[NFBMI-Talk] The Informant v8: "Just Where Have You Been"

[Amy Sabo]

hello robert,

thanks for posting this monthly newsletter on the nfb of mi to the
list! this is soooo awesome for all of the member in the nfb of nfb of
mi and, also who use to live in mi can read on the list here on what's
going on their home state:)


as for the nfb of mi state convention there isn't anything still not
on the web site. so, i called jj for the information but, i got no
response! so, what is the date and place for it? my best friend and
her husband who is deaf blind want to attend. they were there in 2018
and, they enjoyed it!

well, that's all for now take care and, i will talk to you soon!




hugs,
amy sabo

On 8/15/23, Robert Parsons via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Terrific Tuesday Federation Family,
>
>
>
> What an eventful summer it has been. I have been excited about the updates
> our members have provided in various activities and programs they've
> planned
> or taken part in. As a way to make sure we are all on the same page, here's
> this month's issue of "The Informant," our newsletter with some important
> updates:
>
>
>
> The Informant V8: "Just Where Have You Been?"
>
>
>
> August 15, 2023
>
>
>
> The NFB of Michigan has been active in various areas in the realm of
> advocacy, fundraising, community engagement, and membership development.
> Our
> state committees, which meet virtually monthly, encourage interested
> members
> to join and contribute ideas to the important work they do. Some committee
> updates this month include:
>
> *	The Legislative and Advocacy Committee has been busy planning an
> exciting opportunity for our members across the state to advocate for
> issues
> of great importance to us. Our first Lansing Gathering, to be held Tuesday,
> September 19, will be an opportunity for you and your fellow chapter or
> division members to advocate for your elected officials in the state
> capital. For more information about this opportunity or to join our
> committee, contact JJ Meddaugh at vp at nfbmi.org <mailto:vp at nfbmi.org> .
> *	 The communications committee held an energetic meeting on August 4
> covering the process for registering for the local and statewide email list
> serves. As a reminder, all chapters and division announcements are posted
> to
> the NFBMI Talk list by their elected board or officer. For information
> about
> our committee meetings or to join, contact Ather Jammoa at
> Atherjammoa at yahoo.com <mailto:Atherjammoa at yahoo.com> .
> *	The fundraising committee is excited to announce that our state
> affiliate will be returning with its popular "White Cane Winners" virtual
> auction. Hosted on the 32 Auctions online platform in celebration of Blind
> Equality Achievement Month, our affiliate has already begun accepting
> donations for potential auction items. If you have an item, you believe
> would be helpful for building this Federation program or would like to join
> the fundraising committee, please contact Mark Eagle, affiliate treasurer,
> at treasurer at nfbmi.org <mailto:treasurer at nfbmi.org> .
>
> Our local chapters and state divisions have actively been meeting and also
> provide the following updates for members:
>
> *	The At Large chapter has a reformed membership process to connect to
> our state membership committee and portal. If you are a current member of
> the At Large chapter or interested in becoming a member, please join us at
> our next meeting on August 17 at 8pm via Zoom. to learn more about how to
> update your membership status contact Robert Parsons at President at nfbmi.org
> <mailto:President at nfbmi.org> .
> *	The New Wayne County chapter will be holding a picnic in Westland on
> September 2. For more information or to attend, please contact Donna
> Posont,
> Vice President.
> *	The Detroit chapter has been active in their advocacy efforts in the
> ongoing paratransit negotiations and eventual decision on a contractor that
> recognizes the rights and needs of blind people and others with
> disabilities. Check out this article where Detroit chapter president,
> Richard Clay, details his satisfaction with the efforts and success the
> riders have experienced:
> https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/08/04/foia-friday-detroit-new-parat
> ransit-system
> *	The Flint Genessee chapter's advocacy efforts to provide
> accessibility to Flint's downtown and cultural center has begun to
> manifest.
> Our students and volunteers at the NFBMI REAL program had a small preview
> of
> all Flint has to offer, but check out this article detailing the efforts of
> the accessible street crossings installed and the thoughts from our
> membership:
> https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/08/new-audible-crosswalks-will-help-ma
> ke-downtown-flint-a-safer-more-inclusive-place.html
>
> I told you all we've been busy. I am so proud and excited at how active our
> members have been. This is only a brief description of all we've been up
> to.
> Want more about the Michigan affiliate? I hope so because you are all
> cordially invited to join us for the quarterly meeting of the board of
> directors of the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, held via
> Zoom, on August 21 at 6:30pm. This meeting is open to all members of the
> NFB
> of Michigan and will provide important updates for members of our affiliate
> about:
>
> *	2023 National Convention
> *	2023 State Convention
> *	Blind Equality Achievement Month
> *	Our advocacy Efforts with BSBP
>
>
>
> I look forward to speaking with you all on Monday. For questions, feel free
> to contact me at President at nfbmi.org <mailto:President at nfbmi.org> .
>
>
>
> Respectfully,
>
>
>
> Robert Parsons, Jr., M. A., CRC, CVRT, LLPC
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
> (269) 216- 8640
>
> www.nfbmi.org <http://www.nfbmi.org>
>
> "Without struggle, there is no progress" -Frederick Douglas
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