[NABS-L] Congratulations Are in Order...

[Elizabeth Rouse]

And Robert is so humble that he left his own name off of the list of
commissioners worth celebrating.
Congratulations to all, and cheers on a successful fantasy football season!
Best,
Elizabeth

On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 4:44 PM Robert Parsons via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hey NABS Fam
> >
> >
> >
> > The moment of truth is upon us and the outcomes are slightly surprising
> and overly exciting. 16 weeks ago, NABS embarked on a shaky, but determined
> mission to conduct our annual fall fundraiser, NABS Fantasy Football. With
> covid-19 doubts in our minds and a focused group of recruiters, our
> national student division was able to bring together 48 individuals to
> promote our resilient spirit and our love for the greatest American sport.
> Our fantasy football league consisted of four12-team leagues and was
> coordinated by our  efficient commissioners. From these weeks of
> competition, injuries, and pandemic-related trades, four individuals proved
> victorious and can claim the title of 2020 NABS Fantasy Football Champions.
> Here are the results:
> >
> > Midwest League Champion: Kenia Flores
> > Our lovely first vice president of NABS had zero experience in fantasy
> football, its rules, or the inner workings of effective fantasy team
> drafts. However, with her innovation and ability to solicit information,
> Kenia stands before us as the Cinderella story of our 2020 competition.
> >
> > Pacific League Champion: Jarrod Austin
> > Jarrod and his wife Marion, joined the Pacific League after one of the
> league commissioners informed them of the work that NABS does for blind
> students on Facebook. He is an entrepreneuer and often does work to support
> non-profit organizations. He has been very supportive of NABS and we hope
> he intends to continue working with us in the future.
> >
> > Southern League Champion: Henry Nomeland
> > Henry has always been interested in learning how to play fantasy
> football, but wasn’t motivated to take a chance. Finally, the opportunity
> to learn the game while supporting the largest organization of blind
> students in the country appeared before him and he took the plunge. This
> dare to gain experience culminated in him winning the championship on his
> first attempt.
> >
> > Atlantic League Champion: Dhilan Chopra
> > Dhilan is a 10-year old that wanted to play the game that some of his
> family members were excited about. In supporting NABS, an organization that
> has close ties to his family, he became the champion of an entire league,
> something that excites him and grants him bragging rights at the dinner
> table.
> >
> >
> >
> > Before closing this announcement and congratulating the winners of the
> individual leagues, there needs to be recognition for our wonderful league
> commissioners Gerald Meredith, Cody Beardslee, and Logan Stenzel. Their
> determination and recruiting skills provided structure and possibly the
> smoothest organization of a last-minute and seemingly impossible
> fundraiser. They are all champions in their own right. Please take time to
> congratulate all that wer involved and thank you all for making NABS an
> amazing organization.
> >
> >
> >
> > With Love
> >
> > Robert E. Parsons, Jr.
> >
> > Board Member| National Association of Blind Students
> >
> > Masters Student| Rehabilitation Counseling and Vision Rehabilitation
> Therapy
> >
> > Western Michigan University ‘21
> >
> > Pronouns: He, Him, His
> >
> > P: 804.801.7674
> >
> >
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-- 
Elizabeth Rouse
She/her/hers
President | Iowa Association of Blind Students
Co-Chair | NABS Outreach Committee
Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students
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