[Mn-at-large] Fwd: NFB President’s Notebook - week of 11/ 05/2018

[David Andrews]

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>President's Notebook
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>National Federation of the Blind
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>Mark A. Riccobono
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><mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>officeofthepresident at nfb.org
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>Dear Fellow Federationists,
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>Have you read the President's Notebook lately? 
>If not, you are missing some important 
>information needed to serve our organization. 
>Thank you to the small handful of affiliates 
>that replied to last week's request for 
>information about their state board. This leaves 
>most affiliates having not responded yet. Please 
>respond by Wednesday of this week if possible.
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>We should extend a big welcome to new presidents 
>in Vermont and Connecticut. I also wish to 
>extend a huge thank you to Gary Allen who has 
>served as our president in the Connecticut 
>affiliate during the past two years. Moe Cook is 
>our new president in Vermont and Maryanne Melley 
>is our president in Connecticut. We look forward 
>to working with these newly elected leaders.
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>The November Presidential Release should be available later this week.
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>News:
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>2018 Blind and Low Vision Voters Experience Survey:
>After voting in the 2018 midterm election, blind 
>and low vision voters are encouraged to complete 
>our 2018 Blind and Low Vision Voter Experience 
>Survey. Blind and low vision voters who cast 
>their ballot at an early voting center, local 
>polling place on Election Day, or by absentee 
>ballot, should complete the survey at 
><https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BBTKZP>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BBTKZP. 
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>2019 Student Funding Program for Washington Seminar:
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> From November 1 to November 25, the national 
> student division, with support from our 
> national organization, is accepting 
> applications from students who are in need of 
> financial assistance to attend the 2019 
> Washington Seminar. Please distribute the below 
> link and encourage students to apply. We need 
> the student voice more than ever! Call Kathryn 
> Webster at 203-273-8463 with any questions.
><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy9KzkQGSNvmSBSSPdCobgPxtitBaR3NIax2zXhOWpv28OPA/viewform>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy9KzkQGSNvmSBSSPdCobgPxtitBaR3NIax2zXhOWpv28OPA/viewform
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>Santa Letters:
>Santa Claus has made the staff at the National 
>Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute 
>honorary elves. He has asked us to help him send 
>letters in Braille to very young blind boys and 
>girls (those under the age of 10) in the United States.
>Between November 12 and December 14, parents can 
>go online at 
><http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters>www.nfb.org/santa-letters 
>and fill out a Santa Braille Letter request 
>form. The form can also be printed and faxed to 
>410-685-2340.  Beginning December 3, the Braille 
>letters from Santa will start going out to boys 
>and girls around the country. The Braille letter 
>will also be accompanied by a print copy (for 
>mom and dad to read) as well as some other fun Christmastime activities.
>The deadline for letter requests is December 14, 
>to ensure that a return letter in Braille is 
>received before Christmas.  For more 
>information, please visit our website at <http://www.nfb.org>www.nfb.org.
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>Dates to Keep in Mind:
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>    * <https://nfb.org/state-conventions>Fall conventions
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>·         November 1, 2018: NFB scholarship application period begins
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>·         November 15, 2018: Dr. Jacob Bolotin 
>Award application period begins
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>    * January 28, 2019: Great Gathering-In; Washington Seminar begins
>    * March 28-29, 2019: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium
>    * June 16-22, 2019: NFB EQ, Baltimore, Maryland
>    * July 7-12, 2019: 
> <https://nfb.org/convention/2019>NFB National Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada
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>The National Federation of the Blind knows that 
>blindness is not the characteristic that defines 
>you or your future. Every day we raise the 
>expectations of blind people, because low 
>expectations create obstacles between blind 
>people and our dreams. You can live the life you 
>want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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>Mark A. Riccobono, President
>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
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><mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>officeofthepresident at nfb.org
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>Here's the most popular Halloween candy in every state
>Caroline Simon, USA TODAY
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>As Halloween is fast approaching, not all 
>Americans agree on which candy is best this 
>trick-or-treat season. The Candy Store, an 
>online seller of bulk candy, has been tracking 
>candy sales in every state for the past 11 
>years, and it released an annual list of the 
>most popular Halloween candy in every state, 
>based on the number of pounds ordered over a 
>given year. Some classics Milky Way, Candy Corn 
>and Skittles are beloved across the country, but 
>other states have particular favorites: 
>Connecticut residents love Almond Joy, and 
>Louisianans can't get enough Lemonheads. See 
>what candy is most popular in your state.
