[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: FW: NFB President’s Notebook - week of 06/08/2020

Tue Jun 9 13:38:31 UTC 2020

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From: Sheri Koch <skochnfbwv at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: FW: NFB President’s Notebook - week of 06/08/2020
To: Braun, Beth <Bbraun at nfb.org>

That’s right.  I never got
It. Thanks!!!!

On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 9:06 AM Braun, Beth <Bbraun at nfb.org> wrote:

> Hi Sheri  –
>
>
>
> I am going to assume based on past responses that you did not get the
> notebook yesterday. If you did, it would be helpful to know that. But in
> any case, here it is.
>
>
>
> Take care, Beth
>
>
>
> *From:* President, National Federation of the Blind <
> OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, June 8, 2020 3:37 PM
> *To:* State Presidents <StatePresidents at nfb.org>;
> NFB-Division-Leaders at nfbnet.org
> *Cc:* NCB Staff <NCBStaff at nfb.org>
> *Subject:* NFB President’s Notebook - week of 06/08/2020
>
>
> President’s Notebook National Federation of the Blind Mark A. Riccobono
> officeofthepresident at nfb.org 410-659-9314
>
>
>
> Dear Fellow Federationists,
>
>
>
> It is hard to believe how fast the first week of June passed. As you know,
> this is the final week for registering members for the National Federation
> of the Blind Convention. Please give attention to assisting members who are
> not able to fill out the online registration. As you know from the
> Presidential Release, our registration numbers are looking great, but we do
> not want anyone to be left out.
>
>
>
> A quick reminder that your delegate information is due today. We will be
> setting up a time to follow up with delegates very soon.
>
>
>
> A reminder that this Sunday we will have another national leadership call.
> Please know that information will be coming in your email this week.
>
>
>
> We are anticipating opening our Independence Market on June 22 for phone
> orders. Please take note and expect information soon. I know from the
> Presidential Release that members are eager to start placing orders.
>
>
> Critical Actions: NFB-NEWSLINE® Survey:
>
> As discussed on the Presidential Release, the National Federation of the
> Blind has contracted with Deloitte to analyze NFB-NEWSLINE and make
> recommendations for possible improvement. As part of their analysis, they
> are conducting a survey of blind people who use NFB-NEWSLINE and blind
> people who do not. It would be very helpful if you could encourage as many
> blind people as possible (both members and non-members) to take this survey
> by Wednesday, June 10. The survey can be found at
> http://sgiz.mobi/s3/nfbnewsline.
> News: June Presidential Release is available:
>
> The June Presidential Release is available at
> https://www.nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases
> and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4gTeNg2PQ.
>
>
> National Convention—One Week Left to Register:
>
> Don’t delay; register today at no cost! National Federation of the Blind
> members are requested and non-members are invited to register for the
> national convention, taking place July 14 through July 18. Registration
> gives access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes,
> and other exciting content. The deadline to register is June 15. Learn
> more and register for the national convention today
> <https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>.
>
>
> Lyft Offering Free Rides to Federation Members:
>
> Our rideshare partners at Lyft are continuing to provide us with a general
> coupon worth $25 per user. The code is being made available for use through
> July 1. It should be used to assist any blind person in your affiliate that
> you feel would benefit from this assistance. Members will need to contact
> affiliate presidents to receive a code and must submit the name of the
> individual requesting the code, their city and state, and a description of
> how the code will be used.
>
>
> Register for the NFB BELL® In-Home Edition:
>
> Enhance Braille literacy for blind and low-vision children, ages four
> through twelve, with NFB BELL! Registration is open for two more
> opportunities of the in-home, two-week-long sessions of NFB BELL Academy.
> Each registered student will receive the materials to complete all lessons
> alongside their parent/guardian via mail. Register for one of the upcoming
> sessions:
>
> ·         June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020
>
> ·         July 27, 2020 through August 7, 2020
>
>
> Space is limited, so register today for NFB BELL
> <https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy>.
>
>
> New Blog Post:
>
> “Health in a Time of Pandemic and Protest
> <https://www.nfb.org/blog/health-time-pandemic-and-protest>”
>
>
> June Issue of the *Braille Monitor*:
>
> Check out the latest issue of the *Braille Monitor,* the National
> Federation of the Blind’s flagship publication. There are articles that
> discuss navigating uncharted territory, learning in the time of COVID-19,
> audible traffic signals, and more. Read the *June 2020 Braille Monitor*
> <https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm20/bm2006/bm2006tc.htm>.
>
>
>
> Free Online Auction Tool:
>
> Some affiliates have been asking about virtual fundraising tools for our
> chapters and affiliates. We have discovered an accessible and free online
> auction tool. The free version is a little limited as you can put up only
> one picture and you cannot collect payment on the web page, but our
> chapters, divisions, and affiliates might find https://www.32auctions.com
> helpful.
>
>
> Rideshare Testing:
>
> We understand that members may need to travel for groceries, doctor’s
> appointments, and other essential reasons. If you use rideshare with a
> service animal this month, please complete NFB’s rideshare survey and help
> the NFB monitor whether Uber and Lyft drivers continue to discriminate
> against travelers with service animals: www.nfb.org/rideshare-test.
>
>
>
>
> Dates to Keep in Mind:
>
>    - June 1-12: NFB BELL® In-Home Edition
>    - June 4: Presidential Release Live
>    - June 10: Membership Open House
>    - June 14: National Leadership Call during #COVID19
>    - June 22-July 3: NFB BELL® In-Home Edition
>    - July 27-August 7: NFB BELL® In-Home Edition
>    - July 14-18: NFB National Convention <https://www.nfb.org/convention>,
>    Everywhere
>    - February 8, 2021: Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
>
>
> Mark A. Riccobono, President
>
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+21230?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> (410) 659-9314 | officeofthepresident at nfb.org
>
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> [image: National Federation of the Blind] <https://nfb.org/>
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> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we
> work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
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-- 
Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
304-993-5103
-- 
Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
304-993-5103