[bksvol-discuss] Re: Welcome - Re: Re: Portential greeters
- From: Patricia Henry <sloanhenry@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:32:10 -0400
I have no way to scan myself, I will revisit the web to see if I can
determine how else to help...please personally advise as you can. Getting
started is always a challenge but with guidance I feel perhaps I can
contribute to your organization. Thank you, Patricia
On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 3:44 AM, Cindy Rosenthal <grandcyn77@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> A hearty Welcome, Patricia, it's good to have you join us and to know
> about what you've been doing.
>
> I think that on the bookshare site there's a place that explains how you
> can help. In fact, if you've been approved to be a volunteer, you probably
> found it. You can proof or scan; whatever you prefer. If you have a
> scanner and are able to scan (some of us have minor physical disablities
> that make that difficult, that would be most valuable at this time. You
> can scan any book you want that's not already in the collection, from the
> wish list (books requested by members) or just something you like that you
> think others would like, too: fiction or nonfiction. There's a manual on
> the site that gives more informaion about scanning.
> Aganm welcon. Glad to have you with us.
> Cindy
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Martha Rafter <mlhr@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Patricia,
>> I’m not Ma deleine, but I want to welcome you to the Volunteer
>> community. Whenever you have any questions, this is a wonderful group of
>> folks who are eager and more than willing to share all sorts of answers and
>> advice. Again, welcome!
>> Marty Rafter
>>
>> *From:* Patricia Henry <sloanhenry@xxxxxxxxx>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:13 PM
>> *To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Portential greeters
>>
>> Hello Ms Linares! My email is sloanhenry@xxxxxxxxx
>> I am a disability advocate and have loved and mentored twin girls through
>> the challenges of school. I have one twin at Kutztown and one recent grad
>> from Kutztown. Their journey has been amazing and inspiring. Although
>> they have many successes, they continue to need support and face daily
>> challenges in language, expressive and receptive and communication in
>> general. Through the years, I have helped many with IEP's and advocacy for
>> services in public education, social service agencies and state and federal
>> disability benefit determination/coordination. I have an interest in
>> participating more with Wrightslaw and supporting transition to college,
>> post-secondary opportunities. I have recently been asked to join the Board
>> of Directors of the PA chapter of Learning Disabilities Association of
>> America. Additionally, I have participated in local Disability Empowerment
>> seminars and OVR initiatives. I am a nurse case manager and have
>> successfully coordinated and facilitated favorable outcomes in healthcare.
>> I have been 'retired' since 2005 as I have pursued personal interests.
>> I want to become an active volunteer with Bookshare. It seems like a
>> wonderful organization, but quite frankly, I need guidance. I have no idea
>> where to begin....please let me know how to join in and eagerly support
>> your goals and mission. I have been approved to be a volunteer and would
>> like to offer some time and effort. I look forward to your response and
>> direction.
>> Regards,
>> Patricia Henry
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 4:41 PM, Madeleine Linares <
>> Madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all, ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> I’m perfectly fine with the way things have been handled. My previous
>>> email was just in response to the phone discussions where people wanted to
>>> greet new volunteers who weren’t comfortable posting to the list to
>>> introduce themselves. If no one is interested in this idea anymore, that is
>>> fine too and the greetings can just continue as they have been going.***
>>> *
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Best, ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Madeleine****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> *From:* bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
>>> bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Martha Rafter
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:55 AM
>>> *To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> *Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Portential greeters****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Hi Cindy,****
>>>
>>> When I posted to Madeleine, you were one of the folks I had in mind.
>>> We just do it anyway so why not just keep doing it?****
>>>
>>> Marty****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> *From:* Cindy Rosenthal <grandcyn77@xxxxxxxxx> ****
>>>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:39 PM****
>>>
>>> *To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ****
>>>
>>> *Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Portential greeters****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Well, I know that I and quite a few others do post a welcome to
>>> newcomers who introduce themselves on the list. If you think it's desirable
>>> to post a welcome to anyone anyone who has joined but hasn't introduced
>>> him/herslf and thus that we don't know about, I'm game.
>>> Cindy****
>>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM, Madeleine Linares <
>>> Madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:****
>>>
>>> Hi volunteers, ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> At one point we discussed having people greet new volunteers who have
>>> recently joined the list. I haven’t had very many people email me directly
>>> expressing interest so I thought I’d post here. For anyone interested in
>>> greeting others, Alisa and I were thinking that it could just be as simple
>>> as posting to the list once or twice a week with a friendly note to welcome
>>> anyone new.****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> It could be as simple as: “Hi to anyone new to this discussion list!
>>> Welcome! Please feel free to introduce yourself and don’t hesitate to ask
>>> questions.”****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> While we want to ensure that everyone feels welcome, we don’t want to
>>> clog up the list with chatty posts. We kindly request that if anyone is
>>> feeling especially friendly, please make sure no one else has already sent
>>> a greeting recently (in the last few days) before posting. We shall see how
>>> this works, and I’d greatly appreciate any feedback, whether positive or
>>> negative!****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Thanks and have a great rest of the day!****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Best,****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Madeleine Linares****
>>>
>>> Volunteer Coordinator****
>>>
>>> Bookshare, a Benetech Initiative****
>>>
>>> 650-644-3459****
>>>
>>> madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> Join us in celebrating our 10th
>>> Anniversary!<http://blog.bookshare.org/2012/03/11/join-bookshares-worldwide-10th-anniversary-celebration/>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> [image: Description: Title: Bookshare logo: Bringing Reading to Life for
>>> 10 Years]****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ****
>>>
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