[Nfbc-info] 2014 Convention Wrap-up

[Karmalynne]

Hi Everyone,

It sounds like the convention was a success, and not to mention a
swingin', rockin' good time!

Congratulations to all new board members!

A big thank you to all previous board members!

Karmalynne

On 10/13/14, Mary Willows via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello All:
>
> I trust everyone got home safe and sound last night.  I want to take this
> opportunity to express my personal feelings about the 2014 convention of
> the
> National Federation of the Blind of California.
>
>
>
> That was the bomb!  I had so much fun this year meeting so many new people
> and seeing the enthusiasm from all of our leaders and members.  Our theme
> was CHANGE (Creating Hope through Advocacy and New ideas with Gratitude and
> Enthusiasm) and I believe we did just that.
>
>
>
> Congratulations to all of the newly elected officers and Board members.
> Rochelle Houston, Treasurer; Carmen Weatherly, one year term vacated by
> Rochelle; New members of the Board of Directors, Bryan Bashin, Jim Barbour
> and Lisamaria Martinez.
>
>
>
> I want to thank Melissa Sanders who has served as our Treasurer for the
> past
> four years.  Melissa has always been there to make sure that our bills are
> paid in a timely manner with grace and enthusiasm.  Also, thanks to Kia
> Vaca, who has also served on our Board of Directors for the past four
> years.
> Kia will continue to co-ordinate our BELL Program in southern California.
> Michael Hingson has promised to continue working on our legislative efforts
> in both the state and national arenas.  Henry (Hoby) Wedler is focusing on
> his last two years of his doctoral program at UC Davis.  He will continue
> to
> spread our message of love, hope and determination.  His life was changed
> by
> the National Federation of the Blind and he promises to help change the
> lives of young people wherever he goes.
>
>
>
> Our national representative this year was Anil Lewis, Executive Director of
> the Jernigan Institute.  Anil always makes meetings informative and fun.
> His keynote address at our annual banquet rallied so much joy and
> enthusiasm
> that everyone stayed until 10:30 and raised $1500.00 on our auction
> baskets.
> In addition, we signed up nine new members on the Pre-authorized Check
> (PAC)
> Plan.
>
>
>
> Finally, I want to thank my sister in God, Ever Lee Hairston.  Without Ever
> Lee's undying help and support I could not have gotten through the past few
> months.  She allowed me to do my job and I thank her with gratitude and
> enthusiasm.
>
>
>
> You can listen to the recordings of the convention events at our website
> thanks to Brian Buhrow and Jim Barbour.  Go to
>
> www.sixdots.org and click on 2014 audio.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mary Willows
>
>
>
>
>
> 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.
>
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California (NFBC)
>
> 3934 Kern Court
>
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
> 925-462-8575
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mary Willows, President NFBC
>
>  <mailto:mwillows at sbcglobal.net> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
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