The Conway Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind: About Us

About Us

The Conway Chapter

of the NFB of SC

President

Levern Wilson

First Vice President

Sherman Richardson

Second Vice President

Patsy L. Roberts

Treasurer

Jerlynn Wilson

Board Members

Douglas Roberts

Juanita Frink

Valerie Johnson

We meet every last Friday of the month.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (unless noted).

President Levern Wilson

of the Conway Chapter went blind later on in life. Mr. Wilson lost the campaign against failing eyesight that he faught for

14 years. His testimony is heart touching but all blind people have a touching story to tell.

It was a challenge for him because he was a very active man but he and his family have come a long way and he now holds many offices and does so much for his community.

Our chapter is small in number, but big in love. We have blind and sighted people as members of the chapter. Our youngest member is 8 years old. We also have the best President we could ever have.

The NFB of SC has so much to offer.

Here is just some information about us.

The headquarters is located in Columbia, SC. It's operated by the blind to improve the quality of life for the blind. We also have the following programs and services to offer the blind and low vision person.

Scholarship Program

The donations help the NFB be able to give a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars every year at the State Conventions and they now have a chance at a better life

Pictured here are some blind college students who received scholarships this year at the state convention 2011.

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Free Publication &

Library Services

Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance

Whenever a blind person is discriminated against solely on the basis of blindness, the NFB of SC will provide legal assistance to protect the rights of the blind.

pictured here William Parnell Diggs,

Esq. President of the NFB of SC. He was giving the crowd another one of his great speeches. I guess he gets pretty good at speaking to crowds, being a lawyer.

Social & Recreational Services

Conventions & Seminars

This years Convention was held in Columbia and it's theme was

" The Prom"

All enjoyed the dancing, and most dressed for the Prom. They were beautiful and smiling.

Boss lady was getting down here,

You go Mrs. Juanita.

(in lavender/black) >>

You show em how the Conway Chapter does it.

Even the junior members got a joy out of the convention and

they are learning so much about the Blind. They even enjoyed

dancing at the Prom. Lyndsey and Harleigh are the two youngest members of the Conway Chapter.

Lyndsey is 10 yrs. old and Harleigh is 8 yrs. old.

The Conway Chapter's Junior Members had a blast at dressing

up for the Prom.. Aint that right Harleigh (in white/black) and

Lyndsey ( in black)

The State Convention at the Marriott in Columbia, SC 2011

Our State Conventions are awesome.

There's anywhere from 300 - 500 blind and sighted people there along with their guide dogs. It is totally an experience you need to see or be a part of.

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Mrs Juanita Frink { AKA Boss Lady }

on the left and

Mrs. Jerlynn Wilson {President Levern Wilsons wife}

on the right

two of our sighted people who are always willing to

lend a helping hand.

They always share a smile and do more than their share to help the Conway Chapter of the NFB of SC

Thank You Ladies for being there for us. We Love You.

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Another Ray Charles in the making.

Even the DJ did an outstanding job with that mixing board and he was blind. He amazed me.

We were also served delicious meals and the

fellowship was remarkable.

Pictured here to your

right is our >

President Levern Wilson,

his wife Mrs. Jerlynn and

a dedicated friend

Ms. Ethel Hayes from Orlando, Florida

< Pictured here to your left

is The Conway Chapters

Vice President Mr. Sherman Richardson

and his lovely wife Mrs. Cynthia.

Pictured here to

your right >

Lyndsey Gray

Harleigh Gray

Pam Larrimore

Pastor Leroy Larrimore

< Everyone seemed to enjoy the food prepared that weekend.

Even the waitress's seem to share beautiful smiles

with all the crowd and hard work. They did a Great Job.

Ain't that right Doug?

The Conway Chapter of the

NFB of SC

welcomes you

Pictured here

Pastor Leroy Larrimore taking pictures. Go figure and he is blind. Now that was awesome and he did a good job to.

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Diabetics

lose their

sights daily.

You can pull up the NFB of SCand click on the

link and find so much information about

Vision Loss for

Diabetics

Employers,

Parents and Teachers,

Seniors, Professionals, Students,

Those Losing Vision, also additional links.

Glaucoma accounts for 10% of blindness in the U.S. But because there often are no warning symptoms, half of the nearly 3 million Americans with glaucoma go undiagnosed until it is

too late.

And if you have had an encounter with these,

please contact a NFB of SC Chapter

near you and you will find support

and love from people who understand.

No one can understand what you are going through

unless they have been there. The NFB of SC families have been there and still are there today and we

care for you.

You can find the locations near you

at nfbsc@sc.rr.com or call

President Wilson at 843-236-0327

and he will be glad to direct you in the right path

to the closest Chapter nearest you.

