[Nfbf-l] article for Florida channel on Newsline

[RJ Sandefur]

What happened to David Evens?
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From: "Lappland" <lappland at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] article for Florida channel on Newsline


> sherri,
> below is an article about the PB chapter for the florida channel:
>
> Palm Beach Chapter
>
> The Palm Beach Chapter is on the move. With a variety of activities and 
> outreach projects, our chapter educates and supports the blind in our 
> community. Many of our members volunteer their time with organizations 
> such as the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Area Agency on Aging, 
> and serve on legislative and transportation Committees.
>
> The chapter observed White Cane Safety Month by holding a demonstration at 
> one of our county's largest intersections. We navigated roads with six 
> lanes of traffic to increase awareness of the Law. Posters were displayed 
> and fliers distributed. A proclamation was obtained and a major newspapers 
> covered our event.
>
> Our Chapter is always represented at state and local events such as 
> Washington Seminars, TD-Day, state and national conventions. In fact, our 
> members were responsible for organizing transportation and rooms for 
> TD-Day. Our Chapter also hosted the 2009 State Convention and helped  with 
> registration, coordinating the exhibit hall and chairing seminars. We have 
> donated door prizes and auction items for the state.
>
> Our meetings are lively and include guest speakers who address topics 
> like: crime prevention, new devices, break through in eye diseases, and 
> existing services. Our members are encouraged to share information and new 
> products. They are also encouraged to read N.F.B. publications and to join 
> the State's list serve. All meetings have literature and a 50-50 drawing.
>
> Our chapter obtained a grant which made it possible to publish a monthly 
> News Letter.   We do an annual mail-out and have a page on the N.F.B.F. 
> web site. We also have a telephone committee and send cards to sick 
> members.
>
> Our chapter is like a family and members are encouraged to share their 
> ideas. They work diligently and like to have fun. One event that we 
> recently held was an annual Holiday Party with gifts and a sing-a-long led 
> by a professional musician. Our chapter meets on the 2nd Saturday of each 
> month from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Grumpy Grouper Grill located at 224 
> N. 3rd Street in Lantana, 33462. Our members enjoy an opportunity to 
> socialize over lunch and share vital support and resources. Our Chapter 
> will continue reaching out to blind people and working hard to change what 
> it means to be blind. For more information about our chapter or its 
> up-coming activities, contact Patricia Hayes, President, at (561) 
> 478-0583.
>
>
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