[stylist] Your Personal Story is needed!!!

Wed Jul 23 13:09:34 UTC 2014

Hi you all

As the Division President, I received the following request - In response,
I'm working on my own.

Hello!  

My name is Darlene Laibl-Crowe and I am calling on behalf of the
Communications Committee which is collaborating with several other groups:
Social Media, Public Relations, Braille Monitor and others to encourage the
NFB members to WRITE!  To tell their stories.   I am a member of the
National Federation of the Blind of Florida State Wide Chapter.  

I hope you saw the announcement that was sent during the months of May and
June announcing the Dynamism of NFB.  If you haven't, it is below for you to
review and share.

I am the subcommittee volunteering to contact the president/chair of each
State/Affiliate, Division, Committee and Chapter.  Our goal is to answer any
questions that you might have and to give our personal contact information
if you have any questions after we speak.  

Is there a convenient time for me to call you?  Do you have preferred phone
number?  If the number is listed on the website; I apologize; could you
verify the number for me?   

(scroll down past my signature to view Dynamism of NFB announcement)

Darlene Laibl-Crowe

(386)546-5706

NFB Communications Committee member

          Dynamism of NFB Subcommittee Chair

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

State Wide Chapter Vice President

"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood"   

            ~ Helen Keller

DYNAMISM OF NFB

Dynamism is defined as something that has 

"energy and a strong desire to make something happen"; 

now, who does that sound like?  YOU!

As a member of the National Federation of the Blind, you want to make a
difference!  Have you encountered a situation where you, as a blind person,
were misunderstood or criticized for your ideas because someone thought you
couldn't do something?  What actions did you take to change that situation?
Are you creative in how you maintain your independence?  Do you have a funny
story of how you accomplished something?  Are you a parent of a Blind child?

Share your unique story through writing, videos and pictures!

The Communications Committee, in collaboration with the Writer's Division,
the Public Relations Committee, and the Social Media Committee is seeking
stories along with videos and pictures, which reflect the NFB philosophy.
These stories may be selected and highlighted in the Braille Monitor, on
Facebook/Twitter or in a Kernel book.  Stories are being compiled into a
book to celebrate 

NFB's 75th Anniversary!

Have you used the white cane for other tasks instead of mobility?  For
example, do you play pool with it?  Talk about the unique ways you clean the
house, cook, wash the car, garden, and play games or sports.  Do you like to
bowl?  Share a video of getting that strike!  Do you like to work with your
hands; such as, construction, mechanics or knitting?  Do you like to fish,
hunt or play golf?  Share how you accomplish your activities at home, in the
community or on the job.  

The Inquiring minds of the world want to know what the blind can do!

For samples of the stories that we are looking for, read the April issue of
the Braille Monitor.

 <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1404/bm1404tc.htm>
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1404/bm1404tc.htm

Unlimited submissions of stories, pictures and videos can be submitted: 

Email:         <mailto:nfbdynamism at nfbnet.org> nfbdynamism at nfbnet.org 

Website:     <http://www.nfb.org/media> www.nfb.org/media

Get those creative juices flowing!  On your mark, get set, GO! 

Robert Leslie Newman

Personal Website-

 <http://www.thoughtprovoker.info/> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info

President, NFB Writers' Division

Division Website-

http://writers.nfb.org

Chair, NFB Communications Committee

Vice President, Nebraska Senior Division 

First Vice President, Omaha Chapter

Commissioner, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired