[Ohio-talk] 2017 NFBO committees

[Carolyn Peters]

I have some ideas, and strategies that I could bring to the table, and be of assistance in retaining in recruiting members 

Would love the opportunity to participate
Sincerely, Carolyn Peters

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> On Nov 22, 2016, at 3:33 AM, Carolyn Peters <drcarolyn-peters at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello President payne, I am interested in the membership committee. Dr. Carolyn Peters
> 
> To chair or be a part of.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 21, 2016, at 11:17 PM, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I am pasting  the 2017 committee appointments below.
>> Please let me know which committees you would like to serve on by December
>> 24.
>> If you want to chair a committee let me know that as well.
>> Also remember  that   I will be looking for new leadership     that can
>> bring energy to the committee, and if you want to chair a committee let me
>> know why  you believe you should chair it.
>> Do not assume anything. Right now I have an empty committee 2017 . 
>> The only exception to this rule is for the convention coordinator. 
>> Sheri Albers  will do that job again if she wish to take on this very
>> important position. I am considering having a co-chair Sherri just found
>> this out just like you.
>> 2017 NFB of Ohio Committee Descriptions
>>        At the first board meeting of each year the president  makes the
>> committee assignments for the coming year.
>> 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. In 2017 coordinators will assist
>> the affiliate in forming a deaf blind division.
>> 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.
>> CONVENTION COORDINATOR  
>>       Charge: To assist and advise the president in the planning and
>> functioning of our state convention and to provide additional assistance in
>> planning and executing affiliate activities at national conventions. 
>> 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, 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 NFB-O
>> 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 and retain
>> members and   to reinvigorate the chapters and divisions of the NFB of Ohio.
>> 
>> PROMOTION AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
>>       Charge: To promote and publicize  the programs  and events of the
>> NFB of Ohio 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. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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