[Ct-nfb] Quotes from a Michael Hingson seminar

Fri Oct 28 03:25:10 UTC 2011

Hi Beth, 

Just one more question.  Will the booths be open for the whole day or will they close when the conference programming is going on? 

Janet 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Elizabeth Rival 
  To: 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List' 
  Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:34 AM
  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

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  City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________

  Telephone: ____________________________________________________________

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  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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