[NFBNJ] Important: Week Ending February 25 NFBNJ President Melendez Notes, Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

[Linda Melendez]

Greetings all



Included in this email are the following:


   - Update on Accessible Voting Bill A4746; Action Still Required
   - Affiliate Appointments
   - 47th NFBNJ Annual State Convention
   - Calendar Fundraiser
   - Update on Blindness and Diabetes Information Fair
   - Dates to Keep in Mind
   - Request for distribution from Laura Ramos, At-Large Chapter Members


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>




Update on Accessible Voting Bill A4746 Action Still Required

On Thursday, February 16 leaders and members of the NFBNJ testified before
the Assembly State and Local Government Committee in favor of Accessible
Voting Bill A4746; click on the link below for bill details.


https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4746/bill-text?f=A5000&n=4746_I1



The bill was passed and is now set to be heard before the Appropriations
Committee on Thursday, February 23.  If you have not submitted written
testimony in favor please consider submitting testimony by clicking on the
link below.  It is important for our voices to be heard if favor of Electronic
Ballot Delivery and Return

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/assembly-committees/contact?committee=ASL



Affiliate Appointments

For medical and personal reasons Nina Green has resigned as Affiliate
Secretary.  I know I speak for all of us when I wish her well and look
forward to her continued membership.

Mary Jo Partyka has accepted the appointment of Secretary and as per our
constitution Lia Stone is now our First Vice President and I have appointed
Clarke King as our Second Vice President. I have also appointed Ed Garcia,
South Jersey Shore Member and Leader to the vacant board seat. Congratulations
and thank you to Mary Jo, Lia, Clarke and Ed for your dedication,
leadership and continued commitment to the affiliate and organization.


2023 State Convention

I am pleased to announce our 47th State Convention will be held from
Thursday, November 9 through Sunday, November 12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,
2055 Lincoln Hwy, Edison NJ 08817, stay tuned for details.


Calendar Fundraiser

Our popular Calendar Fundraiser is back and will run from January through
July with the winner being announced on the last day of our 2023 National
Convention.  How does it work, glad you asked that question.


Donate $10 to the NFB of NJ and select your favorite date on the calendar
or donate $25 and select three of your favorite dates. Only one person can
select a date, don’t hesitate or your date may be taken. There are 366 date
cards to choose from since we are including Feb 29 and you do not need to
be present to claim your prize of $500.


To choose your dates send a text message to our affiliate phone
908-590-1747 please include your name and desired dates. If the date is
available, it can be yours once your donation has been processed.
Donations can be made through PayPal or by mailing a check to our affiliate
treasurer Annemarie Cooke.  an email to nfb.newjersey at gmail.com


Update on Blindness & Diabetes Information Fair

Due to a change in our affiliate programs we regret to inform you this
information fair has been cancelled. Please visit Diabetes Action Network
and Diabetes Foundation websites by clicking on the links below for
resources and information.

https://nfb.org/.../divisions/diabetes-action-network
<https://www.bing.com/search?q=daibetic+action+network&qs=HS&pq=daibetic+action+network&sc=9-23&cvid=CC5A9106E0174FB4AD300DE7372D1274&FORM=QBRE&sp=1#>

https://www.diabetesfoundationinc.org/

NFBNJ dates to keep in mind:


   - February 28 7 PM At-Large Chapter Meeting
   - March 13 7 PM Technology Division Meeting
   - March 20 7 PM Senior Division Meeting
   - November 9 – 12 47th Annual State Convention


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Request for distribution from Laura Ramos, NFBNJ At-Large Chapter Member
I need your help advocating for large print, accessible, digital documents,
and other accessible format communications for people who are blind,
low vision,
who have other vision disabilities or cognitive disabilities. I am looking
for others who have participated in New Jersey State programs and want to
share their stories about being granted accessible format communications or
being denied them. You can contact me at my nonprofit
email: eachrolls at yahoo.com or by phone 908-894-5459.

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
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To schedule a 30-minute meeting about the National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey please click on the link below
https://calendly.com/nfbnj/30min
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