[Colorado-Talk] Reflections on our NFBCO activities and Our Federation Family

[Amy Sabo]

hello scott and all,

first of all scott thanks for posting this note from you as our
president of this awesome affiliate here in the nfb. i'am soo blessed
to have you as our presidentand, also to live in this state and, also
to be a part of this wonderful affiliate full of love and
encouragement. as for me i'am staying safe and, i'am doing well and,
so is the entire sabo's here in the Denver area. and, also miss
Rebecca and, her family along with my nephew alex is safe too and, is
healthy we get to see him almost everyday which is good.

we are all trying not to kill each other like you had said in your
message and, also the cat and the dog are also doing good too! i'am
glad that we are all reaching out to each other and, this list is a
great resource besides the zoom calls too!

we all need to reach out to each other and, hopefully everyone in the
state will do so in helping each other out. well, I believe that's all
for now take care all including all of the labarres too and, hopefully
we all be able to see each other soon!


hugs,
amy sabo

On 3/30/20, Scott C. LaBarre via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good evening everyone, as I begin writing this email, I am listening to
> this
> evening's NFBCO zoom call which is focusing on opportunities available in
> the Randolph-Sheppard Program.  These sessions have been a smashing success
> and have covered an impressive breath of topics.  For example, I am looking
> forward to shifting gears from talking about business opportunities to
> tomorrow night's session with the Blind History Lady.
>
>
>
> Beyond enjoying the substance of these sessions, I am beaming with pride
> for
> our affiliate and our terrific members.  In particular, Kevan Worley,
> Jessica Beecham, and Maureen Nietfeld have done an incredible job of
> putting
> these programs together and executing them with tremendous skill.  I want
> to
> thank all the participants from our speakers to those who join the calls
> and
> help us create fascinating discussions.
>
>
>
> I also want to publicly thank Jessica and Maureen along with their great
> volunteers for operating our COVID19 assistance program which has helped
> many blind individuals get what they need to make this crisis a bit easier
> to manage.  We are truly blessed with great leadership and dedicated
> volunteers.
>
>
>
> I also encourage you to think about and appreciate our Colorado Center for
> the Blind and what our Center is facing.  We remain open offering
> instruction remotely and virtually to our students who have largely
> returned
> to their homes all over America, but we have also been serving several
> students who remain in our apartments because it was not possible for them
> to leave.  We should definitely tip our hats to Julie Deden, our amazing
> staff, and our terrific students.
>
>
>
> This crisis is challenging us in so many ways that we would have never
> imagined just a few weeks ago.  The news is often overwhelming and
> depressing like today when over 500 people died from the virus in the U.S.
> alone.  For me, I could not imagine getting through all of this without my
> families, the LaBarres and all of you.  Anahit, Alex, Emily, Moka, and I
> are
> all hunkered down here in Centennial, and we haven't killed each other yet,
> but I am pretty sure that the only one who still really likes me is our
> dog,
> Moka, as long as I give her treats, anyway.  I am incredibly appreciative,
> also, for our Federation family from our great President, Mark Riccobono,
> to
> the countless other national leaders, our terrific state Board and
> chapter/division leaders, and, of course, all of you!!  Our bond of love
> and
> faith in one another  are far stronger than the virus will ever be.  Even
> in
> the grips of this terrible pandemic, we support each other and continue to
> build our Federation!!
>
>
>
> Warmly,
>
>
>
> Scott
>
>