[Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar

James Scrimgeour scrimgeo at sbcglobal.net
Wed Oct 26 22:22:52 UTC 2011


Beth, Do you have any more specific information about the technology  
presentations at the convention? (time, place, content, etc.) Chrissy  
Scrimgeour
On Oct 26, 2011, at 2:35 PM, Elizabeth Rival wrote:

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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT
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> 40th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
>
> November 5 & 6, 2011
>
> Ramada Plaza – Hartford Downtown
> 50 Morgan Street
> Hartford, CT 06120
> 860-549-2400
>
>
> National NFB Representative
> Dr. Marc Maurer, President
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> General Information
>
> It’s time to gather for the 40th Annual State Convention of the  
> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. Each year we meet  
> to share ideas, to inform, to instruct and to have fun with our  
> fellow Federationists, families and friends. Our conventions include  
> updates on topics of interest to us including new technology,  
> division meetings, personal anecdotes, raffles, door prizes, vendors  
> and much more.
>
> Vendors
>
> Steve DelTatto
> Silver Lining Technologies
>
> Kara Euvino
> Braille Tees
>
> Tracy Andrews
> Vision Dynamics
>
> Noreen Grice
> You Can Do Astronomy
>
> Hotel Information
>
> The Ramada Plaza-Downtown Hartford is located at 50 Morgan Street in  
> Hartford. It is conveniently located just off the intersection of  
> Routes 91 and 84. Take Exit 32B from Route 91 or Exit 50 from Route  
> 84.
>
> Convention rates are $89.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates  
> apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by  
> October 22nd in order to receive the discounted room rates. Call the  
> Ramada Plaza at 860-549-2400 and mention that you are attending the  
> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut convention to  
> reserve your room.
>
> The Ramada Plaza offers free shuttle service from the Hartford Bus &  
> Train Station. If you want to use this shuttle, call the hotel when  
> you get to the station and you will get picked up.
>
> Convention Agenda
>
> We are not holding a hospitality night on Friday evening this year.  
> Feel free to join our state affiliate Beth Rival and our NFB  
> president & representative Dr. Marc Maurer in the hotel restaurant  
> at dinnertime.
>
> Saturday, November 5, 2011
>
> Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM.  
> During our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State  
> President; Dr. Marc Maurer, our National Representative; Brian  
> Sigman, Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services  
> for the Blind; and Carol Taylor, Director of the Library for the  
> Blind & Physically Handicapped.
>
> Our afternoon session will start with what has become our annual fun  
> game of NFB Jeopardy hosted by Nathanael Wales and Carol Lemieux.
>
> Our Saturday convention program will also include presentations  
> about technology, small business opportunities with E-Bay, the 2011  
> Youth Slam and NASA’s 2011 space launch, national scholarship  
> winners’ experiences at the national convention in Orlando, and the  
> Rolex 24 that was held in January. Steve Thal will also host a panel  
> on emergency preparedness.
>
> The National Association of Guide Dog Users of Connecticut will hold  
> their annual meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. President Maryanne Melley  
> will lead discussions including topics such as 2012 National Guide  
> Dog Month.
>
> With the help of our scholarship winners, Kristen Giantonio and  
> Krafters Korner Joyce Kane will host a fun hour of games and crafts  
> for children and parents from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
>
> Saturday evening begins at 7:00 PM with a banquet followed by our  
> keynote speaker, Dr. Marc Maurer. Scholarships will be awarded, door  
> prizes and raffles will be drawn. We will also hear the winning  
> entry from this year’s Writing Contest.
>
> Please plan to stay after the banquet to meet and greet our  
> scholarship winners.
>
>
> Sunday, November 6, 2011
>
> At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our  
> annual board meeting, which will include the election of a  
> secretarial and two board member positions.
>
> Registration Form
>
> Name ________________________________________________________________
> Street  
> ________________________________________________________________
> City, State, Zip  
> _________________________________________________________
> Telephone:  
> ____________________________________________________________
> E-mail  
> ________________________________________________________________
>
> Please check the events you plan to attend, and the number of people  
> attending:
> ______ Complete Convention Package: $45.00
> ______ Saturday and Banquet: $37.00
> ______ Saturday Only: $15.00
> ______ Banquet Only: $25.00
> ______ Sunday Only: $10.00
> ______ Vegetarian meals requested
>
> ______ No, I cannot attend the 2011 state convention, but I am  
> enclosing a donation to the NFB of CT.
>
>
> Sorry, we do not take charge cards. Make your check payable to the  
> NFB of CT, and mail it with your registration form to:
> NFB of CT
> 477 Connecticut Blvd, Suite 217
> East Hartford, CT 06108
>
> Registration deadline is October 26th. People registering at the  
> door will be charged an additional $10.00 regardless of meals  
> desired. Save money, register by mail. All questions concerning  
> meals, registration, etc. should be directed to our outreach office  
> at 860-289-1971 or info at nfbct.org.
>
>
>
>
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> From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org]  
> On Behalf Of Terry Hulbert
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:38 PM
> To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar
>
> Hey Elizabeth
>
> Good job with the hotel and sorry for the bashing you took! Is there  
> any way that you could send us an agenda for the convention?
>
> Thanks
>
> Terry
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> From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org]  
> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rival
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:11 AM
> To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar
>
> Yes he is. I talked with him and this year he can’t make the  
> convention but he will try for next year , that would be great. Beth
>
> From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org]  
> On Behalf Of Deb Reed
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 4:11 PM
> To: nfb of CT list serve
> Subject: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar
>
> Hi everyone,
> I recently listened to a seminar given by the author of "Thunder  
> Dog", Michael Hingson and thought they would be empowering to all of  
> us. These are the two quotes given during the seminar provided by  
> the Hadley School for the Blind.
>
> " Often a hero is just someone doing their job."
>
> "Don't let your sight get in the way of your vision."
>
> Wonderful words to live by.
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