[Ohio-Talk] Once again, my message to you, you and you!

[Eric Duffy]

The Bible warns us of the dangers of unclear and uncertain leadership -- as an “uncertain trumpet.”
 
“For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for battle?”   
 
 
 


> On Feb 15, 2023, at 10:48 PM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Ohio, Members and Friends,
> 
> 
> 
> I am so thankful this year for you! The work that you have done in the year
> 2022 is just momentous! From the Capitol Chapters monthly radio programming,
> to our strong relationship with OOD, to increasing the affiliate's treasury
> during the state convention, to attending the national convention, and to
> giving sheets and blankets to the homeless shelter in Cleveland along with,
> Moving the Parental Rights Bill along, which is now passed by the governor.
> You should be very proud of the work that you have done last year. 
> 
> 
> 
> I am also very thankful for believing in the organization. Our philosophy
> states that, "The Federation philosophy provides an overall framework for
> thinking about blindness, what it means, and what it doesn't mean. However,
> it is not intended to be rigid or dogmatic., Blind people are individuals,
> and we may disagree on any number of things, including how to handle a given
> situation as blind people. What our philosophy does do is give us a positive
> way of thinking about our blindness, rather than the negative ways in which
> we have often been conditioned to think about it by society. Given proper
> training and opportunity, blind people can and do live the lives we want. It
> is respectable to be blind, and, with the right tools and techniques,
> blindness may be reduced to the level of a nuisance or inconvenience. To
> combat the low expectations, misconceptions, and stereotypes that are the
> true barriers to achieving our dreams, the blind have organized for the same
> reasons other minorities have-to make positive social change through
> collective action".  
> 
> 
> 
> Remember we lifted a toast to Donny Boggs who graduated from the Louisiana
> Center for the Blind? This was a great accomplishment for him, his family
> and the Ohio Affiliate. Also, we congratulated Dr. Carolyn Peters and Kathy
> Legg who became Presidents of their respective chapters, Miami Valley and
> Akron.
> 
> 
> 
> Remember we lost a great leader   in Scott LaBarre? Please continue to pray
> for his family. Also, Kiana Hill passed away and keep her family in your
> prayers as well. Scott LaBarre booming and influential voice will be
> definitely missed at the annual conventions. But also he will be missed on
> the floor of Congress, as well as across the world. Kiana Hill was a quiet
> but dynamite individual. She really cared about people and made a difference
> in the community and the Akron Chapter. Please pray for peace for their
> families.
> 
> 
> 
> Members, Time is very short! We must band together, work together, learn
> together and serve together. We have work to do and no one has time to
> waste! We must do the work of the Federation in 2023 to our best abilities!
> I know that our Affiliate President, Richard Payne has great things coming
> in the works for us. He is definitely where he should be, and that is at the
> helm! He has kept us together and moving forward! We need you, so do not go
> anywhere! 
> 
> 
> 
> Do you hear what I hear? These are the words that I know in my heart and I
> hope in yours, that blind people are calling for us, needing us, looking for
> us! Do you hear what I hear? We must move our Ohio Affiliate a little higher
> in service, commitment, dedication  and togetherness in 2023! Do you hear
> what I hear? The work that we do is not going unnoticed! We, the Ohio
> affiliate is one of the premier states in this organization that has done
> good works! Do you hear what I hear? Our blind children need our advocacy,
> direction and the BELL Program to be re-implemented in 2023! Do you hear
> what I hear? Our students who need us to take a stand and join them in
> ensuring that they have everything they need in order to achieve their goals
> of graduating And entering into the world capable, successful and with great
> potential! Do you hear what I hear? We must honor our seniors, celebrate our
> achievements and prepare for the future! Do you hear what I hear? The Board
> of Directors of Ohio must move together, strong, powerful, and with
> direction! Do you hear what I hear? Our Chapters must increase membership,
> raise expectations of blind people, fundraise to help those in the community
> and  educate new members on the philosophy of the organization! Do you hear
> what I hear? We must give to the organization's framework promoting the
> programs and services through the PAC Plan, that allows members to give
> regularly and automatically less than $5 on a monthly basis. Do you hear
> what I hear? We must promote peace, love and joy throughout the year of
> 2023!   Do you hear what I hear? Everyone is needed to do the work of the
> organization. So, let's get to work!
> 
> 
> 
> I want to take time to thank you again for the work that you have done in
> 2022! Thank you, thank you and thank you!
> 
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