[CT-NFB] 2020 Convention

[Elizabeth Rival]

Hi, thanks to all that contributed to a wonderful convention. Thanks to Maryanne for her grace and patience, especially with zoom. Looking forward to new ideas moving forward. Beth 

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Very well said Jim! I could definitely see you writing an article for the Federationist  sometime.


Deborah J. Reed
Central Chapter President
NFB of CT
Deb.reed57 at gmail.com
860-378-5370
“Live the life you want, blindness is not what hold you back.” National Federation Of The Blind 






> On Nov 3, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Nathanael T. Wales via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jim and All,
> 
> Thank you for your kind and gracious thoughts after a bit of time and 
> rest--well-deserved all around.  And congratulations to you in advance 
> on an interesting and informative forum between Maryanne and Gary; you 
> did an excellent job.  I look forward to working with Maryanne, my 
> fellow officers and board members, you, and every Federation member to 
> build the Federation in Connecticut.
> 
> My very best,
> Nathanael
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CT-NFB [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James 
> Cronin via CT-NFB
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 4:01 PM
> To: ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Cc: James Cronin
> Subject: [CT-NFB] 2020 Convention
> 
> In respite, I write, a little late perhaps, but inevitable.
> 
> Dear Federation Family,
> 
> Just a few reflections on our 2020 Convention. First of all 
> congratulations to Maryanne for being elected as President of our 
> Connecticut affiliate for a second term. Thank you Gary Allen for 
> running a honest and forthright election campaign.
> 
> As for our speakers on Saturday, I was floored by their expertise in 
> their various fields. The story about the blind business executive who 
> led his workers down seventy sets of stairs to safety when the World 
> Trade Center was hit is unforgettable. And the list goes on.
> 
> Special thanks to Amy Ruell who by now has become a household name for 
> many of us. And congratulations to all our elected officers as we 
> place our trust in them.
> 
> Finally, I have a great deal of gratitude for Maryanne Melley for her 
> outstanding show of "grace under pressure" throughout the entire two 
> day convention. Thank you Maryanne. We look forward with great hope 
> and anticipation for the next two years under your leadership.
> 
> warm wishes to all,
> 
> Jim Cronin
> 203-762-6255
> 
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