[Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

Sat Aug 17 14:21:52 UTC 2013

If my time allows it, I would love to assist you with this idea.  

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From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl
Fields
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:53 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

Eric,

I would like to submit 2 ideas for our state covention;

Introductory Workshops on Domestic Violence and Charles Bonnett Syndrome
Recently one of our chapter members, Rosa Jones, co-facillitated a 6 week
seminar on Charles Bonnett Syndrome, what it is, why it is difficult to
diagnose, and suggestions on how to live with it. This was recieved very
well and it may be helpful to others. I know Rosa could provide you with
additional details.

Domestic Violence is so prevelent and even more so in the blind community,
what it is and how it effects people, and having a saftey plan is really
crucial. I volunteer with the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center
and would more than happy to assist with planning something surrounding this
subject.

Blessings,
Cheryl Fields

On 8/16/13, Eric Duffy <eduffy at deltav.org> wrote:
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Buckeye Update, August 16, 
> 2013
> 	We all have those I remember where I was days. Today is one of those

> days for me. I remember where I was thirty-six years ago today when I 
> heard that Elvis Pressley died. At that point I was at summer camp.
> 	The At-large Chapter will meet by phone Sunday evening at 7:30 PM.
> The call in number is (605) 475-4875. Use access code 201909. Let 
> those who are not in a local chapter know about this call, and 
> encourage them to be a part of it. I strongly encourage members of the
Board to participate.
> 	Tonight I will be on a call with the Student Division. You can be 
> sure we will be talking about the state convention.
> 	Barbara is hard at work on the convention issue of the newsletter.
> Please get her information about your chapter activities this weekend.
> Surely some of you are planning to sell items and tickets for various 
> drawings  at the convention. Take the opportunity to announce it in 
> the newsletter.  Let's make this another good issue.
> 	An ever increasing amount of my time is now being spent on planning 
> for the state convention. It is not too early to start thinking about 
> door prizes. Prizes should have a value of at least $10.00. Please 
> consider purchasing gift cards from the NFB Scrip Ohio program. This 
> is a good idea for a number of reasons. They are easy for you to get to
the convention.
> They are easier for others to carry, and your purchase benefits the 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio.
> 	Email me with your ideas and suggestions for how to make this the 
> best convention we have ever had.  Of course you can also call, but as 
> I said to Richard Payne, if you email, you and I both have your idea 
> in writing. I may ask you to refine your idea. I may ask how to get it 
> done, or I might ask you to do it. None of these things necessarily 
> mean I don't like it. Even if you offer a suggestion I don't use this 
> time, it doesn't mean it can't be done in the future. I have offered 
> many suggestions over the years that were not used for one reason or 
> another. But Barbara and JW., will both tell you that I still kept 
> trying . I continue to make this plea and now I have gotten specific 
> suggestions from Suzanne Turner and Richard Payne.
> 	Here are some things you should be aware of concerning the
convention 
> . Please let Shelbi Hindel know who will represent your chapter on the 
> nominating committee as soon as possible. Her email address is:
>
> Shelbiah1 at gmail.com
>
> You may also reach her by phone at : (614) 558-8059. It will make it 
> easier for her if she has the names of those serving on the committee 
> well in advance of the Board Meeting at the Convention.
> 	Our block of rooms at the hotel will be released after October 11.
> Please make your room reservations by that date at the latest.
> 	I sent an email to chapter presidents asking them to give us 
> information about people they know who are on the parents division 
> mailing list. Do those on the list have blind children, or are their 
> blind children now adults? Do we have teachers of blind students on 
> the list?  Please look at the list and help Carol Akers and Cindy 
> Conley have an updated mailing list for our parents division. Send 
> information to Carol at purplecakers at yahoo.com
>
> 	Here is another reminder about the awards process for 2013. All 
> materials are due by September 21. Please read the memorandum from 
> Paul Dressell carefully and direct any questions to him. Even if your 
> chapter or division does not wish to compete for the Gavel Award, you 
> must submit a completed form in order for your members to be eligible 
> to vote during the convention. This is how we learn more about what 
> your chapter or division is doing.
>
> September 21 is the date for the next meeting of the Board of 
> Directors. We will meet at the North Community Lutheran Church, 114 
> Morse Rd., in Columbus. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
Please be early.
> Future updates will contain information about our plans for lunch.
> 	
> 	You are invited to the NFB-O Parents Division Family Fall Retreat 
> Camp Campbell Gard -YMCA Camp October 19-20, 2013
>
> Please send registration with family information to:
> Cindy Conley
> 7309 Dixon Dr.
> Hamilton, Ohio 45011
> Questions? Call 513-608-1399
>
> Name:___________________________________________________________
> Child(ren)
> names/ages____________________________________________________________
> ______ __________________________________________________________
> Please identify blind/vi family member 
> Address:______________________________________________________________
> ______ ___________________________________________________________
> Phone_____________________________________________________________
> Amount enclosed____________________
> Please include $10 per person ($50/family over 5). Make checks payable 
> to Parents of Blind Children of Ohio. Registration must be received by
Sept.
> 1,
> 2013.
> Complete information will be sent after registration deadline.
>
> Camp Campbell Gard is a YMCA camp located just outside Hamilton, Ohio. 
> It has heated cabins that families share for the weekend. 
> www.gmvymca.org/camp Many activities for young and old alike. Still 
> making plans, but possibilities include:
> .	Zipline
> .	Rock climbing
> .	Nature center
> .	Hay ride
> .	Campfire with smores
> .	Hiking
> .	Games
> .	Bounce house
>
> This is a great time for kids and parents alike to be together and 
> relax, knowing that they are with their peers.
> All food and lodging is included in the weekend. Just bring your 
> sleeping bags or linens to fit on campsize beds.
> Please respond as soon as possible so that we may have an accurate 
> count for the campground.
> 	This is really a fun time. I don't expect you all to come, but I
hope 
> you will spread the word to families of blind children. We do need 
> blind adult role models to be there as well, but space  is very limited.
> Please talk to me directly if you are interested in coming but do not 
> have a blind child.
> 	Spread the word about all of the things going on in the Federation, 
> and do what you can to encourage others to be a part of our Federation 
> family. I will do the same.
>
>
>
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