[NFBV-Historic-Fredericksburg] Informal but Extremely Important Poll

[Maria Riegger]

Holly,
I would like meetings to take place on Saturday late morning.
Thank you,
Maria


On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 8:05 PM Holly Frisch via
NFBV-Historic-Fredericksburg <nfbv-historic-fredericksburg at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> We are attempting to revitalize the Fredericksburg chapter with a dynamic
> young top leadership combination, far more stimulating programs and much
> better structured meetings.  This effort requires participation of as many
> members as possible.  Once again, therefore, we need to take a hard look at
> our meeting time.  Is each of us willing to make a commitment to at least
> two hours per month to our Historic Fredericksburg chapter?  If so, it
> would really help to have some information.
>
>
>
> Do you want to meet on a week day evening, or a weekend during daylight
> hours?  We really want to accommodate as many people as possible.  If you
> want a week day evening, which one is best for you?  What day of the week?
> What week of the month?
>
>
>
> If you want a weekend meeting, do you prefer morning, or afternoon?  What
> weekend of the month?
>
>
>
> Here are some thoughts I would really appreciate if you would please
> consider seriously, especially if we ultimately select a time which is not
> your first choice.  Weekends consist of Saturdays and Sundays.  Although
> some people are highly offended by Sunday meetings for religious reasons,
> please remember people of other religions might have the same problem with
> Saturdays.  Blindness is not confined to one or two religious faiths.  We
> each need to make certain everyone feels welcome at our meetings,
> regardless of what religion he or she practices.
>
>
>
> Evenings are a concern, especially for anyone who does not feel safe being
> out at night.  There are ways we can help one another.  We can form car
> pools.  Some of us can take a little extra time to wait at the bus stop
> with anyone who is willing to use public transportation.  This is neither a
> blindness nor an independence issue!  Many women and senior citizens are
> more willing to use public transportation at night if they don’t have to
> wait alone at the bus stop.  My heartfelt plea, as out going president, is
> for all of us to be much kinder to one another.
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