[Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

[J.J. Meddaugh]

Elizabeth,
Thanks for writing. The vote at state convention did not frame any 
arrival or departure dates for the rooms that are being paid for, and 
this was one of the reasons I supported this.
If there is students interested in going, and I hope there are, I will 
do what I can to make sure they have a place to stay on Sunday night. If 
the affiliate is not able to help, there is money in the student 
treasury as well. So in other words, we'll make it work if any students 
want to go so they can attend the seminar.
Of course I'm not on the state board so can't speak for them, but do 
feel we should do what needs to be done if someone wants to attend one 
of the Monday meetings.



Best regards,
J.J.

On 10/25/2013 9:39 AM, Elizabeth Mohnke wrote:
> hello J.J.,
>
> Thank you for sending this announcement out to this email list. 
> However, with all due respect, if the state affiliate is not willing 
> to assist students to attend the student seminar, then why should the 
> students assist the state with the legislative appointments? I believe 
> this lack of mutual respect between the state affiliate and the 
> students is really starting to push away younger members within our 
> organization.
>
> I am not looking to start any kind of great debate here, I am just 
> tired of the state affiliate not giving younger members such as 
> students the proper respect and support they deserve. In short, I am 
> tired of the student division being short changed by our state 
> affiliate. And I just feel as though some mutual respect would go a 
> long way in attracting and retaining younger members within this 
> organization.
>
> Warm regards,
> Elizabeth
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 PM
> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
> <mi-abs at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information
>
>> It's time to start thinking about Washington Seminar 2014.
>> This is the NFB's biggest legislative event, and gives us and other
>>
>> members from across the country the opportunity to speak to our
>>
>> legislators and discuss the issues of most importance to us.
>>
>> Currently, this means important issues like getting rid of the 
>> subminimum wage requirements and fighting for accessible technology, 
>> among othres.
>>
>> Whether you have attended often or have never gone, we'd love to hear 
>> from you. Here's what you need to know
>>
>> The Great Gathering meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27th at 
>> 5 PM. Appointments for Michigan are generally scheduled on Tuesday 
>> and Wednesday. If you wish to receive affiliate assistance, I would 
>> ask that you plan to arrive by early afternoon on Monday and plan to 
>> leave no earlier than 5 PM on Wednesday. If you wish to attend the 
>> Students, parents, or other meetings, you'll want to arrive earlier.
>>
>> I'm happy to help you find affordable transportation between Michigan 
>> and DC Reagan or Baltimore. Tickets in the $200 range are quite 
>> common. Other than that, all I ask is that you are committed to the 
>> affiliate and will attend all scheduled appointments assigned to you.
>>
>> The affiliate has allocated funds for one male and one female room 
>> for up to three nights. Some financial assistance was also authorized 
>> and is available at the disgression of the president.
>>
>> If you wish to attend, please email jj at bestmidi.com by December 15 
>> with the following:
>>
>> Your name
>> Phone number:
>> Have you attended before?
>> What is your prefered dates of arrival and departure?
>> Would you like to request financial assistance?
>>
>> If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a mesage.
>>
>> Washington Seminar is truly an eye-opening and empowering experience, 
>> and I hope you consider attending.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Best regards,
>> J.J.
>>
>>
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