[Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

Mon Nov 11 19:07:21 UTC 2013

What are the dates for Washington Seminar?  I would like to go, but I
will have to see how it fits with my classes.

On 11/12/13, Wanda Sloan <wsloan118 at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> 1. I am interested in DC.
> 2. Fundraising Committee.
> 3. 2013 Officers for DAN are: President-Wanda M. Sloan, Vice President-Barb
> Fole, Secretary-Colleen Roth, Treasurer-Karen Noles, Board-Paul Jordan.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eric
> Duffy
> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 1:46 AM
> To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Buckeye Update, November 9, 2013
> 	
> 	I am pleased to say that we had a tremendous convention in
> Miamisburg last weekend. Sure there were some problems here and there, but
> it is clear that we are a strong and growing organization. The convention
> that we all made happen is one that we can be proud of. For those who
> enjoyed it pat yourselves on the back in congratulations. Problems
> represent
> an opportunity for growth and change. We learn from our mistakes as well as
> our successes, and our 2014 convention will bigger and better than any we
> have ever had in this state before. I don't say that lightly, so let's work
> together to make it happen.
> 	There are many people to thank for making the convention run as
> smoothly as it did, and you know who you are. I must thank the Miami Valley
> Chapter for its work on our behalf. Karen Warner did an outstanding job as
> our Convention Coordinator, and I am extraordinarily appreciative of Brenda
> Baker, Amy Doll, and Cindy Conley for their help with registration.
> 	We did our best to promote our Malley's Chocolate fund raiser during
> the convention. Cheryl Fischer, Milena Zavoli, Shawn Martin, and the
> Cuyahoga chapter have been working hard to promote our Malley's Chocolate
> sale. I will include more information about this at the end of this update.
> 	On Thursday Deborah Kendrick and I met with Mindy Duncan, Director
> of the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.  Deborah had a hair
> raising bus trip, but she prevailed. The meeting was positive and
> productive. We are listening to the concerns you are raising about
> rehabilitation services in Ohio, and we are doing what we can to deal with
> them constructively. I want to thank Deborah for her work in this area.
> 	I remind you that Barbara Pierce will start working on the
> convention issue of the newsletter very soon. Please get articles and
> information to her as soon as possible. Chapters and divisions have had,
> (or
> soon will have), elections. We need to have those results quickly.  This is
> our organization and our newsletter. Let's all do what we can to make it
> better.
> 	December 1 is the deadline for submitting your name as someone who
> is interested in participating in the Washington Seminar. Affiliate funds
> are scarce this year, and I urge you to find the money to pay your way if
> you give me your name.
> 	I am asking each of you to consider which committees you are
> interested in serving on for 2014. Some of you have already emailed me. I
> am
> including the 2014 committee list here.
> 	The work of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio goes on
> even after a great convention and even during the approaching holiday
> season. There is much to be done before the end of the year, so I will
> report on our progress again next week.
>
>
> 	2013 NFB of Ohio Committee Descriptions
>
> 	 At the first board meeting of each year the president traditionally
> makes the committee assignments for the coming year with the advice of the
> board. Here are the charges to the affiliate committees:
>
> DEAF-BLIND COORDINATORS
> 	Charge: To provide assistance and information to those who are in
> this unique community and to serve as a vehicle to foster a positive
> relationship for the deaf-blind community. This year we will work toward
> forming an Ohio DEAF-Blind Division by the next State Convention.
>
> AWARDS COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To oversee the awards process, to provide information and
> feedback when necessary, and to make reasonable judgments about NFBO
> awards.
>
> CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To make sure that all NFBO constitutions are in compliance
> with the state and national constitutions, both philosophically and
> rhetorically.
>
> EDUCATION COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To advise the president about policies, legislation,
> strategies, and initiatives in which the National Federation of the Blind
> of
> Ohio should be engaged to improve educational opportunities for blind youth
> throughout the state.
>
> FINANCING THE MOVEMENT COMMITTEE (SUN coordinator), (national fundraising
> program coordinator), (Jernigan Fund coordinator), (PAC coordinator)
> 	Charge: To make members aware of these specific organizational
> fundraising opportunities and to implement strategies to increase
> participation.
>
> FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To investigate additional opportunities to increase NFBO
> resources and to implement effective fundraising strategies and
> programming.
>
>
> LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
>  	Charge: To increase the organization's visibility and effectiveness
> in the state legislature, and to continue to support our efforts in
> Washington throughout the year. 	
>
> MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To implement effective strategies to recruit, retain, and
> reinvigorate the chapters and members of the NFB of Ohio.
>
> PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To promote and publicize appropriate programs and events,
> and to acquire as much positive publicity as possible for such activities.
>
> RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To oversee the submission process and to write and
> distribute clearly articulated and philosophically sound resolutions.
>
> SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
> 	Charge: To conduct the affiliate scholarship program and to develop
> and implement effective strategies to increase the visibility of the
> program
> and increase participation.
>
> 	
> The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is conducting a fundraising
> activity with Malley's Chocolates of Cleveland, Ohio.
>
> A website has been setup specifically for the National Federation of the
> Blind of Ohio fundraising campaign. All purchases made on that site will
> directly benefit the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. To connect
> to
> this site, please visit
> http://www.malleys.com/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-ohio
>
> Thank you very much,
> Eric Duffy, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>
> http://www.malleys.com/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-ohio
> Our mailing address is:
> 13400 Brookpark Road
> Cleveland, Ohio 44135
> Contact us by phone: 1-800-275-6255
> Fax: 1-800-211-0567
> All website content C Copyright 2013 Malley's Chocolate. All rights
> reserved.
>
>
>
>
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