[NFBofSC] FW: August Chapter Meeting Minutes

Tue Sep 13 22:57:17 UTC 2022

I think it was a typo, suppose to be Oct 13. 

Steve Cook

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From: Elizabeth Rouse <elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFBofSC] FW: August Chapter Meeting Minutes

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 <mailto:nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Steve Cook

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National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member

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1st Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC

1st Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division

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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:40 AM
Subject: August Chapter Meeting Minutes

August Chapter Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2022

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

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. 

Welcome visitors! We are glad you were able to join us this evening. Justin Williams is back. It is good to see you!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

Upcoming Dates

Beam – October

Oct 14th – October Chapter meeting, no charge

Oct. 15th  – Cookout from 11-4pm  at the Federation Center

Oct. 28-30th  - Rocky Bottom

Nov. 10th – November Chapter meeting, no charge, prepared by the Church of the Harvest

Dec. 8th – Potluck dinner…Bring a dish!!! No charge.

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. 

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!

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. 

Thank you Thom for your special music this evening. You did a beautiful job! Scars in Heaven.

Adjourned at 8:00.. 

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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