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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Smiles and thank you Denise!! No apology
necessary!! You, Lora and Dennis always do a great job with the
Cardinal!! It is important to NFBK and its members. I always look
forward to reading about the other chapters' activities. Just as going to
the NFBK state convention and the NFB national convention, it reminds me that I
am not alone in the effort to educate society about blindness issues. I
will stay on the look out for those pesky little green cyberspace gizmos!!
Enjoy your holiday week end!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Warm Regards, Pamela</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank You</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Roark-Glisson<BR>Executive
Director<BR>Independence Place<BR>1093 S. Broadway Suite 1218<BR>Lexington,
Kentucky 40504<BR>Office (859) 266-2807<BR>Toll Free (877) 266-2807<BR>Fax (859)
335-0627<BR>Cell (859) 948-3663</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kyfranks@yahoo.com href="mailto:kyfranks@yahoo.com">Denise
Franklin</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=nfbk@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:nfbk@nfbnet.org">NFBK list</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 02, 2011 1:26
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Nfbk] nfb of lexington</DIV>
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<DIV>Sometimes I look in wonder at my computer and marvel at all the
things it can do; and sometimes I look in disgust at my computer
and am frustrated because it didn't do the one thing I wanted it to
do. Pamela Roark-Glisson, President of the NFB of Lexington,
emailed the chapter report to me for publication in the Summer 2011
edition of the Cardinal, but somewhere between her computer and mine a
small, green, cyberspace gismo malfunctioned and I didn't receive the
article. I would like to apologize to Pamela and the Lexington
Chapter. Please read the following article to find out what has
been happening in Lexington.</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>NFB of
Lexington</FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>August
2011</FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>Fello
Federationists!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So many
good things are happening on behalf of our ‘Nation’s Blind’, according
to the NFB presidential annual report that it is difficult to focus on
events and activities of one small Chapter here in the heart of the
Bluegrass.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Nfblex.org, NFB
of Lexington’s new Web Site will help display the Chapter’s
activities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The NFB of
Lexington Chapter has experienced new growth in membership and
volunteerism.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A young
teacher at the Lexington Catholic High School, has volunteered to
develop and maintain NFB of Lexington’s Web Site.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The chapter’s membership is
showing impressive growth in outstanding ability and community
status.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One of the
relatively new members is a Social Worker who provides counseling in the
‘psycho social’ division of the Lexington VAMC. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Another member is a blind
photographer and operates her small business online.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>The Chapter
had its first bulk mailing in June 2011 to raise awareness and reach out
to potential community partners. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The expertise of one member was
applied to develop the database and other members provided a fantastic
beginning of all optometrists and ophthalmologists in the area, along
with other resources.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>The first
cash drawing of the new membership thrust occurred in June, 2011 for
membership recruiting efforts, and the 1<SUP>st</SUP> place prize was
$200 and 2<SUP>nd</SUP> place $100.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The winners contributed the
winnings back to the Chapter!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Many thanks for your support!!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>NFB of Lexington is ‘changing
what it means to be blind’ in Central Kentucky.</FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>Pamela
Roark-Glisson, President, Todd Stephens, Vice President, John Glisson,
Secretary and Bobby Begley, At Large Member, had the opportunity to join
the Kentucky Delegation to the Annual NFB National Convention in
Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The conventioneers reported a
magnificent time and lots of fun working the ‘NFBK Keychain Booth’ in
the Exhibit Hall, working the NFB-NEWSLINE® Training Room and lots lots
more. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The crew returned
energized and prepared to continue the mission of the NFB.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Of course, NFB of Lexington
plays a major role each year in the planning and organizing of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) annual statewide Rally held in the
Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>NFB of Lexington members were proud to find President Cathy
Jackson at the podium again this year. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Mistress of Ceremonies,
Pamela Roark-Glisson, was pleased to welcome Bill Simpson, the president
of the Kentuckiana Regional Group of the Blinded Veteran’s Association
to the podium as well.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Other NFBK esteemed members such as Mr. George Stokes, Frankfort,
Mike Freholm, Ashland, along with Danny Perry, Aneta Perry, Jackie
Kimbro, Brenda Kimbro and Barbara Monts from the Murray chapter were in
attendance. </FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>President
Glisson, Vice President Stephens and Secretary John Glisson also joined
the ‘Picket Line’ on the corner of 6<SUP>th</SUP> and Chestnut in front
of the Mazoli Building in Louisville to close the busy month of July
2011 with the resounding emphatic and effective “NO” to Section 511 of
the Workforce Investment Act scheduled reauthorization.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When such actions result in
legislative postponement, NFB has been successful!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>NFB of Lexington always stands
ready to join the “March to Independence” whether it’s following,
leading or in any other capacity that makes a difference for the blind
of Kentucky and of the Nation.</FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>The Chapter
is looking forward to the September walk-a-thon which is proving to be a
great awareness raiser and fundraiser.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>October “Meet the Blind Month”
unique activities are already being considered and plans drafted.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Chapter will participate in
the October 15 White Cane Safety Day events and other activities which
will take the Chapter on through the Holiday Season spreading cheer,
consuming lots of great food and demonstrating to the community that
blindness is not the end of one’s life, but can be a bright new
beginning.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><FONT size=5>Submitted
By:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pamela Roark-Glisson,
President</FONT>
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<DIV><BR><BR>It's a lot more satisfying to reach for the stars, even if
you end up landing only on the moon.</DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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