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The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) and Team BVA are excited to introduce a new way for our members to connect, share experiences, and explore literature: the BVA Book Club. Our inaugural selection is the powerful and inspiring biography, Caution, Blind Priest Driving: The Story of Fr. Thomas J. Carroll, Changing the Public’s Perception of Blindness.

Father Thomas J. Carroll was a trailblazing figure in the history of blindness rehabilitation, and his work has left a lasting impact on both the blind and sighted communities.

This biography not only covers the life and work of Father Carroll but also gives us a deeper look into how the man we honor annually at the National Convention during the Father Carroll Luncheon and Awards Ceremony changed the perception of blindness in society.

We invite all BVA members to join our discussion. The book is available for download through BARD, so be sure to grab your copy in advance of our next virtual meeting.

For more information on how to join the Book Club or to access Caution, Blind Priest Driving on BARD, please reach out to Anthony Woodson at (815) 348-0812.  Let’s make this new Book Club a vibrant part of the BVA community!

Participation:

1. The book club is open to all members of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA).
2. Participants should have a passion for reading and discussing books.
3. There are no restrictions based on reading ability or preference.

Meeting Frequency:

1. The book club will meet once monthly on the 4^th Wednesday at 7 pm EST.
2. Meetings will typically last one (1) hour.
3. The agenda will consist of an opening prayer, book selection review (30 minutes), next book selection (15 minutes), open discussion (10 minutes), and benediction.

Book Selection:

1. The initial book selection will be “Caution, Blind Priest Driving” (DB107915), subsequent selections will be chosen by participants via a voting process.
2. Suggestions for book selections can be submitted by any participant of the club.
3. Books selected should encompass a variety of genres, authors, and themes to cater to diverse interests.
4. Consideration will be given to books on BARD.

Facilitator(s):

At the initial meeting of the book club, a group facilitator and assistant will be selected by participants to guide meetings.

Discussion Guidelines:

1. Discussions will be conducted in a respectful and inclusive manner.
2. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, opinions, and interpretations of the book.
3. Discussions should focus on the themes, characters, writing style, and other literary aspects of the book.
4. Participants should avoid spoilers for those who have not finished the book yet.
5. Participants should be mindful of differing perspectives and experiences.

Meeting Platform:

1. Meetings take place virtually via Zoom.

Attendance:

1. Regular attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
2. Participants should notify the group facilitator if they are unable to attend a meeting.

Conduct:

1. Participants are expected to adhere to the BVA code of conduct and values during book club meetings.This includes avoiding discussion of politics or religion.
2. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and may result in removal from the club.

Enjoyment:

1. The primary goal of the book club is to foster a love of reading, meaningful discussions, and camaraderie among participants.
2. Participants are encouraged to have fun, explore new literary horizons, and build lasting friendships through their shared love of books.