From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Aug  5 15:59:18 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:59:18 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Board Meeting Agenda
Message-ID: <003601cc5388$a29cbb60$e7d63220$@com>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Meeting of the Board of Directors
August 13, 2011
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Note: The meeting will be held at the Department for the Blind, Library and
Resource Center, 359 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227.


I--Call to Order

A. Invocation;
B. Moment of Silence for Christopher Fountain
C. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

II--Secretary's Report, Stewart Prost

Approval of Minutes from May 14, 2011 Meeting of the NFBV Board of
Directors.

III--Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

IV--Report on 2011 National Convention

A. McDonald Fellowship and Jernigan Fund Winners, Tracy Soforenko;
B. Parent Leadership Participants, Sandy Halverson;
C. Fundraising at National Convention, Mary Durbin.

V--NFBV 2011 State Convention, Michael Kasey and Joe Hobson

A. Dates and Location;
B. National Representative (Mark Riccobono);
C. Ideas for Agenda Topics);
D. Student Youth Track, Tracy Soforenko.

VI-2012 and 2013 State Conventions

VII--2011 BELL Program, Sandy Halverson

VIII--Division Reports 

A.	Deaf-Blind Division, Valerie Luther;
B.	Diabetics Division,;
C. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants, John Jones;
D. Virginia Association of Blind Students, Brittany Savage;
E. Virginia Association to Promote the use of Braille, Sandy Halverson;
F. Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Zina Lewis.

IX--Committee Updates:

A. Membership Committee, John Bailey;
B. Scholarship Committee, Jennifer Kennedy;
C. Fund Raising, Mary Durbin;
D. Meet the Blind Month Activities, Althea Pittman;
E. NFBV Website, Brian McCann;
F. Newsline, John Halverson.

X--Other Business.

XI--Date and Location of Next Meeting.




From altheapittman at yahoo.com  Mon Aug  8 17:44:24 2011
From: altheapittman at yahoo.com (althea pittman)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 10:44:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Board Meeting Agenda
In-Reply-To: <003601cc5388$a29cbb60$e7d63220$@com>
References: <003601cc5388$a29cbb60$e7d63220$@com>
Message-ID: <1312825464.12332.YahooMailNeo@web161307.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Hello Fred,
?
I hope things are going well with you all today.? I am Sandy and I will be giving you a report on the Eastern Shore' Bell Program Camp.? I believe everything went well.? I regard that I will be not be able to attend the state board meeting.? I have a prior family comittment (family reunion in Del).? Would you give everybody my hello's.
?
Love,
Althea

From: Fredric Schroeder <fschroeder at sks.com>
To: NFBV Announce <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 11:59 AM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Board Meeting Agenda

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Meeting of the Board of Directors
August 13, 2011
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Note: The meeting will be held at the Department for the Blind, Library and
Resource Center, 359 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227.


I--Call to Order

A. Invocation;
B. Moment of Silence for Christopher Fountain
C. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

II--Secretary's Report, Stewart Prost

Approval of Minutes from May 14, 2011 Meeting of the NFBV Board of
Directors.

III--Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

IV--Report on 2011 National Convention

A. McDonald Fellowship and Jernigan Fund Winners, Tracy Soforenko;
B. Parent Leadership Participants, Sandy Halverson;
C. Fundraising at National Convention, Mary Durbin.

V--NFBV 2011 State Convention, Michael Kasey and Joe Hobson

A. Dates and Location;
B. National Representative (Mark Riccobono);
C. Ideas for Agenda Topics);
D. Student Youth Track, Tracy Soforenko.

VI-2012 and 2013 State Conventions

VII--2011 BELL Program, Sandy Halverson

VIII--Division Reports 

A.??? Deaf-Blind Division, Valerie Luther;
B.??? Diabetics Division,;
C. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants, John Jones;
D. Virginia Association of Blind Students, Brittany Savage;
E. Virginia Association to Promote the use of Braille, Sandy Halverson;
F. Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children, Zina Lewis.

IX--Committee Updates:

A. Membership Committee, John Bailey;
B. Scholarship Committee, Jennifer Kennedy;
C. Fund Raising, Mary Durbin;
D. Meet the Blind Month Activities, Althea Pittman;
E. NFBV Website, Brian McCann;
F. Newsline, John Halverson.

X--Other Business.

XI--Date and Location of Next Meeting.


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Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org

From fschroeder at sks.com  Tue Aug  9 10:31:29 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 06:31:29 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Passing of Jack Rhein
Message-ID: <007001cc567f$805c4df0$8114e9d0$@com>

>From Corlis Jones

 

I am very saddened to announce the passing of John "jack" Rhein, treasurer
of the Greater wmsburg Chapter.  Jack passed away  suddenly on Saturday
morning from a massive stroke.

He loved people and promoted the NFB.  We will miss him.

 

Arrangements are as follows:

 

Viewing Mon.-Tues. Aug. 8, 9th 6:00-8:00 pm at Nelson Funeral Home

 

Funeral Wednesday, Aug. 10th 9:00 am St. Bede's Catholic Church

 

Sorrowfully submitted,

 

The Greater Williamsburg Chapter-NFBV

Corlis M. Jones, pres.



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Aug 12 23:36:42 2011
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:36:42 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 10th Anniversary celebration!!!
Message-ID: <004501cc5948$b4a5e4b0$1df1ae10$@net>

YOU are invited to join us:

Fredericksburg Area Chapter NFBV 10th Anniversary celebration!

When:  Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:30-2:00

Where:  Carlos O'Kelly's

at 2306 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA

Directions:  Exit 130 towards Fredericksburg Route 3 East 

Order from menu, separate checks.  Dessert provided!!

RSVP to Chapter Secretary, Laurie Wages at: Lburns24 at yahoo.com

Take advantage of historic Fredericksburg tours just 5 minutes away.  Ask
for details.

Michael Kasey

Chapter President



From holleymanor at verizon.net  Sat Aug 13 04:28:48 2011
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Richard Holley)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:28:48 -0700
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 10th Anniversary celebration!!!
References: <004501cc5948$b4a5e4b0$1df1ae10$@net>
Message-ID: <F135EFDF637E4B859CF4EA9810407B18@LENOVOE40B4A08>

Michael,
Thanks, but I have a 90th birthday party that same day, my mother-in-law.  I 
must attend!
Congratulations to the chapter.
Rick Holley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Kasey" <michaelgkasey at verizon.net>
To: "'Michael Kasey'" <michaelgkasey at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 4:36 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 10th Anniversary celebration!!!


> YOU are invited to join us:
>
> Fredericksburg Area Chapter NFBV 10th Anniversary celebration!
>
> When:  Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 11:30-2:00
>
> Where:  Carlos O'Kelly's
>
> at 2306 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
>
> Directions:  Exit 130 towards Fredericksburg Route 3 East
>
> Order from menu, separate checks.  Dessert provided!!
>
> RSVP to Chapter Secretary, Laurie Wages at: Lburns24 at yahoo.com
>
> Take advantage of historic Fredericksburg tours just 5 minutes away.  Ask
> for details.
>
> Michael Kasey
>
> Chapter President
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org 




From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Aug 15 13:34:53 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:34:53 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] (Social Security Administration sent out the
	following notice )
Message-ID: <003c01cc5b50$1e79c5b0$5b6d5110$@com>

>From Carolyn Ranker: Announcement from the Social Security Administration.

