practice our faith, employment if desired. Remember the NFB promotes
diversify and inclusion. We all need to welcome diversity and inclusion.
Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(305)972-8529
president at nfbflorida.org
www.nfbflorida.org
Follow us @nfbflorida
You can live the life you want.
> On Sep 10, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Dean Martineau via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> I think it is important here to make our agenda clear. My wife
> attended that Communities of Faith meeting at National. Her
> impression, and I trust her judgment, is that this was a group of
> Christians, not at all open to the concept of people practicing other
> faiths. Apparently the group was more interfaith when it started, but
> is not now. As one who does not practice the Christian faith, she
> found the ambience in that national meeting to be pretty much evangelical
Christian.
>
> So are you going to be pleased if this group consists, perhaps in the
> majority, of Muslims, Jews, Baha'is, Sikhs and Hindus? It can be very
> difficult for some practitioners of certain flavors of Christianity to
> really welcome such people, knowing deeply as you believe you do that
> they are all in palpable error. Nor is this the opportunity for you
> to evangelize to those of other faiths.
>
> So what is the actual viewpoint of these groups?
>
> Dean
>
> Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Denise via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 5:25 PM
> To: NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
> our Affiliate
>
>> We would like to see if there is an interest to have a Group that
>> focuses
> on practicing our faith in worship, giving support to the blind at our
> places of worship and employment. This group can also hold Devotions
> during State Convention. We will try to help find Braille, Large
> Print, audio and computer resources that will help you as you worship
> in your home congregation.
>>
>> The NFB in Communities of Faith National Division meets annually at
> National Convention, sharing resources and holding devotions each day.
> This division is open to all faiths. Everyone is welcome to attend and
> participate. You might be interested in joining the Faith Talk list at
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/faith-talk_nfbnet.org.
>>
>>
>> Our first meeting will be Monday, September 17, 2018, via
>> teleconference
> at 8 PM. The call in information is below:
>>
>> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>>
>> Access Code: 938047311#
>>
>> If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me. Have a good week.
> Looking forward to talking with you.
>>
>> Blessings,
>> Marilyn Baldwin
>> Chairman
>> Communities of Faith Committee
>> 8427 Lainie Lane
>> Orlando, Florida 32818
>> (407) 293-0656 Home
>> (407) 810-0554 Cell
>> CommMDB at aol.com
>>
>>
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:36:01 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
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This is great Russ. Thanks so much.
Sherri
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
Hi Merry,
Thanks so much for the terrific news that Congressman Curbelo has signed
onto ATAA, (HR 1734).
As a point of information, I checked on the bills status using the website:
www.congress.gov, and learned the following:
The bill currently has 84 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, of
which 10 are in Florida.
The list of Florida co-sponsors, and there House districts is as follows:
Bilirakis - (12)
Curbelo - (26)
Demmings - (10)
Gaetz - (1)
Hastings - (20)
Lawson - (5)
Mast - (18)
Posey - (8)
Ros-Lehtinen - (27)
Soto - (9)
I encourage everyone to review the above list. If your representative is
listed consider that to be a wonderful thing, and consider calling their
office or emailing them to say how much we appreciate their support. If your
representative is not listed, (and 17 reps. In Florida are not), contacting
them to ask for support on HR 1734 is vital. If we somehow managed to get
the remaining reps. In Florida to sign on as co-sponsors, we would most
likely propel the bill out of committee, and move it towards a vote by the
full House. Wouldn't that be amazing, and wouldn't that show how important
Florida is in terms of legislation that truly matters.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read my little note,
Russ Davis,
NFB-FL Newsline, Committee Chair
NFB-FL Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
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Subject: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
Greetings Florida Federation Family,
A great big THANK YOU to all who contacted Representative Curbelo who is now
a cosponsor of ATAA. Please reach out and thank him for his
support! Go Florida!
On another note?.
September 25th and 26th, I will be in Washington DC visiting our
representatives. Before I leave I will be making appointments to visit our
congressmen and women. An email will be sent to the list to let you all know
who I will be seeing and on the day I will see them. I ask for your support
by calling or emailing the representatives on the days I provide. I will
also provide you with the text to help you when you call or email your
representative.
Thank you to all who have been working diligently on our legislative
priorities.
