[NFBNJ] Reminder: National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Affiliate Membership Form

[Linda Melendez]

Greetings National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (NFB NJ) Family
and Friends:



As you likely know, there have been some changes in membership structure in
recent months. This letter addresses reasons why you should consider
joining our affiliate at an annual dues of $10.



Here are the reasons to join our NJ affiliate:

·        You were a member of what was the At-Large chapter which no longer
exists as part of our reorganization;

·        Perhaps because of transportation or other issues, you choose not
to join one of our six chapters which tend to be based on geography;

·        You had been a dues-paying member to one of our divisions (e.g.,
Seniors, Students and Technology). All our former divisions are now
committees which do not charge dues nor elect officers and requires
affiliate or chapter membership to become a member;

·        To become a member of a group(s) (e.g., Braille, Diabetic,
Deafblind and others) and requires affiliate or chapter membership to
become a member.



Perhaps the most important reason to join the NFBNJ is that you become a
member of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the affiliate with
all its privileges and responsibilities. These include:

·        The right to vote at state and national conventions and any other
time as necessary;

·        The opportunity to be appointed to head a committee or group;

·        The chance to take on a major role in one or more of the
affiliate’s projects or programs;



And the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself with the
ability to take collective action. The NFB NJ, established in 1976, is
comprised of blind New Jerseyans speaking for us.



We are one of 52 affiliates of the NFB. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines us or our future. Every day, we raise
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between us and our dreams. Our mission is to advocate locally, state by
state and federally for the equality, opportunities and securities for the
blind. We can only do this individually by becoming members and doing the
work collectively that is needed to change what it means to be blind.
Remember blindness is not what holds us back.



Please consider joining the largest and most influential blindness
organization in New Jersey. Click below to submit your NFBNJ Membership
form and pay your dues via PayPal or by check or money order.

https://nfbnj.org/chapters/affiliate/membership-form



To join a local chapter to work with members from your area please click on
the link below.

Become A Member – National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey (nfbnj.org)
<https://www.nfbnj.org/become-a-member/>



To learn more about us please visit our website at
www.nfbnj.org



Warmly,

Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
*www.nfbnj.org* <http://www.nfbnj.org/>
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