[Mn-at-large] Weekly Update: Oct. 1

[David Andrews]

>
>Greetings, fellow federationists,
>This weekend, a dozen federationists traveled to Duluth, where we 
>spent time with Twin Ports chapter members and held our board 
>meeting. At the meeting, we discussed the state convention, goals 
>for the upcoming year, the work we are doing to increase membership, 
>and much more. I will be discussing all these topics in future 
>installments of this update.
>This was only the second time I had ever been to Duluth, but the 
>warm welcome we received there reminds me of the common goals and 
>bonds of friendship we share, and it underscores that we are an 
>organization for all blind Minnesotans across the state. Thank you, 
>Twin Ports, for making us feel like part of the family.
>
>Taking a trip?
>If you will be traveling between now and Jan. 1, and you plan to 
>take a Greyhound bus, please contact me beforehand. I'm hopeful, 
>with the holidays approaching, that we can find prospective 
>travelers. Thanks, in advance, for your help.
>
>Ride Share Survey
>If you or someone you know travels with a service animal, please 
>help us by taking our ride share survey. We want to ensure drivers 
>for Lyft and Uber are not discriminating against passengers who 
>travel with a dog guide, and I need everyone's help to collect the 
>necessary feedback. To learn more, visit 
><https://nfb.org/rideshare>https://nfb.org/rideshare
>
>Book your hotel for State Convention
>I can't post this enough. It's reservation time!
>The 2018 convention in St. Cloud is coming up, and I encourage 
>everyone to book your hotel rooms as soon as possible. You can call 
>the hotel now at (320) 253-0606 to book your room. Just be sure to 
>tell them you're with the National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota to lock in the $99 room rate. We will be there from Nov. 
>16-18, and I hope you will too.
>
>Member Spotlight
>If you would like to be featured in an upcoming member spotlight, 
>please send me a brief bio or a few notes about you, and I'll be 
>sure to include you in a future update. This week we get to know 
>Rocky Hart, one of our newer members and an active presence in our 
>student division and beyond. He writes:
>I, Rocky Hart was born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota in December 2002 
>and have been blind since birth. I spent most of my life in the 
>Crosby Ironton area, attending School there for 10 years.  In 
>September 2015, I transferred to the Minnesota State Academy for the 
>Blind, where I have performed very well, both socially and 
>academically.  I formally moved to Eagle Bend, Minnesota in January 
>2017 and joined the NFB a year later.   I have a passion for my 
>devout Christian faith, politics, and am an avid Minnesota Vikings 
>Fan. Scoll Vikings!!!!
>
>Dates to Remember
>    * Oct. 11: White Cane Event, St. Paul
>    * Nov. 16-18: State Convention, St. Cloud
>    * Jan. 28-31, 2019: Washington seminar, Washington DC
>
>Seize the day,
>Ryan
>
>Ryan Strunk, President
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
>www.nfb.org
><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
>(612) 872-9363
>Live the life you Want.
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