[Home-on-the-range] disappointing news

[Donna Wood]

Hello everyone, 

 

For those who were not blessed to meet and get to know Jack Kelly, let me
tell you just a little about him.  

 

Jack Kelly was a long time member of the NFB and a founding member of the
NFB of Kansas.  Jack's first national convention was in 1955.  I will need
to varify this with his wonderful wife Martha but I believe he attended most
National and State conventions since 1955.  Jack was a strong and committed
member to this organization and was always concerned about the next
generation of blind members.  He wanted them to have every opportunity that
he had and then more.  It is the steady as you go members like Jack that
keep this organization going.  We have great leadership but with out members
like Jack we don't have an organization.  Jack's wife Martha is our state
treasurer and should also be commended for her dedication and commitment to
the NFB as well.  In future if you are given the opportunity to spend some
time with Martha you might ask her to share her and Jack's experiences in
the organization with you.  

 

I submit this post in memory of Jack Kelly. 

 

Donna 

 

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From: home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Margret Miller
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:02 PM
To: NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Home-on-the-range] disappointing news

 

Not to sound stupid but who is or was Jack Kelly. I never heard of him. 

Meg

 

From: Donna Wood <mailto:donnajwood at cox.net>  

Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 5:15 PM

To: 'NFB <mailto:home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org>  of Kansas Internet Mailing
List' 

Subject: [Home-on-the-range] disappointing news

 

Hello everyone, 

 

I need to let everyone know that I will not be available for our cultural
dinner this Saturday, therefore my house will not be available to be the
location to host the dinner.  I received word this morning that our long
time member Jack Kelly passed away in the night.  The tentative funeral
plans are the viewing will be held Friday evening and the funeral will be on
Saturday.  Jack was a good friend and a good mentor.  I will be attending
his funeral and if anyone would like to attend with me please call and let
me know and I'll make transportation arrangements.  

 

Warmest regards, 

 

Donna 

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