[Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
slery
slerythema at insightbb.com
Fri Jan 18 23:47:00 CST 2008
Using Blind in the name would be redundant. National Federation of the
Blind Blind artist and Crafters.
I had thought of this myself and then realized that it was already a part of
the NFB.
Cindy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> David Evans
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 11:09 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
>
>
> I think the name of the division should be the NFB Blind
> artist and Crafters
> Division.
> I think that it is descriptive enough to let most anyone know
> what the
> division is about and who is included.
> It also puts us up near the top in listings of the divisions
> alphabetically.
>
> As for my info, here it is.
>
> David Evans
> 19601 Carolina Circle
> Boca Raton, Florida, 33434
> Home: (561) 482-5684
> E-mail: drevans at bellsouth.
> Crafts:
> Wood working, metal working, plastics, leather working, wood
> burning, doll
> houses and mini furniture,inventing,
> Part owner of JADEmbroidery which is a custom machine
> embroidery business
> creating and decorating clothing items of all kinds such as
> hats, caps,
> visors, towels, bath robes, teddy bears, shirts, tank tops, shorts,
> jeans,head bands and TO-shirts for people, dogs and cats.
> We have our own graphics artist who can design any kind of logo or
> decorations you like and the software we have will convert it into an
> embroidery pattern that our, state of the art, computer guided sewing
> machines can sew for you.
> We do work shirts for businesses, sport shirts for sports
> such as golf,
> bowling, tennis,team sports like baseball, basket ball and
> the like. We can take a $30 pair of jeans and make them into
> a$300 pair of jeans. We can make items for chapter, affiliate
> and Division fund raisers and for
> clubs like the Lion's clubs, Knights of Columbus, JC's, etc,
> etc. Look for our web site at www.jadembroidery.com coming soon.
>
>
> David Evans, NFBF
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
>
>
> >I spoke with Joyce, last night, and I want to be on the
> committee. She
> >brought this question up to me. No afence, but arts and
> crafts reminds
> >me of elementry school. I like it the way it is or your
> other choice,
> >Lorraine. The way it is now, lets painters know they are included.
> >Painting usually is an art, where knitting, plastic canvis... Are
> >crafts. This way we are all in one. If we do not have a
> table this
> >year, I think we should find a designated person to send our
> >imformation about ourselves and our crafts. If we put together a
> >list, we can hand it out at the Entrepreneur's table. We
> need to have
> >someone write up a mission statement and what ever else we
> need. This
> >year I suggest we meet and vote to become a committee and get
> >istablished. We can do demo's in someone's room and sell
> items there
> >and during the convention. Make ourselves known. Then, when we are
> >established, have our own table in 2009.
> >
> > If nobody else will take on the job of collecting the imfo, I could
> > try to put the imfo in a word document. this would be my
> first time.
> > I am not able to do the embossing.
> >
> > Imfo needed;
> > Name
> > Phone
> > E-mail
> > Address
> > Craft description (brief)
> >
> > ---
> > Theresa L. Powers (Terry)
> > H-301-916-8549
> > W-301-496-8584
> > powerst at mail.nih.gov
> > 18120 Chalet Dr. Apt. 103
> > Germantown, MD 20874
> > Plastic Canvis
> > cleanex boxes, coasters, eyeglass cases, slate cases, book marks...
> > many paterns and colors, you make the choice
> >
> >
> > Now how is that?
> >
> >
> > Terry Powers
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rovig, Lorraine [mailto:LRovig at NFB.ORG]
> > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:53 AM
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
> >
> > How about changing "handy" crafts to hand crafts? Or just
> use "arts and
> > crafts" to cover the widest possible grouping?
> > Lorraine
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of David Evans
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 1:06 PM
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
> >
> >
> > Dear Joyce,
> >
> > Another way that you might get a table is to ask the Entrepreneurs
> > Division to let you use their table and just be a committee
> under their
> > Division.
> > They are there to promote small business and you seem to
> have people who
> > want to sell their goods right?
> > If you want to go the full route with becoming a Division, you don't
> > have to re-invent the wheel.
> > Ask for a copy of another Division's constitution and
> mission statement
> > to look at and change to your own means.
