[Ohio-talk] Ohio-Talk Digest, Vol 120, Issue 3

Sat Feb 3 12:10:59 UTC 2018

I love all this chatter about the National Convention on Ohio Chat and want to thank both Suzanne and Richard for helping me out with letters for Jernigan first time Conventionees going. Although my funds are low myself I do look forward on the opportunity on attending! Also if all goes well, I am looking for a room mate to share the cost of the hotel. I allready had made reservations for a room and secure my deposit it for it. Really hoping this works out.
Owen

Owen McCafferty, 

Social Media Chair

NFBOH-Cleveland

 P:  (440) 462-9755

C:  440 724-1530

A;PO Box 141077

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

E: ojmccaf1963 at yahoo.com

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Today's Topics:

  1. Senior division meeting Sunday evening
      (barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com)
  2. Question about National Convention assistance (Deanna Lewis)
  3. Re: Question about National Convention assistance (Suzanne Turner)
  4. Re: Question about National Convention assistance
      (barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com)
  5. Re: Question about National Convention assistance (Deanna Lewis)
  6. FW: [Jobs] 2018 Colorado Center for the blind summer program
      job announcement (Suzanne Turner)
  7. FW: Ohio Shared Living (Richard Payne)

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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 08:10:30 -0500
From: "barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com" <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Senior division meeting Sunday evening
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This is a reminder for all seniors or those interested in senior blind issues. We will have a meeting at 7:00 Sunday evening. We are especially interested in reaching out to seniors in our chapters and in the areas served by our chapters. The phone number is 712-775-7031, and the access code is 240281423. I look forward to hearing from everyone then.

Talk soon,
Barbara
Barbara Pierce 
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 15:43:18 +0000
From: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance
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Hi all,
I was contacted by a lady who is interested in attending her first National Convention this year. Since this is her first convention, I believe her best option would be to apply for the Jernigan Fund through the national office. I tried to find the information on the NFB website, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I also sent an email but did not get a reply. Does anyone know how I can assit this lady as to where she can find the application for the Jernigan first time convention attendee fund? Thanks for any help!
Deanna

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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 10:49:29 -0500
From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance
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The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund
by Allen Harris

 Allen Harris is the chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee and was
one of the people who came up with the idea of honoring our former president
and longtime leader by establishing a program to promote attendance at the
national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur. Here is
Allen's announcement about the 2018 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund Program:
Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done
so because of the lack of funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund invites you to make an application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps
this July you too can be in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando,
Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities at the
largest and most important yearly convention of blind people in the world.
The three biggest ticket items you need to cover when attending an NFB
national convention are 
the roundtrip transportation, 
the hotel room for a week, 
the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home). 

We attempt to award additional funds to families, but, whether a family or
an individual is granted a scholarship, this fund can only help; it won't
pay all the costs. Last year most of the sixty grants were in the range of
$400 to $500 per individual. 

We recommend that you find an NFB member as your personal convention mentor,
someone who has been to many national conventions and is able to share
money-saving tips with you and tips on navigating the extensive agenda in
the big hotel. Your mentor will help you get the most out of the amazing
experience that is convention week.
Who is eligible?
Active NFB members, 
blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB national convention
because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.

How do I apply for funding assistance?
.    You write a letter giving your contact information, and your local
NFB information, your specific amount requested, and then explain why this
is a good investment for the NFB. The points to cover are listed below.
.    You contact your state president in person or by phone to request
his or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure to tell the president when to
expect your request letter by email, and mention the deadline.
.    You (or a friend) send your letter by email to your state president.
He or she must add a president's recommendation and then email both letters
directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee. Your
president must forward the two letters no later than April 15, 2018.
Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:
.    Your full name and all your telephone numbers-label them-cell phone,
home, office, other person (if any);
.    Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address;
.    Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter
president, if you attend a chapter;
.    Your personal convention mentor, and provide that person's phone
number;
.    Your specific request, and explain how much money you need from this
fund to make this trip possible for you. We suggest you consult with other
members to make a rough budget for yourself.
The body of your letter should answer these questions:
How do you currently participate in the Federation? Why do you want to
attend a national convention? What would you receive; what can you share or
give? You can include in your letter to the committee any special
circumstances you hope they will take into consideration.
When will I be notified that I am a winner?
If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter
with convention details that should answer most of your questions. The
committee makes every effort to notify scholarship winners by May 15, but
you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are
chosen:
.    Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from
attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for
roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)
.    Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by
May 31. 
.    Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many
conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.
.    If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not
win a grant this year.
How will I receive my convention scholarship?
At convention you will be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the
amount of your award. The times and locations to pick up your card will be
listed in the letter we send you. The committee is not able to provide funds
before the convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to
assist you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds if you win a
scholarship and to pay your treasury back after you receive your debit or
credit card.
What if I have more questions? For additional information email the
chairman, Allen Harris, at kjscholarships at nfb.org or call his Baltimore,
Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, extension 2415.
Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first convention on
the national level and join several thousand active Federationists in the
most important meeting of the blind in the world. We hope to see you in
Orlando.
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Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President
NFBOH-Cleveland
P: (440) 462-9755
A: PO Box 141077
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
E: President.NFB.ClevelandOhio at Gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back

-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deanna
Lewis via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 10:43 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List (ohio-talk at nfbnet.org)
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance

Hi all,
I was contacted by a lady who is interested in attending her first National
Convention this year. Since this is her first convention, I believe her best
option would be to apply for the Jernigan Fund through the national office.
I tried to find the information on the NFB website, but couldn't find what I
was looking for. I also sent an email but did not get a reply. Does anyone
know how I can assit this lady as to where she can find the application for
the Jernigan first time convention attendee fund? Thanks for any help!
Deanna

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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 12:38:32 -0500
From: "barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com" <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
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    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance
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Starting in February or so, the Braille Monitor starts running the Jernigan Fund article as the last piece before the recipes. You would find it in last March?s issue or this month. It was not in January, but I feel certain it should pop up soon. The Harrises? home phone number is 205-520-9979. . I would urge her to attend a chapter or division meeting so that she can be seen as a real new member.

Good luck,
Barbara
Barbara Pierce 
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Feb 2, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Deanna Lewis via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I was contacted by a lady who is interested in attending her first National Convention this year. Since this is her first convention, I believe her best option would be to apply for the Jernigan Fund through the national office. I tried to find the information on the NFB website, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I also sent an email but did not get a reply. Does anyone know how I can assit this lady as to where she can find the application for the Jernigan first time convention attendee fund? Thanks for any help!
> Deanna
> 
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 18:19:11 +0000
From: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
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    <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance
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Thank you for the information Barbara! I hadn't even thought about looking at last year's Monitor for the info, what a great idea.
I hope you have a very nice weekend!
Deanna

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Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 12:39 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Question about National Convention assistance

Starting in February or so, the Braille Monitor starts running the Jernigan Fund article as the last piece before the recipes. You would find it in last March?s issue or this month. It was not in January, but I feel certain it should pop up soon. The Harrises? home phone number is 205-520-9979. . I would urge her to attend a chapter or division meeting so that she can be seen as a real new member.

Good luck,
Barbara
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Feb 2, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Deanna Lewis via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I was contacted by a lady who is interested in attending her first National Convention this year. Since this is her first convention, I believe her best option would be to apply for the Jernigan Fund through the national office. I tried to find the information on the NFB website, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I also sent an email but did not get a reply. Does anyone know how I can assit this lady as to where she can find the application for the Jernigan first time convention attendee fund? Thanks for any help!
> Deanna
> 
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 16:48:46 -0500
From: "Suzanne Turner" <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List'"
    <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>,    "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and
    Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>,    "'Frankie Jones'"
    <victory71351 at aol.com>,    "'Brooke Dowdy'" <bdowdy1983 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] FW: [Jobs] 2018 Colorado Center for the blind
    summer program job announcement
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From: Jobs [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Martin Becerra-Miranda via Jobs
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 4:39 PM
To: jobs at nfbnet.org
Cc: Martin Becerra-Miranda <martinbecerramiranda at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Jobs] 2018 Colorado Center for the blind summer program job announcement

Gain work experience, challenge yourself and build relationships that will last a lifetime!

The Colorado Center for the Blind is now accepting applications from positive blind role models to be residential counselors and classroom instructors in our 2018 summer programs.  We offer 3 programs for students: Summer for Success College Prep Program, Earn and Learn High School Program and the Initiation to Independence Middle School Program. 

Staff must be available May 29 through August 10, 2018 <x-apple-data-detectors://0> .  Applicants must be good role models, competent in the skills of blindness, well-rounded, flexible, must possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to lead by example.  Must be excited to work with blind students ages 11 - 20. 

Challenge recreation is an exciting component of the job.  Staff will go rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, white water rafting, attend martial arts classes and much more.  All staff and students will attend the week long national convention of the National Federation of the Blind.

To learn more about our summer programs, please click the following links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84503534 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=84503534&v=6yBomtj12KU&x-yt-ts=1421914688&feature=player_embedded#t=0> &v=6yBomtj12KU&x-yt-ts=1421914688&feature=player_embedded#t=0

http://cocenter.org/dreaming-warmer-2018-summer-programs/

If interested, please contact Martin Becerra-Miranda at 303-778-1130 x 223 <tel:303-778-1130;223>  or via email at mbecerra at cocenter.org <mailto:mbecerra at cocenter.org> 

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Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 05:47:03 -0500
From: "Richard Payne" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] FW: Ohio Shared Living
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I thought this may be something some of you may wish to check in to.

From: Kahle, Rachael [mailto:Rachael.Kahle at thementornetwork.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 2:56 PM
To: rchpay7 at gmail.com
Subject: Ohio Shared Living

Hello!  

My name is Rachael Kahle.  I am a Mentor Recruiter for the Ohio Shared
Living Program through REM Ohio.  I was inquiring if the Ohio Shared Living
program could be featured in a newsletter or e-mail list with the Ohio
Association of the Blind.  We are seeking compassionate Mentors for our
program.  Our program carefully matches a full-time, in-home caregiver,
which we call a Mentor, with an adult with developmental disabilities.  The
goal is that the individual and the mentor form a relationship, and that the
individual becomes a meaningful part of their family and community.  It is
also a source of income for our Mentors, all while making a significant
difference in an individual's life. This is also an important opportunity
for family members that care for their loved ones in their home, as a way of
receiving supplemental income to support their needs.

If this program would interest any of your members, I would love to discuss
the opportunities more.  As a Mentor Recruiter, I am willing to do anything
from a formal presentation to small groups, a bulletin board post, or a
coffee social.

More information here:  http://www.makeadifferenceathome.com/host-home/

Please feel free to call me at (614) 367-1370 ext. 5601 if you have any
questions.  You can also e-mail me at your convenience.  

Thank you so much for your time!

Sincerely,

Rachael Kahle

Mentor Recruiter

REM Ohio | Ohio Shared Living 

P: (614) 367-1370 ext. 5601

Richard Payne,  President

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

937-396-5573or 937/829/3368

Rchpay7 at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back

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