[Nfbofnc] Lincolnton County chapter requests advice from otherchapters

[Lea williams]

thank you for your advice.

On 6/8/11, Debbie <mouseless at mindspring.com> wrote:
> Hi, Lee,
>
> As far as speakers go, what comes to mind are people from civic
> organizations like the Junior League or Lions club, and agencies like the
> Red Cross, Division of Services for the Blind, teachers of the visually
> impaired, United Way and SSA.  Or, possibly someone from Hospice.  If you
> have former Veterans, you might have someone from the VA come and speak.
>
> Our chapter has had yard sales, a pancake breakfast, 50-50 drawing tickets,
> and Belks charity days.
>
> Finally, perhaps some of your members who went blind recently had
> interesting jobs in the past.
>
> Congratulations on what will prove to be a rewarding experience for all
> concerned,
>
> Debbie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lea williams" <leanicole1988 at gmail.com>
> To: <nfbofnc at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 3:20 PM
> Subject: [Nfbofnc] Lincolnton County chapter requests advice from
> otherchapters
>
>
>> Dear Members of the NFB of NC;
>>
>> My chapter, The Lincolnton county Federation of the Blind, is a very
>> new chapter. As we are forming and trying to find our footing in this
>> organization, we are trying to brain storm ideas of entertainment and
>> activities for us to do. We have hope that you members who have been
>> involved in this longer than we have can help us by giving us some
>> ideas. We would like to know what were some of the best times you have
>> with your chapter? What is it that makes your chapter desirable? What
>> kind of fund raising activities do you do that you enjoyed that also
>> was successful for your chapter? Also, what advice and wisdom could
>> you give to us newly formed chapter of Lincolnton County.
>>
>> Thank you
>> The Lincolnton County of the Federation of the Blind
>>
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