[il-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB Newsline and Convention

[Denise Avant]

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> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> Date: June 7, 2011 4:28:58 AM CDT
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] NFB Newsline and Convention
> 
> Greetings fellow Federationists:
>  
> As you are surely aware, the NFB’s 2011 National Convention is rapidly approaching, and so before everyone’s schedule is entirely packed I wanted to write to you to ask for your assistance.  Because we have recently launched new service access methods and features, we wanted to seize this occasion to afford convention attendees with an opportunity to become familiar with these additions so they can make the most of them.  To aid us in this effort, in addition to our two tables at the exhibit hall, the NFB-NEWSLINE® team has arranged for a demonstration room that will allow for hands-on demonstrations of our recent service enhancements, such as the NFB-NEWSLINE® NLS Digital Talking Book Downloader and our Job Listings feature.  Convention-goers can also come to our demonstration room to get help with other access methods and service features and to get other NFB-NEWSLINE® help.  Because we really want to have an impact in promoting our service and its exciting features to convention attendees, we are in great need of a great many pair of hands to help us out.  
>  
> Our demonstration room will be available for 10 hours of walk-in traffic and our tables in the exhibit hall will need to be staffed for 23 hours, so we have plenty of need for help!  We are looking for support from our members who are familiar with the NFB-NEWSLINE® service; our volunteers will be asked to assist visitors in many ways; by providing information, handing out literature and helping sign up new subscribers.  Additionally, we need volunteers to staff our room’s four workstations so as to help convention attendees learn about our new service additions, especially the NFB-NEWSLINE® NLS DTB Downloader and our new job-listings feature.  We will provide those interested in volunteering with information on these new service initiatives before convention via a conference call so that everyone is up to speed.
>  
> I would very much appreciate it if you would take some time during the convention to assist us in promoting and demonstrating the service to convention attendees.  Please also ask others in your affiliate who you know use NFB-NEWSLINE® to volunteer their time as well   In return, you'll provide a valuable service and receive prodigious thanks!
>  
> Please send me an e-mail indicating your interest in volunteering during convention.  My e-mail address is rwest at nfb.org and my inbox can accept a lot of entries!
>  
> If you have questions, you may also reach me by phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2411. 
>  
> Thank you for your time and for your attention to this matter.
>  
> Renee West, Marketing and Outreach Manager
> NFB-NEWSLINE®
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