Committees & Groups
Below are the local affiliate committees and programs.
Auditing Committee
Chair: Karen Clayton
Phone: 712-202-6325
Email: kclayton@nfbi.org
Blind Seniors Group
Chair: Bob Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: bray@nfbi.org
Braille Enrichment for Literacy & Learning (BELL) Academy
Coordinator: Becky Young
Phone: 515- 553- 9270
Email: byoung@nfbi.org
Convention Planning Committee
Chair: Cindy Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: cray@nfbi.org
Door Prize Committee
Chair: Becky Young
Phone: 515- 553- 9270
Email: byoung@nfbi.org
Fund raising Committee
Chair: Chelsea Van Gorp
Phone: 601-618-5170
Email: cvangorp@nfbi.org
Legislative Committee
Chair: Bob Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: bray@nfbi.org
NFB-NEWSLINE
Phone: 1-866-504-7300 (toll free)
Email: nfbnewsline@nfb.org
Website: www.nfb.org/nfbnewsline
Nominating Committee
Chair: Bob Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: bray@nfbi.org
Outreach Committee
Co-Chairs:
- Cindy Ray
Phone: 515-334-7231
Email: cray@nfbi.org - Terri Wilcox
Phone: 734-680-6532
Email: twilcox@nfbi.org
Pre-Authorized Contributions (PAC) Plan
Coordinator: Chelsea Van Gorp
Phone: 601-618-5170
Email: cvangorp@nfbi.org
Website: www.nfb.org/pac
Resolutions Committee
Chair: Scott Van Gorp
Phone: 515-720-5282
Email: svangorp@nfbi.org
Scholarships Committee
Chair: Emily Whorton
Phone: 515-802-7313
Email: scholarships@nfbi.org
Web Coordinator
Brian Mackey
Phone: 609-680-8488
Email: webmaster@nfbi.org
National Divisions, Committees, and Groups
A lot of connecting, mentoring, and advancing the community of the National Federation of the Blind is done through our divisions, committees, and groups. These entities provide support, information, and resources for a wide range of professions, recreational activities, special interests, legislative issues, fundraising projects, and other areas related to blindness.
Learn more about the National Federation of the Blind Divisions, Committees, and Groups.