> > Select a Division such as the NFB CARS Division maybe as
> an example.
> > .
> >
> > The Mission statement can be very short and go something like this.
> > The Blind Crafter's Division is hereby established to
> promote the Arts
> > and Crafts of Handy crafts for the Blind.
> > This Division shall support the learning, teaching, performance and
> > production of Handy Craft arts, crafts and the production ,
> display and
> > selling of said items by the Blind.
> > The interest of the members shall be the guiding influence in
> > demonstrating the Blind's proficity in any and all Art and
> Crafts in any
> > media or manner including both traditional and
> non-traditional forms.
> >
> > You would want to have a table location where you can sign up new
> > members, collect a Division Dues and establish a membership
> list. You
> > could also offer items for sell and demonstration.
> > I am not sure if there is a member number you have to have
> to go from a
> > group to a Committee or Division. You would have to ask
> the National
> > about that.
> > It might take two years to get a Division started, but groups and
> > Committees are easier.
> > I am glad to offer advice and suggestions right now, but my job is
> > changing and I will likely be out of town allot as well as
> trying to get
> > my own small business started up.
> > I will give you what time and advice as I can.
> >
> > David Evans, NFBF
> > MV Transit
> > Consumer Advocate
> > drevans at bellsouth.net
> > JADEmbroidery
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> > To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:27 PM
> > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OK OK OK
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Gee wiz, I baby-sit on Monday and Tuesday and don't do much with
> > email.
> >> I have been working with National [Joann Wilson, Mrs. Mauer, etc.]
> > with
> >> getting this group/division started since last July when
> I returned
> > back
> >> home
> >> from Convention.
> >> I did what was suggested by contacting members to see if
> there were
> >> people interested. People suggested there be a list for people to
> >> chit
> > chat.
> >> Now you guys have just taken a big jump ahead of
> everything. So slow
> >
> >> down a
> >> little.
> >> As was stated affiliates and divisions get a table in the exhibit
> > hall
> >> for
> >> free. I don't know about "group", but that will be coming up. I
> > need to
> >> speak with Mrs. Jernaghin and I was hoping we would have some
> > volunteers
> >> to do
> >> some demos of their craft work. That would attract
> people and talk
> > up
> >> about
> >> beginning the division. I need to contact her for getting some
> > room
> >> some
> >> place to meet, demo or whatever.
> >> I was told once we had some folks I need to get more
> information on a
> >
> >> mission statement and a constitution and submit that into
> Dr. Mauer
> > and
> >> the
> >> National board for an approval. I don't have my notes right here
> > right
> >> now, but I
> >> believe that is what needs to be done.
> >> I need some input and help to organize this.
> >> Everyone seems to be chomping on the bit to sell their handcraft
> > items; I
> >> don't hear much excitement in getting this as a division or group
> > part of
> >> NFB!
> >> Do I have any volunteers to be on an NFB Krafters Korner Planning
> >> Committee for Convention? You do not have to be at the Dallas
> >> Convention to
> > be on
> >> this Committee, but I need help and I think if we can at
> least form a
> >
> >> committee
> >> that will be a good first step. We need to plan what we
> would like to
> >> accomplish at the first meeting. It would be great to do it all
> > [demo,
> >> learn,
> >> sell, etc.], but that will take some organization from all of us.
> >> I am looking for people willing to be on a committee.
> That can make
> > some
> >> phone calls, have some input on what to do, volunteer or find
> > volunteers
> >> to do
> >> some demos, etc.
> >> I will be willing to do some demos on triangle weaving.
> I like the
> > idea
> >> of
> >> maybe planning a breakfast or lunch.
> >> Anyone willing to take a step over this line to help and
> be part of
> > the
> >> planning committee please call me in the evening after 4:30 pm
> > eastern
> >> time for
> >> this week.203 378 8928
> >> Next Tuesday I will be a Grandma once again, C section is
> planned, so
> > not
> >> sure of when I will be available. You can get me on Saturday and
> > Sunday
> >> after
> >> 11 a.m.
> >> Joyce Kane
> >> 203 378 8928
> >> Eastern Time
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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