[DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party

Tue Jul 1 21:30:03 UTC 2025

Mary and LeRoy, We will miss both of you at the party. We are all hoping that things start to straighten out for you real soon.

Take care. Thanks for all the help you have been.

Bob

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From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mary McGee via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party

Bob,
	We won't be doing it this year, I'm afraid.  I had a major setback the first week of June and am just beginning to make it through days without one complication or another.  Yesterday I walked 8 blocks and was as tired as if it had been 2 miles!  The heat isn't doing me any good and neither is the unstable weather.  More of the neurologist on July 28th, and I have a long list to cover.  So, I'll read all the info in the Monitor, I'm sure.
	I hope all progresses well with you.  When you get moved, let me know.  I won't make any contact until you're a bit settled.  
	Thanks for asking us!
Sincerely,
Mary

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From: DSM-Iowa [mailto:dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Ray via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party
Importance: High

Anyone wishing to participate in this year's banquet party it is on Sunday, July 13. We should gather at April and Jim's house at around 6:00 pm or shortly after. We will plan to leave between 10:00 and 10:30 pm even though the banquet may not be over at that point. 

It is our plans to have transportation all lined up by July 2nd and an estimated schedule put together. Remember, if you have not let me know that you wish to participate by mid morning the 2nd you may be on your own for transportation. If you have any questions please get in touch, preferably by phone before that.

Bob 515 334-7231

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From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of April Enderton via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2025 9:27 PM
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Cc: April Enderton <alenderton at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party
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Sounds awesome. We can accommodate as many people as want to come. A couple weeks ago, we held a 25th wedding anniversary party for our daughter Sherry and her husband Charley. We were going to have it out on our deck, but it started raining just as we were preparing to serve the food. Suddenly, we had to host it indoors. It was a real stresser at the time because we probably had 60 or more people here. But, it all worked out. I would rather not have 60 people in my house at one time again, but I would be cool with at least a dozen.

Also, let us know if anyone has food allergies or dietary restrictions we should be aware of.

Sincerely,

April

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From: Bob Ray via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 02:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party

It is two weeks from today, Sunday the 13th. I will give you a call the middle of the week when we know more. So far I have heard from three people that are interested in coming. We are now looking at transportation possibilities. There are another possible two people but so far I haven't heard from them.
Take care.
Bob

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From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of April Enderton via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2025 1:51 PM
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Cc: April Enderton <alenderton at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party
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It has slipped my mind. Please remind me of the banquet date.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
April

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From: Bob Ray via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:35 AM
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CC: bray at nfbi.org
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party Greetings April, your offer is accepted on the condition that we can find suitable transportation. Let us see if there are other people that are interested of course including those that were with us in 2023 as much as possible. We will be checking things out and see what can be done.
To the rest of you here on the list, if you are interested in joining [please let us know. We must complete the arrangements this week or it is not likely to happen.
Bob
515 334-7231
bray at nfbi.org

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From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of April Enderton via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 1:58 AM
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Cc: April Enderton <alenderton at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party
Importance: High
Hi Bob,
Oh, I would love to have you all out here. I wish I had transportation to offer, but I don't. However, we are happy to offer our home and great food. (Actually, probably better food than the banquet food that you have to pay an arm and a leg for.) I don't remember how we tuned into the banquet at Jeff and Becky's house. We have wifi so we could do it via Alexa or someone's phone with a blue tooth speaker.
Two years ago, Joelle Wakefield brought Jim, Mary and Leroy McGee and I over to Jeff and Becky's. Would she be available this time around to bring you all here or no?
Your Party Pal,
April
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From: Bob Ray via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 03:48 PM
To: "Des Moines Chapter List, NFB of Iowa" <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
CC: bray at nfbi.org
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party Hi April, Thanks for letting us know what was happening. We are glad that you still want to host the party. Now all we need is a few more people and to figure out some transportation. As I said earlier we have  "Roger, ?Don and myself in addition to you and Jim. Now it is a matter of working out transport and not forgetting anyone.
I will keep you posted on what is happening. Also your phone number will get where it needs to go. 
Bob
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From: DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of April Enderton via DSM-Iowa
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 12:16 PM
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Cc: April Enderton <alenderton at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party
Importance: High
Hi Bob:
Yes, we are very much interested. We would even be willing to host it here. Our house phone isn't working, so we are now using a trac phone. Our number is 515-214-9654. Please pass along to Cindy, Roger and anyone else who might want it.
Sincerely,
April
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From: Bob Ray via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 05:38 AM
To: "Des Moines Chapter List, NFB of Iowa" <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org>
CC: bray at nfbi.org
Subject: [DSM-Iowa] Convention banquet party Remember 2023 when we had a convention banquet party and several of us got together to enjoy the banquet even though we weren't at the National Convention? There has been some interest in doing that again this year. I have heard from Roger and  Don that they are interested. I am interested. Now are you? Let us know if you are interested and we will try to put something together. Give me a call or an email and we will try to work out the details.

We must have your wishes before July 2nd so that we may work out the planning.  Thanks.

Bob
515 334-7231
Email: bray at nfbi.org <mailto:bray at nfbi.org> 

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