[NFBofSC] FW: August Chapter Meeting Minutes

Tue Sep 13 22:53:22 UTC 2022

Hi Steve and all,
I have a quick question about these Columbia chapter minutes. Is there a
specific reason next month's meeting is scheduled for a Friday instead of
the usual second Thursday?
Thanks for any clarification you can offer.
Best,
Elizabeth

On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 5:38 PM Steve Cook via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
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> *From:* David Houck <nfbsc at sc.rr.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:40 AM
> *Subject:* August Chapter Meeting Minutes
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> August Chapter Meeting Minutes
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> September 8, 2022
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> Hello Columbia Chapter Members, Our current board members are as follows:
> President – Ike Nelson, 1st Vice-President – Steve Cook, 2nd Vice
> President – David Bundy, Treasurer – Thom Spittle, Secretary – Casey
> Williams, Member-at-large – Shelley Coppel, Member-at-large – Maggie Floyd
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> Our August meeting was held on Thursday, September 8th  and was called to
> order at 06:15 pm. Tina Holmes led the Pledge to the American Flag and our
> invocation was led by Mike Sutton.
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> Welcome visitors! We are glad you were able to join us this evening.
> Justin Williams is back. It is good to see you!
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> Ike asked about how everyone enjoyed the state convention This was
> Kristopher Crawley’s first SC NFB State Convention. We had about six
> members ride the van to the convention. Our new board members include Marty
> McKenzie, President; Lenora Robinson, 1st Vice-President, Debra Canty-2nd
> Vice-President, Shannon Cook-Secretary; Valerie Warrington-Treasurer, Dist
> 2 Andrew Adams, Dist 4 Demetrius Wiliford, Dist 6  Sarah Massingale, at
> large members are Kristopher Crawley and Thom Spittle.
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> Our meal was loving prepared by Ike Nelson. For our dining pleasure,
> lasagna, salad, rolls, fruit cups and drinks were served. While the meal
> was served, a segment of the Presidential Release was played. Thank you to
> those that volunteered to serve for us.
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> There have been some changes regarding providing transportation to and
> from the meetings. Ike spoke with a former driver from Successful
> Transitions, and they have agreed to drive for us for $50/night. The fee
> for this service is $5 per person to compensate for the driver and gas
> costs.
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> A fun time was had over the Labor Day weekend at Rocky Bottom. The next
> chapter trip to Rocky Bottom is October 28th-30th. If you would like to
> attend, please reach out to Ike. On October 15th, the Columbia Chapter
> fundraiser during White Cane Day will host a dinner and fun for all who
> attend. The menu is still being developed. $15 or 2/$25 for BBQ plate. $10
> for hot dog plate. The event will take place from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. A
> challenge was given to bring $10 bills to add to our kitty in honor of
> White Cane Day. If anyone has donations to offset the cost, please reach
> out to Shannon Cook, Mag Floyd, Melanie Torrence, or Anna Price. The
> Contact Committee will be notified of details to share with members.
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> Ike brought a proposal to the chapter to cover the cost of the two night
> stay at the hotel for the convention for our van driver to the convention,
> Jonathon Nelson. Some discussion was had concerning some of the factors in
> this case. Jonathon worked very hard selling Krispy Kreme tickets and
> received assistance from the fundraiser. After discussion, a motion was
> made and the chapter voted to cover the cost of the hotel cost as well. The
> “yes’s” have it. Thank you Jonathon for serving so diligently.
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> The Nominating Committee was announced and is as follows: David Huock,
> Frank Coppel, Pathronda Anderson, Jose Duvall, and Julie Bible. Casey
> Williams called the role and announced September birthdays. We have a total
> of 40 individuals present this evening. A special Heavenly birthday is
> wished to Miss Dorothy Barksdale. We miss you Dorothy! Thom Spittle gave
> the Treasurer’s Report. The report was accepted by the chapter members.
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> Our devotion was given by Ike Nelson. He gave special recognition to the
> beloved member not with us this month. At our last meeting, she encouraged
> us to love one another. We need to work together to build this organization
> with love.  “For God so loved the world that whosoever believes in me shall
> not parish but have everlasting life.: John 3:16. In honor of Dot, the
> Metro Fund Scholarship is renamed the Dorothy C. Barksdale Scholarship
> Fund.
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> Thanks to everyone who helped who participated in the Columbia fundraiser!
> Enough funds were collected that our individual will be awarded $250.
> Congratulations Andrew Adams. Andrew gives all of himself and works very
> hard in all of the challenges he takes on. Thank you Andrew “Adam” for
> setting an excellent example of character and dedication!
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> *Upcoming Dates*
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> Beam – October
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> Oct 14th – October Chapter meeting, no charge
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> Oct. 15th  – Cookout from 11-4pm  at the Federation Center
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> Oct. 28-30th  - Rocky Bottom
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> Nov. 10th – November Chapter meeting, no charge, prepared by the Church
> of the Harvest
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> Dec. 8th – Potluck dinner…Bring a dish!!! No charge.
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> Congratulation to Carolyn Phillips for winning the 50/50 for a total of
> $24! Thank you Carolyn for donating your winnings back to the chapter.
> Since the tickets are already brailed, please turn them back into Ike.
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> Mike Sutton shared that he has received two amazing gifts. The first gift
> is salvation from the Heavenly Father. The second gift was being invited to
> a student division “cook in” 45 years ago. That evening he walked in with a
> lovely young woman on his arm. Tonight, he will leave with the same lovely
> young woman on his arm. Thank you, federation family!
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> Please remember our fellow members in sickness or loss: Pat and Dale
> Woltoff, Tucker and Lois Marshall, and many others. Good reports were
> provided on Pat and Dale Woltoff and Tucker Marshall.
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> Thank you Thom for your special music this evening. You did a beautiful
> job! Scars in Heaven.
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> Adjourned at 8:00..
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> We look forward to seeing you at our next chapter meeting on October 14th,
> 2022! At this time, we plan to meet face-to-face unless numbers begin to
> rise. Our desire is to keep everyone safe and healthy.
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