[Nfbf-l] NFBF president's notes

[Denise]

Dear federationists, 
Please keep those in the path of Hurricane Florence in your thoughts and prayers. It is likely to disrupt the lives of many of our members in the Carolinas.

Fall is here and the affiliate is on the move. We welcome participation on our teleconference calls and many of our calls are scheduled to meet monthly or bimonthly on the same day and time so, this should make it easier to remember to dial in. Please share with others including those that don't have email. These are:
• Presidents & Vice Presidents meets (closed group) second Sunday bimonthly 
• NFB411 second Sunday bimonthly @ 7
PM or 8 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Diabetes group meets second Monday @ 7 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Communities of Faith group meets third Monday @ 8 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Technology Q&A meets fourth Monday bimonthly (next meeting October) by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Community Service group meets first Tuesday @ 8 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Deaf Blind Divisionmeets second Tuesday @ 8pm by dialing (515) 604-9853 code:,997037
• Blind Parent group meets second Tuesday @ 8:30 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Legislative committee meets third Tuesday @ 8 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311.Will not meet in September 
• Communications committee (closed) fourth Tuesday  
• Senior group meets first Thursday @ 8 PM by dialing (712) 775-7031, code: 488500#  
• Committee on diversity & inclusion meets second Thursday bimonthly (next meeting in November) by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
• Book club meets fourth Thursday @ 8 PM by dialing 712-775-7031, code: 938047311
These meetings are subject to change and are usually posted on our list and in our bimonthly newsletter. I urge you to join our discussion list by visiting: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org

News:
Presidential Release:
The September Presidential Release is available at https://nfb.org/presidential-releases. Of course, it is also available on NFB-NEWSLINE, the NFB mobile app, via podcast, and through the Amazon Echo.
 
Orioles:
Next Tuesday, September 18, is National Federation of the Blind Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The jerseys will have “Orioles” and the players’ names in Braille, we will be handing out Braille alphabet cards, and I will be throwing out the first pitch. We have invited many of our partners to join us at the game. Below are two articles about the event.
 
Baltimoremagazine: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/2018/9/7/os-to-honor-national-federation-of-the-blind-with-braille-jerseys
Baltimore Sun: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-blind-20180904-story.html
 
Also, the jerseys will be auctioned after the game from September 18 at 7:00 p.m. until September 25 at 10:00 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the National Federation of the Blind. All jerseys will be authenticated by MLB and autographed. The auction will be taking place at orioles.com/auctions.
• 2019 National Convention Website:
It’s not too early to start planning for the 2019 National Convention. Visit https://nfb.org/convention/2019 for updates and details.
 
Rice Krispies Treats:
Beyond anyone’s expectations, the initial supply of Rice Krispies Treats audio boxes and Braille stickers was depleted in less than three weeks! There are no more available at this time. If you would like to encourage Kellogg’s to order more, please call Kellogg’s Consumer Affairs at 800-962-1413. You can also send an email through the Rice Krispies Contact Us page.
 
American Action Fund 2019 Braille Calendar:
The 2019 calendar is now available. Calendars can also be ordered online at https://actionfund.org/braillecalendar or by sending an email to calendars at actionfund.org.
Dates:       • November 1, 2018: NFB scholarship application period begins

Together with love, hope, & determination, 
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.