[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1734

[David Houck]

November 6, 2019

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

From:  Frank Coppel, President

Positive Note 1734

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

 

              We have two announcements from the October 28, President's
Notebook.  "The 2020 National Convention of the National Federation of the
Blind will be held July 14-19 in Houston, Texas. While the convention was
originally planned for two weeks earlier, (June 30-July 5) the Federation
agreed to move its convention to accommodate activities in the city of
Houston. We believe this change will further enhance the program, exhibits,
and dynamic content provided at America's civil rights and resource
convention of blind people and their families. More information regarding
convention arrangements will be published in the December issue of the
Braille Monitor."

              "Note from Cayte Mendez, Chairperson of the NFB national
scholarship committee: Every year, the National Federation of the Blind
awards more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the
District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements
and professional aspirations. The scholarship program is our commitment to
academic excellence and leadership among blind students, and each winner is
awarded on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and
leadership. The application process opened Friday, November 1. Review the
scholarship application checklist and the scholarship program FAQs. Share
this opportunity that invests in the future of blind people. Learn about the
eligibility and requirements of the 2020 scholarship program."  

              I am sure All of us in the NFB of SC can remember the feeling
of excitement and pride at the 2019 national convention in Las Vegas when
Derique Simon receive a NFB national scholarship. I would like to again
strongly encourage many of our students from South Carolina to take
advantage of this wonderful opportunity and take the time to apply for one
of these national scholarships.  

              I am sad to report Dr. Marvin Efron, a longtime supporter of
the NFB of SC and a true friend of the blind, passed away on Friday,
November 1.  Dr. Efron served for many years on the Advisory Board of the
Federation Center of the blind as well as serving for many years on the
South Carolina Talking book Services Consumer Advisory Council.  Dr. Efron
has been involved with the South Carolina Commission for the Blind's low
vision clinic for more than thirty years and his work in this field has
greatly benefited thousands of blind South Carolinians.  All of us in our
federation family need to keep the Efron family in our thoughts and prayers.


              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.  

 

Final Thought:   Transforming our dreams into reality:  Those who are
willing to try and not give up find out years later that they succeeded far
beyond that they originally thought was possible.

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