From holleymanor at verizon.net  Sat Apr  2 15:07:03 2016
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2016 11:07:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] April At Large Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <911A43D30F9E4172AAAB93100A030074@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings one and all,
Date: April 12
Time: 8 PM
Call in number: 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670
Subject: Guide Dogs or is it Dog Guides?

Speakers: Jeff Lucas and Jeanette McAllister
Special Guests: Seeing Eye aand own NFBV Division of Guide Dog users

I'm looking forward to a great meeting.
Rick Holley 


From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Apr  2 17:06:20 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2016 13:06:20 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2 weeks left: Join Us in Orlando: 2016 McDonald
	Fellowship to the NFB National Convention
Message-ID: <05f501d18d01$fa64d190$ef2e74b0$@gmail.com>

From: Sandy Halverson [mailto:sandyh50 at verizon.net] 

2016 McDonald Fellowships to National Convention 

 

With just 2 weeks left, you owe it to yourself to join us at the 2016 NFB
National Convention. 

The 2016 NFB National Convention is an experience you do not want to miss.

Many of those who have attended our national NFB  conventions are amazed at
how meeting and interacting with over 3000  other blind and low vision
convention attendees has positively changed their  lives. They not only
learn how the problems of vision loss can be overcome, but also experience
the confidence that comes withsolutions. 

 

Robert and Marian McDonald selflessly contributed to our Virginia affiliate
to further the progress and better the lives of those who are blind,
visually impaired, and low vision in Virginia. In their honor, we recognize
the personal benefits that come to people who attend a national convention
for the first time. In their memory, the National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia (NFBV) continues their legacy of education and empowerment to
Virginia's blind citizens. 

 

We anticipate awarding fellowships to assist each recipient with costs of
attending our 2016 NFB National Convention to be held in Orlando, FL, from
June 30- July 5. Please note: The banquet ends late in the evening of
Tuesday, July 5 and fellowship winners are expected to attend the banquet so
return travel must occur on Wednesday, July 6 or later. This event will take
place at the Rosen Shingle Creek  Hotel in Orlando Florida.

 

The  McDonald Fellowship program was established in 1998 to assist those who
have never attended a convention of the National Federation of  the Blind
(NFB) or those who have not attended in years and wish to come to a
convention this year.

 

Federationists are welcome and encouraged to apply for both the Virginia
specific McDonald Fellowship and a national Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship.
Details on the Jernigan Scholarship program will be emailed separately.

 

We will link each of our fellowship winners with mentors who will assist
them in getting the most out of their national convention experience.
McDonald Fellowship winners are expected to attend the entire NFB convention
and share their experiences by addressing our 2016 NFB of Virginia state
convention. 

 

Deadline for applications for the McDonald Fellowship is Friday, April 15,
2016.  Winners will be announced May 15, 2016. 

 

Your application should be in the form of a letter delivered via electronic
mail.  There is no specific form for the application.  Applicants should
write a brief letter outlining reasons why they should be considered for a
Fellowship and the letter must include:

 

A)      Name, Address, phone and email contact information 

B)      Chapter or other connection  With the affiliate

 

C)      How you will benefit from the experience

D)     How you have participated with your chapter or the affiliate in the

past year

E)      Any other pertinent details

 

In addition, you are required to contact your Chapter President or an
affiliate Board Member for a letter of recommendation. Letters of
recommendation are due by Friday, April 15, 2016.

 

Applications or questions about the Fellowship program should be sent to
Sandy Halverson, Chairman, McDonald Fellowship Committee, email at
<mailto:sandyh50 at verizon.net> sandyh50 at verizon.net 

 

or by phone at 703-400-6890.

 

Our committee wants to help you make 2016 the year you attend our national
convention.  The convention will be even better because you were there.  

 

Sandy Halverson

McDonald Fellowship Chair

 

 

 

 

 

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Apr  2 17:11:12 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2016 13:11:12 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2 weeks left: National Program to Join Us In
	Orlando: Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship Fund to Attend the 2016
	NFB National Convention
Message-ID: <060201d18d02$a8875ef0$f9961cd0$@gmail.com>

From: Sandy Halverson [mailto:sandyh50 at verizon.net] 

 

Hi, fellow Virginia Federationists:

 

With just 2 weeks left, you owe it to yourself to join us at the 2016 NFB
National Convention. 

If you have thought about attending one of our national conventions but
didn't because of the expense, please read the article below and apply not
only for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Assistance Grant but also apply for
one of our NFBV McDonald Fellowship grants.  Information about our Virginia
specific program will come in a separate email.

 


The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund


by Allen Harris

>From the Editor: Allen Harris is the chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund
Committee and was one of the people who came up with the idea of honoring
our former president and longtime leader by establishing a program to
promote attendance at the national convention, where so much inspiration and
learning occur. Here is Allen's announcement about the 2016 Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship Fund Program:

Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done
so because of the lack of funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund invites you to make an application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps
this July you too can be in the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando,
Florida, enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities at the
largest and most important yearly convention of blind people in the world.

The three biggest ticket items you need to cover when attending an NFB
national convention are the roundtrip transportation, the hotel room for a
week, and the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home). We
attempt to award additional funds to families, but, whether a family or an
individual is granted a scholarship, this fund can only help; it won't pay
all the costs. Last year most of the sixty grants were in the range of $400
to $500 per individual. 

We recommend that you find an NFB member as your personal convention mentor,
someone who has been to many national conventions and is able to share
money-saving tips with you and tips on navigating the extensive agenda in
the big hotel. Your mentor will help you get the most out of the amazing
experience that is convention week.

Who is eligible? 
Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB
national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.

How do I apply for funding assistance?
1. You write a letter giving your contact information, and your local NFB
information, your specific amount requested, and then explain why this is a
good investment for the NFB. The points to cover are listed below.

2. You contact your state president Michael Kasey in person or by phone to
request his help in obtaining funding. Be sure to tell the president when to
expect your request letter by email, and mention the deadline.

3. You (or a friend) send your letter by email to your state president. He
or she must add a president's recommendation and then email both letters
directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee. Your
president must forward the two letters no later than April 15, 2016.

Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:

Your full name, and all your telephone numbers and label them-cell phone,
home, office, other person (if any).

Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address.

Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter
president, if you attend a chapter.

Your personal convention mentor, and provide that person's phone number.

Your specific request: 
Explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible
for you. We suggest you consult with other members to make a rough budget
for yourself.

The body of your letter should answer these questions: 
How do you currently participate in the Federation? Why do you want to
attend a national convention? What would you receive; what can you share or
give? You can include in your letter to the committee any special
circumstances you hope they will take into consideration.

When will I be notified that I am a winner? 
If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter
with convention details that should answer most of your questions. The
committee makes every effort to notify scholarship winners by May 15, but
you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are
chosen:

1. Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from
attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for
roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)

2. Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by May
31. 

3. Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many
conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.

4. If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win a
grant this year.

How will I receive my convention scholarship?
At convention you will be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the
amount of your award. The times and locations to pick up your card will be
listed in the letter we send you. The committee is not able to provide funds
before the convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to
assist you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds if you win a
scholarship and to pay your treasury back after you receive your debit or
credit card.

What if I have more questions? For additional information email the
chairman, Allen Harris, at <kjscholarships at nfb.org> or call his Baltimore,
Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, extension 2415.

Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first convention on
the national level and join several thousand active Federationists in the
most important meeting of the blind in the world. We hope to see you in
Orlando. 

 

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sun Apr  3 02:22:26 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2016 22:22:26 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Take the Next Step - Virginia Visits the NFB
	National Center May 6-8
Message-ID: <065d01d18d4f$aa78a0a0$ff69e1e0$@gmail.com>

The NFB of Virginia unites with our national leadership for a weekend packed
with our positive NFB philosophy, great fellowship, learning you can take
home to your chapters and apply in your own life. Our visit to our National
Center is for EVERY member of any of our chapters, our at Large chapter, any
of our divisions, and people who are feeling disconnected & want to
re-connect with the NFB. New members and seasoned Federationists will
benefit from participating in the programming. 

 

No leadership role or prior program participation is required to be a part
of this experience. 

Mark Riccobono, Our National President, is personally engaged in the
programming and you will have an opportunity to meet with him, ask
questions, and learn from leaders in our national and affiliate leadership
team. 

 

The agenda is loaded, but spots are limited. We want you to get yours before
it's too late.

 

This event will run from Friday evening, May 6 at 6:30 PM through late
Saturday, May 7. Respecting requests to limit programming on Sunday, May 8
due to Mother's Day, we will offer breakfast on Sunday but no programming.
To register, please call or email Brian McCann as described in the How to
Register Section below.

 

Details on the programming can be found below.  

 

Do not miss this opportunity open to all our members.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, NFB of Virginia

 <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 

From: Tracy Soforenko [mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 11:27 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Cc: 'Michael Kasey'; brnmccnn at gmail.com
Subject: Unlock Your Leadership Potential When Virginia Visits the NFB
National Center May 6-8

 

Hi Virginia Federationists,

 

We are so pleased that President Riccobono has invited the NFB of Virginia
to the National Center for the Blind in Baltimore for the Virginia
Leadership Development Seminar. President Riccobono and other national
leaders want to work with us personally on growing leaders and growing the
Federation. 

 

We are extending the invitation to all members, whether you are a leader in
a chapter or just want to grow your leadership potential and learn much more
about the NFB. We are planning an engaging and interactive program   where
you will learn skills you can apply in your life and with your local
chapter. In this program, we will conduct engaging discussions on how the
organization works, NFB Philosophy and history,   building our chapters and
local leaders, raising funds, and developing great programming that advances
our movement. Through the Virginia Leadership Seminar, you will learn skills
you can apply at home, build a connection with President Riccobono and other
leaders, and understand your role in our great Federation. 

 

The NFB National Center is not just an office building, it is also a
conference center with shared accommodations and a really nice dining room.
The cost for accommodations and dining is covered by the national office
with support from the affiliate. As a result, you are expected to
participate actively in the programming we are planning. 

Members are responsible for their transportation costs. We believe this
program will be especially valuable for our members and do not want
financial challenges to prevent people from attending. Please reach out to
your chapter president if you need financial assistance. If the chapter is
unable to assist, please contact President Kasey. 

 

Working with President Riccobono, we are developing an outstanding program
but we need you to be there to maximize the benefit for you your chapter and
the affiliate. Make the investment in growing yourself and the Federation
and sign up today.

 

Every participant should walk away from the Virginia Leadership Seminar with
ideas they can use in their local chapter, in their own life and in our
affiliate to grow the Federation. Do not miss this opportunity, sign up
today.

 

We are asking that everyone arrive before 6:30 PM on Friday, May 6.
Programming will run late on Saturday evening. Based on requests to limit
programming on Mother's Day, we will not be holding programming on Sunday
and members should plan to leave the National center on Sunday morning.

 


How to Register:


 

In order to arrange for room assignments and food at the seminar,
reservations to participate are due no later than Friday, April 22, 2016.
Brian McCann has agreed to handle registration for the Virginia Leadership
Seminar. You can sign up   simply by emailing Brian with the following
information:

 

Name

Chapter

Email address

Phone number 

Male/Female so we can figure out shared rooming details

Brian's email address is brnmccnn at gmail.com

You can also reach Brian by phone at 757 472-2494.

 

Amtrak, Greyhound, and Mega Bus serve Baltimore from various locations
throughout Virginia. Additionally, Chapters may choose to work on joint
transportation to ensure affordable transportation to Baltimore.  

 

 

The National Center for the Blind is located at:

200 East Wells Street
      at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314

 

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Apr  6 09:26:39 2016
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2016 05:26:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] New Opportunities for Careers in Rehabilitation of
	the Blind
Message-ID: <002001d18fe6$6cb05300$4610f900$@sks.com>

New Opportunities for Careers in Rehabilitation of the Blind

Scholarships are now available!

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

 

Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) and Structured Discovery
Rehabilitation have been demonstrated to be among the most innovative and
effective forms of rehabilitation training for individuals who are blind or
visually impaired. Louisiana Tech University has operated its Orientation
and Mobility program on this model successfully for 18 years, with upwards
of 90% successful employment and employer satisfaction rates. 

 

Louisiana Tech is excited to announce that along with its O&M program, it
has expanded its training and is launching a brand new concentration in
Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind. 

 

Scholarships are now available for qualified individuals seeking one of the
following degree paths:

*  Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with Concentration
in Orientation and Mobility. 

*  Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance with Concentration in
Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind

or 

*  Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certification

 




 

Why me?

*       The field of educating and rehabilitating children and adults who
are blind is deeply rewarding and life-changing. 

*       The job market is wide open; currently, we receive four times the
number of employer requests than we have graduates to provide. 

*       Training occurs on campus in Ruston, Louisiana, and can be completed
in as little as one year. 

*       No prior background or experience in blindness is necessary-we'll
teach you everything you need to know. 

*       Scholarships are provided on a competitive basis to qualified
persons and can cover costs for attending the university.

*       Scholarship also support travel to conferences, trainings, and
field-based experiences at Structured Discovery training programs.  

 

Who can Apply?

Individuals must already possess a Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from an
accredited university, have a grade point average of 2.5 and obtain a
minimum of 287 (Verbal and Quantitative) on the Graduate Records Examination
(GRE). Individuals must also be willing to attend courses on campus in
Ruston, Louisiana on a full-time basis.  

 

What's the Catch?

*       Payback through service is required. Agreement to receive
scholarship funding requires commitment for you to work in the field of
rehabilitation for two years for each year of scholarship support you
obtain. 

*       Scholarships cover at least tuition and fees but may cover living
and travel costs as well. 

*       You have to move to Ruston, work hard, study harder, and have the
heart to be an O&M or Rehabilitation Teacher of blind persons. 

 

Where do I get started?

o   For program details, visit: www.pdrib.com <http://www.pdrib.com> 

o   Send an email for more information to: dreed at latech.edu
<mailto:dreed at latech.edu> 

o   Or call Edward Bell to discuss your application: 318-257-4554

 

 

Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Apr  7 15:15:00 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2016 11:15:00 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Need a ride to and from the State board meeting in
	Baltimore the weekend of May 7?
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS14DCAF01BFF3E8B5F00FF8F900@phx.gbl>

Need a ride to and from the State board meeting in Baltimore the weekend of May 7?

The Fairfax Chapter has hired a 4-passenger car that will pickup in Fairfax City the afternoon of May 6 and take us to Baltimore for our state board meeting at the national center.

We plan to return by leaving the center Sunday morning and returning to Fairfax.

This is not a big car. So, if you are interested, you must contact me right away.

The charge for the round trip is $30 per person payable by check to the Fairfax Chapter when we leave on May 6.

If you are interested in learning how to grow your chapter, or if you just want to meet our awesome national leadership, this is your opportunity to do all that and more at our state board meeting at the national center in Baltimore the weekend of May 7.
For information or to let me know to reserve a seat for you, email me at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com






From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Apr  7 22:48:43 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2016 18:48:43 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Have you let us know you are planning to attend the
	state board meeting in Baltimore?
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS14AA7EE0736DCEDDB8A2E78F900@phx.gbl>

Brian Mccan is collecting names of those who are planning to attend our next state board meeting to be held at the national center in Baltimore the weekend of May 7. 
If you are planning to attend, please let Brian know ASAP. Email him at:
brnmccnn at gmail.com
to reserve your spot. Space is limited.


Below is a description of all the activities you will enjoy during the weekend.

The NFB of Virginia unites with our national leadership for a weekend packed
with our positive NFB philosophy, great fellowship, learning you can take
home to your chapters and apply in your own life. Our visit to our National
Center is for EVERY member of any of our chapters, our at Large chapter, any
of our divisions, and people who want to
re-connect with the NFB. New members and seasoned Federationists will
benefit from participating in the programming. 

 

No leadership role or prior program participation is required to be a part
of this experience. 

Mark Riccobono, Our National President, is personally engaged in the
programming and you will have an opportunity to meet with him, ask
questions, and learn from leaders in our national and affiliate leadership
team. 

 

The agenda is loaded, but spots are limited. We want you to get yours before
it's too late.

 

This event will run from Friday evening, May 6 at 6:30 PM through late
Saturday, May 7. Respecting requests to limit programming on Sunday, May 8
due to Mother's Day, we will offer breakfast on Sunday but no programming.
To register, please call or email Brian McCann as described in the How to
Register Section below.

 

Details on the programming can be found below.  

 

Do not miss this opportunity open to all our members.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, NFB of Virginia

<mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 

From: Tracy Soforenko [mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 11:27 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Cc: 'Michael Kasey'; brnmccnn at gmail.com
Subject: Unlock Your Leadership Potential When Virginia Visits the NFB
National Center May 6-8

 

Hi Virginia Federationists,

 

We are so pleased that President Riccobono has invited the NFB of Virginia
to the National Center for the Blind in Baltimore for the Virginia
Leadership Development Seminar. President Riccobono and other national
leaders want to work with us personally on growing leaders and growing the
Federation. 

 

We are extending the invitation to all members, whether you are a leader in
a chapter or just want to grow your leadership potential and learn much more
about the NFB. We are planning an engaging and interactive program   where
you will learn skills you can apply in your life and with your local
chapter. In this program, we will conduct engaging discussions on how the
organization works, NFB Philosophy and history,   building our chapters and
local leaders, raising funds, and developing great programming that advances
our movement. Through the Virginia Leadership Seminar, you will learn skills
you can apply at home, build a connection with President Riccobono and other
leaders, and understand your role in our great Federation. 

 

The NFB National Center is not just an office building, it is also a
conference center with shared accommodations and a really nice dining room.
The cost for accommodations and dining is covered by the national office
with support from the affiliate. As a result, you are expected to
participate actively in the programming we are planning. 

Members are responsible for their transportation costs. We believe this
program will be especially valuable for our members and do not want
financial challenges to prevent people from attending. Please reach out to
your chapter president if you need financial assistance. If the chapter is
unable to assist, please contact President Kasey. 

 

Working with President Riccobono, we are developing an outstanding program
but we need you to be there to maximize the benefit for you your chapter and
the affiliate. Make the investment in growing yourself and the Federation
and sign up today.

 

Every participant should walk away from the Virginia Leadership Seminar with
ideas they can use in their local chapter, in their own life and in our
affiliate to grow the Federation. Do not miss this opportunity, sign up
today.

 

We are asking that everyone arrive before 6:30 PM on Friday, May 6.
Programming will run late on Saturday evening. Based on requests to limit
programming on Mother's Day, we will not be holding programming on Sunday
and members should plan to leave the National center on Sunday morning.

 


How to Register:


 

In order to arrange for room assignments and food at the seminar,
reservations to participate are due no later than Friday, April 22, 2016.
Brian McCann has agreed to handle registration for the Virginia Leadership
Seminar. You can sign up   simply by emailing Brian with the following
information:

 

Name

Chapter

Email address

Phone number 

Male/Female so we can figure out shared rooming details

Brian's email address is brnmccnn at gmail.com

You can also reach Brian by phone at 757 472-2494.

 

Amtrak, Greyhound, and Mega Bus serve Baltimore from various locations
throughout Virginia. Additionally, Chapters may choose to work on joint
transportation to ensure affordable transportation to Baltimore.  

 

 

The National Center for the Blind is located at:

200 East Wells Street
      at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314

 

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Apr  7 22:51:41 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2016 18:51:41 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Announcing a new-born addition to our Federation
	family
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS8E479C15E0F86161EAA888F900@phx.gbl>

We wanted to let our Federation family in virginia know that we have been blessed with a healthy grandson, Matthias Ivan Pingel.  He was born this morning, Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:20 a.m. Matthias weighed in at five pounds and five ounces and he was twenty inches long.  All is well with Stephenie, Mike and Matthias.  We pray that all continues to go well.  Matthias will be baptized on Sunday, May 8, Mother's Day! What a special gift for a mother, nothing like your first child.

To God be the Glory for the miracle of life.  

In Christ,

Larry & Sue Povinelli  


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sat Apr  9 16:20:37 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:20:37 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Wish our Virginia applicants for the 2016 NFB
	Scholarship the best
Message-ID: <000e01d1927b$c10fdcd0$432f9670$@verizon.net>

We are pleased to announce the Virginia candidates for our NFB 2016 National
Scholarships

 

Please welcome them and wish them the best.

 

Quieria Alvarez Fairfax George mason University   qcalvarez at gmail.com

Robyn Brown   Tidewater Chapter   robynrmb at gmail.com

Vee Gaspa    Charlottesville  veegaspa at gmail.com <mailto:veegaspa at gmail.com>


Otazsia Grant Chesapeake   otazsia98 at yahoo.com <mailto:otazsia98 at yahoo.com> 

Traci Jones  Fredericksburg Chapter   Moonryn at gmail.com

Sharon Jose  Fairfax   sharonmjose101 at gmail.com
<mailto:sharonmjose101 at gmail.com> 

Caitlin Kasalo  George Mason University  ckasalo at masonlive.gmu.edu
<mailto:ckasalo at masonlive.gmu.edu> 

Jimmie Morris  Richmond Chapter mailto:jimorris0116 at gmail.com

Robert parsons   Richmond chapter   rob.parso3389 at gmail.com   

Deanna Pledger  Chesapeake  dlp26533 at email.vccs.edu
<mailto:dlp26533 at email.vccs.edu> 

Karen Shupp  Glouster  kshupp2 at liberty.edu <mailto:kshupp2 at liberty.edu> 

David Techman  Staunton   dtechman at lion.lmu.edu
<mailto:dtechman at lion.lmu.edu> 

Star-Shemah White  DC Chapter/George Mason University   shemah26 at gmail.com
<mailto:shemah26 at gmail.com> 

 

 

Please reach out to them and introduce yourself,

Thank you,

Michael

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 13 13:30:51 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:30:51 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Convention Ambassador Committee request
Message-ID: <001001d19588$b2c94200$185bc600$@verizon.net>

Are you attending our convention in Orlando this summer?  Do you believe you would be available to serve as an Ambassador?  You may check with leaders in the Virginia Affiliate to learn what is involved.  It is an important role and very focused and requires full participation.  If you believe you are up to the challenge, contact me directly to be recommended.  The committee appointment letter from our President appears below.  Again, contact me directly if interested.

Thank you,

Michael

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

Subject: From Mark Riccobono: Ambassador Committee Letter

April 12, 2016

 

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2016 CONVENTION AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE

 

Dear Colleagues:

 

The Convention Ambassadors Committee is one of the primary operating elements of the Federation. I am not aware of when this committee was originally appointed, but I first began serving on it more than fifteen years ago, and my participation helped strengthen my commitment and understanding of the organization. The committee has provided security for the stage during disruptive periods, offered assistance in getting people from one place to another during the convention, served as a welcoming group for those who did not know where to go or what to do, and made convention wonderful for perhaps as many as 100,000 Federationists.

 

I am asking those who receive this letter to serve on the 2016 Convention Ambassadors Committee. It is the task of this committee to circulate throughout the membership during the national convention and during other events of the Federation in 2016 and do the following things: find problems and solve them before they become problems; see that problems which need to be brought to my attention are brought to my attention; see that problems which should not be brought to my attention are solved before they come to my attention; synthesize and give to me information which I need to have; refrain from giving me information which I should not have; find new people and make them feel part of the movement; encourage the discouraged; see that I meet people that I should meet; and see that the convention and the Federation in general run smoothly and without unhappiness or problems or snags.

I hope and believe we will have the best convention we have ever had.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mark A. Riccobono, President

National Federation of the Blind



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 13 14:01:21 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:01:21 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed to work at the Independence
 market at Convention I Orlando
Message-ID: <002301d1958c$f59667d0$e0c33770$@verizon.net>

AR you attending the Convention in Orlando this summer?

 

You are needed to volunteer some of your time working in the NFB
Independence Market.  Some details are provided from an email received from
Mrs. Patricia Maurer copied below.  You may ask others  in the Affiliate
what is involved.  Please let me know directly if you can spend a few hours
at this important task.  I will need to know when you will arrive and depart
and when you believe you will be available.  Assignments to include position
and hours will be provided after all volunteers are identified.  We
appreciate your support.

Thank you,

Michael

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

We are beginning to put together the schedules for the Independence Market
demonstrators/helpers, storekeepers/pay station attendants, and cashiers at
the NFB 2016 National Convention. 

 

We are anxious to get the assignments out, so please get back to us as soon
as possible. It is contemplated that each demonstrator/helper will work a
four-hour (morning or afternoon) and a two-hour (lunch) shift. This is only
a total of six hours.  

 

As you may be aware, there are other duties to be fulfilled in the market.
The shift times we will assign to line marshals or other positions within
the market will be the same as the ones for demonstrators/helpers and the
storekeepers/pay station attendants. The exception is cashiers. The days the
cashiers work, their shifts will be extended to accommodate the count out
procedure at the end of the shift. We are trying to have more of a
compliment of volunteers in these positions this year, so please look inside
your affiliate and let us know of capable, willing people whom you would
recommend.

 

Please do what you can to help us to have plenty of workers at the NFB
Independence Market to assist our fellow members. I look forward to working
with each of you on this important project.

 

Sincerely,

(Mrs.) Patricia A. Maurer

Director of Reference, Jacobus tenBroek Library

Jernigan Institute

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 13 22:20:26 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:20:26 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Obama to forgive the student debt of permanently
	disabled people - The Washington Post
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS10B210D372F80FF382F8D58F960@phx.gbl>

Obama to forgive the student debt of permanently disabled people - The Washington PostPlease be sure to share this with as many blind college students and recent graduates as you can!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/04/12/obama-to-forgive-the-student-debt-of-permanently-disabled-people/


Obama to forgive the student debt of permanently disabled people

(istock) 
The Obama administration plans to forgive $7.7 billion in federal student loans held by nearly 400,000 permanently disabled Americans.

By law, anyone with a severe disability is eligible to have the government discharge their federal student loans. The administration took steps four years ago to make the process easier by letting people who are totally and permanently disabled use their Social Security designation to apply for a discharge, but few took advantage. The Department of Education is now taking it upon itself to identify eligible borrowers and guide them through the steps to discharge their loans.

?Too many eligible borrowers were falling through the cracks, unaware they were eligible for relief,? said Education Under Secretary Ted Mitchell in a statement. ?Americans with disabilities have a right to student loan relief. And we need to make it easier, not harder, for them to receive the benefits they are due.?

[Sidelined by disability and saddled with student loans] 

Working with the Social Security Administration, the department has been identifying borrowers receiving disability payments and have the specific designation of ?Medical Improvement Not Expected,? which indicates they are eligible for the discharge. The agencies found 387,000 matches in its first review. About 179,000 of those people are currently in default on their loans, putting them at risk of losing their tax refunds and having their Social Security benefits garnished.

?The creation of the matching program is a great first step, but the administration needs to go further to ensure that no borrower who has a right to student loan relief has their benefits taken,? said Persis Yu, the National Consumer Law Center?s student loan borrower assistance project director. ?Borrowers receiving SSDI need these payments to survive.?

Grade Point newsletter

News and issues affecting higher education.

Starting next week, borrowers identified in the match will receive a letter from the government explaining the steps needed to receive a discharge. They will not be required to submit documentation of their eligibility, unlike disabled borrowers who apply for the discharge on their own. Notification letters will be sent over a 16-week period, and followed up with a second letter after 120 days.

The letters will inform borrowers of the tax implication of the discharge, since the government has the right to tax the amount of money forgiven.

[Obama plans to make it easier to pay your student loans] 

Rising student debt looms over parents and children
Play Video2:52


Many middle class families borrow to build their careers and send their children to college, and now struggle to pay back growing student loan debt. A new AP analysis shows it's a rising multi-generational problem. (AP) 

Tuesday?s announcement is an outgrowth of President Obama?s Student Aid Bill of Rights, which directed federal agencies to overhaul the way Americans repay student loans.



Corbb, from my iPhone 
(703) 309-4884

From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 15 11:35:09 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:35:09 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Walk with the Blind in historic Fredericksburg
	Saturday!
Message-ID: <000b01d1970a$ddc5cd10$99516730$@verizon.net>

As you have already been reminded several times, our Walk With the Blind is
this Saturday, April 16, two days from today.  We will gather by 9:30 at the
Fredericksburg City Dock.  After opening ceremonies and distribution of gift
certificates, the walk will begin at approximately 10:30.  Without
interruptions, your walk from the dock to the library should take
approximately 30 minutes.  Please walk directly to the library since the
access service staff will be awaiting for us.  Then, as you walk back to the
dock, if you win a gift certificate, we hope you visit the shop which
donated it.  Currently, we know we will have at least 30 gift certificates.


 

Please remember, this walk is our one and only annual fund raising activity.
Without money in our treasury, we cannot provide assistance to those who, in
some cases, urgently require it.  We cannot help people develop their
leadership potential by inviting them to our invaluable training sessions
and seminars.  We cannot assist people who recently became blind by sending
them to a convention to meet with and learn from those of us with more
experience.  This is the most important occasion annually when we urge you,
in the strongest possible terms, to do everything you can to obtain
financial support for NFB from your family, friends, and personal as well as
professional acquaintances.  We suggest doing this by letting them know how
important the organization is to you.

 

Here is what I would say if asked why NFB is important to me.  I attended my
first convention in 1972.  I was so fascinated to meet people who were blind
and engaged in challenging pursuits such as teaching physics in New York
City's roughest public schools.  As a college student majoring in French, I
was also excited to meet a man who spoke seven languages fluently.
Everything intrigued me;   I was 19 years old.

 

One of our most perceptive members realized all this unbridled curiosity
might get me into situations beyond my limited experience to handle.  He
invited me to attend the resolutions committee meeting with him.

 

Another  member explained what was occurring.  People who were blind could
not take the federal civil service examinations which were a prerequisite
qualification for government positions.  I sat at the table while the
committee wrote the resolution which addressed this issue.  Eight years
later, because of that resolution and subsequent NFB actions, I competed on
terms of equality by taking the Professional Administrative and Career
Examination, the test required to qualify for mid-level federal positions.
This marked the beginning of a monumental change in my life.  NFB helped me
move from Illinois to Washington, D.C., interview for Federal government
positions and secure one!  I could not have made the trip, moved a quarter
of the way across the  country or maintained myself during more than three
months of unemployment without financial support from NFB.  Six years later,
NFB once again helped me compete on terms of equality by purchasing my first
computer,  the software  considered standard at that time to operate it and
the training to use this gift productively.  

 

Holly Frisch

President

Fredericksburg Area chapter NFB of Virginia

 

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Nfbv-historic-fredericksburg at nfbnet.org
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http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-historic-fredericksburg_nfbnet.org

To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Nfbv-historic-Fredericksburg:

http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbv-historic-fredericksburg_nfbnet.org/mi
chaelgkasey%40verizon.net

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 15 18:17:34 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:17:34 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Kenneth Jernigan Fund Raffle tickets available
Message-ID: <002901d19743$15d37e40$417a7ac0$@verizon.net>

Dear Colleague:

 

As you are aware, we established the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund at our 1998 convention in Dallas, Texas. The support from members and
friends has been both generous and enthusiastic. The committee is again
sponsoring a limited edition raffle to raise money for the Kenneth Jernigan
Fund. The ticket cost is ten dollars. This drawing will yield at least
$10,000 net for the Kenneth Jernigan Fund.

 

You might ask, "What's in it for me?" Here is what's in it for you. If you
are the winner of this drawing, you will receive round-trip air
transportation for two to and from Orlando, Florida, for the National
Federation of the Blind National Convention in July 2017. You will also
receive lodging at that year's convention hotel for seven days during the
convention. You will receive registration and banquet tickets for two. In
addition, you will receive a cash prize of $1,000. On the other hand, if you
don't win but you sell the winning ticket, your chapter will receive $500.
You do not have to be present to win.

            Jernigan Fund Committee 

 

I have our tickets and will bring them to our Board meeting in Baltimore,
Maryland.

Thank you,

Michael

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Apr 16 19:50:40 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:50:40 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join Virginia Students in the Visit to the NFB
	National Center May 6-8
Message-ID: <00b901d19819$41a96580$c4fc3080$@gmail.com>

The Virginia Association of Blind Students (VABS) will participate in the
great programming along with running some student specific activities. 

Join the Virginia Association of Blind Students at our national center in
Baltimore May 6-8. Experience  a fun filled weekend of connecting with other
students, developing new skills, and learning from student leaders from
across the country. Learn about your rights as a blind student, experience a
mock job interview and check out the Jernigan Institute. 

But you need to act fast. The deadline for RSVP to Brian McCann is Friday,
April 22.

 

Generally, students need to follow  the same registration details below.
Additionally, students should make certain Brian knows you are a student and
provide your age if you are under 18. All students under 18 will need to
have a parent/guardian complete the registration form. Brian will email the
registration form to you.

 

If you or your parents have questions, please contact Brittany Savage, NFB
of Virginia Youth Coordinator, at 804 832-5439 or via email at:

 

tanielizabeth21 at yahoo.com

 

The NFB of Virginia unites with our national leadership for a weekend packed
with our positive NFB philosophy, great fellowship, learning you can take
home to your chapters and apply in your own life. Our visit to our National
Center is for EVERY member of any of our chapters, our at Large chapter, any
of our divisions, and people who are feeling disconnected & want to
re-connect with the NFB. New members and seasoned Federationists will
benefit from participating in the programming. 

 

No leadership role or prior program participation is required to be a part
of this experience. 

Mark Riccobono, Our National President, is personally engaged in the
programming and you will have an opportunity to meet with him, ask
questions, and learn from leaders in our national and affiliate leadership
team. 

 

The agenda is loaded, but spots are limited. We want you to get yours before
it's too late.

 

This event will run from Friday evening, May 6 at 6:30 PM through late
Saturday, May 7. Respecting requests to limit programming on Sunday, May 8
due to Mother's Day, we will offer breakfast on Sunday but no programming.
To register, please call or email Brian McCann as described in the How to
Register Section below.

 

Details on the programming can be found below.  

 

Do not miss this opportunity open to all our members.

President Riccobono and other national leaders want to work with us
personally on growing leaders and growing the Federation. 

 

We are extending the invitation to all members, whether you are a leader in
a chapter or just want to grow your leadership potential and learn much more
about the NFB. We are planning an engaging and interactive program   where
you will learn skills you can apply in your life and with your local
chapter. In this program, we will conduct engaging discussions on how the
organization works, NFB Philosophy and history,   building our chapters and
local leaders, raising funds, and developing great programming that advances
our movement. Through the Virginia Seminar, you will learn skills you can
apply at home, build a connection with President Riccobono and other
leaders, and understand your role in our great Federation. 

 

The NFB National Center is not just an office building, it is also a
conference center with shared accommodations and a really nice dining room.
The cost for accommodations and dining is covered by the national office
with support from the affiliate. As a result, you are expected to
participate actively in the programming we are planning. 

Members are responsible for their transportation costs. We believe this
program will be especially valuable for our members and do not want
financial challenges to prevent people from attending. Please reach out to
your chapter president if you need financial assistance. If the chapter is
unable to assist, please contact President Kasey. 

 

Working with President Riccobono, we are developing an outstanding program
but we need you to be there to maximize the benefit for you your chapter and
the affiliate. Make the investment in growing yourself and the Federation
and sign up today.

 

Every participant should walk away from the seminar with ideas they can use
in their local chapter, in their own life and in our affiliate to grow the
Federation. Do not miss this opportunity, sign up today.

 

We are asking that everyone arrive before 6:30 PM on Friday, May 6.
Programming will run late on Saturday evening. Based on requests to limit
programming on Mother's Day, we will not be holding programming on Sunday
and members should plan to leave the National center on Sunday morning.

 


How to Register:


 

In order to arrange for room assignments and food at the seminar,
reservations to participate are due no later than Friday, April 22, 2016.
Brian McCann has agreed to handle registration for the Virginia Leadership
Seminar. You can sign up   simply by emailing Brian with the following
information:

 

Name

Chapter

Email address

Phone number 

Male/Female so we can figure out shared rooming details

If you are a student, mention you are a student and provide your age

Individuals under 18 must bring a registration form signed by a parent or
guardian.

Brian's email address is brnmccnn at gmail.com

You can also reach Brian by phone at 757 472-2494.

 

Amtrak, Greyhound, and Mega Bus serve Baltimore from various locations
throughout Virginia. Additionally, Chapters may choose to work on joint
transportation to ensure affordable transportation to Baltimore.  

 

 

The National Center for the Blind is located at:

200 East Wells Street
      at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314

 

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 18 08:16:41 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:16:41 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Walk with the Blind a success in historic
	Fredericksburg!
Message-ID: <000201d1994a$a3d54df0$eb7fe9d0$@verizon.net>

Fifty enthusiastic participants raised over $4,000 during the April 16 Walk
with the Blind.  This is the Historic Fredericksburg Chapter of the National
Federation of the Blind's annual fund raising/community awareness activity.

The event commenced at the Fredericksburg City Dock with welcoming remarks
by Vice Mayor Billy Withers, a motor cycle Color Guard and additional
opening ceremonies conducted by Michael Kasey, the chapter's founding
president.  Currently, Mr. Kasey is president of the National Federation of
the Blind of Virginia.

 

Shop owners on Caroline Street generously donated gift certificates which
were distributed just before the walkers started toward their destination,
the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.  Each year, the Historic
Fredericksburg Chapter schedules the Walk With the Blind to coincide with
the library's book fair.  

 

The fortunate 30 people who received gift certificates reached the library,
greeted the Access Services staff, then visited the shops on their way back
to the dock.  Despite earlier predictions of rain, the weather was ideal for
the Walk With the Blind.  All participants expressed genuine enjoyment of
the activity and considered it a success.  

 

Holly Frisch

President

Fredericksburg Area Chapter

NFB of Virginia

 

The National Federation of the Blind is a consumer organization with more
than 50,00 members.  A few of its activities include awarding academic
scholarships to college students who are blind, providing intensive emersion
training for people who are still adjusting to their blindness and
advocating for the right of all people who are blind to compete on terms of
equality in today's employment market.

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 18 22:07:39 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:07:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join the social media team at our state board
	meeting at the national center in May
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS9BF6186C82B6BCAFE03AF8F6B0@phx.gbl>

Planning to attend the state board meeting in Baltimore at our national center during the weekend of May 7? 

If so, the communications committee can use your help. We are looking for a few exceptional communicators who will be attending the event and will be willing to document some of the dozens of activities going on during the weekend. We can use people to send out twitter messages, Facebook updates, and  to record youtube videos. If you are a great communicator and want the experience of assisting the state affiliate get the word out about what an awesome event we will be having, please contact me so we can talk.


Got an idea for a great hashtag for the event, send me your ideas and we may use it!

John Bailey
nfbvcc at hotmail.com



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 18 22:29:47 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:29:47 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Donations to national Funds
Message-ID: <004101d199c1$d12cb140$738613c0$@verizon.net>

Chapter Presidents,

 

I write to remind you that Chapters are encouraged to donate to the
following National Funds.  This can be done at our next Board Meeting in
Baltimore, may 7.  We will combine your Chapter donations with Affiliate
funds to make a generous donation to each.

Jernigan Fund, the SUN Fund, the tenBroek Fund, and the White Cane Fund. 

If you have questions about any of these please ask.  I urge to discuss in
your April Chapter meetings.

 

Thank you,

Michael

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Wed Apr 20 02:13:05 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:13:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Sold Out Success: No More Room for Virginia Seminar
	at the NFB National Center
Message-ID: <094301d19aaa$2cb4f6b0$861ee410$@gmail.com>

Hi Virginia Federationists:

 

We have had outstanding success  with over 75 people registered to attend
the Virginia Leadership Seminar at our NFB National Center in Baltimore. We
have run out of sleeping accommodations and are closing registrations. Brian
McCann will work with our National Center staff to find everyone a place to
stay but it will be very tight. This is a great problem to overcome.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 



From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Wed Apr 20 02:26:34 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:26:34 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Share your Transport Details & Special Sunday 5/8
	National Center Shuttle to Train/Bus Stations
Message-ID: <095901d19aac$0f260f60$2d722e20$@gmail.com>

As we have consistently stated, members are responsible for their own
transportation to/from  the National Center.

The address is 200 E Wells ST. Baltimore, MD 21230
<x-apple-data-detectors://2> .

When you arrive at the National Center, take the elevator to the 4th Floor.

 

Since we have such a large number of members to accommodate, it will truly
help to know when you will be arriving so we can plan to get everyone
situated and fed on Friday evening. 

In addition, to make Sunday logistics easier, the national Center Shuttle
van will be running members to the train and bus stations. However, this
only works if we know your arrival and departure times.

 

Please provide Brian McCann your means of travel and your arrival time at
the National Center and the time of your departure, especially if you have a
train or bus to catch.

 

Brian's information is below:

Brian McCann

(757) 472-2494

brnmccnn at gmail.com

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice President, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr 21 21:33:35 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:33:35 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] BELL in Virginia for 2016
Message-ID: <001a01d19c15$763b5060$62b1f120$@verizon.net>

Virginia has conducted Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning (BELL)
programs for the past 6 years. Through these great programs, we have
developed a cadre of students ready for some new programs. We are eager to
change things up and develop programs for our BELL Alumni and other older
students. We have decided not to hold a BELL program in Virginia in 2016.
Instead, we are working to develop programs for middle and high school
students in the Fall. We hope that we can also bring BELL back to Virginia
in 2017. 

 

If you have questions, please contact Nancy Yeager .

She can be reached at:  Nancy Yeager nancyyeager542 at comcast.net

 

Thank you,

Michael Kasey

President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

  

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Apr 24 22:33:40 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 18:33:40 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Opportunities
In-Reply-To: <017e01d19e6e$3b0c7b80$b1257280$@gmail.com>
References: <017e01d19e6e$3b0c7b80$b1257280$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901d19e79$5a3e0360$0eba0a20$@verizon.net>

Forwarded by Joe Hobson

I am  forwarding timely materials at the personal request of Kathleen
Gallagher Learning &  Development Manager, National Industries for the Blind
(NIB),  that I have been requested to disseminate to appropriate NFB
audiences. 

The first concerns the Joseph  Roeder Assistive Technology scholarship and
the other is about contract closeout job openings in  Virginia.  
The announcements are attached. 
Direct any questions or inquiries to Kathy Gallagher at: 
703-310-0343; email: kgallagher at nib.org. 
Fax: 703-310-0482.



The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Mon Apr 25 10:57:13 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 06:57:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Places where we need assistance from our NFBV
	Fellows
Message-ID: <073f01d19ee1$39c02920$ad407b60$@gmail.com>

With Deepa's assistance, we have come up with the following potential
assignments for the Fellows.

Deepa will be coordinating to ensure that every role is filled.

 

 

Friday 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Check In and Guidance to Rooms, All Fellows

 

Talking Signs:

 

We will need 2 people to sign up for each of the following  time slots.

Friday 7:15 - 7:30 Talking Signs for NFB of Utah Auditorium

Saturday Morning shift for members Hall starting at 7:00 AM and running
through 8:00 AM

 

9:40 - 12:00 Noon

We will have 3 groups, Group N, Group F, and Group B. We need Fellows in
each of our 3 groups. 

Our Fellows are responsible to assisting the 25 people from getting from 1
room to another quickly by serving at talking signs and by leading by
example. Keep the session leaders on time and be ready by the door to get
the group to the next session. Many people are new to the center so they
will benefit from knowing where there are bathrooms and beverages. 

 

Saturday 12:45 - 1:00 Outside NFB of Utah Auditorium

 

 

3:25 - 3:30 Outside Members Hall for the Interactive role play activity

 

Saturday 6:15 - 6:30 PM Members hall before Dinner

 

 

Microphone Passers for the following Shifts

 

Friday evening 7:30 - 9:30 

Saturday Morning,   8:00 to 8:45

Saturday afternoon 1:00 - 3:20

Saturday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the dinner

 

Door Prizes - Evelyn Valdez, Alex Castillo, and Mike Valentino will be
covering door prizes.

 

More jobs will come.

 

Tracy Soforenko

 

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 25 13:58:22 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:58:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Early Reminder: Next Fairfax Chapter meeting May 19
	with guest Tracy Soforenko
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS121CA9C6761074D4449D3D8F620@phx.gbl>

Hello Fairfax Chapter Members and Friends,





May 19th meeting:

The NFBV invests in its members. One of the leaders of this philosophy is NFBV First Vice President Tracy Soforenko. He is one of the engines behind making sure every blind person in the state has the opportunities to live full and productive lives.



It is my pleasure to welcome Tracy to our Thursday, May 19, 2016 meeting to tell us about the many leadership programs hosted by the state affiliate as well as about our upcoming national convention in July. You won?t want to miss it!



In addition to having Tracy join us for our meeting, we will be having a small technology show-and-tell. This time, there will be a demonstration of Sonar Glasses which helps the vision impaired to identify objects around them. Really cool huh!



Meeting Times and Location:

 We start gathering at the home of Fred and Cathy Schroeder at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 19. Our program starts promptly at 7:00 PM and we adjourn at 8:30 PM. No time for dinner? For a small donation, you can enjoy fresh pizza while  also enjoying Tracy?s program.



For directions or to let Cathy know if you will be joining us for pizza (and what kinds you prefer), call her at 703.319.9226. A headcount for pizza would be much appreciated.



Cathy?s address is:

9522 Lagersfield Circle, Vienna.

 Her Home is near the Vienna Metro Station and Oakton High School.



Want to learn more about the Fairfax Chapter or want to join our newsletter? Email John Bailey at John_Bailey17 at hotmail.com for information.







Let Cathy know that you will want pizza for dinner: 703.319.9226


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 25 23:32:00 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:32:00 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers for Virginia Table Announcement
Message-ID: <005c01d19f4a$aaaf3360$000d9a20$@verizon.net>

>From Robert Parsons :

 

Good Evening Federation Family

 

As the days between today and National Convention decrease steadily, I think
that it is time we create a team to work the table at the exhibit hall. The
Virginia affiliate has participated annually in the national exhibit hall
during convention and our "Virginia Peanuts" has become a staple that NFB
members of other affiliates look forward to each year. With that being said,
I invite you all to join me in creating another enjoyable fundraising
opportunity at this year's convention. If you are interested in working a
shift at the Virginia table while we are down in Orlando, please contact me
via e-mail at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com <mailto:rob.parso3389 at gmail.com>  in
order for me to mark your interest. I will then contact you with a shift
that I will sign you on to work and we can spend time supporting our
affiliate and showcasing our skills of persuasion. I'm looking forward to
hearing from each of you very soon.

 

Blessings 

 

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

Vice President, Richmond Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV)

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College '17

Alpha Delta Mu National Music and Social Work Fraternity

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society '15

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> 

Phone: 804 200 3275

"Persist Until Success Happens." -Thomas Bailey

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 25 23:47:47 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:47:47 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 Summer Work Experience for College Students at
 VRCBVI: Make a Difference In the Lives of Blind High School Students
In-Reply-To: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D527A9DFC@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
References: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D527A9DFC@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
Message-ID: <007a01d19f4c$df88cb30$9e9a6190$@verizon.net>

>From Melody Roane:

 

Hello Michael,

 

I am requesting that you post the below and attached VRCBVI 2016 LIFE
program mentor recruitment information to the NFBV listserv.  This is an
exciting job opportunity for blind college students.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Have a great day!

 

Melody

 

Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2016 LIFE Program 

Are you ready to be an agent of change with the blind and vision impaired
youth of Virginia?

 

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
(VRCBVI) is seeking three blind college students or young professionals to
be mentors for our 2016 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE)
Program.  Mentors will work alongside our instructional staff in areas which
may include but are not limited to: Braille, Cooking Skills, Access
Technology, and College 101, as well as during after-hours confidence
building activities. If you are enthusiastic about giving back to the next
generation of blind and vision impaired youth and you want to have fun while
working, then being a mentor in the 2016 LIFE Program is the place for you.
We highly encourage mentors to be available June 12 through July 8, 2016,
for training and orientation to the VRCBVI.  The 2016 LIFE Program will take
place July 10-August 12, 2016, on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond,
Virginia.

 

LIFE is a five week residential summer program for high school-aged blind
and vision impaired youth  who want to learn the skills of blindness,
participate in a college preparation or career exploration program, develop
a positive attitude about blindness, and have fun while getting to know
their blind peers. 

 

Ideally mentoring candidates will:

*         Possess excellent blindness skills specifically the ability to
travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide while
communicating with and monitoring a group of high school age students

*         Be available from June 14, 2016 to August 14, 2016

*         Be able to work 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends

*         Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor 

*         Possess maturity, patience, and the ability to work as part of a
team 

*         Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure

*         Reside in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus

*         Pass a background check

 

Rate of pay: $10.00 an hour plus room and board

 

To learn more or to apply, please contact Amy Phelps by email at
amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov>  , by
phone at (804) 371-3052, or by mail at 401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA
23227.  

 

To apply please provide the following five items:

*	1.            Print copy of Commonwealth of Virginia Application for
Employment by going to https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/ to login or
create an account, then proceed to "
<https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275> Click here
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275
<https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275%20%0d>  if you want to
create and save your application but not apply to a job."  After completing
your application, go to print view where you can email the application or
send a hard copy

2.	Cover Letter

3.       Resume

4.       Three professional references

5.       500 word essay explaining why you would be the best candidate for
the position and the role mentoring has played in your success

 

All applications must be complete and received by not later than May 16,
2016.

 

 

 

 

Thanks! 

 

Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC

Assistant Director for Instruction

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Phone: 804.371.3052

Fax: 804-371-3092

Email: amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov <mailto:amy.phelps at dbvi.virginia.gov> 

Twitter: @VRCBVI_Strong <https://twitter.com/VRCBVI_Cares> 

Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> 

Worldwide Web: Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision
Impaired <http://www.vrcbvi.org/>  

YouTube: VRCBVI
<http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsqnBw28gUNgMMSkH_eYci37g9XY6Qzd>  

 

 

 

 

**CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE**

This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be
confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to
receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use,
copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information
contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please
advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original
message (including any attachments).

 

 

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 27 12:55:27 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:55:27 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Research on how technology impacts collaboration
 between the Blind and sighted people
Message-ID: <000501d1a084$13030fb0$39092f10$@verizon.net>

>From Michelle McManus, President of the Happy Valley chapter in
Pennsylvania.  I am sending a message from a research student at Penn State.
I do not know her personally, but I do know the people in her lab.  If you
know of anyone in Northern Virginia that would be willing to assist her
please forward the information.  Thank you very much.

 

Michelle

 

Michelle McManus

NFB of PA

Happy Valley President

232 S. Corl St.

State College, PA 16801

(814) 769-3191

happyvalleynfb at gmail.com <mailto:happyvalleynfb at gmail.com> 

 

 

 

From: Emily Egan [mailto:emilyegan at psu.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:55 PM
To: michelleandremy at gmail.com <mailto:michelleandremy at gmail.com> 
Subject: NFB Washington D.C. Contact

 

Good afternoon Michelle,

 

 

Thank you so much for helping me with this project, I really appreciate it!
I am a student in the Schreyer Honors College here at Penn State studying
statistics with a concentration in computer science. I have been working
with Sooyeon and Tina in Dr. Carroll's lab since this past fall. As part of
my honors degree I am writing a thesis and I would like it to be in
connection to the work Sooyeon and Tina are doing. 

 

I am interested in studying  how technology impacts people with visual
impairment, and in particular, I'd like to focus on how technology impacts
collaboration between people with visual impairment and sighted people.  I
plan to analyze how the desired amount and type of help (i.e. informational,
emotional, or tangible)  is impacted by the age of a visually impaired
person. I think that the development of collaborative assistive technology
is a very interesting field, and I plan to research  recent technological
advancements, as well as technologies that are being developed for future
use.  I would like to include questions on the perceived usefulness of these
technologies to the visually impaired. Since technology use in general is
often dependent on age, I believe that understanding how a person with
visual impairment's age relates to how they collaborate with sighted people
would be an interesting topic to explore. 

 

I am going to be interning in Washington D.C. from early June through mid
August this summer and I'm looking to get in contact with someone from the
NFB in that area. I would like to administer a short survey, but I'm
flexible as to what form the survey could take (i.e. over the phone,
administered by myself in person, via email, etc). Additionally, I was also
hoping to potentially conduct a few more thorough interviews (approximately
5-10 people). I would like to get involved in the community while I'm there,
perhaps I could come to a meeting or event and ask for volunteers. My ideal
time frame would be around late June or early/mid July. 

 

Thanks again!

Emily Egan 

 

 

Emily Egan

The Pennsylvania State University

Schreyer Honors College | 2017

Statistics | Computing Option

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 29 19:52:14 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:52:14 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] seniors moving forward in NFB of Virginia
Message-ID: <000001d1a250$a16a0ba0$e43e22e0$@verizon.net>

>From Nancy Yeager:

 

Hello,

 

I know,  it's been awhile.

 

For those of you who were unable to attend the 2015 NFBV convention in
October, we had a great Senior Seminar.

 

We had speakers on such topics as:  

 

-          Senior services provided by the Virginia Department for the Blind
and Visually Impaired;

-          Newsline;

-          Reading  services for blind Virginians available through the
state library;

-          Living a full and active life as a blind senior;

-          Low tech aids and appliances.

 

During the luncheon which preceded the seminar, we discussed formation of a
Senior Division.  There was much support from those present.

 

 

To continue the Senior Division discussion and related topics, we will hold
a conference call on Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00.  All seniors, and those
interested in seniors, are welcome.  Phone numbers for this call appear
below:

 

Phone:  712-432-1500;

When prompted, ender code 830676 followed by the pound key (key to the left
of the 0).

 

If you have comments, questions and/or discussion topics, please contact
Nancy Yeager, phone 703-283-2524, email:  nancyyeager542 at comcast.net
<mailto:nancyyeager542 at comcast.net> .

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 29 20:59:16 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:59:16 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for our visit to the Jernigan Institute May
	6 - 8
Message-ID: <002c01d1a259$ff1e9b40$fd5bd1c0$@verizon.net>

Members of the NFB of Virginia,

 

We are pleased to present to you the Agenda, which is attached,  for our visit to the Jernigan Institute May 6 ? 8.  There are 73 of us confirmed to attend.  The NFB of Virginia Board meeting, to be held on Saturday, as part of our visit, will have a separate Agenda which will be sent later.  The Fellows program and Student Agendas have been sent to those participating members separately.

 

Our National President, mark Riccobono has agreed to host our visit along with other Leaders for what we believe will be a historic, rewarding and Fun visit.

 

Looking forward to being with each of you.

 

Michael Kasey

President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 29 21:39:39 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:39:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFB of Virginia Board meeting Minutes for January
	2016
Message-ID: <005201d1a25f$a2bb45f0$e831d1d0$@verizon.net>

Members of the Board of the NFB of Virginia,

I offer to you the Minutes of our most recent Board Meeting held in January in Richmond.  They are attached.  Please refer to the email sent by our Recording Secretary, Jennifer Shields below.  If you have clarifications or recommended changes, please let me know no later than Monday, May 2nd.  For our Board meeting in Baltimore, we may save time by not reading the minutes there.

Thank you,
Michael

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jen Shields [mailto:jen.shields929 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 6:20 PM
To: michaelgkasey at verizon.net
Cc: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
Subject: Board meeting notes from January

Good evening,
Attached are the minutes for the January 18th, 2016 state board meeting. Since I could not make the meeting, Robert Parsons took the minutes for me. I have finished editing them. Please review them and let me know if any important topics were missed.
Thank you,
Jennifer

--
Jennifer L. Shields
Fall Editorial Intern
Morgan James Publishing
Prose Editor
Currents literary magazine
Christopher Newport University '16
English Major
Double Minor, Spanish and Psychology
Alpha Chi Collegiate Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Recording Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Secretary, Virginia Association of Blind Students "For we walk by Faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 29 22:40:56 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:40:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for NFB of Virginia Board Meeting May 7, 2016
Message-ID: <007701d1a268$321301e0$963905a0$@verizon.net>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Saturday, May 7, 2016

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 P.M.

 

Location: NFB of Utah Auditorium

National Federation of the Blind

200 East Wells Street

At Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD   21230.  

 

I. Call to Order 

 

II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

 

III. Approval of Minutes from the January 18, 2016 meeting of the Board of
Directors  by Jennifer Shields

 

IV. Treasurer's Report by Mark Roane

 

V. BELL Program Update by  Nancy Yeager

 

VI.  Student Report by Kim Valko 

 

VII. Affiliate Communications Committee - John Bailey

 

VIII. NFBV 2016 State Convention - Brian McCann

 

IX. National Convention

 

A. Coordinating Shuttle Busses at Convention

B. Jernigan Fund drawing tickets

C. Independence Market volunteers

D. Virginia Table and Products to Sell

E. McDonald Fellowship Winners (McDonald and Jernigan Mentoring)  by Sandy
Halverson

F. Virginia Caucus (Friday July 1 at 10 pm)

G. Door Prizes

H. Contributions

1. White Cane Fund

       2. tenBroek Fund

       3. SUN Fund

       4. Jernigan Fund

       

X. Report on 2016 Richmond Seminar by Stephanie Deluca & Deepa Goraya

XI. Committee Updates:

 

A. Membership Committee Activities, Mary Durbin & Joe Hobson 

B. Scholarship Committee, Chelsea Cook  & Brian Miller 

C. Fundraising Committee:  Raffle:  Christopher Walker     

D. Car Donation Program by Robert Parsons

E. Affiliate Communications John Bailey  (covered earlier)

F. NewslineR, John Halverson

G. Affiliate Advocate, Stewart Prost

H  We provided feedback on the DBVI State Plan including creating a
placeholder for the SMART Career  Network by Tracy Soforenko

I Vendor Division by Harold Wilson

XII. Other Business

 

Date and Location of Next Board Meeting

 

August 6 in Richmond?

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 29 23:24:07 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:24:07 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Kenneth Jernigan Fund tickets to be available at
 the next NFB of Virginia Board meeting
Message-ID: <008001d1a26e$3ac42390$b04c6ab0$@verizon.net>

Members of the NFB of Virginia,

 

Our Corresponding Secretary, Mary Durbin will have Jernigan Fund Raffle
tickets at our May 6 - 8 Leadership Program and Board Meeting in Baltimore.

Be sure you meet with her to get your tickets to sell.  Below is a
description of the program.

 

Dear Colleague:

 

As you may be aware, we established the Kenneth Jernigan Convention
Scholarship Fund at our 1998 convention in Dallas, Texas. The support from
members and friends has been both generous and enthusiastic. The committee
is again sponsoring a limited edition raffle to raise money for the Kenneth
Jernigan Fund. The ticket cost is ten dollars. This drawing will yield at
least $10,000 net for the Kenneth Jernigan Fund.

 

You might ask, "What's in it for me?" Here is what's in it for you. If you
are the winner of this drawing, you will receive round-trip air
transportation for two to and from Orlando, Florida, for the National
Federation of the Blind National Convention in July 2017. You will also
receive lodging at that year's convention hotel for seven days during the
convention. You will receive registration and banquet tickets for two. In
addition, you will receive a cash prize of $1,000. On the other hand, if you
don't win but you sell the winning ticket, your chapter will receive $500.
You do not have to be present to win.

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sat Apr 30 18:54:23 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:54:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Donation to the NFB
Message-ID: <000001d1a311$b634a510$229def30$@verizon.net>

Members of the NFB of Virginia and Friends,

 

I write to let you know the NFB of Virginia intends to make a donation to
our Jernigan Institute to help defray the costs incurred for our visit May 5
- 8.  If you are able and willing, we would appreciate donations to be made
by sending a check made payable to "NFB" to

NFB of Virginia

3230 Grove Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23221

 

To those of you who are participating in this historic visit, I ask that if
you can and are willing, please be prepared to contribute to our collection
during our visit.  There is no charge to each of us.  However there are
cost incurred by the NFB for our 2 or 3 night accommodations, food and staff
salaries for the weekend.  So we will "pass the bucket" Saturday evening in
hope all will be generous.

 

Looking forward to seeing all 73 of you next week!

 

Michael Kasey

President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



