<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><img src="cid:ii_lelqhvbl0" alt="image.png" width="450" height="163"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Banner of email with new Image of National Federation of the blind logo containing (6 persons with canes in circle. Two persons are blue, two persons are green, and two persons are orange). Logo also has bolded text saying: National Federation of the Blind, Live the Life you want, Winchester Chapter.<br> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Message from the NFB Winchester Communication Committee: </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello, per our discussion in the most recent NFB Meeting,
held on February 18, 2023 – we shared the results of a survey sent out to all
chapter members. We asked 3 open-ended questions sent to all members via survey.
Outlined below are the results of this survey. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Question 1: What do
you think the Chapter is doing well (so we know and we can continue doing it).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #1: Likes having committees, relieves strain on the
president and keeping the ball rolling in the same direction. We’ve never had
committees. Maybe another tech person to help Wayne.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> People are typically
more interested in the fun aspect: People like the social aspect (Social Club).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Tip: if we find
something that we like and we want to post a notice that we meet monthly: bring
it to the report and put it up for a vote.</p>
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of business aspect of meeting. Maybe limit business information sharing to an
hour and 30 minutes to network? Just a suggestion</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #2: Outreach.
We do a great job working with other organizations and meeting with the
public and educating them about the NFB. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #3 The Chapter has superb leadership in Chris
Walker. His willingness to keep chapter members engaged, as well as his
availability for speaking engagements is what keeps the chapter vital.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #4 Commitment. The longstanding members show up,
without fall, every single week. The roots run deep in the chapter, which is
great.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Question 2: Where do you think the chapter can improve
(anything you would like to see us doing to refine on focus)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #1: We’re doing more than we ever have. Keep doing
what we’re doing.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Things are changing and we’re glad they’re changing if not
for Chris, Jim, Wayne, and James.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #2 Find a way to reach the school systems
(Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke) to let them know we are here to help them
with acquiring teaching tools for the visually impaired.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #3: The downside of this is that if Chris decides
to step away there needs to be one or two who are willing to step up with the
same energy and availability, as well as leadership qualities. We’re doing a good job of engaging the
community, but we can always find ways of improving. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #4 Education. I would love to see an emphasis on
education from within the chapter. Members sharing best practices, small wins,
and how they succeed in doing everyday things. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Question 3: Why are
you a member of the NFB and what would you like to see in the future? (Example:
are you seeking specific resources, is there more outreach we should be doing?)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #1: I’m a
member because of the people. This is a great outfit and I’m proud to be
everyone’s friend. Moving forward – I would like to hear more information from
our members. Maybe have them sharing
knowledge at monthly meets (advice from current members). For example, ins and
outs of using a cane or guide dog. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response # 2: </p>
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of the NFB to the visually impaired population in the local community.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Continued advocacy for the visually impaired in the
Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke regions.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #3 I joined the chapter mostly for support in my
low vision journey. I am getting that from the group.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Suggestion for next survey: Ps rather than have the survey
be open-ended, except for the last question, it would be easier to quantify if
the first 2 questions. Maybe have populated questions to select from multiple
choice.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Response #4: Continue to grow the Chapter through more
membership.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sincerely, </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">James Shobert</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vice President | Co-Chair Communication Committee</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind, Winchester Chapter</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cell Phone: 989-992-7932</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">email: <a href="mailto:Jrshober@gmail.com">Jrshober@gmail.com</a></p></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>