[Nfbf-l] Issue on faith committees
Marion Gwizdala
marion.gwizdala at verizon.net
Fri Sep 14 13:56:02 UTC 2018
I wanted to chime in here to share the amazing experience we had at
my spiritual community last night. I have been a member of a community
called Unity based in Lee Summit, Mo. for the past 38 years. For the past 25
years, we have held an event on the second Thursday of September known as
"World Day of Prayer". Last night, we had a group that consisted of
Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Native Americans, and Wiccans
all join together to pray. I opened the service with the song "One Power",
the refrain of which says
Call It God, call it Spirit, call It Jesus, call It Lord;
Call It Buddha, Bahá'u'lláh, Hasham or Heaven's Door;
It's mohammed, Its your mind, It's your Soul or its your sign,
It's the Universe It's music, Mother Earth or Father Time
Whatever name you give It, It's all One Power, can you see?
It's the Power of the Love in you and me!
And even if you do not believe in that One Power, I am certain there is love
within you and this is sufficient!
Fraternally yours,
Marion
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of kaye zimpher
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 3:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Issue on faith committees
Hello:
I completely agree with you Roberta. I have read the messages and stayed
quiet on this topic, but the NFB is an organization which focuses, or,
should focus on advocasy, independence, and training for blind individuals.
religion is generally a hot topic among groups, and while I am definitely a
proponent of tolerance between all different types and kinds of beliefs, I
don't believe it is the NFB's place to favor one faith over the other.
Another lister stated previously that when groups like this form, they
generally concentrate on Christianity. I have found this also to be true. I
myself am a believer in Christian beliefs, but unless I am asked
specifically, I try to keep those teachings out of my NFB dealings. If the
affiliate started a group to promote all faiths, it would surely end up with
a lot of disagreement because try as we all might, not everyone has the same
level of tolerance for differences. That is just how the world works.
Just my 2 cents. Have a wonderful day!
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 11:13 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Issue on faith committees
> What is the purpose of the NFB? Should religion be included in any
> committee? Should religion or politics identifying certain religions be
> part of the NFB agenda?
>
> As an individual that has resigned from my local chapter, I am very
> concerned about these issues. Discussions, prayer meeting and groups
> discussing faith in any form usually becomes orverrun with one religion.
>
> If you wish to discuss groups that do not treat the visually impaired as
> equal, then it does not have to be called a faith meeting.
>
> This can end up be uncomfortable to others. It can take away from the
> purpose of equality in the NFB. I am probably in the minority on this
> topic,
> however I feel very strongly about this. I would like to hear other
> opinions on this topic. Please respong to this without fear of
> retaliation
> on any side.
>
> Roberta Cook
>
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> 1. Re: Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
> (Sherri Brun)
> 2. Re: Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
> Affiliate (Sherri Brun)
> 3. Re: ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor (Sherri Brun)
> 4. FW: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An Exclusive
> Interview with Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and Speaker
> Michael Hingson (Sherri Brun)
> 5. Re: REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting and
> Final Version Goals and Mission Statement (Tekesha Saffold)
> 6. Re: Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
> Affiliate (Dean Martineau)
> 7. Re: Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
> (Sherri Brun)
> 8. Re: REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting and
> Final Version Goals and Mission Statement (Sherri Brun)
> 9. Re: FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting Notice,
> formerly Empowerment Committee (Tekesha Saffold)
> 10. Re: [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
> meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee (Denise Valkema)
> 11. Re: [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
> meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee (Camille Tate)
>
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:22:28 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in
> Podcasts
> Message-ID: <100901d449fc$723d4030$56b7c090$@gmail.com>
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> This is great! I will check it out.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole D
> Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:47 PM
> To: NFB Florida <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>;
> nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
>
> Hello,
>
> Please find attached a great new POD Cast that was just launched by fellow
> blind parent, Mary Joe Thorpe-Hartle. I thought this would be great to
> share with you all. In addition, she has another episode on pregnancy and
> interviewed two financial women. So, if you have time, please listen to
> both recordings and stay tune for more to come from Mary Joe.
>
> In addition, our national group, Blind Parents Connect will be releasing
> our
> POD Cast n the near future, so please be on the look out for more details.
