Local chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota meet monthly to address issues of importance to blind people. These include such topics as transportation, public awareness of blind people, and access to services and technology. Local chapters also serve as a support group. People who lose their sight later in life desperately need the help and encouragement of others to return to the lives they knew when they could see. Most people, when they become blind, do not know of any other blind person in their city or family. They have no role model or mentor to assist them in their adjustment to blindness and their quest to return to a fulfilling life. Chapter members provide the essential links to help, encouragement, and services.
Below is a listing of our local chapters, their meeting times and locations, and their President's contact information.
Metro Chapter -- Twin Cities area
meets at 2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month
at NFB of Minnesota Headquarters, 100 East 22nd Street in
Minneapolis
President: Pat Barrett
Phone: 612-866-6878
Email: patrick.a.barrett@msn.com
Riverbend Chapter -- New Ulm
area
meets at 9:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month
in New Ulm; contact Charlene Childrey for meeting location
President: Charlene Childrey
Phone: 507-354-2250
E-mail: childrey@newulmtel.net
Rochester Chapter -- Rochester
area
meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month
at Peace Church in Rochester
President: Jan Bailey
Phone: 507-288-5335
Email: jb021951@charter.net
Central Minnesota Chapter -- St.
Cloud area
meets at 12:30 on the second Saturday of every month
at Old Chicago Restaurant in St. Cloud
President: Andy Virden
Phone: 320-251-0248
Runestone Chapter --
Alexandria
Meets at 1:30 on the third Saturday of every monthat First
Congregational Church
President: Dick Sammons
Phone: 320-766-0462