[Home-on-the-range] FABULOUS 2016 convention!

[Susan Stanzel]

I just want to echo what Dianne and Cinndy have said. This was one of the best conventions ever. Last year I got a book on Twitter. I only read part of it. I'm going to dude like Dianne and read it now and become familiar with Twitter. I know that Chicago did get us a Twitter handle. Again, this was one of the best inventions ever. Mark Rick devised such a wonderful program. He is so young and vibrant. He is going to bring in many young people. That is what we need! Susie

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> On Jul 15, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Cindy Ray via Home-on-the-Range <home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You write such lovely messages, Dianne. There was for sure something about
> this convention that was special. I think it is probably one of the best
> ones, if not the best, I have attended in years. I thought the banquet
> address on facing fears was phenomenal.
> Cindy
> 
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> Behalf Of Dianne Hemphill via Home-on-the-Range
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 7:44 AM
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> Cc: Dianne Hemphill <diannehemphill at cox.net>
> Subject: [Home-on-the-range] FABULOUS 2016 convention!
> 
> Hello fellow federationists - hope each of you returned home safely and had
> a wonderful time at this year's convention. I thought I'd share a few
> memorable things with you before I forget them...this was one of the few
> years in attendance without Jack but was so moved when President Riccabono
> included him in the list of those that the NFB lost this past year. ...I
> took 3 of my grand children and daughter Jacquelin and her husband Steve
> joined with us in the great happenings. Though most of you are well aware of
> the meaningful presentations during the 3 days of general session, I urge
> you to pay attention to Dr. Fred Schroeder's speech based on Dr. Suz's
> philosophy when it comes out; Raymond Kirzwell's genius,  as well as his
> talks about his 30 years partnering with the NFB.  , is always thoughtful
> and insightful. In addition,  the entire atmosphere has been jazzed up with
> fantastic music intro's, fitness breaks throughout the general sessions and
> amazing live musicians throughout. We really have some fantastic musicians
> in the NFB - if you get a chance find this year's Showcase of Talent to
> listen  to - it was incredible this year! 
> 
> Other things that I  and   my grandchildren enjoyed were: the art room where
> "touchable" art and the artists were available; a really fun scavenger hunt
> called "NFB Quest". Team Dianne came in 3rd! Hopefully, next year Team
> Kansas will win. It took place on twitter and included NFB history, craft
> projects, travel challenges around the hotel and pictures with national and
> state leaders - thanks Rob Tabor for taking a picture with me and the grand
> daughters, we missed the "flash mob" at the coffee shop with president
> Riccabono.. but I was able to meet  him on an elevator - what a nice man...
> 
> My current challenge will be to learn twitter...daughter Jacquelin informed
> me that there was a lot of tweeting between President  Riccobono and long
> time federationists leader Diane McGeorge. following the convention..he
> asked how long she had been calling for door prizes? ...she responds in her
> ever cheerful way..."longer than you've been alive!" Also, Diane was offered
> her glass of wine on the plane with a lid and straw...that did not go over
> well! So here's  my goal...if Diane McGeorge, who is close to my mother's
> age can use twitter, perhaps I should join the fun! 
> Also, so nice to get with those I've known for years and get to  talk with
> some of our new folks - so nice to meet Luke and his wife and son...Anna,
> the Student's sale of those great nuts will mean there should be a lot more
> fitness breaks in the future! So happy to be with my NFB family this year.
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