> If there are any topics that you would like to see us cover specifically,
> please reach out to me and share your ideas.
>
>
> Listen to Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode from August 31, 2018
> in Podcasts.
>
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-everyday-blind-parents/id1434
> 974508?i=1000418934322&mt=2
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you.
> Nicole
>
> Vice-President
> NFB of Palm Beach
> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
> NFB of Florida
>
> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:32:12 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group
> in our Affiliate
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> Dean raises a valid point. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
> Latter-day Saints and rather than being welcomed, my faith was ridiculed.
> I
> was accused of not being a Christian. I got off the e-mail list and have
> not been to another meeting. This is shortly after the group started.
> We
> should, as Denise says, be all inclusive. I hope their stand has changed.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Denise via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:27 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
> our
> Affiliate
>
> Dean,
> This group is about equal access to worship in your place of worship,
> provide resources in your preferential faith, and to have equal employment
> opportunities. We are open to all faiths in order to promote equal access
> to
> practice our faith, employment if desired. Remember the NFB promotes
> diversify and inclusion. We all need to welcome diversity and inclusion.
>
> Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> (305)972-8529
> president at nfbflorida.org
> www.nfbflorida.org
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> You can live the life you want.
>
>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Dean Martineau via Nfbf-l
>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> I think it is important here to make our agenda clear. My wife
>> attended that Communities of Faith meeting at National. Her
>> impression, and I trust her judgment, is that this was a group of
>> Christians, not at all open to the concept of people practicing other
>> faiths. Apparently the group was more interfaith when it started, but
>> is not now. As one who does not practice the Christian faith, she
>> found the ambience in that national meeting to be pretty much evangelical
> Christian.
>>
>> So are you going to be pleased if this group consists, perhaps in the
>> majority, of Muslims, Jews, Baha'is, Sikhs and Hindus? It can be very
>> difficult for some practitioners of certain flavors of Christianity to
>> really welcome such people, knowing deeply as you believe you do that
>> they are all in palpable error. Nor is this the opportunity for you
>> to evangelize to those of other faiths.
>>
>> So what is the actual viewpoint of these groups?
>>
>> Dean
>>
>> Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfbf-l <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Denise via
>> Nfbf-l
>> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 5:25 PM
>> To: NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
>> our Affiliate
>>
>>> We would like to see if there is an interest to have a Group that
>>> focuses
>> on practicing our faith in worship, giving support to the blind at our
>> places of worship and employment. This group can also hold Devotions
>> during State Convention. We will try to help find Braille, Large
>> Print, audio and computer resources that will help you as you worship
>> in your home congregation.
>>>
>>> The NFB in Communities of Faith National Division meets annually at
>> National Convention, sharing resources and holding devotions each day.
>> This division is open to all faiths. Everyone is welcome to attend and
>> participate. You might be interested in joining the Faith Talk list at
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/faith-talk_nfbnet.org.
>>>
>>>
>>> Our first meeting will be Monday, September 17, 2018, via
>>> teleconference
>> at 8 PM. The call in information is below:
>>>
>>> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>>>
>>> Access Code: 938047311#
>>>
>>> If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me. Have a good week.
>> Looking forward to talking with you.
>>>
>>> Blessings,
>>> Marilyn Baldwin
>>> Chairman
>>> Communities of Faith Committee
>>> 8427 Lainie Lane
>>> Orlando, Florida 32818
>>> (407) 293-0656 Home
>>> (407) 810-0554 Cell
>>> CommMDB at aol.com
>>>
>>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:36:01 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
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> This is great Russ. Thanks so much.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Russell Davis
> via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2018 1:19 PM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Russell Davis <russell at radiorusty.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
>
> Hi Merry,
>
> Thanks so much for the terrific news that Congressman Curbelo has signed
> onto ATAA, (HR 1734).
>
> As a point of information, I checked on the bills status using the
> website:
> www.congress.gov, and learned the following:
>
> The bill currently has 84 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, of
> which 10 are in Florida.
