[NFBofSC] Positive Note 1776

Wed Aug 26 13:43:57 UTC 2020

Thank you very much for opening the convention to members of other NFB
affiliates and chapters.

Congratulations on a well designed, informative and educational
experience.  We can always learn better or new practices that we may be
able to implement locally.

The computer science and technology division  did an outstanding job in
bringing us together virtually. I firmly believe that a virtual option will
allow for larger participation, especially for those with time or economic
limitations at both local and national levels.

*Effective communication. it is not what I say or mean. It is what people
understand.*

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*Vincent Elorza*

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On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 9:01 AM David Houck via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> August 26, 2020
>
> Memo To:  Executive Officers, Board Members, Chapter & Division Presidents
> & Others
>
> From:  Jennifer Bazer, President
>
> Positive Note 1776
>
> Greetings Fellow Federationists:
>
>
>
>               What an awesome 64th convention of the National Federation
> of the Blind of South Carolina held this past weekend!  Our national
> representative was Everette Bacon, President of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Utah and member of the national Board of Directors. A huge
> thank you to those chapters, divisions, and individuals who contributed
> during our banquet fund-raiser Saturday night. We raised $10,000 through
> donations and pledges that will greatly help  the NFB of SC. A huge shout
> out goes to the computer science and technology division (CSTD) for their
> assistance before and during the convention with zoom trainings and zoom
> hosting and of course, the entertaining “walk up” music. I want to thank
> all of you who actively participated in our state convention through your
> attendance. Much planning and behind the scenes work goes into holding a
> state convention, and it could not be possible without all of us working
> together.
>
>               Congratulations to the following officers who were elected
> to the NFB of SC board on Sunday.
>
>
>
>               President: Jennifer Bazer
>
>               First Vice President: Lenora Robertson
>
>               Second Vice President: Debra Canty
>
>               Secretary: Shannon Cook
>
>               Treasurer: Valerie Warrington
>
>               2nd District Representative: Steve Cook
>
>               4th District Representative: JW Smith
>
>               6th District Representative: Marty McKenzie
>
>               Member at Large Seat 1: Demetrius Williford
>
>               Member at Large Seat 2: Neal Sheth
>
>
>
>               Thank you to those who served on the board for the 2019-2020
> year. I look forward to continued work with you. I want to thank Frank
> Coppel who led our affiliate for the past five years, and his wife Shelley
> Coppel who was always by his side in support. We are grateful for your
> commitment and dedication to our organization and look forward to your
> support as we begin a new leadership in South Carolina.
>
>               To all of you, thank you for entrusting me to lead this
> affiliate with integrity, commitment, passion and empathy. I welcome your
> ideas, thoughts, and suggestions. Please call, text or email me anytime
> about business or just to chat. I look forward to getting to know all of
> you better. Come walk beside me, and let’s go build a strong and large NFB
> affiliate in the palmetto state!
>
>               Let’s turn to upcoming news in the NFB:
>
>
>
>               Locally:
>
>               Following the NFB of SC state board elections on Sunday,
> August 23, Frank Coppel was automatically taken off the Rocky Bottom
> Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind’s board, since stepping down as
> state president. The RBRCCB Board is in the process of filling the board
> chair seat.  In the meantime, Vice Chair Ed Bible will be Acting Chair for
> the RBRCCB Board until the next scheduled meeting on Friday, September 4,
> 2020, when that will likely be decided.    If you have any concerns or
> questions, please direct them to Mr. Bible during the next few days.
>
>
>
>               Nationally:
>
> Presidential Release #497 - Live
>
>               The September presidential release (#497) will be delivered
> live by NFB President Mark A. Riccobono. The monthly message provides
> important updates and perspectives of the organized blind movement.
>
> Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | 8:00 p.m. ET
>
>               After the remarks, Pam Allen, first vice president, will
> moderate questions. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and
> non-members are warmly welcomed. Submit questions in advance to
> cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR497 in the subject line, or call
> 410-659-9314, extension 2473.
>
>               To learn more, visit
>
> https://www.nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=400
>
>
>
> Final Thought:  “Create the highest grandest vision possible for your
> life, because you become what you believe.” Oprah Winfre
>
>
>
> NFB Pledge
>
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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.
>
>
>
> NFB One Minute Message
>
> 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.
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