From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Jun  1 22:00:45 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 18:00:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Make lots of new friends
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS12955D464CC7F6A51986298F470@phx.gbl>

Hi All,
Beginning of a new month and a great time to remind everyone that you should be sending all your chapter meeting notices, special event reports, and and even member birthday announcements to social media.

Here is how. 
* Want it on our NFBV.org website? Send it to Cathy at Cathy at sks.com. Note: Send it to Cathy as far ahead of time as possible.
* Send your photos to be posted on Facebook to Kris at foleyforever at gmail.com. 
* Send your text announcements to Brian at brnmccnn at gmail.com to get on Facebook.
* Got photos and tweets to go out? Send those to Robert at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com.
* Want it to go out on the NFBV-ANNOUNCE list, Newsline, or on our Youtube page? send that to me at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com.


Another reminder.
Assume that the messages your going to send out are going out to people who have no clue who you or your chapter are. So, it is better to include too much info than too little. Here is a list of what should be in your announcements.

* Create a  subject line or title that will both describe the event and make people want to read more.
* Include all dates and locations (in full).
* Please include your title and contact info.
* Let us know where you would like your announcement posted. (Facebook, Twitter, Newsline, etc.)
* Include a link to our NFBV webpage so people won?t have to hunt for us.
* We also have a Youtube page for videos. Send that to us also.
* And, give Cathy plenty of time before the event to post your doings on our website.


That?s it. Hoping to be hearing from you soon,
JB
703.994.2040
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com





From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Jun  2 22:18:58 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:18:58 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Virginia Caucus at Convention
Message-ID: <001e01d1bd1c$c2a2acf0$47e806d0$@verizon.net>

Members of the NFB of Virginia,

 

Please note our Caucus day, time and location for our 2016 National
Convention.  All are asked to attend!

 

VIRGINIA CAUCUS , Fri 7/1, 10:00 PM-11:00 PM, SUWANNEE 13  

 

Thank you,

Michael Kasey

President

NFB 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  Thu Jun  2 22:23:59 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:23:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Membership Committee of the NFB of Virginia
Message-ID: <002301d1bd1d$76289f50$6279ddf0$@verizon.net>

>From Mary Durbin and Joe Hobson:

 

Membership Committee

 

Members will consist of one member appointed by the Chapter President to
serve on the Membership Committee. This can be the same person who is in
charge of the chapter membership.  If a President does not appoint a person
then he/she will volunteer to be the Membership Committee representative.  

 

Responsibilities of Membership Committee

 

1.  Attend Phone Conference Call that will be scheduled either monthly or
every two months (to be determined by the Committee).

 

2.  Report and update names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
of all chapter officers, board of directors and Delegates to the State
Affiliate Membership Chair.

3.  Reach out to new members that come to your chapter meeting. 

 

4.  Obtain the White Cane list from your Chapter President  to contact
potential members in their area.  Discuss the NFB philosophy, what your
chapter does and invite them to a meeting.  If you first don't succeed, try
again in the next couple of months.  Sometimes people just aren't ready to
make that next move the first time.  

 

5.  Contact members who are not at meetings to find out why.  See if you can
get them to start coming again.  Retention is the most important part of
keeping a good chapter.

 

6.  Try to hook up new members with a mentor and encourage them to get
involved.  

 

7.  Add new members to the NFBV Announce list and the Braille Monitor.  

 

Chair of the Affiliate Membership Committee is Mary Durbin, assisted by Joe
Hobson

 

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sat Jun  4 17:14:24 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2016 13:14:24 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV 2016 James F Nelson Scholarship Program and
	application
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS119B47ADCCD348CA1530048F5A0@phx.gbl>

Application attached.
The James F Nelson Virginia State Scholarship Program 



The semester is over, but don?t totally check out this summer, or you might miss the opportunity to apply for the James F Nelson 2016 Virginia State Scholarship. If you are a Virginia resident, or attending an institute of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the coming 2016/17 academic year, why not apply for a prestigious James F Nelson Virginia Scholarship? You will garner fame, a most expenses paid trip to the Virginia state convention in fabulous Virginia Beach in November, 2016, not to mention a small pile of cash, paid out in $2 bills ? Virginia is the State of Jefferson after all! 



The deadline to apply is September 15, 2016. The application can be found on both the NABS as well as the NFBV websites, and is attached to this announcement. Inquiries and non-hoax related emails may be made to Brian Miller, chair of the scholarship committee, at: javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','brianrmiller88 at gmail.com');.  If you are vigilant, you just might catch Dr. Miller at the national convention in Orlando, where you can ask about the scholarship, or questions of a generally historical nature.



Thanks,



Brian Miller













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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Jun  5 21:22:58 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:22:58 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Charity for a member
Message-ID: <000001d1bf70$6efe3190$4cfa94b0$@verizon.net>

>From Corbb O'Connor:

 

Good evening, friends.

 

Mike and C. J. are our closest friends. We live 555 miles apart, yet we all
talk multiple times a week.and sometimes Briley and C. J. talk multiple
times a day!

 

Many of you generously opened your wallets around the New Year to support
this family as Moriah, who is now 16 months old, battles retinoblastoma. 

 

Along with other employees of the Virginia state government, their insurance
resets in just a few weeks, which means they will soon have to pay toward
their deductible, hand over copays, and pay toward coinsurance all over
again. Plus, a new tumor has cropped up in Moriah's eye and they are having
to do even more invasive procedures.this time in Philadelphia (though they
continue to regularly visit Duke Hospital). These trips mean increased
transportation, lodging, meals, and childcare costs. 

 

To date, you and many others have donated $5,100 to the Fish family. Today,
we've raised the goal by an additional $7,400, which covers their
out-of-pocket medical expenses and anticipated additional, non-medical
costs.

 

If you would like to contribute, you may do so in two ways.

 

1. Give online with a credit or debit card at this secure site:

https://www.youcaring.com/moriah/

 

2. Send a check made payable to Michael Fish at their new address (they
moved last month): 7387 Hill View Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

 

As always, Mike and C. J. always appreciate your e-mails. You can reach them
at cjfish311 at gmail.com <mailto:cjfish311 at gmail.com>  and mafish09 at gmail.com
<mailto:mafish09 at gmail.com> 

 

Thank you for joining Briley and me in sharing your prayers and your
treasure.

 

Corbb O'Connor

 

 

 

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 markwroane at gmail.com  Mon Jun  6 18:12:03 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 14:12:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female seeking roommate for convention
Message-ID: <001001d1c01e$ed8f7a10$c8ae6e30$@gmail.com>

Andrea Perry is seeking a female, (non dog user) to share her room at this
years convention.  Andrea already has a room reserved at the convention
hotel.

Anyone interested should contact Andrea directly @ (571) 316-4424

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Jun  6 22:28:57 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:28:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female seeking roommate at Convention
Message-ID: <000001d1c042$d14883a0$73d98ae0$@verizon.net>

Tracy Jones is seeking a female to share a room at convention this year.
Tracy is a guide dog user and already has a room reserved at the convention
hotel.

Anyone interested should contact Tracy directly @ (804) 572-8133 or
moonryn at gmail.com <mailto:moonryn at gmail.com> 

 

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 Jun  6 23:38:34 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:38:34 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Male roommate and room needed for convention
Message-ID: <000501d1c04c$8b1742e0$a145c8a0$@verizon.net>

Michael, James Butler is also looking for a roommate. He does not have a
room. Please contact him at  7162588104. 

 

Mary Durbin

 

 

 

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  Tue Jun  7 18:32:08 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 14:32:08 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] =?utf-8?q?NFB-NEWSLINE=C2=AE_Expands_Feature_Allo?=
	=?utf-8?q?wing_Independent_Job_Searches_for_the_Blind?=
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS1390C9489A9C7F8EDB44A08F5D0@phx.gbl>

NFB-NEWSLINE? Expands Feature Allowing Independent Job Searches for the Blind

Baltimore, Maryland (June 7, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind has added USA JOBS to the job listings feature of NFB-NEWSLINE?, a free information service it provides, with support from state sponsors, for people who are blind and print disabled. These job listings are in addition to the over 100,000 listings currently provided to subscribers by CareerBuilder.com.

?The National Federation of the Blind is committed to ensuring that the blind have independent and timely access to information, and also to helping them find gainful employment so that they can live the lives they want,? says Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. ?The enhancement to the job listings feature of NFB-NEWSLINE? that we are announcing today helps advance both of these critical goals.?

?NFB-NEWSLINE??s job search feature, in addition to the over four hundred newspapers and magazines, emergency weather alerts, and retail ads provided on the service, is one we are very proud to offer,? says Scott White, Director of Sponsored Technology Programs at the National Federation of the Blind. ?We are extremely pleased to add USA JOBS to the more than 100,000 job listings already provided on the service by Career Builder.?

USAJOBS.gov is a free web-based job board enabling federal job seekers access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations, providing public notice for federal employment opportunities. As the federal government's official source for federal job listings and employment opportunity information, USAJOBS.gov provides a variety of opportunities.

Now in addition to NFB-NEWSLINE??s existing job listings, subscribers can set up profiles to include opportunities offered by USAJOBS.gov. Using the job listings feature of the NFB-NEWSLINE? service, subscribers can set up the search profile and customize the search by radius from a zip code, category, salary range, and can even include a specific search phrase such as ?entry level? or ?benefits.?

Subscribers can set up multiple profiles (for example, searching in several different geographical areas, or searching for more than one type of employment). They also have the capability to email job listings to their email inbox.

For more information about accessing NFB-NEWSLINE??s job listings feature, or if you would like to sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE?, you can visit www.nfbnewsline.org, or call (866) 504-7300, or email nfbnewsline at nfb.org.


###
NFB-NEWSLINE? is a service of the National Federation of the Blind.

About the National Federation of the Blind

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org




From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun  9 11:28:15 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 07:28:15 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Training for guidedog users at this year's national
	convention
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS1392D63536D985E3A372F38F5F0@phx.gbl>

Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] NAGDU mentoring program 2016







  The National Association of Guide Dog Users, a strong and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, will hold a mentoring program at our national convention this year. Those who have experience working dogs at convention will mentor those who are new to the experience. Anyone is welcome to apply, even if they are not a member of NAGDU. All that is required is that you are able to come to the NAGDU meeting on July 2 from 6-10 PM, and that you are able to work at least 1 two hour shift at NAGDU???s exhibit hall table during its hours of operation during the convention. Please find attached to this message two important documents. The first is the mentoring program application. The second is a document containing guidelines for both mentors and mentees. Please review these documents, and, if interested, submit a completed application to the email address, listed below, by June 25, 2016. The email address for any questions or to submit an application is aleeha at nagdu.org. You can also call NAGDU board member, Aleeha Dudley, at the following number: 937-733-0525 with questions. 
  Thanks for your time, and I look forward to seeing you all at convention!
  Aleeha Dudley
  Member, Board of Directors, National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) 


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun  9 16:28:49 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 12:28:49 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] June 16 Fairfax Chapter Salsa dance party
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS360C76054C01D4AC156C68F5F0@phx.gbl>

Salsa dancing anyone?



On Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Providence Community Center in Fairfax, the Fairfax Chapter of the NFBV will be having a Salsa lesson from a professional instructor.



We will be meeting in room number 2 at Providence located at 3001 Vaden Drive in Fairfax. The center is a short (really really short) cab ride from the Vienna Metro station. Members and non-members from other chapters are welcome. We will have plenty of room.



We will be gathering at 7:00 P.M. and will finish at about 9:00 P.M. The lesson itself will last an hour. The rest of the time will be spent eating pizza and practicing what we learned.



Speaking of pizza! Pizza slices will be available to the hungry for a $5 donation. Please let Cathy Schroeder know if you will be wanting some and of what kind. She can be reached at 703.319.9226. 



Again, start arriving in room number 2 at 7:00 P.M. and wear your dancin? best.



For more information, contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com or via phone at 703.994.2040






From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Jun 10 12:24:05 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:24:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: Finalized Virginia Table Shifts
In-Reply-To: <001201d1c305$d2848cd0$778da670$@gmail.com>
References: <001201d1c305$d2848cd0$778da670$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000401d1c312$fb0c25c0$f1247140$@verizon.net>

 

From: Robert Parsons [mailto:rob.parso3389 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 6:50 AM
To: 'Michael Kasey' <michaelgkasey at verizon.net>
Subject: Finalized Virginia Table Shifts

 

Good Morning Michael

 

Please share this finalized table schedule with the announced list.

 

Thanks

 

Robert

 

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.

 

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From holleymanor at verizon.net  Sun Jun 12 20:31:18 2016
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2016 16:31:18 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV At Large Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <7F7C9BC128234B3388418A244C6758D1@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings once again,
Date: June 14
Time: 8 PM
Subject: Planning for balance of year
Conf. Phone No.: 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670

Bring all ideas and thoughts    Kandace, bring the last list, we didn't use all of them.

Rick Holley
Thanks all



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 14 11:00:02 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:00:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Chesapeake Bay Chapter : BOWLING FUNRAISER and you
	are invited
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS13F1AC0CF3E084A185B6278F540@phx.gbl>

From: Theresa Willis
Subject: BOWLING FUNRAISER

Good morning. The Chesapeake Bay Chapter is having a bowling fundraiser on 
June 25th. Please help spread the word. The event flyer is attached.

Thank you,

Theresa Willis
Chesapeake Bay Chapter, President
Cell: (757) 286-9407
E-mail: theresa_willis at hotmail.com

The Chesapeake Bay Chapter meets on the fourth Saturday of the month from 11 
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Virginian Steak House (620 First Colonial Road, 
Virginia Beach).
Link Here
for more information.
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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 14 16:25:09 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:25:09 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
	Annual Meeting 2016: Preregister, Come Early, and Win  Prizes!
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS13920CF35E5513E71CA49D8F540@phx.gbl>

National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Annual Meeting 2016: Preregister,Come Early, and Win  Prizes!Fellow students,



We are delighted to announce that NABS will be holding our annual seminar and business meeting at 7:00pm on Friday, July 1 in Panzacola Ballroom G-1, Level 1, of the Rosen Shingle Creek. NABS is optimistic that this will be an informative and entertaining gathering, and we would love to see you there!



Registration for the meeting will open at 6:00pm, and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 with President Riccobono. We strongly encourage you to preregister

http://nabslink.org/content/preregister-2016-nabs-annual-business-meeting

or come and register early. This year's agenda is packed, and we don't want you to miss out on any of the exciting and engaging presentations slated for the meeting. To encourage you to come a bit early, we will be entering everybody who is in the ballroom by 6:30  into the door prize pool twice rather than once. So what, you wonder? Well, the thing is that we have excellent door prizes up for grabs including a $200 cash prize, gift cards, food, and all kinds of other good stuff. We will also be playing a variety of music in the meeting room during registration for your listening pleasure. So, come out early, chat with fellow students while waiting, and double your odds of walking out of the meeting with a fatter wallet!



Do you want to avoid that long registration line? Well, you?re in luck. Thanks to the NABS website team, we are pleased to offer you the option of preregistering for the meeting. 

http://nabslink.org/content/preregister-2016-nabs-annual-business-meeting

If you opt to do so, you will only need to provide your name on meeting day, pay to register, and walk right in. Preregistrants will have their own faster-moving line and will be able to skip providing all their contact info. So, visit the preregistration form, simplify your life, and help registration run more smoothly!

http://nabslink.org/content/preregister-2016-nabs-annual-business-meeting



And, don't worry, as long as you are through the line by 6:30, you too will be double entered into the door prize pool.



The agenda for the meeting is nearly finalized, and will be circulated in the near future.



Please feel encouraged to be in touch with any questions, comments or concerns.



We look forward to seeing many of you in Orlando, Florida!



Sean Whalen

President, National Association of Blind Students

(608) 957-7337

nabs.president at gmail.com www.nabslink.org



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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sat Jun 18 01:01:25 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:01:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] any extra
	convention sleeping	rooms
In-Reply-To: <99C52F57-2782-415E-B005-F37BA96E1A7F@comcast.net>
References: <99C52F57-2782-415E-B005-F37BA96E1A7F@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <008a01d1c8fc$f08e33a0$d1aa9ae0$@verizon.net>

Looking for a room.


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: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Marci Carpenter via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:40 AM
To: State Affiliate Leadership List
<state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] any extra convention sleeping
rooms

I am looking for a room for someone who did not make their reservation in
time (one of our agency people). Does anyone have a sleeping room which is
not needed?

Thanks,

Marci Carpenter, President
NFB of Washington
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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Sat Jun 18 01:16:04 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 21:16:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Seeking McDonald Fellowship and Jernigan Fund
	mentors
In-Reply-To: <000501d1c8d0$9d3df090$d7b9d1b0$@net>
References: <000501d1c8d0$9d3df090$d7b9d1b0$@net>
Message-ID: <038b01d1c8fe$fc1c5a60$f4550f20$@gmail.com>

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



It is hard to believe that in 2 weeks, many of us will be at our national
convention in Orlando.  Over the last several years, many of us have had the
opportunity to get to know our McDonald and Jernigan Fund winners by
welcoming them to our Federation family in a very meaningful way.  If you
are available to work with our first-time convention attendees, send me your
name, cell number and dates you are able to mentor.  Email me off list,
please, at

 

Sandyh50 at verizon.net

 

So I can finalize the schedule and email each of you're your individual
mentees.

 

Cordially,

Sandy Halverson

McDonald Fellowship Committee Chairwoman

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun 20 23:18:41 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:18:41 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Communications committee conference call this
	Tuesday evening at8:00 p.m.
In-Reply-To: <BLU173-DS13092EBB36F4E82519033B8F770@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU173-DS13092EBB36F4E82519033B8F770@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS141EA83D2DF366E0B817978F2A0@phx.gbl>

    
Hi All,
The NFBV Communications Committee has a conference call this Tuesday at 8 P.M. and you are invited.
The phone number to call is:
(641) 715-3286
The passcode is:
223970#


Our national convention is just a few weeks away and we need to talk about how to promote it using social media. Plus, I will talk about my experience using Facebook Live Streaming to create videos that get viewed.

Hope to see you Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 8:00 P.M.


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 21 12:18:05 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:18:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Smithsonian Institution Folklife Festival;
	Tactile and Verbal Description Tour Announcement
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS212E00DB2B0715CA7EBDBB8F2B0@phx.gbl>

Smithsonian Institution Folklife Festival; Tactile and Verbal Description Tour Announcement
From: Katelyn Kelel [mailto:katie.kelel at gmail.com]

To accommodate and maximize the experience of visitors who are blind  and/or visually impaired, the Smithsonian Institution is excited to  announce it will be holding a tactile and verbal description tour of  the annual Folklife Festival on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00  P.M.  For tour participants who would like sighted guide assistance to  the Festival site, please meet at 2:45 p.m. on the Madison Dr. side of  the National Gallery of Art's West Building, on the sidewalk near the  stairs to the museum entrance.  For Metro Access purposes, the address  is 621 Madison Dr. NW, Washington, DC.  Tour participants may also  meet the group at the Folklife Festival Volunteer tent on the National Mall. The closest Metro stations are Navy Memorial/National Archives  or L'Enfant Plaza, Maryland Ave. exit.  Attached to this email you  will find a word document containing festival information and a  description of special events which is also available online.  Please  pass this information along to anyone who may benefit from this tour.
We are asking all interested parties to RSVP to: katie.kelel at gmail.com by Monday, June 27, 2016 to ensure we have the appropriate staff to  accommodate the needs of all participants.  If you have any additional  questions or accessibility concerns, please do not hesitate in  contacting me via email or phone at 313-929-2633.  Thank you in  advance for your interest and participation in this event!  We look  forward to seeing you on July 1!

General Information
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the last week of June and first week of July. In 2016, the Festival will take place between Fourth and Seventh streets, north of the National Air and Space Museum, from June 29 to July 4 and July 7 to 10. The Festival is free of charge. Visitors should dress for hot and humid weather.
Getting Here
Planning a visit to the Festival? The Visit | Smithsonian  page can help you plan your trip?from where to stay to what?s happening at the museums.
Parking around the Mall is extremely limited, so visitors are advised to use public transportation. L?Enfant Plaza is the closest Metro station to the Festival site. National Archives, Smithsonian, and Federal Center stations are within a half-mile. For general Smithsonian visitor information, call 202.633.1000 (voice).

Best regards,
Katie Kelel 
katie.kelel at gmail.com



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 21 16:38:17 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:38:17 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] {Disarmed} National Federation of the Blind
	Conducts Engineering Program for Blind Students
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS18366219DA89284EA4000B8F2B0@phx.gbl>

National Federation of the Blind Conducts Engineering Program for Blind Students
Baltimore, Maryland (June 21, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, under the auspices of its National Center for Blind Youth in Science, will conduct the first of two summer engineering programs for blind high school students here this week. The NFB EQ program, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, is designed to help blind students find their "engineering quotient" by engaging them in projects to help solve real-world problems in realistic scenarios. Each team of students will create proposals with accompanying models, which the team will pitch to various stakeholders. After constructing life-size prototypes of their designs, the students will test them in authentic settings. They will also have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with a number of engineers from across the country, some of whom happen to be blind. In this week's program, the students will design and construct water filtration systems and boats capable of carrying two people each, to provide potable water and transportation to a fictional group of campers trapped on an island after torrential rain and mudslides. Among other techniques, the students will use tools to create tactile drawings.

Throughout the program, students will work to demonstrate mastery of the engineering design processes, as well as engineering concepts such as prototyping, design viability, and data collection and analysis. This program will provide teens with the opportunity to hone their engineering skills?from technical knowledge, to problem solving ability, to the understanding that through engineering one can improve other people?s quality of life. A second program will be conducted July 31?August 6.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Engineering and other STEM fields are often falsely thought to be closed to the blind, although there are many blind people working in such fields. This program, the latest in our series of groundbreaking efforts to engage blind youth in STEM, will allow twenty blind students from across the nation to explore engineering and build the skills and confidence they will need to succeed in the career of their choice and live the lives they want."

For more information about the program, please visit http://www.blindscience.org/NFBEQ.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1322855.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.


###
About the National Federation of the Blind

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.




National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
(410) 659-9314 


Unsubscribe from this mailing or unsubscribe from all future mailings. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Jun 22 14:32:14 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:32:14 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Free Lance Star Newspaper on NEWSLINE
Message-ID: <001e01d1cc92$e09ca9b0$a1d5fd10$@verizon.net>

If you use NEWSLINE, you may notice the Free Lance Star in Fredericksburg is
not available.  The newspaper reports that they are installing a new system
and do not expect the paper to be available for the next 2 weeks.  Please
call the Newspaper at (540)374-5000 to complain, so perhaps the company will
place a priority on providing service to NEWSLINE sooner.

 

Thank you,

Michael Kasey

President

NFB 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 john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 22 19:15:54 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:15:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deep discounts on Freedom Scientific products only
	at convention
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS9F3DE7275084ADC44C5C88F2C0@phx.gbl>

Subject: Jaws on sale at convention

>From Blind Bargains: Not Eligible for JAWS Student Edition? You Still may be Able to get a Discount on JAWS and MagicFreedom Scientific, which is now part of the VFO Group, will be again offering deep discounts to registered attendees on all of their products. JAWS, Openbook, and Magic for home use will again be available for "less than $100". SMA's for these pieces of software will be sold at $100. They will also be offering a 20% discount on all hardware. These deals will be available only in the exhibit hall.


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 23 11:35:03 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:35:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] {Disarmed} National Federation of the Blind
	Announces 2016 Scholarship Program Finalists
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS11BF853CDCEEF0A9B913428F2D0@phx.gbl>

National Federation of the Blind Announces 2016 Scholarship Program  Finalists
Baltimore, Maryland (June 22, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation?s oldest and largest organization of blind people, today announced the finalists for its 2016 Scholarship Program, which awards thirty scholarships each year to recognize achievement by blind scholars. The students are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states and vocational goals.

  a.. Tara Abella, IN: Elementary/Special Education Teacher 
  b.. Justine ?JJ? Aragon, CO: Rehabilitation Counseling 
  c.. Deniz Aydemir-Doke, PA: Higher Education 
  d.. Samrawit Biyazin, OR: Certified Public Accountant 
  e.. Megan Borella, CA: Business or Information Systems 
  f.. Riki Danielle Burton, KY: Teaching Blind Students 
  g.. Brennan Carman, NY: Medical Research 
  h.. Merry-Noel Chamberlain, NE: Higher Education 
  i.. Nathan Clark, MD: Juvenile Probation Officer 
  j.. Elif Emir Oksuz, OH: Mental Health Counselor 
  k.. Laura Etori, NJ: Actuary 
  l.. Jameyanne Fuller, NH: Law 
  m.. Deanna Greco, NJ: Brain Research 
  n.. Maria ?Conchita? Hernandez, DC: Research 
  o.. Nazanin Heydarian, TX: Medical Research 
  p.. Sharon Jose, VA: Computer Science Engineer 
  q.. Matthew Miller, IL: Actuary 
  r.. James Garret Mooney, AZ: Law 
  s.. Kathryn Olsen, IA: Physical Therapist 
  t.. Chelsea Page, LA: Blind Instruction and Early Intervention 
  u.. Precious Perez, MA: Professional Performer/Music Educator 
  v.. Donna Posont, MI: Naturalist 
  w.. Syed Rizvi, MA: Health Informatics and Data Analytics 
  x.. Joe Dexter Rowell, MA: Public Interest Law 
  y.. Kartik Sawhney, CA: Software Development 
  z.. Kennedy Stomberg, MN: Research 
  aa.. Corgan Waters, TN: Pathology 
  ab.. Kathryn Webster, CT: Actuarial Science Consulting 
  ac.. Kassidy Wilde, UT: Psychology 
  ad.. Johna Wright, GA: Blind Education 
?The scholarship program is one of our most important initiatives,? said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. ?We are proud to honor these blind scholars, who are studying everything from elementary education to software development, and in so doing raising the expectations of what blind people can achieve. Their accomplishments are proof of our conviction that we, the blind of this nation, can live the lives we want; blindness does not hold us back.? 

Each finalist will attend the NFB?s seventy-sixth annual national convention, beginning June 30, in Orlando, Florida, where the Scholarship Committee will spend several days getting to know each student and then decide which scholarship (ranging in value from $3,000 to $12,000) to award each of them. The scholarship winners will then be announced at the banquet of the NFB National Convention on Tuesday, July 5.

For more information on the National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program, visit www.nfb.org/scholarships. 


###
About the National Federation of the Blind

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.


National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
(410) 659-9314 


Unsubscribe from this mailing or unsubscribe from all future mailings. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org


From markwroane at gmail.com  Thu Jun 23 17:17:54 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:17:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female Virginian seeking roommate at national
	convention
Message-ID: <000001d1cd73$2e3dcbf0$8ab963d0$@gmail.com>

Cynthia Brandon, a female Virginian is seeking another female to share the
room that she already has reserved at the convention hotel.  If anyone is
interested, please contact me at 

markwroane at gmail.com <mailto:markwroane at gmail.com>  or

(318) 243-6445

 

Thanks

 



From markwroane at gmail.com  Thu Jun 23 20:09:30 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:09:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention hotel room available
Message-ID: <000201d1cd8b$26ff2a60$74fd7f20$@gmail.com>

Nancy Yeager, a Virginia Federationist has a room at the convention hotel
that she won't be using.  If anyone is interested in taking over the room,
please contact Nancy at

Brlteacher13 at gmail.com <mailto:Brlteacher13 at gmail.com>  or

(703) 283-2524

 



From markwroane at gmail.com  Fri Jun 24 18:28:14 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:28:14 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female seeking roommate at national convention
Message-ID: <002301d1ce46$2bf40520$83dc0f60$@gmail.com>

Andrea Perry, a female Virginian, is seeking another female to share the
room she already has reserved at the convention hotel.  If anyone is
interested in sharing the room, please contact me at

markwroane at gmail.com <mailto:markwroane at gmail.com>  or

(318) 243-6445

 

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Jun 27 15:15:50 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:15:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Passing of Greg Ehrmann
Message-ID: <001301d1d086$ca6cfb70$5f46f250$@verizon.net>

I regret to inform you of the passing of Greg Ehrmann, father of Chris
Ehrmann.  He was an active member of the historic Fredericksburg Area
Chapter.

Please join me in keeping him and the family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Gregory Michael Ehrmann

January 1, 1955 - June 24, 2016

Obituary

 

Gregory Michael Ehrmann, 61 of Stafford passed away at UVA Medical Center on
Friday, June 24, 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela; three daughters, Katherine
Padgett and husband, Tony, Julie Ehrmann, and Sarah Ehrmann; two sons,
Christopher and James Ehrmann; father, George Ehrmann; brother, Eric Ehrmann
and wife, Tamra.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mullins and
Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford from 6-8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be
held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at St William of York Catholic Church at 11:00
am, with interment to follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

 

 

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 markwroane at gmail.com  Mon Jun 27 20:10:48 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:10:48 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Male looking for room @ convention hotel
Message-ID: <000401d1d0af$ff6af970$fe40ec50$@gmail.com>

James Baker, a male Virginian, is looking for a room that another male is
willing to share at the convention hotel.  If anyone has a room and is
looking for a roommate, please contact James directly at:

Jbaker17 at u.rochester.edu <mailto:Jbaker17 at u.rochester.edu>  or

(716) 258-8104

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 28 12:19:06 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:19:06 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Video: How blind people dance Salsa and have a
	great time.
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS2E7E172DF5EAD58D1F34A8F220@phx.gbl>

On June 16, 2016, the Fairfax Chapter sponsored a Salsa dance lesson for its members. We had lots of people attend. And for over an hour, we learned the basic steps, danced with each other, and had lots of fun.

We had a video made so we could share the experience with our friends. The link to the video is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlqVj3Wz7HM

Just a reminder. The next meeting of the Fairfax Chapter will be July 21 at the Red Lobster in Fairfax where we will get a hands-on demonstration of the ORCAM. The ORCAM is the latest in assistive technology that allows the blind to point at text and the ORCAM will read it. That includes reading newspapers!

The address for the Red Lobster is:
  a.. Red Lobster 
  b.. 10325 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030
We will begin gathering at 6:30 P.M.

John Bailey
703.994.2040
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Jun 28 22:04:55 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:04:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Announced: Table Shift Coverages Needed for
	Virginia Table
In-Reply-To: <000001d1d151$04fb4fb0$0ef1ef10$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d1d151$04fb4fb0$0ef1ef10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005a01d1d189$1a940cd0$4fbc2670$@verizon.net>

Dear Federation Family

 

Unfortunately, a turn of events has not allowed for some of our fellow
Virginians to attend our National Convention. As these inidividuals were
signed up for shifts at the Virginia table, we now must fill these spots. If
any of you have the availability to work any of these shifts, please send me
an email at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com <mailto:rob.parso3389 at gmail.com> . 

 

Shifts:

 

Friday, July 1: 2pm-3pm

Saturday,July 2: 9am-10am and 11am-12pm

Sunday, July 3: 12pm-1pm

 

Much Obliged

 

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

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Jun 28 22:41:30 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:41:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Orlando Senior Events
In-Reply-To: <006201d1d0d6$faafa990$f00efcb0$@net>
References: <006201d1d0d6$faafa990$f00efcb0$@net>
Message-ID: <008301d1d18e$37192110$a54b6330$@verizon.net>

Hello Seniors attending our National Convention in Orlando,

 

A message from nancy Yeager:

 

Dear Michael,

 

Would you please distribute this message?  It will remind Seniors of the two
activities that may be of particular interest to them.

 

Thanks.

 

Nancy Yeager

 

Orlando Senior Events -

 

Thursday, June 30:   1:00 to 4:00 -  SENIORS DIVISION SEMINAR-PLAY GAMES
AGAIN.

Wekiwa 4, Level 2.  

 

You may wonder, "Why should I attend?"  This seminar demonstrates one of the
ways that we, as seniors, learn from and support each other.  If you have
never played board games as a blind person, this is a chance for you to
learn.

 

On the other hand, If you are an expert game player, you will have the
opportunity to share your skill with other seniors from around the country.

 

Saturday, July 2:  12:30 - 4:30 pm-KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! BE A POWERFUL SENIOR

Wekiwa 6, Level 2

 

12:30 pm-Registration ($5)

1:30 pm-Meeting

Join the Senior Division, the fastest-growing group of the nation's blind.
Learn from fellow Federationists how to be a vibrant leader in your
community. Find out how to advocate for better services for seniors in your
state. Officer elections will be held, as will our silent auction. Ruth
Sager, President

 

 

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 john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 29 17:50:57 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:50:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] K-NFB Reader is on sale-- limited time only
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS19EECE83DFA162D5AA3FDE8F230@phx.gbl>

Declare your independence with KNFB Reader! 

KNFB Reader helps with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness with our Independence Sale. This July 1-7, 2016, KNFB Reader will be on sale for $64.99 USD. 

Here are some comments from KNFB Reader users about how KNFB Reader helps them live the lives they want, independently:

"I love the fact that I can read my children's school reports."

"Today I used KNFB Reader to read the PIN on a new credit card."

"I like that I can adapt it to my needs, rather than try to adapt my workflow to KNFB Reader. I'm able to access image-based material either sent electronically or by taking a picture, which has definitely improved my productivity. I wouldn't trade this app for anything. If you're blind and work for a living, buying this is a no-brainer." 

"Because of the app I can now troubleshoot things on my computer when the screen reader is frozen. I can read the screen of a television in case of a cable programming error."

"I can read the directions of my brownie mix."

"I use it to read restaurant menus. I tell people, it's like having eyes in your pocket."

KNFB Reader: take a photo, the app reads the print aloud. It has automatic text detection, tilt guidance and a field of view report that helps the blind user get the best photo. Users can even scan multiple pages in batch mode, and if desired, can save files to DropBox and refer to them later. Also compatible with connected Braille displays. 

To learn more about KNFB Reader, visit www.knfbreader.com. The app will be available for $64.99 USD from July 1-7, 2016. Available in the iTunes and Google Play stores for iOS and Android. Know someone who might be interested in KNFB Reader? Please forward this message to co-workers, customers, and email lists. 





