[NFBofAlaska] [ADV] Reminder of Holiday gathering

Thu Dec 2 16:52:10 UTC 2021

Bonnie, Please deduct my dues from the donation I did for the 
convention. Thanks, Bryan Gearry

On 12/1/2021 10:06 PM, Bonnie Lucas via NFBofAlaska wrote:
>
> (Holiday Gathering, Friday, December 10  6:30 PM, 3903 Taft Drive or 
> on Zoom, (To find out more, continue reading!)
>
> Greeting to my NFB Family and Friends!
>
> Folks, it’s time for a Holiday gathering and whether you live in 
> Anchorage or somewhere else in our grand, expansive state, you are 
> invited. It has been determined that we may gather at the Alaska 
> Center for the Blind and visually Impaired. For those who are not year 
> Anchorage, you are invited to join on Zoom. (The link will be sent out 
> closer to the event.)The following information will be helpful as you 
> make your plans for the evening.  So, here’s the deal…
>
>   * We are going to use the Audiovault website
>     <https://audiovault.net/movies> to watch/listen to a movie. There
>     is no video but plenty of movies with audio-description. We want
>     your recommendations.  You may send them to nfbofalaska at gmail.com
>     So far, only one suggestion has come in and as far as we know, the
>     particular show was not on Audiovault. However, my vote is for “A
>     Muppet Christmas Carol.”
>   * elections need not be strictly Holiday themes but those that will
>     engage a wide audience would be nice.
>   * The board will choose and vote on the movie. As you determine the
>     movie you think we should “watch/listen to,” keep in mind that we
>     will have a variety of participants. Need I say more? Oh, and did
>     I say there is no video, thus no concern for copyright issues? ,
>     Audiovault has no video but it does have audio-description. Kind
>     of cool, don’t you think? Oh, and did say, the person who picks
>     the winning movie will receive a prize.
>   * For all who attend the party, we will be drawing a name to receive
>     a gift certificate to a business from Anchorage or the community
>     where they live.
>
> More exciting news:
>
>   * Beginning on December 1, (today)there will be two different
>     scholarships available to anyone beginning or continuing in higher
>     education. First, and so exciting, the NFB of Alaska, through
>     generous donations, is honored to give away two $500 scholarships.
>   * Also, those wishing to apply for one of the many NFB scholarships,
>     the application is open as of today. Nationally, the NFB awards
>     more scholarship money to blind and low vision people than any
>     other organization. Winners of this scholarship will receive a
>     full-paid trip to New Orleans, where the 2022 National Convention
>     will be held. To learn more, click here
>     <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program>.
>  *
>
> Very Important: Because we did not have affiliate elections this year, 
> we were not as diligent with collecting our organization’s annual 
> dues. However, it is election year for the anchorage Chapter and we 
> are going to elect new officers. However, in order to vote or run for 
> office, folks must be dues paying members. This is not hard as $5 
> qualifies one to vote! For those who made donations for our State 
> Convention, we are happy to use $5 from your donation to cover your 
> dues. If you have paid dues to be a member in the past, simply send me 
> a note, call or text and we will make sure your dues are paid. A few 
> people have paid me in person and others may want to use $5 from their 
> convention registration. However, I know a few people who have been 
> members in the past and we would be honored to welcome you once again. 
> If you haven’t been a member for more than a couple years, we will 
> need to sign you up so please come and join us again. We need your 
> ideas and mew members need to be mentored by those who have been 
> around for a while.  .
>
> If you do not live in Anchorage but would like to vote or perhaps run 
> for office, in checking the Constitution, I did not find anything that 
> says you cannot. I so look forward to getting our Anchorage Chapter up 
> and running again with in person meetings.  This link will allow you 
> to pay your dues <https://alaskanfb.org/renew-membership/>.
>
>   * From the National Office: Upcoming Early Childhood Initiatives:
>     Santa Letters and Winter Celebration Program:
>
> This year, the National Federation of the Blind is not only helping 
> Santa out with Braille letters to blind children, we are also 
> expanding our program to have a winter-themed Braille letter for those 
> who do not celebrate the Christmas holiday. We are excited to provide 
> both of these letters in English and Spanish. Parents of children 
> under the age of ten can select one of the options that best fits 
> their family.
>
> Starting November 8, parents can request the Braille activity packet 
> online, via fax, or email. The celebration packets will start going 
> out to blind children around the country on December 6. The Braille 
> letter will also be accompanied by a print copy for the whole family 
> to participate in the fun activities that accompany the celebration 
> letters. The deadline for letter requests is December 17 to ensure 
> that a return letter in Braille is received before the winter season 
> ends. Learn more about the Santa Letters and Winter Celebration 
> Program 
> <https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters>.
>
>   * From time to time, affiliate members around the country are
>     encouraged to call or write our elected leaders in congress. When
>     I receive such information, I try to send it out to our mailing
>     list. We are generally asked to write or call our members of
>     congress to as for their support for a particular bill. I
>     personally understand how difficult this can be for any number of
>     reasons. Part of what makes this organization so effective is its
>     dogged pursuit of legislation that will improve the lives of all
>     blind and low vision Americans. I hope you will opportune
>     yourselves to the awesome privilege of communicating with elected
>     officials regarding what we believe is best for blind people.
>
>   * Finally, Be on the lookout for an excellent fund raising
>     opportunity that involved no collecting of money or purchasing
>     product, and simply a link that you may text or email to family or
>     friends. Oh Yes, did I mention it tastes good as well? Gift giving
>     will like it too! 😊 The link to order popcorn online will be sent
>     out in the next couple of  days.
>
> Looking forward to movie suggestions and having a long overdue get 
> together! It has been too long!
>
> Bonnie Lucas
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Alaska
> Cell: 907-301-6808
>
> Fb will open its scholarship applications on December first as well. 
> The NFB Email: lucas.bonnie at gmail.com
>
> Web: alaskanfb.org <https://alaskanfb.org/>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create 
> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life 
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> [Delegate-BML]
>
> Bonnie Lucas
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of Alaska
> Cell: 907-301-6808
>
> Email: lucas.bonnie at gmail.com
>
> Web: alaskanfb.org <https://alaskanfb.org/>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create 
> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life 
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
> [Delegate-BML]
>
>
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