[NFBofSC] Call to Action: Opinions Wanted Regarding Communities of Faith Division

Wed Feb 22 16:59:09 UTC 2023

To the best of my knowledge, nearly all NFB of SC meetings are recorded.
You just need to email Steve Cook promptly, alerting him to the fact that
you'd like the recording as they are cleared on a weekly basis.

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 10:47 AM Justin Williams via NFBofSC <
nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> It is okay if it is not, but I won't be in.
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> *From:* NFBofSC [mailto:nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *Elizabeth
> Rouse via NFBofSC
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:18 AM
> *To:* NFB of South Carolina Mailing List <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Elizabeth Rouse <elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBofSC] Call to Action: Opinions Wanted Regarding
> Communities of Faith Division
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> Good morning,
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> Please remember that you are welcome at tonight's meeting, beginning at 6
> PM.
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> Thank you,
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> Elizabeth
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> On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM Elizabeth Rouse <
> elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Dear Federation family,
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> Please note that the following message is conveyed as the opinion of a
> group of affiliate members who got together to have a discussion when a
> topic arose. These words are a culmination of ideas belonging to this group
> of both division members and supporters. This message does not necessarily
> communicate the thoughts and/or feelings of the Communities of Faith
> Division.
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> As many of you know, the NFB of South Carolina in Communities of Faith
> Division was formed in January of 2022.  The purpose of the division, in
> short, is to share information and knowledge about all faiths, including
> our own, and to learn by sharing our thoughts in a safe space.    This
> purpose, as evident in the attached Constitution, has never been to sway or
> recruit people to other faiths, rather to create an open environment where
> we can ask questions of each other in an effort to increase our knowledge
> surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Through understanding comes
> acceptance after all.
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> Sadly, there have been mistruths circulated that suggest reasons other
> than those stated above are why this division was created.  Let’s face it.
> The vast majority of South Carolina is of Christian faith.  Sometimes it
> can be threatening to hear different ideas than those we are used to or
> most comfortable with.  Open discussions give us a chance to realize how
> similar we truly are.  Many of us in this division have enjoyed learning
> about topics such as the NFB Judaism Group, our division members’ personal
> faith journeys, our experiences in our faith communities as blind
> worshipers, etc.  We are interested in building this division to be a great
> resource for all members and to gain respect for each person’s faith and
> their faith choices; however, we find it immensely discouraging to hear
> that some members of our affiliate do not seem to be willing to give our
> attempt at educating and learning from one another a chance.
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> Therefore, we would like for anyone who has questions or concerns about
> the division as it currently exists to join us for our next meeting on
> February 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom info below.) We would much rather have
> affiliate members join us to ask questions and get clarification than to
> disparage the division without first attending a meeting to see for
> yourself what we are all about.
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> Please consider yourself invited to share your thoughts and ideas,
> regardless of division membership status.
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> Sincerely,
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> Anna Price
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> David Bundy
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> Elizabeth Rouse
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> Janice Bright
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> Kristopher Crawley
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> Melinda Jones
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> Shannon Cook
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> Steve Cook
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> --
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> Elizabeth Rouse
> She/her/hers
> Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
> Co-Chair | NABS Fundraising Committee
> Board Member | Performing Arts Division
> Secretary/Treasurer | NFB of SC Communities of Faith Division
> Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com
> (563) 210-1854
> “If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is
> your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for
> yourself?” - Miguel Ruiz
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> --
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> Elizabeth Rouse
> She/her/hers
> Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
> Co-Chair | NABS Fundraising Committee
> Board Member | Performing Arts Division
> Secretary/Treasurer | NFB of SC Communities of Faith Division
> Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com
> (563) 210-1854
> “If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is
> your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for
> yourself?” - Miguel Ruiz
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Elizabeth Rouse
She/her/hers
Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students (NABS)
Co-Chair | NABS Fundraising Committee
Board Member | Performing Arts Division
Secretary/Treasurer | NFB of SC Communities of Faith Division
Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com
(563) 210-1854
“If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is
your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for
yourself?” - Miguel Ruiz
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