[Nfbwv-talk] BELL Notes for December 16, 2016

[Smyth, Charlene R]

From: "BELL" <bell at nfb.org<mailto:bell at nfb.org>>
Date: December 16, 2016 at 7:00:04 AM EST
To: CHARLENE SMYTH <cs.nfbwv at frontier.com<mailto:cs.nfbwv at frontier.com>>
Subject: NFB BELL Notes, Volume 2017, Number 8
Reply-To: "BELL" <bell at nfb.org<mailto:bell at nfb.org>>
NFB BELL Notes

Volume 2017, Number 8

December 16, 2016



Jingles
Gift Card lottery

January is National Braille Literacy month, so considering planning now to host a celebration party, such as a chili cook-off or a spaghetti fundraising dinner.

Gift card lotteries can be a year-round fund-raising opportunity. Simply ask local businesses (including national chains) to donate gift cards for all types of supplies and services, from restuarants to department stores, from camping stores to gas stations. Gather the gift cards and place one or more gift cards in each envelope, and the minimum total face value of those cards will be twenty-five dollars, though some should contain higher total amounts. Number each envelope and cerate a corresponding lottery ticket. At the party, guests may purchase a lottery ticket for one envelope for twenty dollars (five dollars less than the minimum gift card amount in every envelope). In this manner, you can raise funds and provide your guests with great value for their donation.


Antiphon fortissimo (a repeated phrase very loud)

Please complete your Affiliate information forms as soon as possible

As discussed at each NFB BELL Academy Training Seminar this fall, we encourage each affiliate to complete the affiliate's FAQ information web form<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6200&qid=1509403> as soon as you have determined dates and other important information regarding your NFB BELL Academy. Completion of this form triggers the automatic creation of an NFB BELL Academy FAQ (frequently asked questions) page for your affiliate. Additionally, completion of this form provides us the information needed to allow parents to apply to your BELL Academy when the application process opens in January. Please note that your online NFB BELL Academy application process will not be enabled until the affiliate's FAQ information web form<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6200&qid=1509403> is submitted.

You may check out the 2017 FAQ pages created to date using these links:

  *   Arizona 2017 NFB BELL Academy FAQ web page<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6201&qid=1509403>
  *   Louisiana 2017 NFB BELL Academy FAQ web page<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6202&qid=1509403>
  *   Nevada 2017 NFB BELL Academy FAQ web page<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6203&qid=1509403>
  *   Oregon 2017 NFB BELL Academy FAQ web page<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6204&qid=1509403>

Please do not hesitate to contact Carlton Walker with any questions or concerns at (410) 659-9314, extension 2225 or via email at cwalker at nfb.org<mailto:cwalker at nfb.org>.



Comodo (comfortable)
Finding your NFB BELL Academy home

Finding a location suitable for the needs of NFB BELL Academy can be stressful. Child-sized furniture, access to kitchen facilities, transportation accessibility, parking availability, and playgrounds are just a few factors to consider.

NFB Board members, affiliate president, and NFB BELL Academy coordinator Carla McQuillan has found that Montessori schools are often excellent places to hold an NFB BELL Academy. Our philosophy of student-centered learning in a high-expectations environment mirror that of Montessori.

Please find this Dropbox link to the "Dear Montessori School Director" letter<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6205&qid=1509403> which Carla has written. Carla has also indicated her willingnesss to communicate directly with Montessori school directors on your behalf. Please contact Carla directly for more information at president at nfb-oregon.org<mailto:president at nfb-oregon.org>.



Ostinato (a repeated phrase; obstinate, persistent)

Information from previous newsletters

  *   Your online access to important NFB BELL Academy documents continues. The Dropbox folder for 2016-2017 NFB BELL Academy documents can be accessed here<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6206&qid=1509403>. 2015-2016 documents for NFB BELL Academy may still be accessed here<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6207&qid=1509403>.
  *   Please note that there is an opportunity for a $500 grant from Family First Braille (application here<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6208&qid=1509403>). This opportunity was limited to families only, but it is now open to nonprofit organizations. The grant is awarded twice per year, and is available for purchase of assistive technology, supplies, or other items related to the special needs created by blindness.
  *   Your affiliate's FAQ (frequently asked questions) page serves as an information portal to families and educators for all NFB BELL Academy sites hosted by your affiliate. Please fill out your affiliate's FAQ information web form<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6200&qid=1509403> as soon as you have determined dates and other important information.
  *   The 2017 NFB BELL Academy Save the Date flyer<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6209&qid=1509403> is now available. The flyer contains text boxes for you to enter information about your NFB BELL Academy site or sites. You may print the flyers or use them electronically (through a link on your affiliate's website or via email). A description of the Save the Date flyer<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6210&qid=1509403> is also available in Dropbox.
  *   You may access all past copies of the NFB BELL Notes newsletter by following this NFB BELL Notes Archive Dropbox link<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6211&qid=1509403>. Please feel free to download any of the materials, but please refrain from making changes to them.
  *   You may access compiled notes from each set of NFB BELL Academy conference calls via this Dropbox link: NFB BELL Academy Conference Call Notes Archive<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6212&qid=1509403>.





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