Jefferson City Chapter
Latest Update 5/23/2022
The Jefferson City Chapter has been in existence since 1981 serving the Jefferson City and surrounding areas. Currently we have 32 members from all walks of life proving that blindness doesn't have to be a handicap as once perceived, but a contribution to the community.
Rita A. Lynch, our past president, has been involved in various capacities since 1982. She teaches Braille in her spare time. Contact her for Braille lessons and other assistance you might need. Her phone number is 573-230-4506 (cell) or 573-634-3865 (home).
Please feel free to contact us and join us at our monthly meetings. We would love to get to know you.
Meeting Information:
The Jefferson City chapter meets every second Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Hyde Park Conference Center at 2409 Hyde Park Rd., Suite C, rear of the building. We also have accommodations for virtual meetings for those who are unable to meet in person and wish to participate by conference call.
Upcoming Events
The annual JC NFB picnic is scheduled for June 12 at McClung Park, noon to 4 pm. Bring a dish to share with about 30-35 people. Jefferson City Chapter will provide the fried chicken.
Tour the Capital Friday, June 10
Friday, June 10 tour the Capital with Kathy Hurley's sister as the tour guide. Tour starts at 10:00 am. Please contact us if you need a ride to and from.
Happy Birthdays for May
Dorothy Walker
Chris Griggs
Pam Wheeler
Melinda Cook
Larry Ball
Otto Jespersen
Fund Raising Opportunity:
Currently our chapter is associated with Gerbes Shopping Centers to pass on a donation to the chapter based on your purchases and you still receive your usual rewards. To participate, just go to the Gerbes website and follow these steps.
1. With your Gerbes card handy, go to gerbes.com or use te Gerbes app.
2. on the Gerbes website, click the link "Savings & Rewards" then "I'm a customer". Using the Gerbes app., it is located under "my account", then "community rewards".
3. Enter your Gerbes card number, email address, and use our code WP871.
We are grateful to you and Gerbes for your continuing support.
Contact Information:
To obtain information about meeting times and directions, needing a ride, and/or any other information, please contact Chris Griggs in Jefferson City at 573-418-9284 (home) or Chrisgriggs0@gmail.com.
Officers:
President: Chris Griggs
Vice-President: Nina Theroff
Secretary/webpage manager: Carolyn Patterson
Treasurer: Eric Meister
Board Members: Rick Elgin, Kathy Hurley, and Sue Tussey