Our Mission Statement
The South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (SCKCB), our parent organization, the American Council of the Blind, and its affiliates, strive to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
For more information about the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind or to join our organization, see our About Us page.
Recent News
- SCKCB Night Out
On April 19th our members and guests enjoyed a night out in Bowling Green. 15 of us had dinner at Local Taco and then visited our Capital Arts Theater. There were 2 comedians and the headliner was Henry Cho. Everyone had a good time and we plan to do another outing soon.
- Our Meetings and Zoom Links
The South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind meets the first Sunday of even numbered months. Our meetings are held at the Community Neighborhood Center located at 707 East Main Avenue, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Lunch is served at 1:30 and our meetings usually begin around 2:15 or so. We would love to have you come and learn more about our 501C3 nonprofit and our members. Got Questions? Send us an email at info@sckcb.org.
we continue to also host our meetings via Zoom. If you are unable to attend our in-person meetings, you may attend via Zoom. We also continue to have a weekly get-together meeting on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons at 2 PM central time.
From your computer or laptop you may attend the Zoom meetings by clicking this link.
From your cell phone or landline the Zoom meetings can be accessed by calling (312) 626-6799 and entering 763 689 4411 as the meeting ID and 25852 as the pass code.
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on Wednesdays.
- Our scholarship guidelines have been posted.
Applications are being accepted until May 31st. Please see our Scholarship tab for details.
- Long Time Former SCKCB President Passes Away
Sadly, Dr. Ronald Milliman, former SCKCB president, passed away Monday night, July 31, 2023. His family offers the following obituary for Dr. Milliman:
Dr. Ronald Milliman It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you as of 11:45pm July 31st Dr. Ronald E Milliman, AKA Dr. Ron, loving husband, son, big brother, great dad, AKA K8HSY(Happy Silly Youngster), AKA Dr. Catfish is gone. He lived a full, rich life. Stricken with blindness at an early age, only to have regained sight and then to have had it permanently lost again years later, many would have been angry, disappointed, halted, but not him. He went on to earn multiple degrees in the fields of business and psychology and went on to enjoy a long and highly acclaimed career in academia. He loved teaching, he enjoyed many small business ventures of his own, he enjoyed investing in real estate. He enjoyed life and he shared that joy with family, those he called friends, and even strangers. My dad could and would talk to anyone. Over the years as an advanced level Ham Radio operator, he logged multiple global contacts. He was one of the most positive people I have ever known and never once have I heard him say the word can’t. It just was not in his vocabulary.
He was a professor, at WKU for almost 30 years, retired in 2012, a loving husband, a great father, an entrepreneur, a ham radio operator…but what dad was at heart is a fisherman. He was never as happy as when he was sitting on our dock or out in our boat casting a line. He was all these things…but to those of us that knew him best he will always be this big kid with a fishing cap on and a grin from ear to ear as he holds up his latest prize catch. He is and will always be a mighty inspiration to those that knew and loved him.
This is K8HSY, the happy silly youngster, signing off.
According to his wishes, Ron was cremated and a celebration of Ron’s life is currently being planned. Ron asked that we not dwell on his death, but rather remember the good times and positive experiences of him we have. He also requested that any expressions of sympathy be made by donations in his name to either the SCKCB (PO Box 50339 Bowling Green, KY 42102) or Courage Kenny Handiham Program (Mail Route 78446 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55422). Both organizations are 501(c)(3) organizations, so your donations are tax deductible.
- Annual SCKCB Christmas Party
Please join us for the annual SCKCB Christmas party on Sunday, December 4th. Though this is an annual event.
As usual, for this December meeting the only order of business is the enjoyment of the season, so no other SCKCB business will be conducted. This meeting will be at our regular meeting site, the Higgins Center.