[NFBA-Phoenix] Chapter Meeting and our Special Guest

[Ben J. Bloomgren]

Tanner and all,


One of the cool ways in which another chapter of which I'm a part 
realizes this goal is something called the Caring Fund. The treasurer 
sets apart a fund within the chapter's treasury, and when someone is in 
need, they contact the president, the treasurer or one of the board 
members who will then facilitate some of that money to the person. It's 
really cool, and it's a good way of putting this sort of New year's 
goal, as I call it, into practice.


Thanks,


Ben


On 1/5/2017 23:45, Tanner Gers via NFBA-Phoenix wrote:
>
> Howdy Phoenix Chapter Members
>
> I hope everyone had a very nice New Year’s weekend…
>
> I’ve got some exciting news to share with you, but first, I wanted to 
> share something that’s been on my mind.
>
> The New Year is a special time for many of us. It’s a time that 
> signifies a new beginning. A new opportunity to create the change 
> you’d like to see, to be, and to experience. What resolutions are you 
> working toward?
>
> All this is great, but some of our members, and some individuals who 
> aren’t members, may be struggling right now. They may have experienced 
> hardship, heart ache, or may be pushing through tough times. We often 
> don’t realize, or maybe we forget, how far small acts of kindness go.
>
> Each act of kindness we give to others, each time we go out of our 
> way, serves as an opportunity to spread cheer. To lift up the spirits, 
> and the outlook, of those around us. These are the people of our 
> communities. These are our neighbors. These are also our fellow 
> federationists.
>
> I challenge you to find an opportunity to be kind to someone in your 
> life. Even if it’s a stranger. Because, they’ll be happier, you’ll be 
> happier, and we’ll continue to support those in need. So, if you’d 
> like to join me in this resolution I’m proposing to our chapter 
> members, here it is.
>
> Within each moment, I will look for the opportunities to perform a 
> random act of kindness to those I love, those I just know, and those 
> that I don’t.
>
> Now, let’s talk about the exciting news for this month’s chapter meeting.
>
> As always, same great time, same great place.
>
> 4222 E Thomas Rd at SAAVI
>
> 9:30AM the 1^st Saturday of every month. This month, that’s this 
> Saturday, the 6^th .
>
> Next, Richard Sorie will be stopping by to deliver a presentation for 
> our chapter. He’s the latest upper-level hire at VR, and historically 
> has done great work in Virginia and Iowa.
>
> Rich is neutral on NFB, AFB, or ACB matters, but his wife has 
> historically been an active NFB member in the aforementioned states. 
> And guess what. We’ll be welcoming both with open arms this Saturday. 
> I hope you will join us.
>
> Also, Rich will be opening up the floor for a Q and A session 
> following his presentation. If you’d like to ask him a question, any 
> question about VR, the support you’ve gotten, or questions related to 
> VR and blind services, you’ll have your chance to ask him these questions.
>
> But what if you want to remain anonymous? We can help you do that. 
> Just reply to this email with your question, and we will do our best 
> to ask it, time permitting. But, most importantly, you can submit a 
> question, remain anonymous, and still get your question answered.
>
> We’ve already got another guest lined up in the pipeline for 
> February’s chapter meeting, and I can’t wait to make that announcement 
> when we lock that down. But, for now, please send in your questions if 
> you’d like to remain anonymous, or you would like our chapter’s 
> leadership to ask the question on your behalf, just reply to this 
> email and shoot it over. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you all 
> on Saturday
>
> Tanner Gers
>
>
>
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