[NFBWATLK] Pro Tactile Newsletter - Fall 2017!

Wed Nov 22 20:21:21 UTC 2017

From: Heather Melendez - DBSC [mailto:AdminAssistant at seattledbsc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:15 PM
To: DBSC Info
Subject: Pro Tactile Newsletter - Fall 2017!

DEAFBLIND SERVICE CENTER
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Fall 2017

Executive Director’s Note
I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you! DBSC’s board members approved to remove the dash between Deaf and Blind for the name of the organization. The former name was Deaf-Blind Service Center’.  Now our new name is DeafBlind Service Center!

DBSC Awards Dinner Celebration
DBSC was very excited to have our very own DBSC Awards Dinner Celebration at Uber Headquarters on Sept 16th, 2017. The environment of the room where our celebration was held at Uber was very comfortable and spacious. There was good lighting and a beautiful view overlooking downtown Seattle.

The committee decorated the space with colorful balloons. Guests received a beautiful, custom made royal blue napkin imprinted with our DBSC logo in white.  Miniature boxes filled with candy and chocolates were set up on the family style tables.

The evening began with DeafBlind attendants, volunteer SSP’s, and interpreters socializing and enjoying pleasant conversation. Raffle tickets were purchased to win amazing prizes. Afterwards, guests dined on a variety of delicious pizza and salad. Following dinner, guests raced to grab and eat delicious sweet cupcakes provided by local bakery ‘Cupcake Royale’. I would like to extend thanks to Uber for providing the delicious food, cold drinks, and cupcakes.

After dinner, Diane Poulin, DBSC’s Board President, announced the name change of the organization during the DBSC Awards Dinner Celebration.

Angela Theriault, Executive Director, handed out awards in six different categories.

1.     1. Outstanding Fundraising Efforts
      Debbie Sommer

2.     2. Recognition of Commitment as an Outstanding Volunteer
     Jorge Aristizabal
           Nancy Sommer

3.     3. Recognition of 15+ years of Outstanding Commitment and Involvement in the DeafBlind Community

          Judy Durfee

         Marie Massena

         Lee Kelley

        Valerie Mannucci

4.     4. Recognition of 10+ years of Outstanding Commitment and Involvement in the DeafBlind Community
     Elinor Powicke
     Margaret “Peg” Bernstein
     Salwa Rosen

5.     5. Recognition of 5+ years of Outstanding Commitment and Involvement in the DeafBlind Community
     Andrea Kurs
     Ariele Belo
     Colleen Jones
     Elizabeth Bass
     Karen Philo-House

6.     6. Recognition of Long Time Commitment and Dedication to DBSC
     Jackie Engler- Morris

Lastly, DBSC would like to extend our gratitude to Uber because they sponsored DBSC for the room, food, dessert, and drinks. Their sponsorship made it possible for us to have such an exciting event for the DeafBlind community. It was a great experience for the community to reconnect and have a good time and also to show appreciation to those people who received their special awards.

DBSC also wants to toss their hats and give thanks to our energetic committee, volunteer SSPs, interpreters, and you as the attendees!

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Photo Description: Two people sitting at a table eating cupcakes with other guests in the background. Left: Marie Massena. Right: Margarita Eng

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Photo Description: Long table with various small raffle boxes. Each box has a card attached describing what the prizes are. A woman in the far back eats a cupcake.

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Photo Description: Guests sitting at a long table eating pizza and salad. Blue DBSC napkins are in front of each guest along with small colorful boxes of candy and flowers in vases.

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Photo Description: One dozen cupcakes in 6 pink boxes with a variety of flavors - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and caramel icing on chocolate, red velvet, and vanilla cupcakes.

DBSC Napkins
DBSC has a limited supply of custom napkins available. The size of the royal blue napkin is 16 x 16 with our DBSC logo in white. If you are interested in purchasing a DBSC napkin, they are available for the donation price of $5.00. Please contact our Office Administrator, Heather Melendez at info at seattledbsc.org<mailto:info at seattledbsc.org>.

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    Thanksgiving Holiday
DBSC will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday November 24th.  DBSC will be resume to open on Monday Nov 27th at 8:30 am.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving Weekend!

PRO-TACTILE NEWS - Fall 2017
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Deaf-Blind Service Center

1620 18th Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA  98122

VP (206) 455-7932 ● TTY (206) 323-3644

Voice Line: 206-323-9178

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Deaf Blind Service Center

1620 18th Ave. Suite #200

Seattle, WA 98122

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