>
> The list of Florida co-sponsors, and there House districts is as follows:
>
> Bilirakis - (12)
> Curbelo - (26)
> Demmings - (10)
> Gaetz - (1)
> Hastings - (20)
> Lawson - (5)
> Mast - (18)
> Posey - (8)
> Ros-Lehtinen - (27)
> Soto - (9)
>
> I encourage everyone to review the above list. If your representative is
> listed consider that to be a wonderful thing, and consider calling their
> office or emailing them to say how much we appreciate their support. If
> your
> representative is not listed, (and 17 reps. In Florida are not),
> contacting
> them to ask for support on HR 1734 is vital. If we somehow managed to get
> the remaining reps. In Florida to sign on as co-sponsors, we would most
> likely propel the bill out of committee, and move it towards a vote by the
> full House. Wouldn't that be amazing, and wouldn't that show how important
> Florida is in terms of legislation that truly matters.
>
> Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read my little note,
>
> Russ Davis,
> NFB-FL Newsline, Committee Chair
> NFB-FL Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Merry Schoch
> via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Friday, September 7, 2018 8:47 AM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'
> Cc: Merry Schoch
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] ATAA Curbelo now cosponsor
>
> Greetings Florida Federation Family,
>
>
>
> A great big THANK YOU to all who contacted Representative Curbelo who is
> now
> a cosponsor of ATAA. Please reach out and thank him for his
>
> support! Go Florida!
>
>
>
> On another note?.
>
> September 25th and 26th, I will be in Washington DC visiting our
> representatives. Before I leave I will be making appointments to visit
> our
> congressmen and women. An email will be sent to the list to let you all
> know
> who I will be seeing and on the day I will see them. I ask for your
> support
> by calling or emailing the representatives on the days I provide. I will
> also provide you with the text to help you when you call or email your
> representative.
>
>
>
> Thank you to all who have been working diligently on our legislative
> priorities.
>
>
>
> Go Team!
>
>
>
> Warmest regards,
>
> Merry Schoch
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:41:47 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] FW: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An
> Exclusive Interview with Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and
> Speaker Michael Hingson
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> This sounds quite interesting. I know many of us have heard him speak.
>
> sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> Nusbaum via nfb-talk
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 8:48 PM
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chris Nusbaum <cnusbaum at 195theglobe.com>
> Subject: [nfb-talk] Tomorrow on 195 The Globe: An Exclusive Interview with
> Federationist, 9/11 Survivor, Author and Speaker Michael Hingson
>
>
> Fellow Federationists:
>
> 195 The Globe, the station which brought you the
> stream of the 2018 NFB national convention, is
> proud to bring you an exclusive interview with
> special guest Michael Hingson, well-known for his
> survival of the September 11 attacks along with
> his guide dog Roselle, as told in his 2010 book
> "Thunder Dog." In this wide-ranging interview,
> Mike talks about his 9/11 story, his personal
> background, and how the philosophy of the
> National Federation of the Blind has shaped both
> his attitudes toward blindness and the approach
> he took during his walk down 78 floors of the
> burning World Trade Center-an approach which
> saved his life and the lives of others. He also
> shares some lessons from September 11 which he
> feels our community as well as the public
> at-large should take to heart. This interview is
> one which promises to stimulate and inspire you as you listen.
>
> Our interview with Mike will air tomorrow,
> September 11, on The Blind Side, a program hosted
> by Chris Nusbaum which focuses on issues of
> interest to the blind community. You can tune
> into the show starting at 8:00 PM Eastern by
> visiting 195theglobe.com, searching for 195 The
> Globe in the TuneIn and ooTunes apps, or telling
> your Alexa or Google device to play 195 The
> Globe. We hope you will tune into this
> one-of-a-kind interview tomorrow at 8:00 PM Eastern!
>
> Thanks for listening,
>
> Your 195 The Globe Team
>
> Chris Nusbaum, Programming Director
> 195 The Globe
> Office: (951) 456-2324
> Cell: (443) 547-2409
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:09:37 -0400
> From: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>,
> nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida
> Meeting and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
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>
> Greetings everyone! The Blind Parents meeting is canceled until further
> notice per Nicole.
