[musictlk] Updated flyer Convention 2012 and the performing artsdivision

[Joshua Lester]

Hey!
We don't have accompanists, persee, but I could play for you, if you'd like.
Also, there is a listserve.
perform-talk at nfbnet.org
Please E-mail me off list, for more information.
Blessings, Joshua

On 6/10/12, Brandon Keith Biggs <brandonkeithbiggs at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> Does anyone know if there are accompanists there at the convention? Also if
>
> there is a performing arts listsirve?
> Thanks,
>
> Brandon Keith Biggs
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jordy Stringer
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 9:56 AM
> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: [musictlk] Updated flyer Convention 2012 and the performing
> artsdivision
>
> Greetings from The performing arts division,>
>
> We hope this message finds you well!
>
> Thanks to you! This has been an exciting year for the division, from the
> release of Souned in sight Volume Two, to the development of several state
> performing arts divisions.
>
>
>
> As we turn our attention to convention 2012, being held in Dallas
>
> Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel
>
> 2201 North Stemmons Freeway
>
> Dallas, Texas 75207.
>
> I'd take this time to remind members that this is an election year. > This
> year we will be electing our 2012/2014 officers. This will happen during
> the
> general membership meeting on Monday July 2.  Only due paying members
> should
> vote. The meeting time is scheduled for 1:00 to 4:00 with the elections
> beginning at 2:00.
>
> Location: Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine.
>
> All seats are up for election!
>
>
>
> Current officers:
>
> President>
>
> Dennis HR Sumlin>
>
> Vice President:
>
> Jordy D. Stringer
>
> Secretary:
>
> Beth Allred
>
> Treasurer
>
> Brooke Fox
>
>
>
> Additionally three board member seats are available as well. So remember to
> make this a part of your convention schedule.  We will
>
>> Also be ratifying a new constitution this year.
>
>
>
> This year we are proud to once again offer our membership the opportunity
> to
> show us what you've got! Please join us and share your
>
> Talents at the 12th annual showcase of talent being held Wednesday July 5,
> 2012. "Show time 6:30 PM until 10:15PM"
>
> Location: Stemmons Ballroom, Atrium lobby .Cost $5 for > Both entry and
> performance
>
> There will be door prizes!
>
> To sign up for the talent show, contact the Performing Arts leadership at
>
> 347-948-4445 no earlier than July 2.
>
>
>
> As Apple is the current leader in the development of technology giving
> access to the blind out of the box this year during the convention the
> performing arts division will be raffling and Ipad 3  "Wi-Fi  16 GB mottle"
>
> To view the specs visit:
>
>
>
> http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_3_wi_fi-4621.php
>
>
>
> Tickets for this amazing peace of technology start at $7 for one,
>
> $15 for three and five tickets for $20. The Drawing will take place during
> the showcase of talent Wednesday July 4. Tickets are on sale now!
>
> To purchase tickets prier to convention contact Vice President Jordy
> Stringer at: jordystringer83 at gmail.com or by phone: 317-643-1890.
>
> For tickets during convention see any board member.
>
>
>
> Join the Performing Arts division for other events like the song writers
> workshop with Kevin > Reeves.  Monday July 2 starting at 6PM. Admission:
> $5.00)
>
> Location: Peridot Room, Atrium mezzanine
>
> and our Performing Arts open house event on Tuesday July 3.
>
> Location: Dardanelles Room, Atrium mezzanine
>
> Donations Welcome
>
>
>
> Be sure to make your presents known, and to be part of the first days of
> the
> future of the performing arts division.
>
>
>
> Stop by our table in the exhibit hall to pick up your copy of Souned in
> sight Volume Two, to become a member or to find out what else the division
> is doing and to see how you can help!
>
>
>
> I close with the following excerpt from Dr. Marc Maurers the Urgency of
> Optimism Banquet speech!"
>
> As we have observed in the National Federation of the Blind, leadership is
> one vital element of progress. As an organization must have faith in its
> future, the leaders of the organization must be optimistic. Pessimism
> signifies atrophy. Operating the same old program in the same old way will
> not encourage growth. Optimism and openness to imagination must be a part
> of
> the leadership. Every organization is faced with the same imperative: build
> or wither, grow or die. The openness to imaginative thought and the faith
> to
> believe that better, more effective programs can be created are part of the
> spirit of the National Federation of the Blind."
>
>
>
> Jordy D. Stringer
>
> Vice President, Performing arts Division, National Federation of the blind
>
> Phone:
>
> 347-948-4445
>
> E-mail:
>
> <mailto:Jordystringer83 at gmail.com> Jordystringer83 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> "Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity.
> Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live."
>
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