[nfb-talk] Transportation Plans for Hard to Access Chapters

[David Andrews]

I agree, I am an At Large Chapter President, and while I am glad it 
is there, and available, it just isn't as good as a chapter that 
meets physically.

Dave

At 06:08 AM 1/24/2017, Joe Orozco wrote:
>Yes, I've considered the at-large chapter route. Virginia has one, but
>it seems a shame to have a fair size group of blind people in a
>relatively concentrated area and no means to convene chapter meetings.
>David made a good suggestion about recruiting volunteers from a nearby
>Lions Club. I had also considered looking into nearby churches seeking
>to provide community service. I hope people will come if we can
>negotiate the transportation piece. Thanks all, and if there are any
>other suggestions, I look forward to your input.
>
>Best,
>
>Joe
>
>On 1/23/17, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> > How about recruiting volunteers from a Lions Club?
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > At 07:14 PM 1/23/2017, you wrote:
> >>Hello all,
> >>
> >>I'm trying to start a chapter in a part of Virginia where public
> >>transportation is very limited. We're not exactly rural, but
> >> transportation
> >>is a big reason why the chapter has failed to start in times past. Can
> >>someone recommend transportation plans they utilized in such a scenario?
> >>Also, to what extent is transportation the responsibility of the chapter,
> >>and to what extent should the membership find their own way to the meeting
> >>location? Thank you kindly in advance for your assistance.
> >>
> >>Regards,
> >>
> >>Joe
> >>
> >>--
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> >>
> >>Twitter: @ScribblingJoe
> >
> >