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White Cane Safety Day
The learning kitchen
Marilyn Powitzky and Russell Rieder before White Cane Day
Getting ready for White Cane Day
Alicia Hefty, Hulrick Baptist, and Shonda Walker.
Waiting for White Cane Day to begin
John O'Dillon and Axel Lagergren in the learning kitchen.
Interview for the Corsair
Independence for the Blind AND PJC student Amanda interviews Mr. Baptist for PJC's Newspaper, The Corsair.
The crowd at White Cane Day
Attendees mingle before the program begins.
Executive Director Mr. Rieder welcomes the crowd
Russell Rieder provides an educational presentation for White Cane Day
Gayle Crume gives her testimony.
Independence for the Blind's newest board member speaks at White Cane Day
Susan Campbell Jewelry
30 % of Braille charm sale price is donated to Independence for the Blind. Braille; charm is available at Susan Campbell Jewelry.
Russell acknowledges the dedicated and hardworking staff.
Mr. Rieder introduces each staff member at White Cane Day.
Acknowledging the staff
Mr. Rieder introducing staff members.
Mr. Rieder presents the 2009 Team Member of the Year
Annely Rose, CVRT, is announced as the 2009 Team Member of the Year.
Independence for the Blind of West Florida Staff
The team members of Independence for the Blind pose for a group picture.
The crowd waits for lunch
A delicious lunch, prepared graciously by board member Marilyn Powitzky, was served in the learning kitchen.
Former student Justin Nichols with volunteer Micki.
Attendees enjoyed lunch at White Cane Day.