[Oabs] conference callnotes

[Kaiti Shelton]

Also, I'm going to have to research this, but be careful.  I am pretty
sure the number that "Windows Firewall" popped up was fake, and that
it was a fishing scam.  The IT People seem to think this is the case
too, because the guy wanted to know where I was going to school, and
then wanted me to give him my credit card number to do a remote check
of my system.  When I said I would take it to IT first, he said,
"Well, they're probably not Microsoft certified, and we have level 3
technicians."  That doesn't sound like something someone in customer
service would say, plus I really don't care if the IT people have
Microsoft certification or not as long as they fix my laptop.  I
started to figure this out, so I said, "Okay, well I have the number
written down so I can call you back if I have more problems."  The IT
people think the guy was like, "Oh crap," because then he said, "I'm
just the help desk guy," and then the computer didn't have the issues
later on.  It looks like he tried to make a quick data hack, and then
when I told him people who actually know what they're doing with
computers would look at it and said I had the number (which I could
use to report him to the FBI and stuff), he retreated.  It's really
funny too, because both of the computer science students who looked at
my computer actually were Microsoft Certified.  Lol.

On 10/24/14, Kaiti Shelton <kaiti.shelton at gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh darn!  Well, this is weird... I didn't see the "PS" part on my
> IPhone when I read this earlier.
>
> I'm not quite sure I understand why not sending the notes out would
> encourage participation, when sending the notes out would keep people
> informed of what's going on and show them how productive the calls
> are.  For me, that would make me want to call in to the next one, but
> maybe between my technology issues today and everything, I'm missing
> something.  Sorry for undoing what you did by just sending them to me,
> Macy; I just thought others should see how the calls are going as
> encouragement for them to call in and participate in the future.
>
> By the way, I am typing this on my computer.  I have no clue what
> happened, but of course when I took the laptop to IT, nothing weird
> happened at all.  They checked my programs, looked for weird drivers,
> checked out my computer every way they knew how to do, etc.  They did
> a quick scan with McAfee, told me to do a full scan later, and said to
> call them back tomorrow and bring my computer by if there were
> problems.  My scan just completed, and of course nothing is wrong now.
> Murphy's Law in the worst way.
>
> So, communication returns to normal.  Phew.
>
> On 10/23/14, Kaiti Shelton <kaiti.shelton at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks Macy!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: Macy McClain <miyazawaflutist at gmail.com>
>>> Date: October 23, 2014 at 3:56:37 PM EDT
>>> To: Kaiti Shelton <kaiti.shelton at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: conference callnotes
>>>
>>> Hi, Kaiti!
>>>
>>> I apologize about not attaching these notes, I'm using my Mac to type
>>> this
>>> message, and don't know how to attach files yet with it. Like you, I
>>> believe that my beloved Windows laptop of 3 or 4 years has possibly bit
>>> the dust. I think that Apple hates my computer. Lol.
>>>
>>> Pasted in the email you will find the notes I took for Monday's
>>> conference
>>> call. If you have any questions, I'll try my best to answer them.
>>>
>>> Also, I don't know when and if this will occur, but I may have to delete
>>> my personal email account (that email is subscribed to the OABS and
>>> Ohio-Talk list serves), and possibly create a new email account. I'll
>>> let
>>> you know when and if this comes to fruition.
>>>
>>> Hope you're doing well.
>>>
>>> My phone number (should you wish to contact me, other than email, is
>>> (937)
>>> 935-2610.
>>>
>>> Thanks again!
>>>
>>> Macy
>>> Conference Call
>>> Monday, October 20, 2014
>>> Our board meeting is Thursday, October 30.
>>> Deborah Kendrick is putting some programming together for Friday
>>> morning.
>>> She put together 2 panels, one at 10 and the other at 11. Doing Work We
>>> Love is the first one. The first program is JAWS related.
>>> There are is a presenter talking about how people with disabilities talk
>>> about what they do to team leaders.
>>> Marianne Denning and one of Deborah's good friends is also
>>> participating.
>>> Second session is called Braille is Cool and people get jobs.
>>> There are 3 presenters, one of them is an Oberlin graduate. Annette Lutz
>>> and Kaiti Shelton are also on the panel.
>>> There will also be BSVI counselors there as well.
>>> Richard Payne said that most people that are in call centers have a
>>> degree. However, not everyone will want to get a degree.
>>> There will be question and answer sessions after each panel.
>>> New sponsorships
>>> Barbar's local dime store promised her a modest contribution tomorrow.
>>> No
>>> dollar amount. She has $50 worth of yarn from her yarn store.
>>> Debbie got an $100 from a Springfield credit union. Two members of their
>>> chapters are members of their credit union.
>>> Eric set a goal for himself that he can bring in $100 for contributions.
>>> The international Laborer's union will give us $500. New Horizons will
>>> give us a check, for a grand total of $750.
>>> He got a call from Disability Rights Ohio, who will give us $1000.
>>> Those are the only contributions we have as of right now.
>>> We should get it out to radio stations.
>>> Send Deborah's column, with a short note, explain the fundraiser. Then
>>> that could generate interviews. The timing for the column is good.
>>> Please get your auction information to Shelbi as soon as possible.
>>> Cuyahoga Chapter is donating 4 tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of
>>> Fame.
>>> The Cincinnati chapter had their White Cane walk last week. Eric and
>>> Shelbi went there as wel. Shelbi's birthday was also last week. Happy
>>> birthday, Shelbi!
>>> When they had lunch afterword Deborah had her sponsorship information,
>>> showed it to the manager, and the manager gave her a collection of
>>> glasses
>>> with different beer logos, with a $50 gift certificate.
>>> Staples will also be sending them a gift card.
>>> The White Cane walk was well attended, with 100 people.
>>> Loraine County Chapter ha a ceramic candy dish, with flowers, and a
>>> dozen
>>> wrapped Buckeyes from a local chocolate business for the auction.
>>> Minus bids on the auction itens. Sometimes people bid too high or think
>>> it's not a good price.
>>> We need someone with a lot of public speaking abilities during the
>>> silent
>>> auction.
>>> If people haven't bid on an item, we might consider using that
>>> particular
>>> item for a not-so-silent auction.
>>> We need to have sighted people around for people to know what's there
>>> and
>>> to help people bid on things.
>>> Sheri Albers will volunteer to help people bid on things.
>>> Different people should do it.
>>> We're calling it auctioneers.
>>> The auction items will be outside of the room.
>>> You never have an auctioneer at a silent auction.
>>> There will be a program with the list of the items, descriptions, and
>>> amounts.
>>> Student division is putting together a basket. They're calling it "The
>>> perfect night in", complete with gourmet popcorn, hot chocolate/cider,
>>> chocolates, etc.
>>> Anyone can bid on it and use everything on it.
>>> One more call before convention.
>>> Time is 8:00 PM.
>>> Friday is the deadline to submit your chapter dues. Get them in.
>>> If you don't get them in, you will incur a $25 fine.
>>> $1 per person, plus $10.
>>> Respectfully submitted,
>>> Macy McClain
>>>
>>> PS: After sending that email out to the list serve regarding sending the
>>> notes, Aleeha texted me later and told me NOT to send them out to the
>>> list, as Eric encourages participation regardless of who's on the call.
>>> Just wanted to clarify that.
>>
>
>
> --
> Kaiti Shelton
> University of Dayton 2016.
> Music Therapy, Psychology, Philosophy
> President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
> Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma
>


-- 
Kaiti Shelton
University of Dayton 2016.
Music Therapy, Psychology, Philosophy
President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma