[nfbwatlk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Conference Call for Seniors

Wed May 27 22:19:09 UTC 2015

Not sure why, but sometimes when using my Apex it doesn't see all of a message. Not sure why. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 27, 2015, at 2:16 PM, Mike Freeman via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Debby:
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> I read the message from Marci just fine here.
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> Mike
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> From: nfbwatlk [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 8:05 PM
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> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Conference Call for Seniors
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> From: Ruth Sager via Nfb-seniors via Nfbnet-members-list
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Sent: May 26, 2015 at 7:17 PM
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Conference Call for Seniors
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> Fifth Conference Call for 2015
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> Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind Senior Division
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> Please join Ms. Shelley Kopel for the fifth nationwide conference 
> call Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at our usual afternoon time .
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> Topic:  Out on the Town-dining out, theater, museums and much 
> more.  Share your ideas, tips and concerns about stepping out on the 
> town.  We seniors aren't sitting home; we're out and about in our 
> communities, actively engaged in organizations and you can be too.
> 
> Shellley Kopel has a master's degree as a teacher of the blind, TVI, 
> and has taught in Nebraska for several years, at the Commission for 
> the Blind and more recently at the Colorado center for the 
> Blind.  She currently resides in South Carolina and is the fabulous 
> secretary for the  National Federation of the Blind Senior 
> Division.  She reports:
> "This afforded me the opportunity, in those early days especially, to 
> teach blind individuals skills, and at the same time, really feel 
> confident within myself to accomplish what I was telling others they 
> could do. I have met so many wonderful people through the National 
> Federation of the Blind who have helped to shaped my opportunities 
> and ultimate belief in myself."  Shelley willingly passes her 
> knowledge and skill on to others.  Please join her as she moderates 
> this all-important conference call.
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> All calls will be held at the times listed below
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> 4:00Eastern standard time,
> 3:00 Central time,
> 2:00  Mountain time,
> 1:00  Pacific time.
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> The conference call numbers are as follows for all calls:
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> Dial 712-432-1500
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> Access code:
> 759633pound.
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> All calls will be recorded and put on the NFB Senior webpage and 
> directions for calling back to listen to the call if missed will be 
> given a few hours after the calls have taken place.
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> In order to obtain the best possible sound for these calls, it is 
> recommended that each caller, after dialing in, press star 6 which 
> puts you in a "mute" mode.  You will be able to hear everything 
> during the call but background noise from your location will not 
> disturb others listening in on the conversation.  When you wish to 
> speak and enter the discussion, press star 6 once again and you will 
> be released from the "mute" mode and able to participate.
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> It is also highly recommended that each person wishing to speak state 
> his or her name and wait for the moderator to recognize you before 
> speaking.  We can have too many people trying to seek the floor at 
> one time and chaos can occur.  The moderator will do the very best to 
> recognize as many callers as possible however, Shelley will determine 
> the order in which speakers poceed.
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> Again, when finished with your comments, press star 6 once again to 
> go back into "mute" mode to facilitate better, uncluttered 
> communication for everyone.
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> We look forward to a stimulating, thought-provoking discussion with 
> many callers contributing their experiences and knowledge to seniors 
> who are anticipating stepping out once again into the community 
> around them.  Please enjoy this upcoming conference call and share 
> the information you learn with fellow colleagues, neighbors and friends.
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> Ruth Sager
> Coordinator, Senior Services
> Rehabilitation Division
> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM)
> 3345 Washington Boulevard
> Baltimore, MD 21227
> Office:  410-737-2649
> Fax:  410-737-2689
> www.bism.org <http://www.bism.org%3chttp:/www.bism.org> <http://www.bism.org>
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> SAVE THE DATE--August 20, 2015 POSSIBILITIES FAIR for Seniors Losing 
> Vision Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM)
> 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21227 Recommended for Low Vision 
> & Blind Seniors 55 +
> For more info, contact: Andy McIver, amciver at bism.org, 410-737-2648
> Ruth Sager, rsager at bism.org, 410-737-2649 Shirley Riffle, 
> sriffle at bism.org, 410-737-2645
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