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COLUMBIA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

May 9, 2014

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

FREE BINGO

          Our Free BINGO night, sponsored by the Telephone Pioneers is Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.  Our wrap up barbecue committee meeting will be at 5:15 p.m.  Let's be there to review our work and to renew our strength for the 62nd annual barbecue in 2015!

 

SANTEE FISHING TRIP

          By now, those going to Santee Friday, May 16 should have already received your acceptance letters.  Be at the Center ready to leave by 3:00 p.m. Friday.  Remember to pay the van driver $5 when you board the van.  The Center will cover the cost of gas.  Let the Lions know how much you appreciate this service and have a great time fishing!

 

ROCKY BOTTOM TRIP

          We are going to Rocky Bottom for Memorial Day weekend, May 23 to 26!  Call Steve Sheck at 791-8407 to sign up to go.  Let him know if you need transportation.  The cost is $20 per person whether you are traveling on the van or on your own.  Remember, you get $5 back for Monday breakfast.  Van transportation is first-come, first-served.  

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

          Please call Tiffiny Mitchell at 834-6108 with your birthday and anniversary information as the chapter beginning in June will help celebrate your special days.  You may also email the information to her at tiffinymirchell76 at gmail.com.

 

NFB 2014 ORLANDO CONVENTION

          A good number of members have already made their Convention reservations at the Rosen Centre by calling 800-204-7234.  You should take care of this important matter as soon as you can.  We are going to have a blast in Orlando at the 2014 National Convention!

          Also, 36 have already signed up to ride the chartered bus to Orlando and you need to get in your $70 reservation to ride the bus as seats are filling up fast.  The bus will leave Columbia at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1 and depart from Orlando at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7.

          From March 1 through May 31, we will be initiating the preregistration process for the National Convention in Orlando.  You always save money when you preregister.  This opportunity will be available until May 31.  Go to www.nfb.org to pre-register.  We have Orlando Convention pre-registration forms at the state office as well.

 

NFB OF SC 2014 STATE CONVENTION SET

          The 2014 NFB of SC Convention will occur at the Columbia Marriott during the weekend of August 8 through 10.  The rate will be $89 per night for rooms accommodating one through four persons.  The Columbia Marriott is quite excited about hosting us for the 2014 Convention, and we have every reason to look forward to a splendid Convention in Columbia this August.  We anticipate a great Columbia Chapter turnout.  Call 771-7000 to make your reservation!

 

ROCKY BOTTOM 2014 FUN DAY TICKETS

          By now you should have your $5 Fun Day tickets to sell.  If you need to turn in filled out ticket stubs and money or if you need more to sell, see David Houck Every person should be willing to invest $5 in a Fun Day ticket with the chance of winning $500 if you are the buyer or $50 if you are the seller of the winning ticket.  If you both purchase and sell the winning ticket you will receive $550.  The chapter selling the most Fun Day tickets will receive $300.  Hey, we need to get busy selling our Fun Day tickets as the Sumter Chapter is 10 tickets ahead of the Columbia Chapter!

 

COLUMBIA CHAPTER MEETING May 8, 2014

          We all enjoyed Ike's spaghetti dinner at the chapter meeting.  Janice Crosby sang for us for the devotional.  President Parnell Diggs addressed the audience as he recounted the success of the Blind Person's Right to Parent Act which has already passed the Senate and just got through the House subcommittee on to the full Judiciary Committee.  Everyone is encouraged to be at the Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. or 90 minutes following the adjournment of the House in room 516of the Blatt Building at the Capitol Complex.  He encouraged the Columbia Chapter to use its van to get members to the Judiciary Committee meeting.  He also spoke of the Advocacy Day for Disabilities activities earlier that day at the State House.  We received an update on Parnell's running for SC Attorney General as well.  Let's support our state president!

          Donna O'Neal was the Mother of the Year and we salute all our mothers for all they do.  Let's show it on Mother's Day!  Leana Hall was asked to run for Queen of her church and the $56 freewill offering was taken up to support her effort in this regard.  Leanna works hard for the chapter and we are glad to support her.  Dr. Capps introduced longtime federation member, Clarendon Chapter President and state board member Marty McKenzie to address the chapter regarding his work with the School for the Deaf and Blind's Outreach Program, assisting blind children statewide.  As you can see, Marty keeps very busy in work with the blind.    Proiscilla Alston was voted in as a voting member and she is making plans to attend the Orlando convention.  

          The June meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5 so the chapter van can be used for Children's Camp.  Thom Spittle thanked the chapter for their support in using the van.  The final report on barbecue ticket sales is not complete but all funds should be turned n by the BINGO next Thursday to get credit for all your sales.  The chapter treasury has a current balance of $6,965.  Dr. Capps gave an impassioned plea for all of us to think about how we can do better in 2015 in barbecue ticket sales as this year we seem to be well below our target.  Some may have worked hard but others may need to reassess their level of participation in order to ensure that chapter members can receive the best possible assistance for national and state conventions and the chapter can meet its financial obligations.  See you at BINGO and at Rocky Bottom!

Steve Sheck, President, Columbia Chapter NFB of SC
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