[stylist] Slate and Style

Mon Jul 27 18:00:23 UTC 2015

Jackie and others,

Progress isn't always better. And let me tell you, I'm not tech savvy at all. Despite being in my 30's, I have never adjusted to our tech-based society. A little secret, I didn't email until I was in my early 20's, well after email had become a viable communication tool, and I didn't get my first mobile phone until I was 23, again, a few years after other people my age had been using mobile phones for quite some time. I just started using a smart phone three years ago, and I still pretty much use it for making phone calls and texting, LOL! And don't even get me started on computer stuff. Ug. But at the same time, I see the sense in switching to electronic means for various things, including making payments. Unfortunately, scams exist and people are still taken advantage of. But this can happen with old-fashioned things like cash and checks and credit cards too. My brother-in-law had his credit card stolen at a pub and several charges were racked up on it. A friend paid with a check once, and a person was able to hack their bank account by gaining access to the routing and bank account number on their check. So we are not necessarily safer if not using electronic payments. And the banks themselves operate online, so even if customers do not, the banks can be accessed electronically. It's a sad, scary world at times, and I'm not sure we can stave a whole lot off. That being said, beauty still exist, and if we constantly live in fear, well, are we really living? And this coming from someone who deals with anxiety, smile. And let me say, I wasn't suggesting the Division, or anyone else, switch solely to electronic payments; I just see the wisdom in it though when dealing with a group that do not meet in person except once a year, and a group that can have hands switching off positions frequently. Electronic money can be easier to deal with than paper money. But allowing cash and checks also helps those who don't do electronic payments for whatever reason, and there's nothing wrong with this. Let's also hope nothing catastrophic happens to the computers of this world because boy-oh-boy, we would be quite a pickle, LOL!

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jackie Williams via stylist
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:09 AM
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Cc: Jackie Williams <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [stylist] Slate and Style

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
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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
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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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