[NFBofSC] FW: [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division December Meeting- TWO DAYS AWAY!!!

Sun Dec 10 16:29:35 UTC 2023

I am interested in this information but my son will be arriving from
Arizona about the same time as the meeting.

On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 11:41 AM Steve Cook via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
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> *From:* NFB-Seniors-Discussion <nfb-seniors-discussion-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> *On Behalf Of *RobertLeslie Newman via NFB-Seniors-Discussion
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:51 AM
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> Seniors Division Discussion List <nfb-seniors-discussion at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* robertleslienewman at gmail.com
> *Subject:* [NFB-Seniors-Discussion] NFBN Senior Division December
> Meeting- TWO DAYS AWAY!!!
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> Hi You All
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> RE- Our December meeting is two days away, on Monday, the 11th
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> Contents of this message:
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> *1: Topic of our meeting
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> *2: When and how to get on our call
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> *3: Agenda
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> *4: The NFB Pledge
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> *5: reports; October and November
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> *1:Topic:
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> This is our annual holiday celebration! We will share holiday plans for
> the present, memories from the past, and hopes for the future!
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> *2: When and how to get on the call
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> Date: Monday, December 11th
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> Time: 7:00 CT
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> Join Zoom Meeting:
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> https://zoom.us/j/97431318555?pwd=NmVpT2VhTEl4ZlczVElyZDYycDNGQT09
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> One tap mobile:
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> +13462487799,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> +14086380968,,97431318555#,,,,*637552#
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> Dial by your location:
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> +1 346 248 7799
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> +1 408 638 0968
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> Meeting ID: 974 3131 8555
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> Passcode: 637552
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> *3: Agenda
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> - First- Come to order, do introductions, and we have our NFB Pledge;
> voiced by Barbara
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> -second- We will share plans for the present, memories from the past, and
> hopes for the future!
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> --OLD BUSINESS
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> - Whatever else members may bring.
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> --NEW BUSINESS
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> - Update on affiliate news
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> - Whatever else we get from the membership.
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> - Brags and Drags
>  *4: NFB Pledge:
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> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
> of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
> to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
> constitution.
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> *5: Minutes from our last two meetings:
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> -         October 2023:
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> SECRETARY's REPORT
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> Monday, October 9, 2023
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> The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, October 9, 2023.
> President Robert Newman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM CDT. Members
> present were: President Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos,
> Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy
> Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Bob Burns, Melvin Forster, Brad Loos, Steve
> Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were: Jo Boshart, Kathy
> Brahmer, Deb Mauer, and Eli and Emily Sidders.
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> Bob recited our NFB Pledge. Eli will recite it next month.
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> Our focus topic was Questions and Information. Question: Why should
> someone need a letter from his doctor stating that he is legally blind?
> With this letter, one is eligible for a handicapped sticker, extra standard
> deductions from IRS, BARD, BookShare, Directory Assistance, and audio
> description box at no extra cost from Cable companies. Apple accessibility
> number: 877-204-3930. Nancy plays games. She will send those she listed to
> our listserv. Others mentioned other games. Bob mentioned that the Adobe
> Acrobat update no longer works well with JAWS. He will send instructions on
> what to do to reconfigure Acrobat Reader.
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> Barbara talked about upcoming Health Equity dialogues. She will be on one
> October 19 from 1:00 to 2:30. She will send the Zoom link to our affiliate
> listserv.
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> Linda read the September 11, 2023, Secretary's Report. There were no
> additions or corrections, so it will become a part of the permanent record
> of the organization.
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> Cheryl read the October 9, 2023, Treasurer's Report. It will become a part
> of the financial record of the organization.
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> Robert, Jo and Barbara will work on the script for the video for use by
> activity directors. Robert will see what Chris would like to do to be
> involved.
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> Robert mentioned that Peg Halverson will be our speaker next month. She
> will share about AI.
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> We shared brags and drags.
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> There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:32 PM CDT.
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Linda Mentink, Secretary
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> Treasurer's Report Senior Division
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> Monday, October 9, 2023
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> Beginning Balance               $2040.83
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> Expenses
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> PAC for Oct                           $ 15.00
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> Total Expenses                                 $ 15.00
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> Deposits
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> None
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> Ending Balance                                $2025.83
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer
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> -        November 2023:
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING
> SECRETARY's REPORT
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> Monday, November 13, 2023
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> The NFBN Senior Division met via Zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023.
> President Robert Newman was having trouble with his connection, so he was
> not able to attend. Vice President Barbara Loos called the meeting to order
> at 7:09 PM CST. Members present were: Vice President Barbara Loos,
> Secretary Linda Mentink, Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy
> Oltman, Dorothy Babel, Chris Boone, Bob Burns, George Fischer, Melvin
> Forster, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Jerry Whitlow. Guests present were:
> Jo Boshart, Kathy Brahmer, Gina Finnell, Peg Halverson, Deb Mauer, Dominic
> and Kathy Mezzanotti, Bernadette Reetz, Kimberly Scherbarth, Eli and Emily
> Sidders and Dan Treffer from Nebraska, Regina Connor from Rhode Island,
> June Hunter-Hardy from Delaware, Elizabeth Johnson from Massachusetts,
> Patricia Maddix from Washington, Ellen Ringlein from Maryland, and Beth
> Wright from North Carolina.
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> Eli recited our NFB Pledge. Barbara will recite it next month.
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> Peg Halverson was our guest speaker. She spoke to us about artificial
> intelligence and blindness-related apps for IOS and Android. She
> demonstrated many different AI products. She spent a lot of time on Be My
> AI. Jo explained what she likes about it. Peg answered questions.
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> Because it was late, we decided to postpone reading of the Secretary's and
> Treasurer's reports until next month.
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> Barbara mentioned that next month’s meeting topic will be about the
> holidays. She also passed along the news from Robert that he and Bonnie’s
> new grandchild, Linden Alexander, was born at 6:01 PM.
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> We shared brags and drags.
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> There was no further business, so we adjourned at 8:37 PM CST.
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> Respectfully submitted,
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> Linda Mentink, Secretary
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> Respectfully yours,
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> Robert Leslie Newman
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> NFBN Senior Division, President
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