[NFBofSC] FW: May 2021 Columbia Chapter newsletter

[Steve Cook]

Hi All, 

 

Please see the Columbia Chapter May Newsletter! Also, In June the Columbia
Chapter will meet in person on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:15 PM at the
Federation Center of the Blind located at 119 S Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC
29205. A meal will be provided for everyone attending in person for $6! This
meeting will also be on the Zoom platform for those who do not feel
comfortable attending in person. 

 

Steve Cook

District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of
SC

1st Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the
National Federation of the Blind of SC

The National Federation of the Blind of SC owns and operates Rocky Bottom
Retreat & Conference Center.  Below is a link to read more about Rocky
Bottom and to make a reservation for a mountain retreat!

 <http://rockybottomofsc.com/> Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center

Please join the National Federation of the Blind of SC on Face Book at any
of the below links!

 <https://m.facebook.com/NatFedofSouthCarolina/> National Federation of the
Blind of SC on Face Book

 
<https://m.facebook.com/Computer-Science-Technology-Division-of-the-NFB-of-S
C-343263089815304/> Computer Science & Technology Division of the National
Federation of the Blind of SC

 <https://m.facebook.com/RockyBottomofSC/> Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference
Center 

South Carolina Association of Blind Students

 <https://m.facebook.com/groups/375092969314880?_rdr> South Carolina Parents
of Blind Children

 

You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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.

 

 

From: NFB Lab 4 <nfbsc.lab.4 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:48 PM
To: 'Steve Cook' <cookcafe at sc.rr.com>; tracysc1974 at gmail.com
Subject: May 2021 Columbia Chapter newsletter

 

The Columbia Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South
Carolina held its meeting on 05/13/2021. There were 27 members in
attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Janice Crosby. The one
minute message was given by Casey Rose, and Melissa Riccobono led the NFB
Pledge. Shelley Coppel brought our devotion that centered on mentoring
others and sharing knowledge. 

Our guest speaker for the month was none other than our National
Federation's First Lady, Melissa Riccobono. She spoke on the history of
Mother's Day and about her very own mother.

On the National Sceene we were reminded to register for the National
Convention. Since this convention is virtual this year, and the state
convention is hybrid, there will also be no chapter assistance provided to
members.

In state news, we were given information about the state convention. There
will be a van leaving the Federation Center at 12:30 on Friday, the 20th of
august, going to Charleston. The charge will be $25 which is non-refundable
and non-transferable. Your seat is only guaranteed after reservation is made
and money has been received. You must eat before leaving the Center as the
van will not be stopping. Van registration and payment must be made by July
15. Luggage must be kept to 1 weekender bag per person.

Our spotlight member for the month was Donna Jean Breece. She wrote an
introduction of herself and ended her presentation with a poem that she had
written about her blindness.

The Trivia question for the month was: What novelty item did President
Riccobono talk about in his presidential release? Noone knew the answer, so
the prize will roll over to next month. However, Steve did give the answer:
A Dr. Fouchy bobble head.

We look forward to seeing all of you for our June meeting.

Take Care!

Tracy Spittle

Secretary, Columbia Chapter

NFB of South Carolina 

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