[Nh-north-country] North Country Chapterreport/dues forboardmeeting.

Thu Oct 30 16:12:15 UTC 2008

Hi Marianne:

Great to hear from you.  Hope you are doing well.  As you can tell one of 
the goals is to determine if we can all get together, and reunite as the 
outreach is necessary so that the North Country has a support system, and 
referrals can be made to the appropriate providers, but the NFB in my mind 
is the leader as proven in some of the comments within the dialog here.
It would be great for you to attend a meting if we implement our ideas.  We 
all realize that transportation is in fact a huge barrier.  Let's continue 
to advocate of more accessible transportation within your community, and 
throughout NH.  thanks you for your vote on the $50 chapter fee.  Best 
regards.

Gil Vickery

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marianne Nelson" <nelson.mannahouse at verizon.net>
To: "New Hampshire North Country Chapter List" <nh-north-country at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Nh-north-country] North Country Chapterreport/dues 
forboardmeeting.

> Dear Gil,
> Good to hear Carmella s  response , I have similar thoughrs .  Though I 
> have
> not responded before it is hard for me to get to meetings .   I am in 
> favor
> of the chapter paying the fee to  belong .  Let me know if and when a
> meeting is planned .  Marianne
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Guilbert Vickery" <citizen at ncia.net>
> To: "New Hampshire North Country Chapter List" 
> <nh-north-country at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nh-north-country] North Country Chapter report/dues
> forboardmeeting.
>
>
>> Cami:
>>
>> Thank you for your updates, considerations, and commitments.  I truly
>> think we are all still connected, but sometimes it unfortunately takes
>> some tragedy or even specific illnesses to regroup.
>> Please don't forget the referral system that the NFB provides when you
>> meet someone who is blind.  The person you identified would be a good
>> example how the NFB can be a referral, and support system.  I feel at
>> times although there are great state agencies, and organizations there
>> sometimes is specifics to qualify which can be a barrier.  Regarding
>> Brandon I am truly sorry to hear this.  I didn't know, and now more than
>> ever I think we all need to meet, regroup, and for purposes like this
>> discus how to assist.  I do think the chapter should provide for some
>> financial support, and if you could bring these specifics to a meeting we
>> could even ask the state affiliate to possibly match a donation.
>> So please either call me or continue this dialog.  I've been nothing but
>> right out straight myself, but the way my world goes I find that extra
>> hour when needed.  Take care.
>>
>> Gil
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Carmela P. Quail" <cpq at verizon.net>
>> To: "New Hampshire North Country Chapter List"
>> <nh-north-country at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:52 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nh-north-country] North Country Chapter report/dues 
>> forboard
>> meeting.
>>
>>
>>> Hi Gil,
>>> I have been thinking of the chapter a lot lately.  I have several
>>> patients
>>> who are blind............they think that their life is over now.   I 
>>> just
>>> referred one to NHAB....and he was so excited....then he was told that 
>>> he
>>> had to have vision in order to see the keys to used a voice activated
>>> computer....he is crushed!!!!!! UGH!
>>>
>>> I am in favor of paying the $50.00 and would be appreciate if you would
>>> give
>>> the report.  I wish that we could re-activate the chapter........I am
>>> limited now due to health issues but am interested in pursuing this.  I
>>> know
>>> that Betta really misses the support and think that she may be 
>>> interested
>>> in
>>> being active again also.
>>>
>>> Thanks so much to you and Julie and Kylie for all your efforts with the
>>> magic show....great job! Wish I could have been there.  The tech show 
>>> was
>>> a
>>> smashing success...congrats!!!
>>>
>>> Also, been meaning to write to the chapter re Brandon Wentworth. He has
>>> had
>>> cancer for several months now. He had a full-time job at Wal-Mart and 
>>> had
>>> short-term disability for a while.  He thought he had long-term
>>> disability
>>> but because he didn't read the fine print, he did not have long-term. 
>>> He
>>> is
>>> without income now and his mother has been very concerned for the 
>>> family.
>>> She has been asking that someone do some fundraising. I just can't do
>>> that
>>> now....but I was wondering if the chapter would consider making a
>>> donation
>>> and perhaps he would come back to our chapter too.
>>>
>>> I am in favor of meeting.
>>> Cami
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Guilbert Vickery" <citizen at ncia.net>
>>> To: "New Hampshire North Country Chapter List"
>>> <nh-north-country at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "John Oakes" <JOAKES3 at roadrunner.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:01 AM
>>> Subject: [Nh-north-country] North Country Chapter report/dues for board
>>> meeting.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Greetings to all NH NFB North Country Chapter folks:
>>>>
>>>> I'm posting this note as next Saturday the NH State Affiliate will be
>>>> conducting a board meeting in Concord.  I know we all have busy lives,
>>>> and
>>>> although we have not met in a while I would like to provide updates to
>>>> the
>>>> board as requested.  I am most willing to submit a report along with 
>>>> our
>>>> annual chapter fee of $50 if you all think we can authorize to do so.
>>>> so
>>>> of our past highlights include the Walter Childs Magic Show in
>>>> September,
>>>> the Access Technology Expo also in September, and some outreach that
>>>> both
>>>> Julie, and I have provided specific to advocating on behalf of a young
>>>> girl with a vision impairment that attends the NH Community college 
>>>> here
>>>> in Littleton.  a special thanks to Julie's daughter Kylie for her
>>>> support,
>>>> and bringing this to Julie's attention.  In addition I've been 
>>>> following
>>>> the SSIL group with their meetings, and supports to bring in new
>>>> members.
>>>> If anyone has additional information to add please do so that I can
>>>> compile this report in preparation for the board meeting.  Now one last
>>>> topic, the chapter fee.  If you all agree on this I probably could ask
>>>> Julie to get the $50 from the treasury so that I can submit to the 
>>>> state
>>>> affiliate.  If not we can request a waiver, but I think from the 
>>>> current
>>>> status of our treasury it would be in the best interest to pay the 
>>>> dues.
>>>> Also stay tuned as we are hopeful to receive another Imagination Fund
>>>> amount sometime in the future.
>>>> I hope everyone is doing well.  Maybe a goal to start the New Year will
>>>> be
>>>> to find some time to have a meeting, and just get together.  In fact we
>>>> might want to think about an invitation to the various communities to
>>>> gather others with vision impairments.  I'm certain we can always find 
>>>> a
>>>> space like the Italian Oasis or a place where we all can meet.  Take
>>>> care.
>>>>
>>>> Cordially,
>>>> Gil Vickery
>>>>
>>>> We Don't Laugh Because We're Happy
>>>> We're Happy Because We Laugh!
>>>> Gil Vickery
>>>> "I'm On The Road To Shamballa"
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