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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>As I was preparing the monthly notes for May, I received the following
information and wanted to share with our Federation family.</DIV>
<DIV>Joe </DIV>
<DIV>***</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="size: 4" face=Arial>After last
night’s senior division conference call where Alice did participate, Jane
Degenshein got this note this morning from our dear friend and wanted to
pass it along for all of you</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: "><FONT style="size: 4"
face=Arial>***</FONT></DIV><FONT style='face: "Times' New roman?>My dad (Samuel
Raymond Eaddy) died this morning around 8 am. His funeral needs are already
taken care of. There will be know viewing just a burial with military honors
that will be determined after his cremation over the next few
days.</FONT><BR><FONT style='face: "Times' New roman?>As per Samuel's request
there will be no calling hours.<BR></FONT>
<P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px"><SPAN><FONT
style='face: "Times' New roman?>Arrangements are under the guidance of the John
L Matt Funeral Home, 3309 Oneida St.,Chadwicks, NY.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px"><SPAN><FONT
style='face: "Times' New roman?>To send an online message of sympathy: </FONT><A
style='href: "http://www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com"'><FONT style='face: "Times'
New roman?>www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com</FONT></A></SPAN></P>
<DIV><FONT style="size: 3" face="Times New Roman">Of course, all of you can send
an email, text to our friend to show her our support for her at this time of
need if that works better for you</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Times New Roman">Home: 856 765 0601</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><A style='href: "mailto:cheiro_alice@aol.com"'
href="mailto:cheiro_alice@aol.com"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"
color=#0066cc>cheiro_alice@aol.com</FONT></FONT></A><BR></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face=Arial><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Our
prayers and thoughts are with Alice and her family.</FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT
face=Arial><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT size=3 face=Calibri></FONT><BR></FONT></FONT>We
care. We share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo, President
<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: ">Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the
blind.<BR>Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking
<BR>www.carshelpingtheblind.org <BR>or call 855 659 9314<BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Greetings to all!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I am pleased to provide
great news in my opening message to those on our distribution
list.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Alyssa Shock is a member of
the national scholarship class of 2017. She was one of thirty to be named
as there were over 600 applicants that were reviewed for this
award.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Kenneth Jernigan First
Timers Award announced that the following will receive partial funding to attend
their first national convention in Orlando this summer. Amy Albin, Linda
Melendez, Connor Mullin, Andrew rees and Rosa Santiago were notified via email
by the committee.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Special Note: Fannie Davis
is not able to attend the national convention this year. She has reserved
a hotel room at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Before she cancels her room and
loses some of her deposit, if anyone still needs to make hotel reservations,
please call Fannie by May 25, at 609-628-2898. For additional information
pertaining to the national convention, please visit the national website at <A
href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">www.nfb.org/convention</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">From May 29 through August
7, Veronica Gaspa will intern at the national center in Baltimore where she will
learn much and will be able to bring back and share her experiences to benefit
all.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Congratulations to those
mentioned above. Congratulations to our members that continued to raise
expectations to transform dreams into reality to live the life we
want.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">With Much
Respect,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Joe Ruffalo,
President<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">973 743
0075<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="mailto:Nfbnj1@verizon.net">Nfbnj1@verizon.net</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Items of
Interest<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1. Uber
and Lyft Project<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2. Capitol
Chapter Fundraiser; Trenton Thunder Sunday, June 11<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3. CBVI
Town Hall Meeting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4. Surfing
Experience, Saturday, August 12, Long Branch<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">5. Two New
Pages On State Website<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6. New
Method To Use Uber And Lyft Without Using A Smart Phone<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">7. Agenda
Sports And Recreation Committee Wednesday, May 24 At 8:00
PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">8.
Agenda Spanish Committee Wednesday June 7 at 8:00 PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1. The
National Federation of the Blind has created a rideshare testing program to
measure Lyft and Uber’s efforts to eliminate driver discrimination against
riders with guide dogs or service animals. Recent agreements with these two
major ridesharing companies require the National Federation of the Blind to
provide feedback, over the next three to five years, on the efforts they have
agreed to undertake to prevent discrimination against service animal
users.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Here's where you come in. If
you use Uber or Lyft and have a service animal or travel with someone who has a
service animal, we need your help. Fill out our online questionnaire after your
next Uber or Lyft ride, and as often as you can after that. We would love
feedback from regular Uber and Lyft users at least once a month, about both
positive and negative experiences. You will find the questionnaire at <A
href="https://nfb.org/rideshare-test">https://nfb.org/rideshare-test</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Extensive information about
the program is available in the May issue of the Braille Monitor. You can also
visit nfb.org/rideshare for more information, including an extensive FAQ,
information on how to report discrimination to Uber and Lyft directly as well as
through our questionnaire, and a list of the questions we'll ask so you can be
thinking about them when you take your next ride.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please share this
information with fellow Uber and Lyft users with guide dogs or other service
animals, including non-members of the National Federation of the
Blind.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you have questions that
are not answered by the resources above, contact Valerie Yingling, Legal Program
Coordinator, at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, at
(410) 659-9314 extension 2440, or <A
href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org">vyingling@nfb.org</A>. The NFBNJ project chair
is Ginger Kutsch who may be reached at 973-656-0544 or <A
href="mailto:ginger@ky2d.com">ginger@ky2d.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2. Capitol
Chapter Fundraiser Needs Your Support<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sunday Afternoon at the
Ballpark<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Are you looking forward to
the summer? Would you like to share one day during this season of nice
weather with friends and family and people you may not have seen for a long
time? Do you like live baseball?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you can answer yes to any
of these questions, you may be interested in attending a Trenton Thunder
baseball game, the Double A affiliate of the New York Yankees, on Sunday, June
11. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:00 pm, however prior to the first
pitch, pre-game ceremonies will honor NFBNJ Capitol Chapter member, Don
Wardlow. He broadcasted baseball, football and basketball on WGLS, the
college radio station at Rowan University in Glassboro. From 1991-2002 Don
became the first blind radio broadcaster in pro baseball. There is now a second
who may not have been hired without the work Don did earlier on. Finally Don has
written a baseball blog and is working on his autobiography, targeting blind
readers and hoping they enjoy his story. Don will throw out the first pitch. In
addition, all members of the NFBNJ will have the opportunity to line up on the
first base line to cheer Don as he delivers the ceremonial first pitch.
