[Mn-at-large] Semiannual Letter and Pre-registration

[David Andrews]

>
>Minnesota Federationists,
>
>Here is the text of the letter that you have received or will receive
>in the mail. Attached is the pre-registration form for the semiannual
>convention. I look forward to seeing you there!!
>
>TO: Members and Friends
>FROM: Jennifer Dunnam, President
>SUBJECT: 2015 Semiannual Convention and Membership Renewal Notice
>DATE: April 13, 2015
>
>This letter contains information about the 2015 semiannual convention
>and about annual renewal of membership in the National Federation of
>the Blind of Minnesota. Our membership year begins on June 1. Please
>renew your membership for the coming year by returning the enclosed
>membership renewal slip with your dues even if you will be unable to
>attend the semiannual convention.
>
>You are most cordially invited to attend the 2015 semiannual
>convention, which will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2014 at our
>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota headquarters building,
>100 East 22nd Street in Minneapolis. See below for advance
>registration, lunch information, and other details.
>
>On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; doughnuts and coffee will be
>available. The convention will come to order at 9:30 a.m., and a full
>session will continue until lunchtime. During lunch, there will be
>exhibits and demonstrations for your information and enjoyment. After
>lunch, activities will include
>•       Navigating Minnesota's State Employment system—Carol Pankankow and
>Dacia Normandin, Facilitators. This session will provide practical
>tips on applying for jobs with state government.
>•       Meeting of National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Seniors
>Division—Joyce Scanlan, President. Join this lively group to learn  how
>you can be part of making a difference and have fun doing so!
>•       Meeting of Minnesota Association of Blind Students—Va'nasnasha
>Washington, President. The agenda for this session includes
>information on transition programs, how you can help to get the TEACH
>Act passed, resources for students, and more.
>
>  All activities will be completed by 4:30 at the latest. More details
>and a complete schedule of events will be forthcoming.
>
>In the morning, we will hold our annual election of delegates to our
>national convention, and we will call for pledges to the tenBroek
>Fund. Of course, we will hear about the exciting activities of our
>Federation Center, Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions (BLIND),
>Incorporated, about plans for the 75th annual national convention in
>Orlando, and of our chapters and divisions, which make us the
>strongest force for positive change in the lives of blind Minnesotans,
>as well as a major state affiliate in a strong nationwide movement.
>There will be much more, of course, and you can, as always, count on a
>full day of interesting and useful information, interaction, and
>provocative discussion with something for everyone—all infused with
>our progressive and positive philosophy of blindness.
>
>Registration costs $5.00 if you pre-register and $10.00 if you
>register at the convention. The pre-registration form is
>enclosed—please send it before May 9 so that it will arrive in time
>and so that we can plan for lunch and space needs. To be eligible to
>be entered in the drawing for door prizes, you must register.
>
>The Minnesota Association of Blind Students will again offer a
>brown-bag lunch for $7.00. The lunch helps to raise funds for our
>student division here in Minnesota and includes a sandwich, apple,
>chips, cookie, and soda. Make reservations for your academic lunch on
>the enclosed pre-registration form. If you do not pre-register, please
>reserve a lunch before May 9 by calling 612-872-9363 or sending an
>e-mail to sstarnes at blindinc.org. Be sure to indicate which type of
>sandwich you would like, (turkey or ham), whether you would like
>cheese, and which type of beverage you wish (Coke, diet Coke, Sprite,
>water, or fruit flavored soda).
>
>This is the time of year to pay membership dues—you won’t wwant to miss
>the chance to vote on our policies and in our elections. Along with
>your pre-registration form, you can return the enclosed slip with any
>needed changes (including your telephone number and e-mail address)
>and $5.00 in the enclosed envelope. If you did not receive a dues slip
>with this letter, then your dues are already paid to June 1, 2016.
>
>Please join us for the 2015 semiannual convention of the National
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. We need your energy and your
>ideas, and together we will continue to spread the truth that
>blindness is not what holds us back, and to forge a bright future for
>blind people of all ages, in our state and everywhere.
>
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         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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