[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1757

[David Houck]

April 14, 2020

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

From:  Frank Coppel, President

Positive Note 1757

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

 

              We have an announcement from the National Federation of the
blind regarding the 2020 National convention.        Due to the COVID-19
pandemic in the United States, the national convention of the National
Federation of the Blind, originally scheduled for Houston, Texas, from July
14-19, is going virtual. The organized blind movement will connect blind
Americans for the largest gathering of the blind in history!

              The 2020 national convention will include most of the elements
conventioneers expect, with some new twists. Details about registration for
the convention, as well as details of the convention schedule and logistics
as they become available, can be found at www.nfb.org/convention. 

              Message from President Riccobono:  "The National Federation of
the Blind is delighted to celebrate our eightieth year by expanding the
circle of participation to create what will surely be the largest gathering
of the blind in history," said Mark Riccobono, President of the National
Federation of the Blind. "Through this unique event, we will connect blind
Americans from anywhere to build opportunities everywhere. We look forward
to spreading the 2020 view on blindness to the entire nation and beyond."

              Register now at no cost and stay tuned for more details. We
look forward to your participation in the 2020 NFB National Convention.

              On Thursday afternoon, April 9, I participated in a Zoom
meeting of the Cherokee County chapter of the NFB of SC.  Jamie Allison,
chapter president, did a great job putting together this meeting.  it was
very clear to me listening to the enthusiasm of her members who were present
on the teleconference, holding chapter meetings during these uncertain times
is greatly needed and extremely important.  Kudos to Tiffiny Mitchell who
held a Zoom meeting of the Columbia chapter Saturday evening and to
Demetrius Williford who tells me he will be holding a Zoom meeting of the
Anderson chapter on Monday evening April 27.  

              We have an announcement from Shelley Coppel, President of the
NFB of SC Seniors division.  "Hello Everyone, Navigating the Healthcare
system, is our topic for April's nationwide call which is sponsored by the
NFB National Seniors Division. 

Date: April 22nd 

Time: 4:00 pm ET; 

Phone: 1-515 603-3166

Access code: 759633 pound

              Topic: Deborah Kendrick has recently written a book that many
of us should read. It is one of the free downloadable books from National
Braille Press- Navigating the Healthcare system, When All They Can See Is
That You Can't.  We will discuss this common situation that so many of us
have found ourselves in."

              Finally, this is a friendly reminder, the Spring meetings of
the Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind Board of
Directors and the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Board
of Directors will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  The RBRCCB Board of
Directors meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the meeting of the NFB of SC
Board of Directors meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.  In an effort to decrease
transportation expense by board members and because of the current
uncertainty regarding the coronavirus situation, both board meetings will be
held via the Zoom platform.  I look forward to having all board members
present for each meeting.  Of course, these meetings are always open to our
membership. I strongly encourage Federation members to attend both meetings
via the Zoom platform and to actively participate in the discussions.  

              If you are a board member, please call the Federation Center
(803) 254-3777) or email the Center at nfbsc at sc.rr.com if you are planning
to attend.  If you cannot attend, please contact me at (803) 796-8662 or
email me at frankcoppel at att.net prior to April 18.  

              Instructions for RBRCCB and NFB of SC board Zoom meetings 

              If you have the phone app, click on the below link:  Join Zoom
Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/8032543777 Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 

               If you have a smart phone, just click below and it will dial
in for you:

+19292056099,,8032543777#

              Or, you can dial in from your land phone at any of the below
numbers:

US (New York) 16699006833,,8032543777# US (San 

+Jose)

Dial by your location 

        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) 

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 803 254 3777

              Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeFWRgWyAj

              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 dreams into reality:  If you take good care of
yourself, living a healthy lifestyle, you greatly increase your ability to
transform your dreams into reality.

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