[Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

[richard]

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From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eric
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Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 6:19 PM
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Buckeye Update

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Buckeye Update June 13 2014

	I remind everyone who wishes to volunteer to help with the 2014 BELL
Program that the last day to submit a volunteer application form is Friday
June 20. That is one week from today.  I am including the form here one
final time. Everyone who wants to volunteer must complete  a form. We cannot
have anyone on site who has not completed a form in advance so that it gets
filed with the insurance company. It doesn't matter how well I know you.
Barbara and Shelbi will have to fill out forms if they want to volunteer.
Give this form to anyone and everyone you know who wants to help. Please
don't ask me if you should give this form to this person or that one. If
they want to volunteer give them the form. My preference is to have an
electronic copy. If for some reason it cannot be completed that way, I will
take a paper form. 
	I hope you all are selling Jernigan drawing tickets, as well as
tickets for our $500 cash drawing. 
	If you are not going to convention, and you want me to take ticket
stubs, checks, or anything else, pleas make sure I have it by  June 28. I
will be leaving for Orlando on June 30. I will check the mailbox for the
last time on the 28th.
	Remember we are donating $200 in door prizes. We are asking chapters
and divisions to help us offset this cost. Please send your contributions
for this directly to Sherry Ruth.
	The Ohio caucus will be on the 4th of July at 8:15 AM., in salon 15.
All salons are on the second floor of the hotel. It will last for an hour or
less. So put the information in your mind, calendar, or where ever you need
to put it so that you will be there on time. 

	I urge you to buy a banquet ticket if you have not already done so.
This is Dr. Maurer's final time to deliver a speech as President of the
National Federation of the Blind. Remember that the ticket you purchase will
guarantee that you receive a banquet meal. If you want a seat in the banquet
room, you must be sure your ticket gets exchanged for one that gives you a
table number. We try to get a group of tables that are close together. In
order to do this we must collect a ticket from everyone who wishes to sit at
an Ohio table. 
	Please give your ticket to Aleeha Dudley this year. Be sure that
your name is on the ticket in print or Braille. Put your name on in print if
you must, but do what you can to get it Brailled. There are a lot of people
who can and will write your name in Braille. Bribe someone if you have to.
If you need a vegetarian or kosher meal, please be sure Aleeha knows that
when you give her your ticket. Also if you want to be sure that you are at a
table with someone who's last name you do not share be sure she knows that
as well.  
If Aleeha does not have your ticket by the end of our  caucus you will be
too late. It will then be your responsibility to exchange your ticket. 	
Last week I mentioned that I have talked with Disability Rights Ohio, and
they would like to present at local chapter meetings this summer. I said
that I would ask chapter presidents to contact them and set up a time for
them to come to a meeting between now and August. We will also schedule a
conference call on this topic some time in late August.  I know that Shelbi
has arranged for them to come to the june meeting of the Capital Chapter.
Please read the below information and work with DRO. They have important
information about:
1.      Health Care Reform Implementation and Individuals with Disabilities
- Disability Rights Ohio is a Navigator organization and is reaching out to
individuals with disabilities and organizations that serve individuals with
disabilities to educate and inform on how health care reform specifically
impacts individuals with disabilities.  DRO provides presentations that
cover basics about health care reform for people with disabilities,
including information on new insurance rules, Medicaid Buy-In, Medicaid
Expansion, and Health Insurance Exchanges, coverage options and how to
Enroll in different programs.  DRO can also set up appointments for
individuals to enroll.  If an organization is interested in learning more
they can contact DRO at 800-858-3542 x135 dgray at disabilityrightsohio.org
 
2.      Voter Outreach and Education - Disability Rights Ohio is gearing up
for Election Season by providing presentations to individuals with
disabilities about voting rights and responsibilities.  If an organization
would like to schedule a presentation, they can contact DRO at (614)
466-7264x135 or e-mail Danielle at dgray at disabilityrightsohio.org
 
 
Please contact them, and let them know that I asked you to do so. They are a
good partner of ours. Have a good weekend.



National Federation of The Blind of Ohio BELL Volunteer Application Form

Name: 
Address:
City, state, zip:
Home phone:
Cell phone:
Email Address:
Referred by:
Occupation:
Employer:
Education level: degree:
Skills, interests, hobbies:
Describe your experience working with the blind:
What experience do you have working with blind children?
Do you know Braille? If so, do you read by touch or by sight?
Have you been convicted of any crime in the past 10 years? If yes, please
explain.
If accepted for volunteer service, what type of assignments would you
prefer?
Why do you want to volunteer for this program?
What days are you available for service during the program July 21 through
August 2?
Please list two business references:
Business references:
Name:
Address:
Phone: 
Email address:
Name:
Address:
Phone: 
Email address
Please list three personal references of people not related to you:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Emergency contact information:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Mobile: