May 27th, 2020, was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the organization we now call the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. Federationists from all over the state and beyond helped put together a review of some of the ways we have made a difference throughout these 100 years. The presentation streamed every half hour all day on May 27th.
Acknowledgments
Many people are involved in getting this issue to you. The writers can write and the editor can edit, but until the material is printed, Brailled, recorded, and distributed, it is just a computer file. Therefore, we owe great thanks to the following people for the work they do in producing this publication.
Tim Aune duplicates the cassette tape edition and makes the master copy for the compact disc edition.
Jennifer Dunnam transcribes the braille edition.
Art Hadley reads the audio edition for cassette tape and Compact Disc.
Chapter Meeting Dates To Remember
Metro Chapter — Twin Cities area; meets at 2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at NFB of MN Headquarters, 100 East 22nd Street in Minneapolis
Riverbend Chapter — New Ulm area; meets at 9:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month in New Ulm; contact Monica Buboltz at 507-354-5680 for meeting location
Rochester Chapter — Rochester area; meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Peace United Church of Christ in Rochester
Convention Alert
Exciting times are coming in NFB conventions. Keep these in mind as you plan your activities throughout the coming year.
The Annual NFB of Minnesota Convention will be November 5-7, 2010 at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud. Members will receive a letter with details about a month before the convention, and the letter will be on our website at www.nfbmn.org.
Report Of The Semiannual Convention
By Judy Sanders, Secretary
Our very own headquarters was the place! Saturday, May 8, was the day. Over 70 Federationists gathered for our one-day semiannual convention. A combination of tradition and innovation made for a full day of activities.
An Update on SSB
By Richard Strong, Director, Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)
(Editor’s Note: This presentation was given at the Semiannual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota on May 8, 2010.)
Good morning Federationists!
Thank you for this opportunity to update you on developments at your state agency for the blind. Since your last convention in October, there have been a few changes at SSB.
Murphy's Other 15 Laws
(Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted from the newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind Senior Division.)
1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.
3. He who laughs last thinks slowest.
4. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.
5. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
6. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
A Reminder of How Far We've Come
(Editor’s Note: We easily think that things have always been as they are now and that they will stay that way. The following article appeared in the St.
The Sentence That Freed Me
By Pat Barrett
(Editor’s Note: Pat Barrett is vice president of the NFB of Minnesota Metro Chapter and is a member of the NFB of Minnesota board of directors.)
Boise, Idaho, 1973. It was my sophomore year of high school. I was walking to school the mile from my house as I did every day. At that time, though legally blind, I was not using a cane, and had not heard of the National Federation of the Blind.
President’s Column: 2010 Legislative Activities
By Jennifer Dunnam, President