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The NFB has divided the most popular resource needs into four simple categories:

For Living

For Working

For Learning

and For Recreation

You'll find helpful lists of contacts, programs information, additional online resources, and more on the website

NFB of SC.

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If you are blind or have low vision or if you are losing your sight or if you know someone with one of these issues you can click on the following link and find out so much helpful information that may be of some help to you.

National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina

or send a email to nfbsc@sc.rr.com

or you can call 1-803-254-3777 and someone

will be glad to assist you in finding an answer to your need.

Pictured above ^

Pastor Leroy Larrimore and Pam Larrimore

pictured above

the cheerful Mrs. Jerlynn Wilson, Mrs. Juanita Frink, and their friend from Florida, Ms. Ethel Hayes. They are three beautiful ladies. ^

pictured to your left..

< Mr. David Houck and his wife, Preacher Leroy, Doug (standing) and President Levern just sitting around chilling before things get started.

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We also have

The Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of The Blind

which is a very unique camp. As far as I know, its the only one owned and operated by the blind in the United States. It is open year round to the blind of South Carolina and their immediate family. We have organized Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind for blind children as well as for the senior blind also for low vision people. We have seminars and training programs for the blind

of all ages.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the blind to get away for a weekend or week for a wonderful mountain vacation. We also rent our facilities to other groups and individuals when not in use by the blind. That includes church, civic, and business groups as well as others. Located in the picturesque mountains of northern Pickens County, South Carolina.

So Much to see at Rocky Bottom and so peaceful and quiet.

A Play area

for children

Fish to be

caught for

supper.

Family quarters

for large numbers in group to stay

A nice pond to

fish in

Beautiful scenery and a place just to be yourself and be silly if you want to.

Beautiful trails to walk or climb if you are into that kind of exercise.

And a large underground pool to cool off in

A great place just to relax and get away from the worries of the world for a little while. No phones, No TV, just peace and quiet. The NFB of SC Chapters are proud of this facility. We work hard to acquire and maintain a campsite in the beautiful mountains of South Carolina. It enables blind members to have an opportunity to take their families on vacation at a lower cost.

The Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of The Blind

123 Hancock Road

Sunset, SC 29685-2907

1-864-878-9090

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Some of our Fundraisers consist of food. We have two of the greatest cooks in South Carolina in our Conway Chapter.

Douglas Roberts one of Conway Chapters members cooks a mean Chicken Bog and our President, Mr. Levern Wilson cooks up some Bar-be-que that will make your mouth water.

These have been successful fundraisers in the past.

President

Levern Wilson ................................................. Mr. Douglas Roberts

The BBQ King ..............................................The Chicken Bog King

The National Federation of the Blind operates ONLY on donations and fundraisers thru out the year. The NFB of SC get no help from the state. So if you or anyone you know would like to help out in any way you can call or Donate online or donate thru mail.

Any questions you can call

President Levern Wilson at

843-236-0327

or mail any donations to the following address...

President Levern Wilson

720 Pepperhill Circle

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

or you can send it to my address

Patsy L. Roberts

1940 Mill Swamp Road

Galivants Ferry, SC 29544

If making a DONATION with a check...

Please > Make checks payable to

The NFB of SC / Conway Chapter

DONATIONS can be made here on the website

All donations are tax deductible

{501 C Organization} and is highly appreciated. It helps with the scholarships, training, Rocky Bottom, and all the NFB has out there to offer. Once again A BIG REMINDER, DONATIONS CAN NOW BE MADE Through the WEBSITE. See our WELCOME page.Thank you again for any help you can give us. 100% of the funds collected are used for the Conway Chapter of the NFB of SC. We work hard to be self-reliant. We need each other! Without the help of our sighted friends and associates, the National Federation of the Blind / Conway Chapter would not be able to continue.

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Come and join us at one of our Conway Chapter meetings. At our monthly meetings General Chapter Business will be discussed, then refreshments will also be served as we fellowship and make a new friend for life. Don't let low vision or blindness take your life away. You are special. If you have low vision, or you are blind, or you even know someone who has low vision or is blind, then you would find the NFB of SC so amazing, and seeing how the Blind are so independent is just breathtaking.

Call President Levern

or Mrs. Jerlynn Wilson

843-236-0327

OR YOU CAN CALL ME

Patsy Larrimore Roberts at

843-358-6318 or 843-333-6968

and we will give you the address to where our

meeting will be held or you can look on the event page for more details.

If you call and get the voicemail or answering machine

PLEASE leave me a brief message and we will call you back ASAP.

If you don't live near the Conway area and would love to attend a Chapter meeting then contact Mr. Wilson and he will direct you to a Chapter near you.

If you have any questions please ask and

if I don't know the answer

I will get it for you.

Leaving you with a Smile,