[NFBF-Melbourne] MSCC JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER

Wed Jan 1 14:15:48 UTC 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

LET US TAKE A MOMENT TO  BE THANKFUL FOR CROSSING OVER THE FINISH LINE OF
2024 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A PROSPEROUS HEALTHY & WEALTHY NEW YEAR!
Please keep Dean & Judy in your prayers.

January activities

Coming up in January

Seasons Greetings:  Our MSCC Board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Jan. 6th @
7:30 pm.  Also, the Chapter meeting is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 11th @ 10
am.  Please bring candy money and annual dues ($10).

Also, Friendly reminder:  The Children's Hunger Project is scheduled for
Wed., Jan. 8th.  Call Maria for more info. 321.795.7376.

PLEASE MAARK YOUR CALENDARS ACCORDINGLY.

We in the MSCC Chapter have the chance to provide a public service by
working for the Hunger Project to fill packages so that economically
disadvantaged children can eat over the weekends when there are no school
meals. We work from noon to 2:00 on Wednesday, January 8. As always, call
Maria so she can arrange bus transportation.

Our regular business meeting will take place on Saturday, January 11, from
10:00-Noon at the Brevard Hispanic Center, 4670 Babcock St., NE, Palm Bay.
Maria can arrange bus transportation for you to attend, but only if you call
her in advance. AAgain, the annual $10 dues are due at this meeting.

ReJoyce Update

We are so fortunate in Brevard County to have ReJoyce, a 501C(3) non-profit
organization through which the blind help the blind gain independence. If
you want to learn to use a computer or an iPhone with speech output, or to
take a stab at braille, call Dr. Joyce Taylor at (321) 473.8719. the January
term is full, but you can slip in for April or September.

Dr. Joyce has pictures of the recent White Cane Day event. Visit
https://drjoycetaylor.com under the Independent Living Classes section.

Commencing Jan. 9, 2025, REJOYCE TODAY'S NEW LOCATION IS WOODLAKE ESTATES,
4640 Lipscomb St., NE, Suite 15, Palm Bay, FL.  32905 (Phone #
321.473.8719). 

AGAIN, Congratulations to Camille

Camille Tate, Member & Treasurer of the MSCC,  has been elected State
President of the Florida chapter.

Belief Message of the National Federation of the Blind

  The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States.

We know 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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

NFB Pledge, and a contest

Can you recite the NFB Pledge on Jan. 11th? If so, your name will appear in
February's newsletter:

I pledge to participate actively in the efforts 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. 

Register Now: Career Fair in D.C.

Monday, February 3, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Eastern

Washington Seminar Career Fair

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol

550 C Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36881&qid=10766297> 

Register for the National Federation of the Blind Washington Seminar
in-person career fair. The Washington Seminar career fair is the
second-largest national event in the Federation year, and draws in employers
from the federal, state, and non-profit sectors from in and around
Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas.

This event is free for jobseekers, and they must register for this event.
Employment professionals assisting job seekers wishing to attend the Career
Fair must have jobseekers complete their own registration. Walk-ins will be
admitted, but we strongly encourage all participants to pre-register.

Jobseeker Career Fair Registration
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36882&qid=10766297> 

Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Webinar 

January 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Eastern via Zoom

Join our virtual seminar for tips and tricks for success at the career fair.
You will receive Zoom details for this event when you complete the Jobseeker
registration form. Please contact Janice Forbes at
janiceforbes2012 at gmail.com
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36883&qid=10766297>  by January 13
with accommodation needs, such as captioning and Spanish translation.

For more information on the career fair, please contact Janice Forbes,
jobseeker liaison, at janiceforbes2012 at gmail.com
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36883&qid=10766297> 

About National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives

With opportunities to compete in the workplace in terms of equality, blind
people can achieve careers based on their dreams, talents, and abilities.
The National Federation of the Blind connects working-age blind people with
opportunities and resources to compete in the workplace on terms of
equality. For more information, contact Nikki Jackson, Employment Programs
Coordinator at njackson at nfb.org
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=36884&qid=10766297>  or 410-659-9314,
extension 2404.

Please submit all ideas, tips, articles, notices, etc. to me for review
prior to distribution. 

Next Board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 3rd & thee MSCC meeting will
be Feb. 8th - mark your calendars!

Submitted by Dr. Joyce Taylor, President

NFBF-MSCC

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