[IL-Talk] Great convention

[Patrick Olson]

I completely agree that this was a great convention. I enjoyed the
discussion of the NFB philosophy, talking with the exhibitors, learning
about Independence Science since I didn't know about their organization,
and as always, we had a great banquet speech. I enjoyed the metaphor of the
farmer's wife planting bamboo to make money and for those five long years
being made fun of until it bloomed. I think it's something everyone can
take into our lives and know that though it may take a while, large changes
can be on there way.
     Now I would like to share a couple things that could be improved in
case we remain virtual for the future. Granted, they may just be technical
problems that can't be fixed.
1. Unmuting: I completely understand the need for everyone not speaking to
be muted. I know a couple people had a problem when they tried to unmute.
By phone, my mother when trying to unmute when allowed to unmute, she kept
being told she couldn't unmute. A friend on the iPhone app after being
allowed to unmute by raising her hand had her audio disconnected when she
was allowed to unmute.
2. For those speakers with video, I wish their video was full screen.
Granted, I have vision & I appreciated seeing a full screen view of
speakers at the national convention. At least on Saturday & Sunday, it
wasn't like that.
    If others didn't experience this, then it's operator error and my bad.

Sincerely,
     Patrick Olson




On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 5:10 PM eileen Truschke via IL-Talk <
il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>  Yes, the convention was fine. Kudos to the new board. Congratulations,
> Ellen, for being elected president of IABS.  You'll do a great job. Marilyn
> will make a wonderful president. Denise did a spectacular job as
> president.  NFBI is a hard-working organization. I love you all.
>     On Sunday, November 1, 2020, 06:54:03 PM CST, Gina Falvo via IL-Talk <
> il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>  Hello federation, great convention. It was well done. Congratulations to
> our state board, scholarship winners and those that have received awards.
> Marylin hats off to you becoming state president; I know you’ll do an
> excellent job. Mike n congratulations on being treasurer. Wish I won a door
> prize lol. Love and blessings. Gina Falvo
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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-- 
Sincerely,
     Patrick Olson