Video Description:
The video begins with a white background and blue font that reads, “KCD with a hand behind the C, Knoxville Center of the Deaf.”
Tom is sitting in front of the camera. He is wearing a plaid jacket over a blue button-down long-sleeve shirt. Tom has short red curly hair and is wearing glasses. Behind him, in the corner, there is a chair with a circular print in yellow, light grey, and dark grey. Next to the chair is a brown table with a white vase placed on it.
Hello, KCD Community!
Today marks my first day as Executive Director of the Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD), and I am excited to work together to create meaningful change. Our focus on advocacy, empowerment, and inclusion will help ensure KCD makes a lasting impact in both our Knoxville and Tennessee communities.
I would love to connect with each of you to hear your vision and feedback for KCD. Feel free to stop by the office, email me at [email protected], or reach me via videophone at 865-622-2349. My door is always open!
With your support and collaboration, I am confident that we will create meaningful, positive changes that will resonate far beyond KCD, making our community stronger, more inclusive, and more empowered.
Onward and upward, together!
Tom D'Angelo
KCD Executive Director
Hello Community Members,
I would like to welcome our new Part-Time Interpreter Scheduler Kristi Lemons. She will be working from 9 am to 1 pm every day. Let's give her a warm welcome. Give her time to acclimate in the job as a scheduler. Welcome aboard Kristi!!
Background description: Rusty signed: The background is blue, and I am a white male with brown hair and a green polo shirt, next to me is a white woman with eyeglasses and a navy blue shirt.
Hello, everyone, the KCD board met last Thursday and voted for new officers. President is me, Rusty, yeah, Vice-president is still pending, Secretary is MaNeesha, and the Treasurer is Ethan. We have good news and I will let April share.
April: The board is excited to share that we have hired a new Executive Director, Tom. He will start on Monday, March 31st. We will share the updates once he finds the time to meet with the community members. Welcome aboard, Tom!
Hello Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Interpreters, my name is April Haggard. I want to share two things with you. The board is working very hard on the Executive Director search, and we are moving forward in doing reference and background checks. Please bear with us as we focus our effort on this. We will make sure to update you as soon as possible. Secondly, the next board meeting is set for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm at KCD upstairs. The future meetings are June 12, September 11, and December 4th. All of the meetings will be at KCD upstairs, 6:30 pm.
I look forward to seeing you there at the meetings. Come and learn what is happening at KCD. See you there!
Hello Everyone!
The excitement is building, and we’re inviting everyone to come join us tonight at Maple Hall Bowling from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Maple Hall Bowling, 414 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37920
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free Parking:
City's Market Square (406 Walnut St.), State Street Garage (520 State St.) , and Locust Street Garage (540 Locust St.) after 6 p.m.
🌟 Whether you're a bowler or just want to cheer on your friends and mingle, we’d love to see you there!
For those who RSVP’d to bowl, you’ve already received all the details, and we are MAXED OUT for the bowling spots! Thank you so much for making this event happen again! 🙏
If you didn’t RSVP to bowl but still want to come hang out, we’d love to have you! Just a friendly reminder: food and drinks are at your own expense. 🍔🍹
Come join the fun, meet some new people, and enjoy the great vibes tonight!
See you there! 🎳
Join us for an important message from our Interim Executive Director and Board President, April Haggard, of the Knoxville Center of the Deaf.
Please watch the video!
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 15th, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Knoxville Center of the Deaf, downstairs.
Thank you so much for RSVP’ing to reserve your bowling slots for February 21st—we are now FULL! 🎳 However, don’t let that stop you from joining us! You’re still more than welcome to come and hang out. Last year, we had over 110 people come together to connect, and we’d love for you to be a part of it this year too! See you there!
Cancellation
Knoxville Center of the Deaf - Cancellations Update
Hello! Please be sure to watch our video for important information on cancellations due to weather conditions. Stay safe, stay warm, and have a wonderful weekend!
The correct phone number to contact is 865-579-0832 then press 1.
Executive Director search committee
We are looking for 1-2 Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing community members to be in the search committee. Email to Jackson Cain, chair of the sea h committee at [email protected] or me at [email protected]
Happy Holidays from the Knoxville Center of the Deaf Staff and Board!
As we celebrate this joyful season, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the strength, support, and unity of our amazing community. May your holidays be filled with love, peace, and happiness. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we look forward to another year of growth and connection!
Warm wishes,
The Staff and Board of the Knoxville Center of the Deaf
Members meeting rescheduled
