[Ct-nfb] FW: National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut State Convention

Scott Baecker sbaecker at crisradio.org
Mon Oct 8 19:33:33 UTC 2012


Hi Beth: Hope all is well with you--just wanted to let you know that  
I'll get the convention psa going tomorrow--thanks and keep me sending  
me any "psa appropriate" info you have.

Take care,

Scott Baecker
Operations Director
CRIS Radio
315 Windsor Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
860-527-8000
www.crisradio.org





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> From: ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org]  
> On Behalf Of llee at nfbct.org
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:07 PM
> To: NFB of CT list serve
> Subject: [Ct-nfb] National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut  
> State Convention
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
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> OF CONNECTICUT
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> 41st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
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> November 3 & 4, 2012
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> Ramada Plaza ? Hartford Downtown
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> 50 Morgan Street
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> Hartford, CT 06120
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> 860-549-2400
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> General Information
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> It?s time to gather for the 41st 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.
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> Vendors
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> To be announced
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>  National NFB Representative:
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> Alpidio Rolón
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> President, NFB of Puerto Rico
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> Board Member, NFB
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> Hotel Information
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> 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.
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> Convention rates are $92.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates  
> apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by  
> October 24th 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.
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> The City of Hartford operates a Star Shuttle which loops around the  
> city, making several stops along the way. The train/bus station and  
> the Ramada Plaza are both stops. The service will be running until  
> 7PM on Friday and all day until 11PM on Saturday; there is no Sunday  
> service. For more information about this complimentary service, go  
> to www.cttransit.com.
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> Convention Agenda
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> On Friday evening, feel free to join our state affiliate Beth Rival  
> and our NFB president & representative Alpidio Rolón in the hotel  
> restaurant at dinnertime.
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> Saturday, November 3, 2012
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> Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM.  
> During our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State  
> President; Alpidio Rolón, our National Representative; Brian Sigman,  
> Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the  
> Blind; Carol Taylor, Retired Director of the Library for the Blind &  
> Physically Handicapped; and Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State.
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> During our afternoon session, Noreen Grice will make a presentation  
> about Mars. We will also have presentations about self defense, the  
> Louisianna Center, a panel on leisure activities, and more. Steve  
> Thal will also host a panel on emergency preparedness.
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> We will hold various division meetings during the afternoon also:  
> the Diabetic Division will meet from 1:30-2:30, guest speaker will  
> be Janet Schaefer, MBA,MS,CDE. The Guide Dog Division will meet from  
> 2:30-3:30. The Student Division will meet from 3:30-5:30. And,  
> Parents Division will meet from 5:30-6:30; children will create a  
> craft project with Ellen Schumann.
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> Saturday evening begins at 7:00 PM with a banquet followed by our  
> keynote speaker, Alpidio Rolón. Scholarships will be awarded, door  
> prizes and raffles will be drawn. We will also hear the winning  
> entry from this year?s Writing Contest.
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> Please plan to stay after the banquet to meet and greet our  
> scholarship winners.
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> Sunday, November 4, 2012
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> At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our  
> annual board meeting. We will be holding elections of all officer  
> and two board member positions.
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> Please plan to join us!
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> Registration Form
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> (To print this form, open the Word attachment and print page 3)
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> Name ________________________________________________________________
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> Street ________________________________________________________________
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> City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________
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> Telephone: ____________________________________________________________
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> E-mail ________________________________________________________________
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> Please check the events you plan to attend, and the number of people  
> attending:
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> ______ Complete Convention Package: $45.00
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> ______ Saturday and Banquet: $37.00
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> ______ Saturday Only: $15.00
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> ______ Banquet Only: $25.00
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> ______ Sunday Only: $10.00
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> ______ Vegetarian meals requested
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> ______ No, I cannot attend the 2012 state convention, but I am  
> enclosing a donation to the NFB of CT.
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> Sorry, we do not take charge cards. Make your check payable to the  
> NFB of CT, and mail it with your registration form to:
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> NFB of CT
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> 477 Connecticut Blvd, Suite 217
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> East Hartford, CT 06108
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> Registration deadline is October 23rd. 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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> State Board Meeting
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> Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon
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> ·        Roll Call
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> ·        Elections: Alpidio Rolón: All officer and 2 board positions  
> are up for election.
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> ·        Secretary?s Report: Nathanael Wales
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> ·        Treasurer?s Report: Bruce Woodward
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> ·        NFB-Newsline®: Betty Woodward
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> ·        BESB: Betty Woodward
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> ·        SRC: Gary Allen
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> ·        ACAC: Bruce Woodward, Barbara Blejewski
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> ·        Constitution Amendment: Nathanael Wales
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> ·        Washington Seminar: Subsidy for 2009 was $170 for 4 days;  
> Subsidy for 2010 was $100 for 3 days; No subsidy for 2011 or 2012.  
> Voter for 2013 subsidy.
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> ·        Location of January Board Meeting
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> ·        New Business
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> ·        Radio commercial for CT?
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> ·        Chapter Reports: Greater Hartford, East of the River,  
> Central CT, Shoreline, Norwalk, Southern CT, Danbury, Stamford
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