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>Alabama
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (62,067 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (48,386 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey's Mini Bars (39,391 pounds)
>Alaska
>Favorite Candy: Twix (4,995 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Blow Pops (4,396 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Milky Way (3,634 pounds)
>Arizona
>Favorite Candy: Snickers (956,333 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Hot Tamales (766,617 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (502,310 pounds)
>Arkansas
>Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (241,483 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Hot Tamales (210,104 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Butterfinger (71,776 pounds)
>California
>Favorite Candy: Skittles (1,620,736 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (1,283,715 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Assorted Salt Water Taffy (891,953 pounds)
>Colorado
>Favorite Candy: Twix (5,707 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Milky Way (5,321 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (3,350 pounds)
>Connecticut
>Favorite Candy: Almond Joy (2,598 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Milky Way (1,715 pounds)
>Third Favorite: M&Ms (989 pounds)
>Delaware
>Favorite Candy: Life Savers (20,806 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (17,981 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Skittles (9,595 pounds)
>Florida
>Favorite Candy: Snickers (660,689 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Skittles (578,790 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (214,314 pounds)
>Georgia
>Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (142,983 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Swedish Fish (101,236 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (47,908 pounds)
>Hawaii
>Favorite Candy: Skittles (275,811 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Hershey Kisses (266,495 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Butterfinger (125,531 pounds)
>Idaho
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (89,673 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (58,953 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Snickers (38,279 pounds)
>Illinois
>Favorite Candy: Kit Kat (169,089 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Sour Patch Kids (137,257 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Snickers (91,494 pounds)
>Indiana
>Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (100,469 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (73,692 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (30,653 pounds)
>Iowa
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (61,271 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (52,499 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (51,737 pounds)
>Kansas
>Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (245,135 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (225,421 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Snickers (138,422 pounds)
>Kentucky
>Favorite Candy: Swedish Fish (73,822 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (53,300 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (26,260 pounds)
>Louisiana
>Favorite Candy: Lemonheads (108,025 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (85,166 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Blow Pops (36,927 pounds)
>Maine
>Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (63,630 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (40,409 pounds)
>Third Favorite: M&Ms (15,831 pounds)
>Maryland
>Favorite Candy: Milky Way (41,128 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (28,689 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (11,740 pounds)
>Massachusetts
>Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (78,924 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Butterfinger (72,546 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (39,984 pounds)
>Michigan
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (150,805 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (132,594 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Skittles (78,426 pounds)
>Minnesota
>Favorite Candy: Tootsie Pops (202,210 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (96,432 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Candy Corn (96,431 pounds)
>Mississippi
>Favorite Candy: 3 Musketeers (115,314 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Snickers (99,497 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Butterfinger (52,733 pounds)
>Missouri
>Favorite Candy: Milky Way (46,001 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (32,042 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Almond Joy (24,746 pounds)
>Montana
>Favorite Candy: Dubble Bubble Gum (25,802 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Twix (15,110 pounds)
>Third Favorite: M&Ms (12,628 pounds)
>Nebraska
>Favorite Candy: Salt Water Taffy (108,819 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Sour Patch Kids (74,728 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Twix (24,433 pounds)
>Nevada
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (339,882 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Hershey Kisses (198,868 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (151,384 pounds)
>New Hampshire
>Favorite Candy: Starburst (67,939 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (61,343 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Snickers (25,049 pounds)
>New Jersey
>Favorite Candy: Skittles (165,484 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (160,088 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (98,613 pounds)
>New Mexico
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (84,251 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (61,855 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Milky Way (44,121 pounds)
>New York
>Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (203,705 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (100,484 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (49,326 pounds)
>North Carolina
>Favorite Candy: M&Ms (101,860 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (92,437 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Snickers (52,372 pounds)
>North Dakota
>Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (69,652 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (60,053 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Candy Corn (49,252 pounds)
>Ohio
>Favorite Candy: M&Ms (146,478 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Blow Pops (146,478 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Starburst (103,523 pounds)
>Oklahoma
>Favorite Candy: Dubble Bubble Gum (20,583 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Snickers (9,817 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Skittles (8,346 pounds)
>Oregon
>Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (92,495 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (60,290 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Candy Corn (40,263 pounds)
>Pennsylvania
>Favorite Candy: Skittles (302,061 pounds)
>Second Favorite: M&Ms (282,172 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Candy Corn (130,597 pounds)
>Rhode Island
>Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (17,704 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Twix (13,039 pounds)
>Third Favorite: M&Ms (8,230 pounds)
>South Carolina
>Favorite Candy: Skittles (118,870 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (97,610 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (39,738 pounds)
>South Dakota
>Favorite Candy: Starburst (26,916 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (21,778 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (7,168 pounds)
>Tennessee
>Favorite Candy: Tootsie Pops (34,832 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (17,251 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (17,251 pounds)
>Texas
>Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (1,101,040 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (1,082,409 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Almond Joy (470,571 pounds)
>Utah
>Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (483,545 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Candy Corn (172,832 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (148,780 pounds)
>Vermont
>Favorite Candy: Milky Way (31,822 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Skittles (26,056 pounds)
>Third Favorite: M&Ms (15,344 pounds)
>Virginia
>Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (160,136 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Snickers (132,370 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (64,494 pounds)
>Washington
>Favorite Candy: Salt Water Taffy (220,965 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (195,602 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Skittles (71,553 pounds)
>West Virginia
>Favorite Candy: Blow Pops (44,123 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Milky Way (22,139 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hershey's Mini Bars (18,211 pounds)
>Wisconsin
>Favorite Candy: Butterfinger (118,572 pounds)
>Second Favorite: Starburst (118,572 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (37,588 pounds)
>Wyoming
>Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups
>Second Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (23,619 pounds)
>Third Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (19,844 pounds)
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