With 7 members present, blind, as well as interested citizens, in Fremont held their initial meeting September 2, 2010 to determine the feasibility of starting a chapter. After this initial meeting, unanimous consent determined enough interest in proceeding to take the necessary steps to formulate an organized chapter. On November 8, 2010, a formal constitution was adopted and elections were held.
President: Bob Riley - Born February 4 in O'Neill Nebraska, he attended the public school system where he graduated in 1969 then attended the Kansas City School of Massage. Bob has three children . Bob was in agriculture until he moved to Fremont in 1999. He then started working for Outlook Nebraska where he is still employed. Additionally, he manufactures white Canes from his Fremont home. Click here for product information.
Vice President: Esther Kline - Esther attended school about one mile from her home. She moved to Fremont in 2001 where she became an active member of the Nebraska VIPS prior to joining ACB.
Secretary/Treasurer: Ann Lynch-Pelikan - Ann graduated from the Hamilton City Schools in Ohio. After obtaining her nursing degree, she married her high school sweetheart, James Lynch in 1964 and produced five children. After moving to Nebraska in 1995, she re-married and received traning in alternative techniques from the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. After serving as Fremont Pathfinders president, Ann assumed the position of VIPS secretary, a position she still holds today.
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