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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <a href="mailto:SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:blue'>SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> David Houck <nfbsc@sc.rr.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:40 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> August Chapter Meeting Minutes<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>August </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Chapter Meeting Minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>September 8, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hello Columbia Chapter Members, Our current board members are as follows: President – Ike Nelson, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice-President – Steve Cook, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President – David Bundy, Treasurer – Thom Spittle, Secretary – Casey Williams, Member-at-large – Shelley Coppel, Member-at-large – Maggie Floyd</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Our August meeting was held on Thursday, September 8<sup>th</sup> 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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Welcome visitors! We are glad you were able to join us this evening. Justin Williams is back. It is good to see you!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice-President, Debra Canty-2<sup>nd</sup> 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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A fun time was had over the Labor Day weekend at Rocky Bottom. The next chapter trip to Rocky Bottom is October 28<sup>th</sup>-30<sup>th</sup>. If you would like to attend, please reach out to Ike. On October 15<sup>th</sup>, 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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Upcoming Dates</span></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Beam – October</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Oct 14<sup>th</sup> – October Chapter meeting, no charge</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Oct. 15<sup>th</sup> – Cookout from 11-4pm at the Federation Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Oct. 28-30<sup>th</sup> - Rocky Bottom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Nov. 10<sup>th</sup> – November Chapter meeting, no charge, prepared by the Church of the Harvest</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dec. 8<sup>th</sup> – Potluck dinner…Bring a dish!!! No charge.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank you Thom for your special music this evening. You did a beautiful job! Scars in Heaven.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Adjourned at 8:00.. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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. 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