[NFBV-Potomac-Announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Celebration of Life for Scott LaBarre

[Christine Grassman]

	Celebration of Life for Scott C. LaBarre, 01/21/2023, 6:30 Eastern Time
Please see below information excerpted from a National Office mailing. The information regarding the Celebration of Life in Denver currently offers in person details only. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you are going to attend. Virtual details are forthcoming.
If you need assistance with the RSVP form, please reach out. Note that I will not be available to assist between Friday morning, December 23, and Tuesday morning, December 27.
Please also see below information about sending condolences to the LaBarre family and donations to the NFB and/or to a fund established in Scott’s memory. 
For those celebrating, happy Chanukkah, a smashing solstice, a Merry Christmas, happy Kwanzaa, and a fine and happy Festivas for the rest of us.
Season’s greetings, reason’s greetings, be safe, and much love, good health, and laughter as we step up to the New Year.
Christine

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>> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 3:00 PM
>> Subject: Celebration of Life for Scott LaBarre
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>> Celebration of Life for Scott LaBarre
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>> Scott C. LaBarre, who was a longtime Federation member, a fierce leader in
>> our movement, and a great friend to so many of us, passed away on Saturday, December 10. 
A Celebration of Life to honor Scott will be held January 21, 2023, in Denver, Colorado at
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>> 4:30 p.m. MT. Those wishing to participate in-person are asked to RSVP for
>> planning purposes. Location details will be shared once the RSVP form is
>> completed. Details on how to join virtually are coming soon.
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>> RSVP for the Celebration of Life
>> <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=28251&qid=8158159>
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>> New: Scott C. LaBarre Leadership and Justice Fund
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>> In coordination with the LaBarre family, the National Federation of the
>> Blind Board of Directors has established a fund for memorial donations made
>> in honor of Scott C. LaBarre and his contribution to the development of
>> leadership within the organized blind movement and the broader legal
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>> The goal of this fund will be to advance efforts to promote leadership
>> development and educational opportunities for blind people, with a
>> preference for supporting internships, educational training/conferences, or
>> other activities that assist blind individuals in expanding their
>> participation in the legal profession or in providing greater leadership in
>> advocacy for the blind.

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>> Per the request of Scott’s family, memorial contributions should be directed
>> to the National Federation of the Blind
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>> Please share memories and messages to the LaBarre family by sending an email
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>> slabarre at nfb.org