[Ohio-talk] State convention comments

[Colleen Roth]

Hi Carol and List,
It was a great convention.
Congratulations Carol.
As the first Prsident of theParents' Division in Ohio I am so pleased that it continues to grow and flourish.
I hope that all Local Chapters will continue to direct people to this Division and Vice Versa.
It was so wonderful to be reenergized.
In January I will be the Sresident of the At Large Chapter.
I challenge all of the Members of the At Large Chapter to continue to be a part in the NFBO and all new members of this Chapter to be active on all levels of the NFB as well.
Let's see how much we can all do in the coming year to support our programs and be active members of our local Chapters and the State and National Organization.
I will continue to be a very active member of the Toledo Chapter as well.
After all, when you are in the NFB Family you just stay involghed until God calls you home.
Colleen Roth



----- Original Message -----
From: Carol Akers <purplecakers at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, Nov 7, 2010 21:25:06
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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