20/200 Fellowship, Inc.

Meet the
Staff and
Board

P.O. Box 1208 • Pt. Salerno, FL 34992-1208
Voice: (772) 220-0095 ..............Fax: (772) 221-2122
info@20-200fellowship.org

Virginia (Ginger) Stokes, Receptionist/Program Assistant
Ginger@20-200fellowship.org
I am likely to be the first person you meet at the Fellowship. Along with my duties as receptionist, I am the one who will give you your low vision demonstration, showing you all of the magnifiers and CCTV's that are here. I am also the Program Assistant which means that I work with the adults and kids who come in for Eye Openers, P.U.B. and Dot 6 Kids Club. I have been with the Fellowship since February of 2003, and I just love what I do.

Ron Andrini,
Ron@20-200fellowship.org
My name is Ronald Andrini, better known as Ronny or Ron. I grew up in New York and later moved to Miami where I completed high school and then worked as a musician and in auto finance.

I relocated to this area in 1997, and six months later lost my sight due to retinal detachment. After this, I worked in customer service. I now have the good fortune to be employed at the 20/200 Fellowship, where I have not only been able to learn some Braille and improve my computer techniques, but to share my knowledge with others.

We, the Board of Directors of the 20/200 Fellowship, are a team of blind, visually impaired and sighted people who share a positive philosophy about blindness. We are dedicated to promoting personal independence and advancement for persons who are visually impaired, and we know that with proper tools, training and opportunity everyone can realize their greatest personal and professional potential.

Since its inception in 1999, the Fellowship has grown from a dream into a vital part of our community. We opened our doors in early 2002 to meet needs that other agencies miss and to serve people who otherwise would not be served.

Just as a sports team thrives when it has offensive and defensive players, the Fellowship Team is strongest when it consists of people from all walks of life. Our board, staff, and consumers are a diverse group of all ages, ranging from 20/20 vision to legally blind (best corrected vision of 20/200) to totally blind. We have worked together to create a central location where visually impaired people can develop new skills, learn adaptive technology, network, secure volunteer services, obtain information and so much more. Unlike in more ‘traditional’ settings, skills, tricks and tips are taught by peers who have firsthand knowledge of the obstacles the blind or visually impaired consumer confronts.

Over the next 30 years, as the giant baby-boom generation ages, the number of visually impaired Americans is predicted to double. The Treasure Coast can anticipate tremendous impact from this growth. Through the innovative programs and services we provide, the Fellowship is poised to be our community’s response.

Our vision of personal independence for persons who are blind and visually impaired is enhanced and enriched by strong team players. We invite you to join the Fellowship Team!

Ronald Andrini, President
Joe Lenartiene, Vice President
Cheryl Lenartiene, Secretary
Linda Gordon , Treasurer Debby Brackett
Jackie Hull
Katharine Kennedy
Cheryl Lenartiene
Gary Metzler

Dr. Mark Michels, MD
Carl Miller
Bob Rafaels
Brenda-Ann Gillis, Founder Emeritus