[Mn-parents] Fwd: Semiannual Convention Notice

[Steve Jacobson]

Dear Parents,

The following information comes from Jennifer Dunnam, the president of the National Federation of the Blind of 
Minnesota:


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From: "Jennifer Dunnam" <jennifer.dunnam at earthlink.net>
Subject: [NFBMN-News] Semiannual Convention Notice
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:16:40 -0500


Dear Federationists,



In case it is helpful, below is the text of the convention notice that you received in the mail.  Also, the pre-registration 
form is attached.



TO:  Members and Friends

FROM:  Jennifer Dunnam, President

SUBJECT:  2011 Semiannual Convention

DATE:  April 11, 2011



You are cordially invited to attend the 2011 semiannual convention, which will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2011 
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.  



Please note that the format of the convention will be similar to the one we used last year.  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 there will be several small-group sessions on a variety 
of topics.  All activities will be completed by 5:00 at the latest.  Topics of afternoon sessions will include: 



+        A mini-seminar focused on issues of importance to students, put on by the Minnesota Association of Blind 
Students.  The last part of this session will involve hands-on demonstrations and information on assistive technology 
from people who use it on a daily basis-everyone is invited!



+        A meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Seniors Division.  Come and learn about the 
issues that affect our senior citizens, and make your voice heard. 



+        Leadership secrets: An interactive session, for any and all Federationists,  on the nuts and bolts of being an 
active member and leader of the NFB of Minnesota 



More details and a schedule of events will be forthcoming so that you can select from the many options.



In the morning, we will hold our annual election of delegates to our national convention, and pledges to the tenBroek 
Fund will be called for.  Of course, we will hear about the exciting activities of our Federation Center, Blindness: 
Learning in New Dimensions (BLIND), Incorporated, and from 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-all infused with our progressive and positive philosophy of 
blindness.  



Registration costs $5.00 if you pre-register (the form is enclosed) and costs $10.00 if you register at the convention 
(on-site registration begins at 9:00).  Drawings for door prizes will take place, and to be eligible to win one of these 
fabulous prizes, you must register.



The Minnesota Association of Blind Students will again offer an academic 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 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), and whether you would like cheese or not. 



This is the time of year to pay membership dues-you won't want 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, 2012.



Please join us for the 2011 semiannual convention.  We need your energy and your ideas, and together we will 
continue to spread the truth about blindness and to forge a bright future for blind people of all ages, in our state and 
everywhere.

-- 
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