> Thanks,
>
> Tekesha Saffold
> Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
>
>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Nicole D Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Evening,
>>
>> Hope you are having a Happy Monday! This is a reminder that we will have
> our Blind Parents Connect for Florida call tomorrow evening. It will take
> place at 8:30pm. The call in information is:
>>
>> Phone Number: 7127757031
>> Access Code: 938047311
>>
>> During this call we will discuss changing our call to a later time of 9pm
> on the same night as we currently meet or the options of a different day.
> It has been brought to my attention that we have several individuals who
> would love attend our meeting but our meeting is conflicting with the
> Death
> Blind Division Meeting. I want all who wish to be apart of our group to
> be
> able to attend.
>>
>> In addition, we will discuss the future topics and agenda for our
> meetings.
>>
>> Finally, we will also discuss if anyone has any questions pertaining to
> the Final Version of our Goals and Mission Statement for our Blind Parents
> Connect for Florida.
>>
>> As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if
> I can be of any assistance. I look forward to speaking to you all
> tomorrow
> night.
>>
>>
>> Blind Parents Connect, NFB of Florida
>>
>> Goals/Mission Statement:
>>
>> To serve as a resource or network for other Blind or Visually Impaired
> Parents/Gardian?s within the state of Florida.
>> To reach out to Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who could
> benefit from the philosophy, resources,programs and services that are
> offered by the National Federation of the Blind and the Florida affiliate.
>> To educate the public of the normalcy of Blind Parenting.
>> To assist Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who are having
> difficulties or challenges with custody or other legal concerns.
>>
>> Note:
>> Please be aware that these guidelines do not solely pertain to Blind or
> Visually Impaired Parents ONLY, if another relative or individual is
> caring
> for children and they are Blind or Visually Impaired, we would be more
> than
> willing and able to provide assistance.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you.
>> Nicole
>>
>> Vice President
>> NFB of Palm Beach
>> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
>> NFB of Florida
>>
>> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
>> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
>> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:29:34 -0400
> From: "Dean Martineau" <topdot at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group
> in our Affiliate
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>
> Their stand has not changed, as I described in my message.
>
> Denise, I know you believe that the Federation is all about diversity, but
> this diversity can be expressed in one of two ways: If religion is to be a
> topic, then give equal voice to all faiths. Or, religion should not be a
> topic at all. I am now hearing of chapter newsletters required that
> passages from the Bible be included. If you're going to do that, then
> those
> passages need to alternate with passages from the Qur'an, the Bhagavad
> Gita
> and the Baha'i Writings.
>
> Dean
>
> Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sherri Brun via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 2:32 PM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sherri Brun <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
> our
> Affiliate
>
> Dean raises a valid point. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
> Latter-day Saints and rather than being welcomed, my faith was ridiculed.
> I
> was accused of not being a Christian. I got off the e-mail list and have
> not been to another meeting. This is shortly after the group started.
> We
> should, as Denise says, be all inclusive. I hope their stand has changed.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Denise via
> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:27 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
> our
> Affiliate
>
> Dean,
> This group is about equal access to worship in your place of worship,
> provide resources in your preferential faith, and to have equal employment
> opportunities. We are open to all faiths in order to promote equal access
> to
> practice our faith, employment if desired. Remember the NFB promotes
> diversify and inclusion. We all need to welcome diversity and inclusion.
>
> Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> (305)972-8529
> president at nfbflorida.org
> www.nfbflorida.org
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> You can live the life you want.
>
>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Dean Martineau via Nfbf-l
>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> I think it is important here to make our agenda clear. My wife
>> attended that Communities of Faith meeting at National. Her
>> impression, and I trust her judgment, is that this was a group of
>> Christians, not at all open to the concept of people practicing other
>> faiths. Apparently the group was more interfaith when it started, but
>> is not now. As one who does not practice the Christian faith, she
>> found the ambience in that national meeting to be pretty much evangelical
> Christian.
>>
>> So are you going to be pleased if this group consists, perhaps in the
>> majority, of Muslims, Jews, Baha'is, Sikhs and Hindus? It can be very
>> difficult for some practitioners of certain flavors of Christianity to
>> really welcome such people, knowing deeply as you believe you do that
>> they are all in palpable error. Nor is this the opportunity for you
>> to evangelize to those of other faiths.