Upon completion of the game, all children under 12, will run the
bases.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Capitol Chapter is
sponsoring this event. Tickets are $11.00 per
person.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The action on the field
should be interesting. In addition to seeing the game, you can buy
souvenirs at the Thunder Store, eat good food, including chicken and roast beef
sandwiches for those of us who are watching their weight and have a good
time.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The stadium is located at
Arm and Hammer Park and the address is 1 Thunder Road, Trenton, New
Jersey. The location is Access Link-accessible and the cross street is
Lamberton Street.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please note that we will not
be receiving the tickets until May 22, However, we are taking orders and payment
for tickets now. If you have any questions about the procedures
which must be followed, please contact Mary Jo Partyka at 609 888-5459 or by
email at <A href="mailto:choirnfb@gmail.com">choirnfb@gmail.com</A>.
Please send all ticket orders and money to John Lipton whose address is 2
Forman Drive, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690. Make checks payable to
NFBNJ Capital Chapter and put the word “baseball” in the memo field of the
check. All requests and payment must be received no later than Monday,
June 5, 2017. Since the tickets will be mailed back to you, please include your
address and the names of the people in your party who will be attending.
Tickets will not be sent if payment is not received.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I hope you will consider
joining us on June 11.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3. I
received the following message from Pamela Gaston, NJ CBVI. We have another
opportunity to participate and to provide thoughts to work together to make a
difference! Please share with others.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Subject: CBVI Town Hall
Meeting Pre-Registration<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The New Jersey Commission
for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites you to attend our full day Town Hall
Meeting, which will be held on June 10th at the Division of Children and
Families Child Welfare Training Academy located at 30 Van Dyke Avenue, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901. The cross street is Somerset Street.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">A Town Hall registration and
feedback form can be found at the online SurveyMonkey link below, along with an
agenda, lunch and transportation options. The Commission would like to
encourage everyone to complete the registration and feedback form via the online
survey.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank you and see you
soon!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The SurveyMonkey link: <A
href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBVITownhall2017">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBVITownhall2017</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Online Town Hall meeting
registration can also be accessed from the Commission’s website <A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/news/townhall.html">http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cbvi/news/townhall.html</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4. Surfing
For Vision Updates:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Music concert just got
added!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">We just got great news
regarding Surfing for Vision. The city of Long Branch has decided to sponsor the
event. What does this mean? Two parking lots up by the beach that will be put
aside for us that day. It also means that we have the park across the street
which has seating and a stage and we have added a music concert from 1pm to 4pm
at the jersey shore for everyone to have a great day at the beach. They are also
including wave running rides for more attendees in addition to the register
surfers.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This fun is growing for this
event and now if you haven’t registered to surf yet get you name on the waiting
list as we expect that some who registered as early as January may not make it
so there is still opportunity you may get out on a board but you are assured
that you will get to zoom along on a wave runner feeling the wind smelling the
sea air tasting the salt as you get spray hitting your
face.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">do not hesitate to register,
regardless put this on your calendar and come enjoy a fun filled
day. Sponsorship tables will be available for this event if
interested. The NFB will be given a space at no cost for this
event.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">surfingforvision.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Michael
Benson<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Founder<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">VISUAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDATION<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">PO Box
346<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Spring Lake, NJ
07762<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Tele:732-616-3304<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Email : <A
href="mailto:michael@lovevision.org">michael@lovevision.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Web: <A
href="http://www.visualexperiencefoundation.org">www.visualexperiencefoundation.org</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Facebook/visualexperiencefoundation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/visual-experience-foundation-takes-man-losing-vision-grand-29815832">http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/visual-experience-foundation-takes-man-losing-vision-grand-29815832</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">5. Please
share the two links with others as the Sports and Recreation Committee have
established two pages, events and photographs, for all to
enjoy.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I know of members that
skydive, rock climb, enjoy white water rafting, golf, bowl, square dance,
ballroom dancing, etc..<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Received from Linda
Melendez, Chair of the Sports and Recreation Committee.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Great
news!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Sports & Recreation
Committee has established two new pages on the National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey website (<A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/">http://www.nfbnj.org/</A>). They are the last
two links on the main menu before Joseph Ruffalo's contact information. I
have added both links at the end of this email after the line of
****.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The first page is dedicated
to inform everyone of upcoming National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
Sports & Recreational Committee activities. The second page is dedicated for
photos and videos of National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Sports &
Recreational Committee activities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please feel free to submit
any activities and/or photos to me directly for review and consideration to be
posted on the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Sports &
Recreational Committee pages. When submitting actives please give all
details such as date, time, place, type of event, contact person for this event,
key points as well as the link if available for the event. All photos submitted
must have a detailed description of the picture and all videos must clearly
state what is happening in the video. In addition, all pictures and videos must
have the names of everyone in the picture/video, your affiliation with the
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey and a brief written
description.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I would like to acknowledge
