[Ohio-talk] State convention comments

[wanda sloan]

In the words of Ronald Williamitis, Hear Hear.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carol Akers" <purplecakers at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:24 PM
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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