From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Aug  1 08:26:52 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 04:26:52 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] U.S. Department of Labor Hiring Fair
Message-ID: <004801cd6fbf$69306b70$3b914250$@sks.com>

Announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor:

 

 

On Wednesday, August 8, 2012, (10:00am - 2:00pm) the U.S. Department of
Labor will host a hiring fair for veterans and persons with disabilities.
There are over 57 vacancies that need to be filled at the U.S. Department of
Labor.  

 

The positions cited on the website below are open to all candidates, with a
special emphasis on hiring veterans. Please make every effort to share this
information with other veterans. Your assistance is appreciated as it is
important that we get this information in the hands of veterans who are
looking for a job.  

 

Details to be aware of and share:

 

In order to attract a highly qualified candidate pool a website with
detailed information has been established at www.dol.gov/dol/hiringfair .
The website lists a short duty description of the positions. Additionally,
an online registration site has been set up for candidates to register to
simplify the registration process. The event flyer will be advertised on the
several websites to include www.dol.gov , www.dol.gov/hiringvets,
www.dol.gov/odep/events  and www.dol.gov/vets as well as DOL's networks in
the community and other federal agencies.  The event flyer also contains the
list of the positions with links to the OPM qualification standards for
those series and grades.

 

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Aug  2 18:49:14 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 14:49:14 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] looking for a college intern
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP192609737F6A6D947CE974E8FCB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP192609737F6A6D947CE974E8FCB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00ac01cd70df$8528e480$8f7aad80$@sks.com>

>From John Bailey [mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com] 



I have started looking for a college intern to help me with my business. I
need someone to take care of my social media and who is good at marketing.

 

If you know of someone who is looking for a paid internship and can work
from home, would you please pass my contact information along to them and
have them contact me?

 

My info is

John Bailey

www.johnbaileyspeaker.com <http://www.johnbaileyspeaker.com/> 

john at johnbaileyspeaker.com

(703) 994-2040

 

Thanks in advance and have a great weekend,

JB

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John Bailey is the author of "BUILD MEMBERSHIP MOJO: 98 Proven Steps to
Build, Grow, and Maintain a THRIVING MEMBERSHIP " as well as dozens of
nationally read articles.

 

John Bailey
John Bailey Communications
Direct: 703.994.2040
Home: 703.273.1053
www.JohnBaileySpeaker.com
John at JohnBaileySpeaker.com
http://www.FreeEbook.JohnBaileySpeaker.com

 

 

 


 



From holleymanor at verizon.net  Sat Aug 11 23:14:30 2012
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Richard Holley)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:14:30 -0700
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV At Large Meeting August
Message-ID: <EFA49FED8EA3449280CF0EA51467A538@LENOVOE40B4A08>

Date: August 14 , 2012
Time: 8 PM
Phone No.: 866-704-2476
Passcode: 880775
Topic:
Mobility, Guide Dogs, White Cane, or aide

Come and join us for a great discussion.

Rick Holley, Host of NFBV At Large Chapter

From mwroane at mindspring.com  Sun Aug 12 21:45:21 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:45:21 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Gwen Beavers
Message-ID: <7F7671627BDD40D596C5132A4E731042@LapTop>

Fellow Federationists,

 

I am sorry to report to you that Gwen Beavers, our friend and long time federationist, went home to be with her Lord & Saviour on Saturday morning, August 11, 2012.

 

The family will receive visitors on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Hill & Wood Funeral Services, located on the corner of 1st & East Market Street in Charlottesville, Virginia.

 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:00 am at First Christian Church, located at 3285 Keswick Road in Keswick, Virginia.  All of those attending the funeral service are invited to lunch at the church immediately following the service.  Burial will take place at Holly Memorial Gardens on Seminole Trail (Rt 29 North) at 2:00 pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that memorials be made to the First Christian Church Mortgage Fund or to the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia.

 


From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Aug 17 00:02:58 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:02:58 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] August 25 NFBV Board Meeting and Goodwill
	Informational Protest
Message-ID: <008b01cd7c0c$0a26a910$1e73fb30$@sks.com>

As you know, Goodwill does not require its local affiliates to pay the
minimum wage to blind people and other workers with disabilities. As a
result, we will be holding informational protests outside of Goodwill stores
across the country. The informational protests will take place on Saturday,
August 25. That is also the day of our state board meeting. We will hold an
informational protest in Richmond.  Here is the schedule for the day:

 

10:00 A.M.  Pre-protest briefing. The location has not yet been selected but
we will make sure you know where it will be held in the next day or so.

 

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Informational protest. We will assemble at a Goodwill
store in Richmond. The specific location will be included in a follow-up
notice.

 

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Affiliate board meeting. We will send out the precise
location for the board meeting along with the information about the
pre-protest briefing and the location of the Goodwill store where the
protest will be held.

 

Thanks,

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia



From fschroeder at sks.com  Sat Aug 18 14:47:16 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:47:16 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] August 25 Virginia Board Meeting Agenda
Message-ID: <00e301cd7d50$5d8c64b0$18a52e10$@sks.com>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

August 25, 2012

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

 

 

I--Call to Order

 

A. Invocation;

B. Moment of Silence for Gwen Beavers 

C. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

 

II--Secretary's Report, Stewart Prost

 

Approval of Minutes from May 5, 2012 Meeting of the NFBV Board of Directors.

 

III--Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

 

IV--Report on 2012 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 2012 State Convention

 

A. Dates and Location;

B. National Representative (Ever Lee Hairston);

C. Ideas for Agenda Topics);

D. Student Youth Track, Tracy Soforenko.

 

VI-2013 State Convention

 

VII--2012 BELL Program, Sandy Halverson

 

VIII--Division Reports 

 

A.	Deaf-Blind Division, Valerie Luther;
B.	Diabetics Division,, Patricia Droppers;

C. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants, John Jones;

D. Virginia Association of Blind Students;

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, Briley Pollard;

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 fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Aug 20 21:28:25 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:28:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Schedule for Goodwill Informational Protest and
	Board Meeting
Message-ID: <002401cd7f1a$bcab90d0$3602b270$@sks.com>

As you know, , we will be holding an informational protest outside of a
Richmond Goodwill store just prior to our board meeting on Saturday, August
25. Here is the schedule for the day:

 

10:00 A.M.  Pre-protest briefing. 

Home of Mark and Melody Roane

3230 Grove Avenue, Richmond

 

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Informational protest

( We will Walk three blocks to the Goodwill store from Mark and Melody's
home

3114 West Cary Street, Richmond

 

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Affiliate board meeting

Virginia Department for the Blind

Library and Resource Center

359 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227.

 

Looking forward to seeing all of you in Richmond, 

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Tue Aug 21 01:54:03 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:54:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Raffle Tickets
Message-ID: <1A9246AF5FBB4F0F97712F972A345834@LapTop>

Good evening all,
I just wanted to remind everyone to please turn in any stubs and money for any sold raffle tickets at our upcoming board meeting.
Also, please remember that I cannot take stubs without the associated money.
Thanks,
Mark


From mwroane at mindspring.com  Tue Aug 21 01:56:05 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:56:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Peanut sales
Message-ID: <37A24607524F47A5B18AB45B1112465A@LapTop>

Good evening all,
If anyone has any money from our recent peanut sale, please get it to me as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Mark


From fschroeder at sks.com  Tue Aug 21 22:03:45 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:03:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Revised Board Meeting Agenda
Message-ID: <008f01cd7fe8$d63d8a70$82b89f50$@sks.com>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

August 25, 2012

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

 

Note: The meeting will be held at the Department for the Blind, Library and
Resource Center, 395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227.

 

 

I--Call to Order

 

A. Invocation;

B. Moment of Silence for Gwen Beavers 

C. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

 

II--Secretary's Report, Stewart Prost

 

Approval of Minutes from May 5, 2012 Meeting of the NFBV Board of Directors.

 

III--Treasurer's Report, Mark Roane

 

IV--Report on 2012 National Convention

 

A. McDonald Fellowship and Jernigan Fund Winners, Corbb O'Connor;

B. Parent Leadership Participants, Sandy Halverson;

C. Fundraising at National Convention, Mary Durbin.

 

V--NFBV 2012 State Convention

 

A. Dates and Location;

B. National Representative (Ever Lee Hairston);

C. Ideas for Agenda Topics);

D. Student Youth Track, Briley Pollard.

 

VI-2013 State Convention

 

VII--2012 BELL Program, Sandy Halverson

 

VIII--Division Reports 

 

A.	Deaf-Blind Division, Valerie Luther;
B.	Diabetics Division,, Patricia Droppers;

C. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants, John Jones;

D. Virginia Association of Blind Students, Briley Pollard;

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, Briley Pollard;

B. Scholarship Committee, Jennifer Kennedy;

C. Fund Raising, Mary Durbin;

D. Meet the Blind Month Activities, Althea Pittman;

E. At-Large Chapter, Richard Holley;

F. NFBV Website, Brian McCann;

G. Newsline, John Halverson.

 

X--Other Business.

 

XI--Date and Location of Next Meeting. 

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Aug 22 23:42:22 2012
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:42:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2012 NFBV State Convention hotel registration
	details
Message-ID: <000b01cd80bf$c75aadd0$56100970$@net>

Don't miss the fun with NFB of Virginia at State convention.  Reserve your
room today!

 

2012 Convention dates:  Friday November 2 through Sunday November 4

Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown 

55 East Canal Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Individuals will be responsible for making their own reservations by calling
the Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown direct at 804-788-0900 or (800)227-6963


Online registration can be made at www.crowneplaza.com/ric-downtown by
entering the three character code nfb.

CUTOFF DATE

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before 12:00 AM, Friday,
October 19, 2012 

Rates:  Sleeping room rates are $69 plus taxes per night.

 

Information about registration for the actual convention will be distributed
soon.

 

If you have questions, telephone Michael at (540)760-3885 or email at
michaelgkasey at verizon.net

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Aug 23 11:29:56 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:29:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Protest
In-Reply-To: <54B157D8D80B4A398803202319AAC834@Johnscomputer>
References: <54B157D8D80B4A398803202319AAC834@Johnscomputer>
Message-ID: <00c701cd8122$a004c230$e00e4690$@sks.com>

>From John Halverson:

 

Hello Friends,

 

The time of our protest is rapidly approaching.  Many of us may be asked
questions by the public or the press.  I understand we all know the issues,
but our website describing the fair wage issue is extremely informative.  I
would read the frequently asked questions as well as any other information
you may find of interest.

 

The website URL is www.nfb.org/fairwages.

 

Also, below find the flier we are distributing.

 

See you Saturday.

 

John Halverson

 

 

Boycott Goodwill Industries

Don't shop at or donate to Goodwill.

 

 

Did you know that some Goodwill workers with disabilities are being paid as
little as 
22 cents per hour? 

 

It may be legal, but it is not right.

Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers like Goodwill
to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.  

 

 

UNFAIR! DISCRIMINATORY! IMMORAL!

 

 

Assuming that people with disabilities lack capacity is UNFAIR!

 

Denying disabled workers the federal minimum wage is discriminatory!

 

Paying six-figure CEO salaries while paying disabled workers pennies is
immoral!

 

All people with disabilities, when provided the proper training and support,
can be competitively employed at the minimum wage, free from dependence on
public assistance, and contributing to our nation's bottom line. 

 

Goodwill receives public funds, accepts philanthropic donations, and profits
from the sale of donated goods, but refuses to pay its workers with
disabilities the federal minimum wage. 

 

Don't donate to or purchase goods from Goodwill until it adopts a
responsible corporate policy to pay its workers with disabilities at least
the federal minimum wage. 

 

For more information, visit: www.nfb.org/fairwages.

 



 

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Aug 26 23:53:54 2012
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:53:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV protest at Goodwill in Richmond, Virginia
Message-ID: <000901cd83e6$100d8290$302887b0$@net>

Click the links for news about the NFBV in Richmond at Goodwill

Channel 6:

http://wtvr.com/2012/08/25/a-national-disability-group-protests-against-good
wills-practices/#

 

Channel 8:

http://www.wric.com/global/Category.asp?c=190525
<http://www.wric.com/global/Category.asp?c=190525&clipId=7655201&autostart=t
rue> &clipId=7655201&autostart=true

 

 

 

 



