[NFBNJ] Week Ending June 4, 2022, NFBNJ President Melendez Notes, Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

[Linda Melendez]

Greetings,



Included in this email are the following:



1.   Important news about our NFBNJ Board of Directors

2.   NFBNJ Senior Division Book Club

3.   Updates:

a.   National Convention Pre-Registration Reimbursement Process

b.   Calendar Raffle

4.   NFBNJ Dates to Keep in Mind



If you would like to submit an event for consideration, please send an
email with complete details 14 days prior to the event to Linda Melendez at
president at nfbnj.org <president at nfbnj.orgg>



Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org
www.nfbnj.org
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Important news about our NFBNJ Board of Directors

With the passing of Joseph Ruffalo and as stated in our constitution
Second Vice President Mary Jo Partyka automatically becomes our First
vice President.  Also, I am pleased to announce that the Board of
Directors have voted to approve two additional appointments to board
seats: Lia Stone as Second Vice President and Clarke King to fill
Lia’s vacant board seat. Lia serves as liaison to the NJ Association of
Blind Students and heads our Scholarship Committee.  She works as
Employment Coordinator in the EDGE transition program for blind high school
students. Clarke, who has had a long professional career in international
finance, is president of the Northeast Chapter of the NFBNJ and Chair of
the Convention Vendor & Sponsorship State Convention Committee and Diabetic
Committee as liaison. He also is a winner of the Jernigan Scholarship for
first-time attendees to this year’s National Convention in New Orleans. On
behalf of our NFBNJ members, congratulations to Mary Jo, Lia and
Clarke on your NEW roles with our NFB family! NFBNJ Senior Division Book
Club

Date: Monday, June 20, 2022
Time: 5 PM Eastern Time
Location: NFBNJ Zoom Platform

Contact: Jane Degenshein, Senior Division President
jdegen16 at comcast.net



Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe DB106691; Webber, Heather S Reading time: 11
hours, 48 minutes; Nicholas Tecosky; General



Anna Kate returns to a small Alabama town to bury her beloved Granny Zee,
owner of the Blackbird Café. Despite her best intentions, Anna is drawn to
the town her mother fled. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020.
Updates: a. National Convention Pre-Registration Reimbursement Process

On Wednesday, July 13 current NFBNJ dues paying members who pre-registered
for the National Convention will receive an email with a link to apply for
the $25 registration reimbursement. The application process will close on
Sunday, July 31 and checks will be disbursed and mailed mid to end of
August.  *No applications will be accepted after Sunday, July 31. *
b. Calendar Raffle

The calendar raffle has been cancelled by the Board of Directors for a
variety of reasons.  Thank you for your understanding.


NFBNJ Dates to keep in mind

 Wednesday, June 8 7 PM Braille Committee Meeting


   - Monday, June 13 7 PM Technology Division Meeting
   - Thursday, June 16 7 PM Sports & Recreation Division Meeting
   - Monday, June 20 5 PM Senior Division Book Club
   - Monday, June 20 7 PM Senior Division Meeting
   - Tuesday, June 28 7 PM At Large Chapter Meeting
   - Wednesday, July 13 National Convention Registration Reimbursement
   process opens
   -  Sunday, July 31 National Convention Registration Reimbursement
   process closes



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