[NFBofSC] FW: Columbia chapter Newsletter

[Steve Cook]

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
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!
Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center
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Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC
Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center 
South Carolina Association of Blind Students
South Carolina Parents of Blind Children

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-----Original Message-----
From: Thom Spittle <thom3of5 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:40 AM
To: cookcafe at sc.rr.com
Subject: Fwd: Columbia chapter Newsletter

On September 9th, 2021, the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina held its monthly meeting.
Highlights from this months meeting included: a moment of silence to remember 09/11 and Lisa Best’s personal story of that day, voting in of 2 new members, Jerry Johnson and Cynthia Wolfe, the announcement that the Center chairs are being recovered, and a trivia question and
50/50 drawing. We were treated to a devotion by Casey rose, prayer by Frank Coppel, and recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance, and One Minute Message. Members were reminded that October is election month.
There will be no nominating committee. The meeting will be hybrid, but the Zoom will be locked down to all but dues paying members because of voting. Members were also reminded to help Rocky Bottom by selling tickets and donating auction items. Congratulations to Carolyn Phillips for winning the 50/50 drawing and to Pat Wolthoff for winning a talking watch that was also drawn for. The trivia question was “What is the new name for Meet The Blind Month”? The answer is Blind equality and Achievement Month. Members were unable to answer this question, so no prize was awarded this month. Lastly, but very important, the date for October’s meeting has changed. The October meeting will be held on October 7th at 6:15 in person or on Zoom! We look forward to seeing you then!



Sincerely,

Tracy Spittle

Columbia, Chapter, Secretary

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> From: "Spittle, Tracy B" <tracy.spittle at richlandone.org>
> Date: September 15, 2021 at 10:18:20 AM EDT
> To: tracysc1974 at gmail.com, thom3of5 at gmail.com
> Subject: Columbia chapter Newsletter
>
> 
> On September 9th, 2021, the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina held its monthly meeting. Highlights from this months meeting included: a moment of silence to remember 09/11 and Lisa Best’s personal story of that day, voting in of 2 new members, Jerry Johnson and Cynthia Wolfe, the announcement that the Center chairs are being recovered, and a trivia question and 50/50 drawing. We were treated to a devotion by Casey rose, prayer by Frank Coppel, and recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance, and One Minute Message. Members were reminded that October is election month. There will be no nominating committee. The meeting will be hybrid, but the Zoom will be locked down to all but dues paying members because of voting. Members were also reminded to help Rocky Bottom by selling tickets and donating auction items. Congradulations to Carrlyn Phillips for winning the 50/50 drawing and to Pat Wolthoff for winning a talking watch that was also drawn for. The trivia question was “What is the new name for Meet The Blind Month”? The answer is Blind equality and Achievement Month. Members were unable to answer this question, so no prize was awarded this month. Lastly, but very important, the date for October’s meeting has changed. The October meeting will be held on October 7th at 6:15 in person or on Zoom! We look forward to seeing you then!
>
> Sincerely,
> Tracy Spittle
> Columbia, Chapter, Secretary
>
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