[Nfbf-l] FW: Daytona State College Awards ceremony - Brian Nortin

[Miranda Kilby]

Congratulations Brian!

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Miranda b. Kilby
Ph: (352)942-0417

> On Apr 14, 2019, at 3:51 PM, Kathy Davis via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Everyone, 
> 
> I know you each will appreciate the below excellent news bestowed upon the
> Greater Daytona Beach Chapter President, Brian Norton! I know you will join
> me in congratulating Brian for his amazing accomplishments as evidenced by
> the highest awards a student can attain at Daytona State College! 
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> Read on past my signature. 
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> With warmest regards,
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> Kathy Davis 
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> GDB Vice President 
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> From: Kathy Davis [mailto:kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com] 
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 11:52 PM
> To: 'Brian Norton'; 'stacey.wohlrab at dbs.fldoe.org';
> 'phyllis.heath at dbs.fldoe.org'; 'robert.doyle at dbs.fldoe.org'
> Cc: 'NFBF-Daytona'; 'Paul Martinez'; 'Merry Schoch';
> 'dvalkema at bellsouth.net'
> Subject: RE: Daytona State College Awards ceremony
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> 
> Dear Brian, 
> 
> My heart swells with pride learning about you receiving such well-deserved
> distinguished awards from Daytona State!! You are a fantastic example for
> blind people and for that matter, for all people! 
> 
> It is a pleasure working with you as your vice president and close friend in
> the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of the NFB of Florida! You bless all you
> meet with your Christian love and sincere interest in lending a helping hand
> whenever and where ever possible. God bless you my friend! I am confident
> that you will tackle the Florida Barr examination with great success for you
> have proven to all who know you just how determined and capable you are to
> accomplish your goals in this life! May God shower you with His bountiful
> blessings always, 
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> With love and admiration, 
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> Kathy Davis 
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> From: Brian Norton [mailto:brian.edward.norton at outlook.com] 
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 10:35 PM
> To: Kathy Davis; stacey.wohlrab at dbs.fldoe.org; phyllis.heath at dbs.fldoe.org;
> robert.doyle at dbs.fldoe.org
> Cc: NFBF-Daytona; 'Paul Martinez'; Merry Schoch; dvalkema at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Daytona State College Awards ceremony
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> Hi NFB  GDB Chapter members and DBS clients services,
> 
> I have been working hard at Daytona State College and learning much new
> blind accessible technology and updating my legal knowledge  from my law
> school studies 45 years ago. Everyday is a new adventure.
> 
> I have been involved in assisting other students, working on community
> groups and organizing events. I also  make certain to swim laps in college
> pool almost everyday to break up my long schedule.  
> 
> This past Thursday, April 11,2019, I received two awards: DSC Student
> Engagement  Award and surprisingly received the DSC Hall of Fame Award for
> Academic Excellence, school and community leadership , and citizenship
> values in action. This Daytona State College Awards ceremony is accessible
> and can be viewed on UTUBE, and after about 45 minutes shows Earline and me
> walking up on stage to accept the awards from the college president.
> 
> I am grateful to DBS for financial support of my education to regain
> competency for employment again in the legal field. I hope to take the
> Florida Bar exam this year to regain my law license. I urge other blind
> presently non-working NFB members to consider education and training on a
> career pathway with the support of DBS. Robert Doyle, Director of the
> Division of Blind Services,  has indicated his goal of placing blind DBS
> clients on educational pathways to learn skills for substantial interesting
> and better paying work. The Division of Blind Services can be persuaded to
> provide help, but the motivation must come from inside each individual. One
> of the purposes of the NFB is to assist in stimulating members in their
> interest, and motivating our members to seek help, if needed. Our NFB group
> will help motivated members with difficulties in obtaining necessary DBS
> services. 
> 
> Peace and love,
> 
> Brian Norton
> 
> Daytona State College Paralegal Studies Student President
> 
> Florida NFB Greater Daytona Beach President
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> Florida NFB Deaf Blind Division Vice President
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> NFB National DB Division Board Member 
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> Brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
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> 386.871.3359
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