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

Mon Mar 11 21:41:53 UTC 2019

Please send it to Richard Payne

Best Regards,
Sheri Albers
513-886-8697
Sheri.albers87 at gmail.com

> On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:22 AM, Deanna Lewis via Cinci-nfb <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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