[stylist] Slate and Style

Mon Jul 27 16:46:39 UTC 2015

I appreciate and value everyone's oppinions and input, but in this case it
does not matter. Shawn is right, we except checks and actually whatever
type of payment is best arranged for each individual. We are a division of
accessibility and will stay one. There are many reasons that people prefer
certain payment options over another and what is best for them, is what
counts.
Shawn is also not alone here if it becomes too big a job, to collect checks
or cash. He has the support of a team and I am sure that he knows to call
on each of us if needed. I was about to reply as such before seeing all of
your responses and have found no reason to alter my answer here.
So again, thanks all for your input, but I do not ever want anyone to feel
excluded because they are unable to do something in a certain way. Somebody
last night said that we should each bring one new member to the division, I
do not know who that was. I do, however, think that was a great idea. So
challenge to all of you, let's do it and let's not be restricted on how we
get their membership and dues in.
Thanks for taking the time to read my morning ramble. I do not fully feel
awake yet and it probably shows. But...
Let's go build the Writers' Division.
Eve Sanchez

 President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona
President, National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division
Committee Chair, Arizona Association of Guide Dog Users
Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Legislative Committee
Affiliate Member, National Federation of the Blind Membership Committee
Member, Slate & Style Editing Team

"You do not need to have vision to see the stars."

On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 9:08 AM, Jackie Williams via stylist <
stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Shawn,
> I am very grateful.
> I truly appreciate Sem's and Bridgit's comments. I basically agree. In
> fact, I have a PayPal account which gave me great trouble. The first five
> tries, they could not find my account. I hired my aide again who had the
> same result. Upon trying to open a new account, they said I already had an
> account.
> My hearing of many words and numbers is seriously impaired, and I find
> trying to insure accuracy in both as a problem. An extra 0, or a decimal
> point could have serious problems.
> Incidentally, that is why I do not get involved with the monthly telephone
> gatherings. I am terribly fortunate to understand my JAWS  better than most
> other voices.
> I have the big checks with raised lines, can manage them alone, and also
> often wait for someone to check them for accuracy. So I try to move up with
> the new ways, but for me, it is often counter-productive.
> For instance, Where I get my hair cut and permed, they only accept cash or
> checks. I accept only cash, for the rent of a small unit, because of being
> badly burned in the past. I no longer shop for anything on the internet in
> spite of the so-called fabulous buys. I have some trouble traversing many
> sites.
> If you think I am regressed, my son is worse. Because three years ago when
> I was scammed badly by a so-called "Medic Alert" company, who used the
> number off of my three-year-old check to them to make an unauthorized
> charge for three more years. He makes trips to the bank to write Cashiers
> Checks for all of his bills. The rest is cash. Incidentally, it took me two
> years of contacts and efforts, but the Instant Response company is finally
> out of business.
> I must admit to an over-reaction to the news of the many breaches of
> security for many Arizona entities, including the community college network
> where I took courses, and Target, and on and on.
> For me, Shawn, you have made a humane decision. I hope this will not cause
> you to have to dedicate much extra time.
> Jackie Lee
>
> Time is the school in which we learn.
> Time is the fire in which we burn.
> Delmore Schwartz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jacobson,
> Shawn D via stylist
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 5:09 AM
> To: Writers' Division Mailing List
> Cc: Jacobson, Shawn D
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style
>
> As new treasurer, I will receive checks.
>
> My address is:
>
> Shawn Jacobson
> 19541 Olney Mill Rd.
> Olney, MD  20832.
>
> Shawn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jackie
> Williams via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 2:12 PM
> To: 'Writers' Division Mailing List'
> Cc: Jackie Williams
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style
>
> Eva,
> Some of us cannot attend convention. Some of us will not use PayPal or our
> credit cards on the web.
> I have always been able to pay both my membership fee and contest entry
> fees by check to Robert.
> Will you make this option available again from now on?
>
> Jackie Lee
>
> Time is the school in which we learn.
> Time is the fire in which we burn.
> Delmore Schwartz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EvaMarie
> Sanchez via stylist
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2015 10:09 AM
> To: Writers' Division Mailing List
> Cc: EvaMarie Sanchez; Chelsea Cook
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style
>
> Yes, Chelsea said it well.  Hoppe this clears things up.
>  Eve
>
>  President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona President,
> National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division Committee Chair, Arizona
> Association of Guide Dog Users Affiliate Member, National Federation of the
> Blind Legislative Committee Affiliate Member, National Federation of the
> Blind Membership Committee Member, Slate & Style Editing Team
>
> "You do not need to have vision to see the stars."
>
> On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Chelsea Cook via stylist <
> stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi donna,
> >
> > Sorry if Eve has already answered this; I like my digest mode, so can
> > have a slight lag.
> >
> > Anyway, entering the contest does not automatically make you a member
> > of the Division; that fee is to help us with the eventual prize money
> > and contest-related expenses. Membership is just $10 a year, though,
> > and can be paid either at convention (which is past for this year) or
> > through PayPal at our division’s site:
> > http://www.writers.nfb.org/MembersPage.html
> >
> > I would encourage you to be a member anyway, but the board is working
> > on some new member-focussed initiatives, so now would be a great time
> > to officially renew!
> >
> > Hope that clears things up. I can see why you were confused.
> >
> > Chelsea
> >
> >
> >
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