[NFB_of_Georgia] FW: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1776

Wed Aug 26 23:44:45 UTC 2020

Steve Cook

District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

1st Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the
National Federation of the Blind of SC

Board member at large of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of
the Blind of SC

The National Federation of the Blind of SC owns and operates Rocky Bottom
Retreat & Conference Center.  Below is a link to read more about Rocky
Bottom and to make a reservation for a mountain retreat!

 <http://rockybottomofsc.com/> Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center

Please join the National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at any
of the below links!

 <https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/> National Federation of the
Blind of SC on Face Book

<https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-S
C-343263089815304/> Computer Science & Technology Division of the National
Federation of the Blind of SC

 <https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/> Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference
Center 

South Carolina Association of Blind Students

 <https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr> South Carolina Parents
of Blind Children

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Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking 
 <http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org> www.carshelpingtheblind.org 
or call 855 659 9314

From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David Houck via
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Subject: [NFBofSC] Positive Note 1776

August 26, 2020

Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents &
Others

From:  Jennifer Bazer, President

Positive Note 1776

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

              What an awesome 64th convention of the National Federation of
the Blind of South Carolina held this past weekend!  Our national
representative was Everette Bacon, President of the National Federation of
the Blind of Utah and member of the national Board of Directors. A huge
thank you to those chapters, divisions, and individuals who contributed
during our banquet fund-raiser Saturday night. We raised $10,000 through
donations and pledges that will greatly help  the NFB of SC. A huge shout
out goes to the computer science and technology division (CSTD) for their
assistance before and during the convention with zoom trainings and zoom
hosting and of course, the entertaining "walk up" music. I want to thank all
of you who actively participated in our state convention through your
attendance. Much planning and behind the scenes work goes into holding a
state convention, and it could not be possible without all of us working
together.

              Congratulations to the following officers who were elected to
the NFB of SC board on Sunday.

              President: Jennifer Bazer 

              First Vice President: Lenora Robertson

              Second Vice President: Debra Canty

              Secretary: Shannon Cook

              Treasurer: Valerie Warrington

              2nd District Representative: Steve Cook

              4th District Representative: JW Smith

              6th District Representative: Marty McKenzie 

              Member at Large Seat 1: Demetrius Williford

              Member at Large Seat 2: Neal Sheth 

              Thank you to those who served on the board for the 2019-2020
year. I look forward to continued work with you. I want to thank Frank
Coppel who led our affiliate for the past five years, and his wife Shelley
Coppel who was always by his side in support. We are grateful for your
commitment and dedication to our organization and look forward to your
support as we begin a new leadership in South Carolina.

              To all of you, thank you for entrusting me to lead this
affiliate with integrity, commitment, passion and empathy. I welcome your
ideas, thoughts, and suggestions. Please call, text or email me anytime
about business or just to chat. I look forward to getting to know all of you
better. Come walk beside me, and let's go build a strong and large NFB
affiliate in the palmetto state!

              Let's turn to upcoming news in the NFB:

              Locally:

              Following the NFB of SC state board elections on Sunday,
August 23, Frank Coppel was automatically taken off the Rocky Bottom Retreat
and Conference Center of the Blind's board, since stepping down as state
president. The RBRCCB Board is in the process of filling the board chair
seat.  In the meantime, Vice Chair Ed Bible will be Acting Chair for the
RBRCCB Board until the next scheduled meeting on Friday, September 4, 2020,
when that will likely be decided.    If you have any concerns or questions,
please direct them to Mr. Bible during the next few days.

              Nationally:

Presidential Release #497 - Live

              The September presidential release (#497) will be delivered
live by NFB President Mark A. Riccobono. The monthly message provides
important updates and perspectives of the organized blind movement.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | 8:00 p.m. ET

              After the remarks, Pam Allen, first vice president, will
moderate questions. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and
non-members are warmly welcomed. Submit questions in advance to
cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR497 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314,
extension 2473.

              To learn more, visit

https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=400

Final Thought:  "Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life,
because you become what you believe." Oprah Winfre

NFB Pledge

I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of
the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to
support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

NFB One Minute Message

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams.

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