[Nfb-seniors] NFBN Senior Division Monthly Meeting Reminder - Monday December 11th - A Special Guest - Visitors Welcomed

Sat Dec 9 22:47:52 UTC 2017

Hi you all

RE: Reminder of our December meeting; this coming Monday!

We have a special guest from the Nebraska Radio Talking Book Services! And,
Visitors are welcome

Contents of this message:

*When and how to get on the call

*Agenda 

*Special Guest

*Minutes from our last meeting; pasted in below

*The NFB Pledge 

*#1 When and How to Get On the Call:

Date: Monday December 11th 

Time: 6:00 MT, 7:00 CT 

Phone: 1-712-451-0011

Access Code: 345154Pound

*#2 Agenda:

-First- Come-to-order, say our NFB pledge (Gina will present our pledge)

-Second- Our special guest speaker presents- Ryan Osentowski, the new Radio
Talking Book Services (RTBS) Station Manager, will talk to us about RTBS now
and the future; we will explore how we can work with RTB; their customers,
represent probably the largest group of blind seniors in the state

-Third- secretary & treasurers Reports Will be given

--OLD BUSINESS: 

-Membership- do make calls to past members who have not joined us during
recent meetings. And/or think of someone new to call and invite to join us
for this or next month's meeting.

-Any new ideas for finding people who need us?

-Anything you may bring

--NEW BUSINESS:

-Any special requests for upcoming meetings?

-Anything you may bring 

--Finally- Brags & Drags

--Adjournment

*#4 NFB Pledge: 

 I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National

Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for
the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to
abide by its constitution.
**November's happenings:

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION MEETING MINUTES

Monday, November 13, 2017

The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division met by
telephone conference on Monday, November 13, 2017. President Robert Newman
called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM CT. Members present were: President
Robert Newman, Vice President Barbara Loos, Secretary Linda Mentink,
Treasurer Cheryl Livingston, Board Member Nancy Oltman, Chris Boone, Gina
Finnell, Walt Hively, Brad Loos, Steve Senteney, and Gwynne Widhalm. Guests
present were: Warren Bennett, Michael Jones, Julie Johnson, Della Johnston,
and Gerri Whitlow (all from Nebraska), Linda Hendle from Illinois, and
Vanessa Meadows from Georgia.

Chris recited the NFB Pledge. Gina will recite it next month.

Julie Johnson was our guest speaker. She has trained her own guide dogs, and
has written a book on the subject of training your own dog as a guide titled
COURAGE TO DARE, A BLIND WOMAN'S QUEST TO TRAIN HER OWN GUIDE DOG. The book
is available through Amazon Kindle. After trying several careers, she
decided to go into business for herself. Her website is
guide-and-service-dogs.com. She has an eStore on the "Blind Mice Mega Mall,"
where she sells mostly dog products. She listed some of those products, and
answered questions. Robert asked what she does to interact with other blind
people, since she's virtually the only one in York. She goes to state and
national conventions when the budget allows, participates in phone
conferences and on FaceBook. Robert will post Julie's website and email
address to our listserv.

Linda read the October meeting minutes. Cheryl moved, Nancy seconded, that
the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion carried.

Cheryl read the Treasurer's report as follows:

Treasurer's Report-Senior Division

November 13, 2017

Beginning Balance Oct 9, 2017 $963.53

Expenses

PAC plan for November $ 15.00

Check 1227 to Robert Newman on Oct 15 $ 24.15

Reimbursement for clickers

Check 1228 to Norfolk Lodge on Oct 15 $100.56

Convention hotel for Senior Scholarship

Total expenses $139.71 

Deposits

Oct 16

Dues $160.00

Sale of clickers $ 48.00

Total deposit $208.00

Ending Balance November 13 $1031.82

Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer

Barbara moved, Nancy seconded, that we accept the Treasurer's report. The
motion carried.

Robert reminded those who wanted to join or renew their membership to send
$10 to Cheryl. He will post a reminder with the necessary information to our
listserv.

Chris mentioned that she thinks that the Go Go Grandparent transportation
option for those who do not have an iPhone sounds really cool.

Gina reminded us that Ski for Light is coming up again. Steve talked to
Warren this afternoon, and he said that there are only 13 going right now.

BRAGS AND DRAGS: Gwynne's daughter Bren is expecting again. She thanked
everyone again for allowing her to be a part of the convention this year.

Michael said that he found out that his phone number isn't listed in the
phone directory.

Barbara said that she and Brad are getting a new TV. She's hoping to get the
accessible things as well.

Linda moved, Barbara seconded, that we adjourn, which we did at 8:36 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Mentink, Secretary