<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Also Walmart has a discount prescription program you need to call your local Walmart and see with that is for people on SSDI, regular Social Security or who are just struggling right now.</div><div>Also the American diabetes Association is not open to the public but if you call there they have some assistant programs also. There is also anchorage neighborhood help you also get a discount to pharmacy and doctor visits on a sliding fee basis. Also I am going walking today from noon to two if you want to let anybody know or if anybody would like to join me I hope this helps and as I gather information I will let you know some more thank you Christine</div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPad</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 4, 2020, at 9:59 PM, Bonnie Lucas via NFBofAlaska <nfbofalaska@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk52653824">Greetings to National Federation of the Blind of Alaska Members:<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">This note is specifically about voting virtually. Please read it carefully as it is important for us to make sure that all members can vote. We also want to make sure that all candidates may share information to fellow members to have a fair and honest election.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Typically, chapters send a delegate to be on a nominating committee. This is done at our National level as well with each state sending a delegate to be on the nominating committee. Because we are not currently operating as an affiliate with chapters, we want to make sure that anyone interested in running for a board position has the opportunity to share information that will give members the information needed to make their selection. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Therefore, I am sharing the policies and procedures we will be following to ensure those who want to run for office are given the opportunity and those who are chosen are the best for our board. The NFB of Alaska State Constitution requires that elections be held every even year with all board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"> positions up for election. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Anyone who runs for an office must be a member of the organization, meaning you have paid your dues for 2020 either on the website or a check sent. (Note: the information for paying dues has been both emailed to our NFB of Alaska mailing list and is available on our Alaska NFB </span><a href="https://alaskanfb.org/renew-membership/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Website</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">The National Federation of the Blind of Alaska along with our National organization is an organization of blind people for blind people, though we invite and encourage our sighted family members and friends to join. Our constitution requires the president and vice president be blind and that a majority of board members be blind. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">We do not take being on an Affiliate Board of the National Federation of the Board lightly. Ours is an organization with the goal of collective activism; seeking to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind. You must be willing to learn about and support the policies and programs of the federation and abide by its constitution. You must be willing to participate with the board in carrying out specific duties of your position, attend board meetings and offer time and support as we carry out the goals and programs of the Alaska Affiliate and our National organization. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Elections will occur during a session of our convention. Since there will be no nominating committee, any member may choose to run for any position by submitting their name to the president by October 22 or by simply declaring their desire to run from the floor.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes, declaring their intensions to run and sharing information with members about why they are the best person for the position they seek. Elections will be held immediately following campaign speeches. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">The following list includes all Board positions along with the names of those who intend to run again. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">President, Bonnie Lucas, plans on running again<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">First Vice, Open<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"> Second Vice, William Craig, plans on running again<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Secretary, Open<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Treasurer, Carmen Jameson, plans on running again<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Board Member at large, Candy Powell, plans on running again<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">Board member at large, Open<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824">If you have any questions regarding the details of the election, you are encouraged to get in touch with Bonnie Lucas or another board member.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk52653824"></span><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bonnie Lucas<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">907-301-6808<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:nfbofalaska@gmail.com"><span style="color:blue">nfbofalaska@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:nfbofalaska@gmail.com"><span style="color:blue">nfbalaska.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a name="_Hlk16627103">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.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBofAlaska mailing list</span><br><span>NFBofAlaska@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbofalaska_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBofAlaska:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbofalaska_nfbnet.org/kristinemdbradley907%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div></body></html>