[Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

Fri Oct 25 22:28:28 UTC 2013

Hello J. J.,

Thank you for the clarification. it seemed as though things were already set 
in stone based on what was said in your email. I am glad to see there is 
some flexibility to help support any students who wish to attend Washington 
Seminar.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 12:14 PM
To: "Michigan Association of Blind Students" <mi-abs at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

> 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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