[Jayhawk-chapter] Questions re. 3 Upcoming NFB Events

Mon Nov 19 21:46:04 UTC 2012

Rob,

Once again, I want to express my apologies for my negligence in forgetting the meeting. Ron and I both feel so badly.

As per the email of inquiry that you sent, my responses are listed below.

1. Ron and I will not be attending the Washington Seminar this year.

2. Ron and I will be in Branson the day of the scheduled protest, therefore we will not be able to attend that.

3. We do plan to attend the National Convention and will be flying.

Thank you for assuming the responsibilities of the president of our chapter.

Sincerely,

Cheryl

From: Rob Tabor 
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 12:16 AM
To: 'Jayhawk Chapter list, Lawrence, Kansas' 
Subject: [Jayhawk-chapter] Questions re. 3 Upcoming NFB Events

Hello fellow Jayhawk Chappter members,

There are 3 major events coming up within the next few months and I need to get your preferences and requests for financial assistance to our state president Donna Wood by December 1, mainly in regard to the Washington Seminar. Here then are the 3 questions on which I need feedback.

1.       Do you wish to participate in Washington Seminar which will take place in Washington, DC from February 4 - 7, 2013. IF you wish to attend and and would like to receive financial assistance from the state affiliate board, I need your request before December 1 so I can communicate your requests to Donna by the first. You can write me off list at rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net or call me at either my home or mobile numbers, 841/3875 or 865/9959 respectively.

2.       NFB national office is organizing a demonstrational rally at Amazon headquarters in Seattle to protest its agressive promotion of its inaccessible Kindle digital book reader in public educational systems. This is a one day event scheduled for December 12, 2013. At this time state president Donna 

Is polling board members to ask if we will approve an allotment of funds to provide financial assistance to those who would like to participate in the event. Are you interested in participating in the seattle event, and would you like to attend if the board votes to make financial assistance available. If the vote is affirmative from the board Donna will make an announcement on Home On The Range, so be watching your email closely.

3.       Last but not least, our 2013 convention will be held in Orlando Florida. President Donna has been comparing the costs of flying and driving cross country and costs appear to be generally comparable. Cross country travel will tack 4 days onto the convention schedule while an air trip will not. However, if we drive to Orlando in rented vans we will have ready access to vehicles to better enable Kansas conentiongoers to take care of matters away from the Rosen Center which is the headquarters hotel for convention activities. I emphasize here that stating your transportation preferences does not obligate you to attend the national convention. At this time president Donna is polling Kansas affiliate members to make preliminary plans over the next few months if enough of us want to travel with wheels on the ground. We have a little more time to ponder this one, but Donna is expecting chapter presidents to report numbers to the 2013 first quarter board meeting which will probably take place in January or February. Again, let me know your thoughts.

On an unrelated subject, our Christmas party is tentatively scheduled for December 14, 2012. This is a Fridy evening and will take place at one of Lawrence's fine but affordable dining establishments to be determined. If you would like to give input into the party planning process you are encouraged to contact Renee Morgan, Athena Johnson, or Susan Tabor.

Thanks to those who helped me to have a smooth and productive chapter meeting. Rest assured the rest of you were missed and I hope to see you all at the Christmas party.

Best to all,

Rob Tabor Jayhawk Chapter president

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