[IL-Talk] Congratulations!

[Leslie Hamric]

I agree. Yes, it was an amazing convention. It was so nice to go up there and sing at iambs Idol once again. What wonderful energy and loves that surrounded us this weekend. Marylan Marilyn, outstanding job as always! Congratulations to the new board members for iambs and for the affiliate. Hopefully next year all of us can be together in person in the same room.
With love and gratitude,
Leslie
P.S. although my retired guide dog Gerry couldn't make it to convention because she has transition to the role of an awesome pet, she sends lots of tail wags, doggie kisses,  and snorts to you all.  She was very excited to see me when I got into the car. Gerry, you were so well behaved at convention and you guided me flawlessly. Thank you for being a silent member of the Federation. 

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

> On Oct 24, 2021, at 12:29 PM, Ronza Othman via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Illinois Family,
> Congratulations on an outstanding convention!  It was so nice to be able to
> be with you - even if virtually - this weekend.  I really enjoyed hearing
> the voices of people I haven't gotten to see in a while like Bill and Mary
> Lou, Pam G and Pam P, Steve H, and Dave Myer and so many others.  It was
> amazing hearing the sounds of home - Cathy encourage members to give and
> sharing her wisdom, Debbie working with young people and families, Denise
> problem-solving and Patti telling us what we need to do to make things go
> smoothly.  It was awesome hearing people I've known since they were little
> like Sara and Ellen and Michael and Justin - who probably don't remember me
> at all - as they grow into big Federation roles and become the face of
> leadership in Illinois.  And of course Marilyn knocked it out of the park
> this weekend - and you couldn't tell she was new to this role at all.
> 
> The Illinois affiliate will always have a huge place in my heart, and I'm so
> grateful to have been able to spend some virtual time at my first Federation
> home and with my first Federation family this weekend.  I hope next year
> maybe I can be there with you all in 3D.
> 
> With tremendous love and gratitude,
> Ronza
> 
> 
> 
> Ronza Othman, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 443-426-4110
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