Go Team!
Warmest regards,
Merry Schoch
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:41:47 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Nfbf-l] FW: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An
Exclusive Interview with Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and
Speaker Michael Hingson
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This sounds quite interesting. I know many of us have heard him speak.
sherri
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Subject: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An Exclusive Interview with
Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and Speaker Michael Hingson
Fellow Federationists:
195 The Globe, the station which brought you the
stream of the 2018 NFB national convention, is
proud to bring you an exclusive interview with
special guest Michael Hingson, well-known for his
survival of the September 11 attacks along with
his guide dog Roselle, as told in his 2010 book
"Thunder Dog." In this wide-ranging interview,
Mike talks about his 9/11 story, his personal
background, and how the philosophy of the
National Federation of the Blind has shaped both
his attitudes toward blindness and the approach
he took during his walk down 78 floors of the
burning World Trade Center-an approach which
saved his life and the lives of others. He also
shares some lessons from September 11 which he
feels our community as well as the public
at-large should take to heart. This interview is
one which promises to stimulate and inspire you as you listen.
Our interview with Mike will air tomorrow,
September 11, on The Blind Side, a program hosted
by Chris Nusbaum which focuses on issues of
interest to the blind community. You can tune
into the show starting at 8:00 PM Eastern by
visiting 195theglobe.com, searching for 195 The
Globe in the TuneIn and ooTunes apps, or telling
your Alexa or Google device to play 195 The
Globe. We hope you will tune into this
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Thanks for listening,
Your 195 The Globe Team
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:09:37 -0400
From: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>,
nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida
Meeting and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
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Greetings everyone! The Blind Parents meeting is canceled until further
notice per Nicole.
Thanks,
Tekesha Saffold
Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
> On Sep 10, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Nicole D Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
<nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Good Evening,
>
> Hope you are having a Happy Monday! This is a reminder that we will have
our Blind Parents Connect for Florida call tomorrow evening. It will take
place at 8:30pm. The call in information is:
>
> Phone Number: 7127757031
> Access Code: 938047311
>
> During this call we will discuss changing our call to a later time of 9pm
on the same night as we currently meet or the options of a different day.
It has been brought to my attention that we have several individuals who
would love attend our meeting but our meeting is conflicting with the Death
Blind Division Meeting. I want all who wish to be apart of our group to be
able to attend.
>
> In addition, we will discuss the future topics and agenda for our
meetings.
>
> Finally, we will also discuss if anyone has any questions pertaining to
the Final Version of our Goals and Mission Statement for our Blind Parents
Connect for Florida.
>
> As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if
I can be of any assistance. I look forward to speaking to you all tomorrow
night.
>
>
> Blind Parents Connect, NFB of Florida
>
> Goals/Mission Statement:
>
> To serve as a resource or network for other Blind or Visually Impaired
Parents/Gardian?s within the state of Florida.
> To reach out to Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who could
benefit from the philosophy, resources,programs and services that are
offered by the National Federation of the Blind and the Florida affiliate.
> To educate the public of the normalcy of Blind Parenting.
> To assist Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who are having
difficulties or challenges with custody or other legal concerns.
>
> Note:
> Please be aware that these guidelines do not solely pertain to Blind or
Visually Impaired Parents ONLY, if another relative or individual is caring
for children and they are Blind or Visually Impaired, we would be more than
willing and able to provide assistance.
>
>
>
> Thank you.
> Nicole
>
> Vice President
> NFB of Palm Beach
> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
> NFB of Florida
>
> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:29:34 -0400
From: "Dean Martineau" <topdot at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group
in our Affiliate
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Their stand has not changed, as I described in my message.
Denise, I know you believe that the Federation is all about diversity, but
this diversity can be expressed in one of two ways: If religion is to be a
topic, then give equal voice to all faiths. Or, religion should not be a
topic at all. I am now hearing of chapter newsletters required that
passages from the Bible be included. If you're going to do that, then those
passages need to alternate with passages from the Qur'an, the Bhagavad Gita
and the Baha'i Writings.
