[Nfbf-l] NFB Pledge

Judith Hamilton jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net
Sat Feb 22 19:18:11 UTC 2014 

Denise:
Just catching up on my Emails. Thank you so much for all that you do. I share your philosophy and strive toward that goal everyday.  It is hard lots of times to step out that front door and step into the world, but sometimes you just have to plan and get out there and be visible.  Great job with the Vision Summit and making a difference in the community and our organization.
All the Best,
Judy
Gainesville Chapter Secretary 


-----Original Message-----
>From: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>
>Sent: Feb 18, 2014 1:54 PM
>To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFB Pledge
>
>I choose to participate actively. Someone mentioned to me that I am everywhere at state convention. As a state board member, I am not required to attend every committee or division meeting however, encouraged to when can, but I choose to attend as much as possible. I recently participated in the last deaf/blind division meeting held on 2/8/14. I attended the statewide chapter meeting on 2/16/14, too. We have state board meeting once a month usually and at times have emergency meetings. I am legislative chairperson and devote time to this as well. At conventions as board members, we are required to attend general sessions,and  do other duties as assigned.  I am glad to do what I can!
>
>Dwight stated that being on the board requires time, funds, and communication by email, etc. 
>
>Thanks Dwight for this good explanation of the pledge. 
>
>Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 
>
>> On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:52 AM, MisterAdvocate at aol.com wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> The NFB Pledge Defined!  Defined!
>> 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.
>> 
>> I = he person speaking or  writing: personal pronoun in the first person
>> Pledge = a person or thing  given or held as security for the performance 
>> of a contract, as a guarantee of  faith
>> to Participate = to have or take a part or share in
>> Actively = that  is acting, functioning, working, moving, 
>> In the Efforts of = the using of  energy to get something done; exertion of 
>> strength or mental power
>> the  National Federation of the Blind = Unit or Organization, being 
>> addressed   
>> To Achieve = a  responsibility to attain and accomplish. 
>> Equality = the condition of being equal, and or, of  having the same 
>> political, social, and economic rights
>> Opportunity = a  combination of circumstances favorable for the purpose; 
>> fit time; Chance;  Favorable circumstance leading to a positive  outcome. 
>> And Security = the state of being or feeling secure;  freedom from fear, 
>> anxiety, danger, doubt, etc.; state or sense of safety or  certainty
>> For the Blind = of or for sightless  persons; 
>> To Support = to give courage, faith, or confidence  to; help or comfort
>> the Policies = a principle, plan,  or course of action, as pursued by a 
>> government, organization, individual,  etc.   
>> and Programs = a plan or procedure for dealing with some  matter
>> of the Federation = he act of uniting or of forming a union of states,  
>> groups, etc. by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of 
>> the  central authority in common affairs 
>> and to Abide = to stand fast; remain; go on  being
>> By Its = on behalf of; that or those belonging to it: the possessive  form 
>> of the word.
>> Constitution = the way in which a government, state,  society, etc. is 
>> organized 
>> Please think about this as you take the pledge at our  meetings. 
>> 
>> 
>> Dwight D.  Sayer
>> 12516 Hammock Pointe Circle
>> Clermont, Fl.  34711
>> 352-988-5583
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> In a message dated 2/13/2014 6:21:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
>> petercerullo at aol.com writes:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> To Dwight and Federation Family,
>> 
>> 
>> This is  Federation Patriotism at its best properly defined with one 
>> exception replace  the word "ensure" with the word "achieve" which means a 
>> responsibility to  attain and accomplish.
>> 
>> 
>> The 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." Dr.  Tenbroek and Red Skelton would be  
>> proud.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:  MisterAdvocate <MisterAdvocate at aol.com>
>> To: nfbf-l  <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: president <president at nabv.org>
>> Sent:  Wed, Feb 12, 2014 12:29 pm
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFB  Pledge
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The NFB Pledge Defined!  Defined!
>> I pledge to  participate actively, in the efforts of the  National 
>> Federation of  the blind.
>> To ensure equality, opportunity and  security for the  blind:
>> To support the policies and programs of the  Federation:
>> and  to abide by its Constitution.
>> See the definitions Below!
>> I = he person  speaking or writing:  personal pronoun in the first person
>> 
>> Pledge  = a person or thing given or  held as security for the performance 
>> of  a contract, as a guarantee of  faith
>> 
>> to Participate = to have or  take a part or share in
>> 
>> Actively  = that is acting, functioning,  working, moving, 
>> 
>> In the Efforts of = the  using of energy to get  something done; exertion 
>> of 
>> strength or mental  power
>> 
>> the  National Federation of the Blind = Unit or Organization, being   
>> addressed  
>> To Ensure = to make sure or certain; guarantee;  or  secure.  
>> 
>> Equality = the condition of being equal, and  or, of having the  same 
>> political, social, and economic  rights
>> 
>> Opportunity = a combination  of circumstances favorable for  the purpose; 
>> fit time; Chance; Favorable  circumstance leading to a  positive outcome. 
>> And Security = the state of being or feeling  secure;  freedom from fear, 
>> anxiety, danger, doubt, etc.; state or  sense of safety or  certainty
>> 
>> For the Blind = of or for  sightless  persons; 
>> To Support = to give courage, faith, or  confidence  to; help or comfort
>> 
>> the Policies = a principle,  plan,  or course of action, as pursued by a 
>> government, organization, individual,  etc.   
>> 
>> and Programs = a plan or procedure  for dealing with some  matter
>> 
>> of the Federation = he act of  uniting or of forming a union of  states, 
>> groups, etc. by agreement  of each member to subordinate its power to  that 
>> of 
>> the central  authority in common  affairs 
>> and to Abide = to stand fast; remain; go  on  being
>> 
>> By Its = on behalf of; that or those belonging to it:  the  possessive form 
>> of the word.
>> 
>> Constitution = the way in  which a  government, state, society, etc. is  
>> organized  
>> Please think about this as you take the pledge at our  meetings.  
>> Dwight 
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