 

August 9, 2011
For all BVA membership and key contacts the Social Security Administration sent out the following notice about a webinar in a week on Section 504 access for disabled and wanted to share this with everyone. In past couple years Social Security has worked to improve its accessibility for blinded or hearing loss users.
The Social Security Administration will host two Public Forums concerning Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 and Tuesday, September 20, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT.  The forums will take place at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review located at One Skyline Tower, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA  22041. 
These forums are part of Social Security?s self-evaluation of our current policies and practices that support Section 504.  Under this legislation, federal agencies are required to provide meaningful access to their programs, activities, and facilities for qualified persons with disabilities.  The following website contains additional information about Section 504:  <http://www.ssa.gov/webcontent/section504/section504FAQs.html> http://www.ssa.gov/webcontent/section504/section504FAQs.html
The forums will provide an opportunity for people to comment on Social Security?s compliance with Section 504.  We are particularly interested in comments from persons with disabilities, their family members, and those who work with, or advocate for, persons with disabilities.  You will have an opportunity to provide comments in person, by telephone or by telephone relay service.
On August 17, we will accept comments related to our Policies and Facilities. On September 20, we will accept comments related to Information Technology (IT) and Communications.   Please visit  <http://www.ssa.gov/survey/504RegistrationForum.htm> www.ssa.gov/survey/504RegistrationForum.htm to register for one, or both of, the forums.
We will stream the forums live on the internet during the event and they will be available thereafter for public viewing at  <http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webcontent/section504/forums.html> www.socialsecurity.gov/webcontent/section504/forums.html.  Through this link, you will also find information about parking, directions, and transportation.
Please share this information with your members, colleagues and other interested parties.
Thanks for your support, 
 
Kojuan L. Almond    
Acting Associate Commissioner
for External Affairs 



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Mon Aug 15 17:56:28 2011
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark Roane)
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:56:28 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Affiliate Officers & Directors and Contacts
Message-ID: <EFB019EAE0E24363BB1983CDA95275B1@Exanimus>

Attached please find two (2) lists of Affiliate information.
Affiliate Officers & Directors
Chapter / Division Contact Information
Please let me know if there are any corrections to be made.
Thank you
Mark Roane
NFBV Treasurer
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From Jpj1955 at aol.com  Mon Aug 15 18:13:25 2011
From: Jpj1955 at aol.com (Jpj1955 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:13:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Affiliate Officers & Directors and Contacts
Message-ID: <bfc5a.45336946.3b7abbc5@aol.com>

You are good for the Merchant division.
 
John
 
John P. Jones  

 
In a message dated 8/15/2011 2:05:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mwroane at mindspring.com writes:

Attached  please find two (2) lists of Affiliate information.
Affiliate Officers  & Directors
Chapter / Division Contact Information
Please let me  know if there are any corrections to be made.
Thank you
Mark  Roane
NFBV  Treasurer

_______________________________________________
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Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org




From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Aug 29 23:04:16 2011
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:04:16 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV listserv Moderator
Message-ID: <003501cc669f$f9fde120$edf9a360$@net>

Attached is the 2011 NFBV Scholarship application

If you have questions, contact:

 

Jennifer M. Kennedy, M.A., NOMC

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter, President

Phone: 330-465-6245

Work: 804-371-3606

Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Aug 30 22:29:46 2011
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:29:46 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Web Site update from Webmaster!
Message-ID: <004801cc6764$52ced920$f86c8b60$@net>

Hello Everyone,

 

The NFBV affiliate website is back on track! I invite you to come see what's
new, www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org/> . In efforts in keeping the website
up to date, I am asking that any changes in chapters and/or divisions be
sent to me as soon as possible. 

 

I also invite all of the Virginia affiliate chapters and divisions to send
me any events that they would like posted on the NFBV website. I can
accommodate just about any request. I can post forms, division info,
pictures with descriptions, local chapter info and much much more. 

 

This website is still under evaluation. I am asking that if anyone finds an
error and/or an accessibility issue to let me know asap so I can try to fix
it. Any and all feedback is welcome. 

 

Thank you for your time,

 

Brian McCann

 

NFBV Webmaster

757-472-2494

brnmccnn at gmail.com

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:7   (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

 