Dean
Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
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Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 2:32 PM
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Cc: Sherri Brun <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
Affiliate
Dean raises a valid point. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and rather than being welcomed, my faith was ridiculed. I
was accused of not being a Christian. I got off the e-mail list and have
not been to another meeting. This is shortly after the group started. We
should, as Denise says, be all inclusive. I hope their stand has changed.
Sherri
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Nfbf-l
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:27 PM
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Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
Affiliate
Dean,
This group is about equal access to worship in your place of worship,
provide resources in your preferential faith, and to have equal employment
opportunities. We are open to all faiths in order to promote equal access to
practice our faith, employment if desired. Remember the NFB promotes
diversify and inclusion. We all need to welcome diversity and inclusion.
Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(305)972-8529
president at nfbflorida.org
www.nfbflorida.org
Follow us @nfbflorida
You can live the life you want.
> On Sep 10, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Dean Martineau via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> I think it is important here to make our agenda clear. My wife
> attended that Communities of Faith meeting at National. Her
> impression, and I trust her judgment, is that this was a group of
> Christians, not at all open to the concept of people practicing other
> faiths. Apparently the group was more interfaith when it started, but
> is not now. As one who does not practice the Christian faith, she
> found the ambience in that national meeting to be pretty much evangelical
Christian.
>
> So are you going to be pleased if this group consists, perhaps in the
> majority, of Muslims, Jews, Baha'is, Sikhs and Hindus? It can be very
> difficult for some practitioners of certain flavors of Christianity to
> really welcome such people, knowing deeply as you believe you do that
> they are all in palpable error. Nor is this the opportunity for you
> to evangelize to those of other faiths.
>
> So what is the actual viewpoint of these groups?
>
> Dean
>
> Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Denise via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 5:25 PM
> To: NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
> our Affiliate
>
>> We would like to see if there is an interest to have a Group that
>> focuses
> on practicing our faith in worship, giving support to the blind at our
> places of worship and employment. This group can also hold Devotions
> during State Convention. We will try to help find Braille, Large
> Print, audio and computer resources that will help you as you worship
> in your home congregation.
>>
>> The NFB in Communities of Faith National Division meets annually at
> National Convention, sharing resources and holding devotions each day.
> This division is open to all faiths. Everyone is welcome to attend and
> participate. You might be interested in joining the Faith Talk list at
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/faith-talk_nfbnet.org.
>>
>>
>> Our first meeting will be Monday, September 17, 2018, via
>> teleconference
> at 8 PM. The call in information is below:
>>
>> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>>
>> Access Code: 938047311#
>>
>> If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me. Have a good week.
> Looking forward to talking with you.
>>
>> Blessings,
>> Marilyn Baldwin
>> Chairman
>> Communities of Faith Committee
>> 8427 Lainie Lane
>> Orlando, Florida 32818
>> (407) 293-0656 Home
>> (407) 810-0554 Cell
>> CommMDB at aol.com
>>
>>
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:35:53 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in
Podcasts
Message-ID: <002301d44a0f$160d4400$4227cc00$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi Nicole,
I subscribed to the podcast so they will automatically download on my
IPhone. Thank you for posting this.
Sherri
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole D
Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:47 PM
To: NFB Florida <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>;
nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
Hello,
Please find attached a great new POD Cast that was just launched by fellow
blind parent, Mary Joe Thorpe-Hartle. I thought this would be great to
share with you all. In addition, she has another episode on pregnancy and
interviewed two financial women. So, if you have time, please listen to
both recordings and stay tune for more to come from Mary Joe.
In addition, our national group, Blind Parents Connect will be releasing our
POD Cast n the near future, so please be on the look out for more details.
If there are any topics that you would like to see us cover specifically,
please reach out to me and share your ideas.
Listen to Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode from August 31, 2018
in Podcasts.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-everyday-blind-parents/id1434
974508?i=1000418934322&mt=2
Thank you.
Nicole
Vice-President
NFB of Palm Beach
Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
NFB of Florida
Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
Home Phone: 561-328-8191
Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:38:13 -0400
From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida
Meeting and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
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Please keep us posted Tekesha. I would like to attend.
Sherri
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tekesha Saffold
via Nfbf-l
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 3:10 PM
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>; nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting
and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
Greetings everyone! The Blind Parents meeting is canceled until further
notice per Nicole.
