[Cinci-nfb] FW: [Ohio-talk] This is another reminder.

[Deanna Lewis]

Hi Sheri,
Do we send the completed form to you or to Richard Payne? Just want to
make sure.
Thanks!
Deanna

On 3/9/19, Sheri Albers via Cinci-nfb <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello All,
> We are in the final planning stages for this event, so please RSVP ASAP.
> Thank you so much!
>
> _____________________________________________
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Richard Payne
> via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 4:09 PM
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] This is another reminder.
>
>
> Dear Members of the Ohio Affiliate,
> During our January board of directors meeting, the board began planning for
> a once-in-a-lifetime training and fellowship weekend for the members of the
> Ohio Affiliate. I do not exaggerate when I say once-in-a-lifetime training.
> We have never done this before, and we may never be able to do it the same
> way again.  As a member of a chapter or division of the National Federation
> of the Blind of Ohio, you are an integral part of who we are as an
> organization, and we are relying on you to help us make this opportunity a
> success. This is a chance to build your chapter and therefore to build the
> affiliate.
> Please read carefully the outline for the weekend as presented below. Talk
> with your chapter president and let them know if you want to be a part of
> this training and how much of the event you can commit to. The Board of
> Directors is committed to making the training all inclusive. This means
> that
> we will do what we can to assist with transportation, meals, and lodging,
> though we will be deeply grateful for personal support for the event. We
> expect anyone who agrees to participate in any part of the event to do so
> in
> a way that is engaging, respectful, consistent with the brand and values of
> the National Federation of the Blind, and that will help participants grow
> as members of this organization. This is true regardless of whether we are
> providing you with financial assistance.
> The weekend will begin on Friday afternoon with a training for volunteers
> who are helping with the 2019 Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning
> academy (BELL). This part of the training is by invitation only.  It will
> begin at 3:00 PM on Friday April 5 and most likely run until 7:00 PM. It
> will resume at 8:00 Saturday morning and end at 4:00. Lunch is included.
> Again, this is by invitation only, but, if a chapter or division member
> wants to be a part of the 2019 BELL academy   from July 21-26, he or she
> should contact Eric Duffy immediately. Please note that not all volunteers
> will be chosen, and know that, if he or she is not selected to participate
> in BELL this year, the decision should not be taken personally.
> The Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 7. This of
> course is an open meeting, and we urge as many members who can do so to
> attend. Lunch will be served, and the meeting will continue after the lunch
> break. This meeting is the beginning of the leadership training that will
> occur throughout the day on Sunday. There will be a short break following
> the conclusion of the Board of Directors meeting, and then leadership
> training will resume.  Dinner will be in the hotel restaurant, and more
> leadership activities will most likely  end the evening.
> We expect that anyone who wants to be a part of the leadership training
> will
> be at the Board of Directors meeting. We would like anyone who is not
> already at the hotel for BELL training to arrive before 10:00 AM if
> possible. If for travel scheduling or other logistical reasons members need
> to stay at the hotel Saturday night, we will work out the details if we
> know
> of the situation in advance.
>         Wow! Let me catch my breath. No wait! There's no time for that.
> Monday begins our legislative work. Again we expect that as many people as
> possible will be in the hotel Sunday night and ready for a busy day
> starting
> Monday morning. The entire day of Monday, April 8, is devoted to
> legislative
> training. We will start the morning with a tour of the Ohio State House,
> followed by lunch downtown.  We will then be back for an afternoon at the
> hotel, where you can be sure that we will have inspirational and
> motivational speakers. You will get training on how to work in the Ohio
> General Assembly all year long. Monday evening will be our great Gathering
> In. This will include a meal appropriate for the occasion. If your members
> are not already at the hotel because they have been participating in the
> leadership activities on Sunday and the earlier legislative activities on
> Monday, we want them there in time for the evening activities. Again we
> will
> do what we can to break down financial barriers to participation. Those of
> you who have been a part of the Washington Seminar understand the
> importance
> of participating in the Great Gathering In if you cannot be there earlier
> in
> the day. Although we want to be as inclusive as possible, you should also
> understand that by the time Tuesday morning is here, we have to be
> organized
> and ready to hit Capitol Square running. This means that all the training
> has to take place the night before.
> Your chapter presidents have been given this information, and they have
> been
> asked to assist you wherever possible. The affiliate will also work with
> you
> to be sure that you can participate in as much of the training as possible.
> To the degree that it is needed, we will help with the cost of
> transportation and lodging. We will do so in compliance with current
> affiliate policies. This means that anyone who is requesting assistance
> with
> lodging should be prepared to share a hotel room with one to three other
> people. Transportation expenses will be reimbursed if discussed with
> President Payne in advance and provided that the appropriate receipts are
> included with a signed expense reimbursement form.  On the next page you
> will find the information we need from all members who wish to participate
> in any part of or all of this exciting training opportunity. Please do not
> wait until your next meeting to begin discussing this with your Chapter or
> Division President,
>         Thank you in advance for your dedication and continued service to
> the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio! I hope to see each and every
> one of you in Columbus. Let's go build the Federation!
> Member Participant form
> 1.      Name First and Last:
> 2.      Mobile Phone or other (please indicate which type):
> 3.      Email Address:
> 4.      Name and phone number of emergency contact:
> 5.      Arrival date:
> 6.      Departure date:
> 7.      Do you need transportation assistance? If so, please describe:
> 8.      Do you need financial assistance with lodging?
> 9.      Do you have a roommate(s)? If so, please provide names:
> 10.      Are you prepared to share a room with one to three others?
> 11.      Please let us know of any special needs that you have related to
> sharing a room. For example, are you allergic to dogs, do you need an
> accessible room?
> 12.      Please let us know your meal preferences. For example, vegetarian,
> kosher, no seafood:
> 13.      Do you have allergies or other medical conditions that we should
> be
> aware of? If so, please list:
> 14.      If you are planning on participating in the legislative
> activities,
> who is your state senator?
> 15.      Who is your state representative?
> 16.      Are you able to walk long distances?
> Please email your request directly to me.
>
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
>
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
>
>
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
>
>
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