and give a special thank you to Brian Mackey for doing an outstanding job on
creating the Sports & Recreational pages.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you have any questions
please feel free to contact me directly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank
you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Linda
Melendez<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Chair Sports and Recreation
Committee<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">732 421
7063<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com">lindamelendez220@gmail.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The sky is the limit and you
are stronger than you think you are. Let’s come out of our comfort zone
and become participants in our lives. Let’s do the sports and recreational
activities we desire. I am looking forward to a new beginning of raising
expectations and living the lives we want. We Got
This!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sports & Recreational
Activities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/sports-and-recreational-activities">www.nfbnj.org/sports-and-recreational-activities</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sports & Recreational
Photos<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org/sports-and-recreational-photos">www.nfbnj.org/sports-and-recreational-photos</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6. New Way to Use Uber and
Lyft Without a Smartphone:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I have been asked to provide
the following again. Some have used and have found the experience to be
positive.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> GoGo is an automated
hotline that lets people use Uber and Lyft without needing a
smartphone.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">
Uber and Lyft are available nationally; when you use GoGoGrandparent, we'll send
you whichever one is cheapest at the time that you make your request for a ride.
Their prices are typically up to 40 percent less than the cost of a
cab.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> Using GoGo is simple:
callers call from a number they have registered with us and hear a menu of
options. They can press 1 for a car to be sent to pick them up from their home,
2 for a car to be sent to pick them up where we dropped them off last, or 0 to
speak with an operator for a custom pickup location. Once the driver arrives,
they tell the driver where they want to go. When you make a request, a car shows
up at your door within fifteen minutes, typically less.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> To register free of
charge, please call (855) 464-6872 or visit
<gogograndparent.com/register>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please share with others
interested to make a difference with involvement in sports and
recreation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sports and Recreation
Committee Agenda<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The National Federation of
the Blind of New Jersey Sports & Recreation Committee 2ndConference Call
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Time: 8:00
Pm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Call: 712 432 0180
Code: 460994<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Agenda<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1. Roll
Call<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2.
Minutes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3.
Welcome: Linda Melendez<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4.
Additional Comments: NFB of NJ President Joe Ruffalo<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">5.
Membership List<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6. Old
Business<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">
Highland Park’s “Run in the Park” 5K<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> NFBNJ
Sunday Afternoon At The Ballpark<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> 2ND
Annual Surfing for Vision<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">7. New
Business<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> Annemarie Cooke –
Recreational information<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">8. Round
the Table<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">9. Next
Conference Call: Wed, June 28, 2017 @ 8:00 pm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">10.
Adjournment<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">-- <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Thank
you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Linda
Melendez<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">National Federation of the
Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Chair Sports and Recreation
Committee<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">732 421
7063<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="mailto:lindamelendez220@gmail.com">lindamelendez220@gmail.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The sky is the limit and you
are stronger than you think you are. Let’s come out of our comfort zone
and become participants in our lives. Lets do the sports and recreational
activities we desire. I am looking forward to a new beginning of raising
expectations and living the lives we want. We Got
This!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">****<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Spanish Committee 2nd
Conference Call<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Date: Wednesday June
7<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Time: 8:00
PM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Call: 1 712 432
0180<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Code:
460994<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please share with others
that could benefit.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Agenda:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1. Roll
Call<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">2. Review of
Minutes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3. Presidential Message in
English and Spanish<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4. Literature available at
the Independence market<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">5. Building a
Foundation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">a. need contact information
to build database, see below<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">b. discuss potential phone
chain for tutoring purposes<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6. Old
Business:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">7. New
Business:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">8. Round the
Phone<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">9.
Adjournment<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Agenda Submitted
By:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Rosa Santiago,
Chair<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Spanish
Committee<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">201 892
6946<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><A
href="mailto:rosa.santiago901@gmail.com">rosa.santiago901@gmail.com</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Information requested for
database:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">name:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">address:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">home
number:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">cell
number:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">email:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Do you speak Spanish and are
willing to assist with tutoring:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Are you a member of a
chapter/division: If yes, please provide:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Do you want additional
information pertaining to local chapters and divisions?:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Can we add you to the NFBNJ
distribution list:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>