[Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar

Thu Oct 27 15:08:17 UTC 2011

Hi again, Also for Maryanne's info as dog guide division President of ct. I
have a constitution for cT. already written for you to give national. thanks
See below  Beth Merian president of NAGDU 

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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT

DOG GUIDE DIVISION CONSTITUTION

NOVEMBER 6, 1993

ARTICLE I:  NAME

The name of this division will be the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut Dog Guide Division.

ARTICLE II:  PURPOSE

The purpose of the Division is to promote understanding through education
with the general public; establish and maintain a forum through which
discussion about guide dogs - their training, their care, their behavior -
may be shared among guide dog users; work cooperatively with and provide
consultation to the National Association of Guide Dog Users:  National
Federation of the Blind; and to work constructively within the framework of
the National Federation of the Blind to strengthen equality, opportunity and
security for all blind persons.

ARTICLE III:  MEMBERSHIP

Persons eligible for membership are guide dog users and other individuals
who are interested in the work of this division. Membership in this division
will constitute membership in the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut.

ARTICLE IV:  DUES

Dues of the division will be five ($5) per year.  Dues are payable at the
time of the annual meeting.  If an individual desires to become a member of
the division at a time other than the annual meeting, the dues will be $5.
Exception:  Should the request for membership be less than three months
before the annual meeting, the dues will be applied to the following year.

ARTICLE V:  OFFICERS

The officers of the division are:  president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer.  Duties of the officers are those duties ordinarily ascribed to
those offices.

ARTICLE VI:  ELECTIONS

Officers will be elected at the annual meeting of the division. Persons
elected will serve a two year term.  Election will be by a simple majority
of the members present and voting.

ARTICLE VII:  COMMITTEES

The officers will constitute the Board of Directors for purposes of managing
the affairs of the division.  The president shall appoint committees
necessary for the transaction of specific program activities within the
organization.

ARTICLE VIII:  MEETINGS

The division will meet annually at the time of the convention for the
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.  The president may call
special meetings (by phone or in person) of the Board. Committee meetings
may be called by the chairperson (by phone or in person) with the knowledge
of the president.

ARTICLE IX:  AFFILIATION

The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Dog Guide Division is a
division of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.  The
organization will abide by the constitution of the National Federation of
the Blind of Connecticut and policies established within the Authority of
the National Federation of the Blind.  The work of the division is integral
to the over-all objectives of the National Federation of Blind of
Connecticut and it will not consider any action contrary to or independent
of the authority of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.

ARTICLE X:  DISSOLUTION

If for any reason the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Dog
Guide Division ceases to exist, all assets which have been accrued by the
division will be given to the National Federation of the Blind of
Connecticut, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ARTICLE XI:  AMENDMENTS

        This constitution may be amended at any annual meeting of the
division with the following provision:

(A)  The proposed amendment will be submitted in writing to the president at
least 24 hours before the annual meeting; and,

(B)  a two-thirds majority of members present and voting is necessary for
thae passage of the proposed amendment.

From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Elizabeth Rival
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:34 AM
To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar

Yes, we have several booths in the  hall from 8am. To 6pm. Kara's Braille t
shirts, Noreen's books, Steve Deltotto's technology and talk , Vision
Dynamic technology . hope this helps. Beth 

From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of James Scrimgeour
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:23 PM
To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar

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

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.

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

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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