>>
>> So what is the actual viewpoint of these groups?
>>
>> Dean
>>
>> Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfbf-l <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Denise via
>> Nfbf-l
>> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 5:25 PM
>> To: NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in
>> our Affiliate
>>
>>> We would like to see if there is an interest to have a Group that
>>> focuses
>> on practicing our faith in worship, giving support to the blind at our
>> places of worship and employment. This group can also hold Devotions
>> during State Convention. We will try to help find Braille, Large
>> Print, audio and computer resources that will help you as you worship
>> in your home congregation.
>>>
>>> The NFB in Communities of Faith National Division meets annually at
>> National Convention, sharing resources and holding devotions each day.
>> This division is open to all faiths. Everyone is welcome to attend and
>> participate. You might be interested in joining the Faith Talk list at
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/faith-talk_nfbnet.org.
>>>
>>>
>>> Our first meeting will be Monday, September 17, 2018, via
>>> teleconference
>> at 8 PM. The call in information is below:
>>>
>>> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>>>
>>> Access Code: 938047311#
>>>
>>> If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me. Have a good week.
>> Looking forward to talking with you.
>>>
>>> Blessings,
>>> Marilyn Baldwin
>>> Chairman
>>> Communities of Faith Committee
>>> 8427 Lainie Lane
>>> Orlando, Florida 32818
>>> (407) 293-0656 Home
>>> (407) 810-0554 Cell
>>> CommMDB at aol.com
>>>
>>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:35:53 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in
> Podcasts
> Message-ID: <002301d44a0f$160d4400$4227cc00$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
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> Hi Nicole,
>
> I subscribed to the podcast so they will automatically download on my
> IPhone. Thank you for posting this.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole D
> Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 6:47 PM
> To: NFB Florida <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nicole D Fincham-Shehan <nicoledfincham at yahoo.com>;
> nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode in Podcasts
>
> Hello,
>
> Please find attached a great new POD Cast that was just launched by fellow
> blind parent, Mary Joe Thorpe-Hartle. I thought this would be great to
> share with you all. In addition, she has another episode on pregnancy and
> interviewed two financial women. So, if you have time, please listen to
> both recordings and stay tune for more to come from Mary Joe.
>
> In addition, our national group, Blind Parents Connect will be releasing
> our
> POD Cast n the near future, so please be on the look out for more details.
> If there are any topics that you would like to see us cover specifically,
> please reach out to me and share your ideas.
>
>
> Listen to Everyday Blind Parents Introduction Episode from August 31, 2018
> in Podcasts.
>
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-everyday-blind-parents/id1434
> 974508?i=1000418934322&mt=2
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you.
> Nicole
>
> Vice-President
> NFB of Palm Beach
> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
> NFB of Florida
>
> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:38:13 -0400
> From: "Sherri Brun" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida
> Meeting and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
> Message-ID: <002501d44a0f$69738410$3c5a8c30$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Please keep us posted Tekesha. I would like to attend.
>
> Sherri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tekesha
> Saffold
> via Nfbf-l
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 3:10 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>; nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] REMINDER, Blind Parents Connect for Florida Meeting
> and Final Version Goals and Mission Statement
>
> Greetings everyone! The Blind Parents meeting is canceled until further
> notice per Nicole.
> Thanks,
>
> Tekesha Saffold
> Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
>
>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Nicole D Fincham-Shehan via Nfbf-l
> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good Evening,
>>
>> Hope you are having a Happy Monday! This is a reminder that we will have
> our Blind Parents Connect for Florida call tomorrow evening. It will take
> place at 8:30pm. The call in information is:
>>
>> Phone Number: 7127757031
>> Access Code: 938047311
>>
>> During this call we will discuss changing our call to a later time of 9pm
> on the same night as we currently meet or the options of a different day.
> It has been brought to my attention that we have several individuals who
> would love attend our meeting but our meeting is conflicting with the
> Death
> Blind Division Meeting. I want all who wish to be apart of our group to
> be
> able to attend.
>>
>> In addition, we will discuss the future topics and agenda for our
> meetings.
>>
>> Finally, we will also discuss if anyone has any questions pertaining to
> the Final Version of our Goals and Mission Statement for our Blind Parents
> Connect for Florida.