Thanks,
Tekesha Saffold
Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
> On Sep 10, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Nicole D Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
<nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Good Evening,
>
> Hope you are having a Happy Monday! This is a reminder that we will have
our Blind Parents Connect for Florida call tomorrow evening. It will take
place at 8:30pm. The call in information is:
>
> Phone Number: 7127757031
> Access Code: 938047311
>
> During this call we will discuss changing our call to a later time of 9pm
on the same night as we currently meet or the options of a different day.
It has been brought to my attention that we have several individuals who
would love attend our meeting but our meeting is conflicting with the Death
Blind Division Meeting. I want all who wish to be apart of our group to be
able to attend.
>
> In addition, we will discuss the future topics and agenda for our
meetings.
>
> Finally, we will also discuss if anyone has any questions pertaining to
the Final Version of our Goals and Mission Statement for our Blind Parents
Connect for Florida.
>
> As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if
I can be of any assistance. I look forward to speaking to you all tomorrow
night.
>
>
> Blind Parents Connect, NFB of Florida
>
> Goals/Mission Statement:
>
> To serve as a resource or network for other Blind or Visually Impaired
Parents/Gardian?s within the state of Florida.
> To reach out to Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who could
benefit from the philosophy, resources,programs and services that are
offered by the National Federation of the Blind and the Florida affiliate.
> To educate the public of the normalcy of Blind Parenting.
> To assist Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who are having
difficulties or challenges with custody or other legal concerns.
>
> Note:
> Please be aware that these guidelines do not solely pertain to Blind or
Visually Impaired Parents ONLY, if another relative or individual is caring
for children and they are Blind or Visually Impaired, we would be more than
willing and able to provide assistance.
>
>
>
> Thank you.
> Nicole
>
> Vice President
> NFB of Palm Beach
> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
> NFB of Florida
>
> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:18:40 -0400
From: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>,
ctate2076 at att.net
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting
Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
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What is the date and time
Thanks,
Tekesha Saffold
Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
> On Sep 10, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Camille Tate via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> Greetings Federationists:
>
>
>
> The Empowerment Committee has undergone a name change. We are now the
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The call in information is below:
>
>
>
> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>
>
>
> Access Code: 938047311#
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Camille Tate
>
>
>
> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind, FL
>
>
>
> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL
>
>
>
> Email: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>
>
>
>
> Phone: 321 372 4899
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: Marilyn Baldwin <commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> >
> Date: September 8, 2018 at 4:51:32 PM EDT
> To: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>
> Cc: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com <mailto:valkemadenise at aol.com> >
> Subject: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting Notice
>
> Hello Everyone.
> It has been a long time since the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion has
met. I invite everyone to please put Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
calendar at 8pm. We are looking forward to our meeting. We will talk about
voting and voter registration. If you have any questions or ideas for our
Agenda please let me know. Yes we have a new name!
>
> Marilyn Baldwin
> Chairman
> Committee on inclusion and Diversity
> (407) 293-0565 Home
> (407) 810- 0554 Cell
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:22:11 -0400
From: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>
To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, Tekesha
Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and
Inclusion meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
Message-ID: <431DB6C7-BBE9-47A9-BE82-0D61FB6887CA at aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Marilyn?s message below states, ?Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
calendar at 8pm.?
Thanks,
Denise Valkema, President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
President at nfbflorida.org
(305)972-8529
WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
Follow us @nfbflorida
Live the life you want.
> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Tekesha Saffold via NFBF-Leaders
<nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Thursday September 13, 2018 on your calendar at 8pm
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:21:26 -0400
From: Camille Tate <ctate2076 at att.net>
To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>, NFB of Florida Internet
Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and
Inclusion meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
Message-ID: <514D1DFF-05BA-419D-8DB7-C75A1C13D745 at att.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Thursday, September 13, 8P. M.
Sincerely,
Camille Tate
President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter , National Federation of the Blind,
FL
Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL
Email: ctate2076 at att.net
Phone: 321 372 4899
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:22 PM, Denise Valkema via NFBF-Leaders
<nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Marilyn?s message below states, ?Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
calendar at 8pm.?
>
> Thanks,
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
>
>> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Tekesha Saffold via NFBF-Leaders
<nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thursday September 13, 2018 on your calendar at 8pm
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