ÿþ<html> <head> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="stylesheet.css" /> </head> <body> <p>The NFB of Mississippi is an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. Within the Mississippi state affiliate, there are several chapters based on location and divisions based on enterests and goals. Most members are also members of their respective chapter. Members from all chapters come together once a year to conduct state affiliate business. <br clear="all"> <center> <h1>Chapters</h1> <br> <h3>Corinth Area</h3> <p><b>Elsa *Ellie* Barrantes Bullard</b>, <i>Second Board Member</i><br> Corinth, MS<br> Tel: (662) 286-8076<br> E-Mail: <a href="mailto:info@nfbofmississippi.org">info@nfbofmississippi.org</a></p> <p>For more information or questions you may have, contact Elsa Barrantes Bullard, 2<sup>nd</sup> Board Member, at (662) 286-8076 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:info@nfbofmississippi.org">info@nfbofmississippi.org</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Grenada Chapter</h3> <p><b>Beverly Cunningham</b>, <i>President</i><br> Grenada, MS<br> Tel: (662) 226-7750<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:eileenrichardson@bellsouth.net">eileenrichardson@bellsouth.net</a><br> <ul> <li>Rosie Ford, Vice President</li> <li>Eileen Richardson, Secretary</li> <li>Bobby Tidwell, Treasurer</li> <li>Emma White, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meetings are held at the Elizabeth Jones Library located at 1050 Fairfield Avenue Grenada, MS. They re on the 4th Saturday of the month and begin at 4:00pm to 5:00pm. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information and questions you may have please contact Beverly Cunningham, President at (662) 226-7750 or send emails to <a href="mailto:eileenrichardson@bellsouth.net">eileenrichardson@bellsouth.net</a>.</p> </p> <br> <h3>Gulf Coast Chapter</h3> <p><b>Pearl Hopkins</b>, <i>President</i><br><br> Biloxi, MS<br> Tel: (228) 435-4135<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:pearlhopkins@bellsouth.net">pearlhopkins@bellsouth.net</a></p> <ul> <li>Michelle Reed, Vice President</li> <li>Jatina Dickey, Secretary</li> <li>Angel Darden, Treasurer</li> <li>Kendrick Kennedy, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meetings are held at the West Biloxi Library located at 2047 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS. They re on the 3rd Saturday of the month and begin at 1:00pm until 2:30pm. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information and questions you may have please contact Pearl Hopkins, President at (228) 435-4135 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:pearlhopkins@bellsouth.net">pearlhopkins@bellsouth.net</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Hazlehurst Chapter</h3> <p><b>Cassie Branum</b>, <i>President</i><br> Hazlehurst, MS<br> Tel: (601) 668-0362<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:franklinbranum@att.com">franklinbranum@att.com</a></p> <ul> <li>James Beard, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President</li> <li>Wade Branum, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President</li> <li>Richard Zenzel, Secretary/Treasure</li> <li>Prentice Horton, Treasure</li> <li>David White, 1<sup>st</sup> Board Member</li> <li>Judy Horton, 2<sup>nd</sup> Board Memberr</li> </ul> <p>Meetings are held at the George W. Covington Memorial Library located at 223 South Extension Street Hazlehurst, MS. They re on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday of the month and begin at 10am. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information and questions you may have please contact Cassie Branum, President at (601) 668-0362 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:franklinbranum@att.net">franklinbranum@att.net</a></p> <br> <h3>Jackson Chapter</h3> <p><b>Lee Cole</b>, <i>President</i><br> Jackson, MS<br> Cell: (601) 991-9493<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:leecole2007@bellsouth.net">leecole2007@bellsouth.net</a><p> <ul> <li>Sarah White, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President</li> <li>Gwendolyn Byrd, 2nd Vice President</li> <li>Barbara Hadnott, Secretary</li> <li>Lorraine Williams, Treasurer</li> <li>Linda Howard, Board Member</li> <li>Rev. Thomas Williamson, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meetings are held at the Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center for the Blind located at 2550 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS. They re on the 4<sup>th</sup> Saturday of the month and begin at 12:30pm until 2:00pm. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information or questions you may have please contact Lee Cole, President at (601) 991-991-9493.