>>
>> As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if
> I can be of any assistance. I look forward to speaking to you all
> tomorrow
> night.
>>
>>
>> Blind Parents Connect, NFB of Florida
>>
>> Goals/Mission Statement:
>>
>> To serve as a resource or network for other Blind or Visually Impaired
> Parents/Gardian?s within the state of Florida.
>> To reach out to Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who could
> benefit from the philosophy, resources,programs and services that are
> offered by the National Federation of the Blind and the Florida affiliate.
>> To educate the public of the normalcy of Blind Parenting.
>> To assist Blind or Visually Impaired Parents/Gardian?s who are having
> difficulties or challenges with custody or other legal concerns.
>>
>> Note:
>> Please be aware that these guidelines do not solely pertain to Blind or
> Visually Impaired Parents ONLY, if another relative or individual is
> caring
> for children and they are Blind or Visually Impaired, we would be more
> than
> willing and able to provide assistance.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you.
>> Nicole
>>
>> Vice President
>> NFB of Palm Beach
>> Coordinator of Blind Parents Connect
>> NFB of Florida
>>
>> Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
>> Home Phone: 561-328-8191
>> Cell Phone: 410-493-4461
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:18:40 -0400
> From: Tekesha Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>,
> ctate2076 at att.net
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] FW: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting
> Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
> Message-ID: <6DCBBD1F-A96A-4266-92A6-88EF3D4963DB at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> What is the date and time
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tekesha Saffold
> Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
>
>> On Sep 10, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Camille Tate via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> Greetings Federationists:
>>
>>
>>
>> The Empowerment Committee has undergone a name change. We are now the
> Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The call in information is below:
>>
>>
>>
>> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>>
>>
>>
>> Access Code: 938047311#
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Camille Tate
>>
>>
>>
>> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the
> Blind, FL
>>
>>
>>
>> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL
>>
>>
>>
>> Email: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>
>>
>>
>>
>> Phone: 321 372 4899
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Marilyn Baldwin <commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> >
>> Date: September 8, 2018 at 4:51:32 PM EDT
>> To: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>
>> Cc: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com <mailto:valkemadenise at aol.com>
>> >
>> Subject: Committee on Diversity and Inclusion meeting Notice
>>
>> Hello Everyone.
>> It has been a long time since the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
>> has
> met. I invite everyone to please put Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
> calendar at 8pm. We are looking forward to our meeting. We will talk about
> voting and voter registration. If you have any questions or ideas for our
> Agenda please let me know. Yes we have a new name!
>>
>> Marilyn Baldwin
>> Chairman
>> Committee on inclusion and Diversity
>> (407) 293-0565 Home
>> (407) 810- 0554 Cell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:22:11 -0400
> From: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, Tekesha
> Saffold <tnsaffold82 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and
> Inclusion meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
> Message-ID: <431DB6C7-BBE9-47A9-BE82-0D61FB6887CA at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Marilyn?s message below states, ?Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
> calendar at 8pm.?
>
> Thanks,
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
>
>> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Tekesha Saffold via NFBF-Leaders
> <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thursday September 13, 2018 on your calendar at 8pm
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:21:26 -0400
> From: Camille Tate <ctate2076 at att.net>
> To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>, NFB of Florida Internet
> Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] FW: Committee on Diversity and
> Inclusion meeting Notice, formerly Empowerment Committee
> Message-ID: <514D1DFF-05BA-419D-8DB7-C75A1C13D745 at att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Thursday, September 13, 8P. M.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Camille Tate
>
> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter , National Federation of the
> Blind,
> FL
>
> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL
>
> Email: ctate2076 at att.net
>
> Phone: 321 372 4899
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:22 PM, Denise Valkema via NFBF-Leaders
> <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Marilyn?s message below states, ?Thursday September 13, 2018 on your
> calendar at 8pm.?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Denise Valkema, President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>> President at nfbflorida.org
>> (305)972-8529
>> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
>> Follow us @nfbflorida
>> Live the life you want.
>>
>>> On Sep 11, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Tekesha Saffold via NFBF-Leaders
> <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thursday September 13, 2018 on your calendar at 8pm
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