[Ohio-talk] State convention comments

[Barbara Pierce]

It was a good convention. Let's not lose the momentum now that it is over.
We have lots to do. I would like to have election results from all divisions
and the At-Large Chapter so that the membership list can reflect who is who.

You can just send those to bpierce at nfb.org.

Thanks,
Barbara

-----Original Message-----
From: ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Carol Akers
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:24 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Subject: [Ohio-talk] State convention comments

Hello to all!
This was a great convention!  There were many great speakers and topics, 
opportunies to get to know others better, meet some new folks and raise
funds 
for the organization.  Good job Dr Smith.   I am honored to be the newest 
President of the Parents Division and have many ideas for the future.  I may

call on the "pro's" of our organization for assistance with some of these
ideas!

I was also honored and surprised to be the recipient of the "Ruth Garwood" 
award.  I have always been willing to work and give of my time where and
when 
needed, without thinking of it as work.  I enjoy being a part of the NFB and

recieve back much more than I think I give.  As I said in my tearful, humble

words of acceptance, "the NFB is my family and often is more of a family
than my 
own."  You all understand, offer a shoulder when needed, confirmation or 
redirection when necessary and so much more than I would ever be able to 
express! 
More than two decades!  Wow how time and memories fly!  I have enjoyed it
all.  
I appreciate everyone of you, as you have all played a significant role in
my 
growth, understanding of diversity and made me a better parent and person.
Thank you for all YOU have given me, Dusty and his sister Tiffany, who also 
learned "it is ok to be blind" and that as a sighted person, she can help
change 
the perception of those around her.

Carol Akers


      
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