</p> <br> <h3>Meridian-Lauderdale County Chapter</h3> <p><b>James Skelton</b>, <i>President</i><br> Meridian, Ms<br> Cell: (601) 479-7486<br> Email: <a href="mailto:james.o.skelton.ctr@navy.mil">james.o.skelton.ctr@navy.mil</a></p> <ul> <li>Joyce M. Holtor, Vice President</li> <li>James Scott Jr., Treasurer</li> <li>Chelsea Scott, Secretary</li> <li>Levelle Walker, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>The Meridian Lauderdale County Chapter meets at Squealer's Barecu on the 4th Friday of every month at 6:00pm. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information or questions you may have please contact Jim Skelton, President at (601) 479-7486 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:james.o.skelton.ctr@navy.mil">james.o.skelton.ctr@navy.mil</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Natchez-Adams County Chapter</h3> <p><b>Lucille Fair</b>, <i>President</i><br> Washington, MS<br> <p><font color="red">Inactive Chapter at this time.</p> <br> <h3>Senatobia Area</h3> <p><b>Alfred Morgan Jr.</b>, <i>Second Vice President</i><br> Senatobia, MS<br> Cell: (662) 288-9437<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:alfredmorganjr@gmail.com">alfredmorganjr@gmail.com</p> <p>For more information and questions you may have please contact Alfred Morgan, 2<sup>nd</sup> Vice President at (662) 288-9437 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:alfredmorganjr@gmail.com">alfredmorganjr@gmail.com</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Starksville-Golden Triangle Chapter</h3> <p><b>Candice Chapman</b>, <i>President</i><br> Mississippi State, MS<br> Cell: (601) 201-1602<br> Email: <a href="mailto:warren.mercy@yahoo.com">warren.mercy@yahoo.com</a></p> <ul> <li>Matthew Ford, Vice President</li> <li>Marissa Humphrey, Secretary</li> <li>Wingfield Boushard, Treasurer</li> <li>Beverly Hammett, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meeting times and locations may vary. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information and questions you may have please contact Candice Chapman, President at (601) 201-1602 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:warren.mercy@yahoo.com">warren.mercy@yahoo.com</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Tupelo Chapter</h3> <p><b>Richard Joiner</b>, <i>President</i><br> Tupelo, MS<br> Tel: (662) 841-7832<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:dyconner@hotmail.com">dyconner@hotmail.com</a></p> <ul> <li>Necy McGaha, Vice President</li> <li>Debbie Conner, Secretary</li> <li>Kenneth Eskew, Treasurer</li> <li>Brandi Conner, Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meetings are held at the Reach Center For the Blind located at 611 Pegram Drive Tupelo, MS. They re on the 2nd Saturday of the month and begin at 1:00pm until 2:30pm. To view all events and fundraisers for this chapter, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information and questions you may have please contact Richard Joiner, President at (662) 260-1880 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:dyconner@hotmail.com">dyconner@hotmail.com</a>.</p> <br> <img src="images/line.jpg" width="550"> <h1>Divisions</h1> <br> <h3>Parents of Blind Children Division</h3> <p><b>Wingfield Bouchard</b>, <i>President</i><br> Starkville, MS<br> Cell: (662) 769-2450<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:mpbc2011@att.net">mpbc2011@att.net</a></p> <ul> <li>Sarah West, Vice President</li> <li>Dawn Carter, Secretary</li> <li>Michelle Jarvis, Treasurer</li> <li>Casey Robertson, 1<sup>st</sup> Board Member</li> <li>Octavia Carson, 2<sup>nd</sup> Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Members will be notified by phone or email regarding dates and times for meetings. To view all events and fundraisers for this division, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For Information about, IEP Support, or other questions you may have please contact Wingfield Bouchard, President at (662) 769-2450 or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:mpbc2011@att.net">mpbc2011@att.net</a></p> <br> <h3>Mississippi Association of Blind Students</h3> <p><b>Candice Chapman</b>, <i>President</i><br> Mississippi State, MS<br> Cell: (601) 201-1602<br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:warren.mercy@yahoo.com">warren.mercy@yahoo.com</a></p> <ul> <li>David Bouchard, Vice President</li> <li>Rashad Jones, Secretary</li> <li>Matthew Ford, Treasurer</li> <li>Rodquita Jones, 1<sup>st</sup> Board Member</li> <li>Rex Ford, 2<sup>nd</sup> Board Member</li> </ul> <p>Meeting times and locations may vary. To view all events and fundraisers for this division, check out <a href="events.html">Events</a> and <a href="fundraising.html">Fundraising</a>. For more information or questions you may have please contact Candice Chapman, President at (601) 201-1602- or send e-mails to <a href="mailto:warren.mercy@yahoo.com">warren.mercy@yahoo.com</a>.</p> <br> <h3>Website Administrator</h3> <p><b>Elsa *Ellie* Barrantes Bullard</b><br> 1308 Orchard Lane<br> Corinth, Ms 38834-3840<br> Tel: (662) 286-8076<br> E-Mail: <a href="mailto:info@nfbofmississippi.org">info@nfbofmississippi.org</a></p> </body> </html>