[Nfb-coloradosprings] FW: LIGHTS OUT NIGHT OUT (on Oct. 2, 2018)

[Kevan Worley]

Sir, thank you for posting this.

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> On Sep 20, 2018, at 11:07 AM, Everett Gavel via Nfb-coloradosprings <nfb-coloradosprings at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:31:45 +0000
> From: Kevan Worley <Kevan at wefitwellness.com>
> To: "colorado-talk at nfbnet.org" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Colorado-talk] LIGHTS OUT NIGHT OUT
> 
> Greetings colleagues,
> 
> I am very happy to endorse and support "Lights Out Night Out" the evening of
> October 2nd, at Hiltons on Canyon, 2601 Canyon Blvd, Boulder. Boulder Valley
> Chapter President Maryann Migliorelli and her team have dreamed up and
> planned a positive twist on an old worn out, demeaning concept. "Lights Out
> Night Out" will raise money for our Boulder Valley chapter. 50 bucks will
> give you a great dinner experience. Guests will be invited to don
> sleepshades but there will be Federation captains at each table. Maryann and
> I will be Master of Ceremonies. This ain't Dinning in the Dark.
> 
> We have considered the resolution passed at our 2012 National Convention. I
> wholeheartedly support the 2012 Resolution. I am attaching it. I believe we
> have planned the "Lights Out Night Out" in a way that can actually serve to
> educate the public. I think this will be a great experiment. And, I also
> think that this is good content for chapter philosophy discussions.
> 
> Maryann and I have spoken with President LaBarre prior to moving forward
> with this event. I look forward to being the MC. I hope that a few of you
> will join us. I look forward to your questions and I know Maryann does. Make
> your reservations by calling Maryann, 303.443.2600, press zero, and ask for
> Maryann Migliorelli. Please spread the word. I am attaching the flier and
> pasting it below.
> 
> 
> Lights Out Night Out
> Tuesday October 2nd, 2018
> Hiltons on Canyon
> 2601 Canyon Blvd
> 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
> Tickets $50 (+ tax)
> 
> Enjoy a fascinating and fun experience while contributing to the Boulder
> chapter of the National Federation of the Blind.
> 
> Treat your honey.
> 
> Bring your buddies.
> 
> Satisfy your craving for a fabulous 5-course tasting.
> 
> Please your pallet.
> 
> And, by all means, bring your adventurous spirit.
> 
> Please allow Executive Chef Chris Ginn to prepare for you an amazing meal.
> Beverage pairings will be offered with each course. Here is the twist.
> Guests at this intriguing event will be invited to don a blindfold through
> dinner. The month may be October, but we assure you being blind won't be as
> scary as you might think. You might have a spill or two. Maybe get a smidge
> of sauce on your shirt. But, you will soon find that life need not become
> less vivid, enjoyable, and deeply satisfying just because you are blind. We
> guarantee you will have a little laughter and learn a lot throughout Chef
> Ginn's marvelous dinner. It's not as though you will lose your capacity to
> think when you lose your sense of sight. It doesn't take too long to get
> this blindness thing down. You might not get there during your first night
> out, but, with a little practice people who are blind quickly find the
> confidence and techniques to live the lives they want.
> 
> Searching the term "lights out" on Google indicates that a team may be
> playing so well, "on all cylinders that you could turn the lights out and it
> wouldn't make a difference." 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.
> 
> The staff at Hiltons on Canyon is known for hospitality. Accomplished Chef,
> Boulder athlete, Chris Ginn is known for his tasty and healthy cuisine. We
> know a good time will be had by all. For questions or to purchase tickets,
> call 303.443.2600, press zero, and ask for Maryann Migliorelli. The evening
> begins with a cocktail reception in our ballroom foyer. There will be beer,
> wine, and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy, as well as the opportunity for cash
> donations to the NFB.
> 
> 
> At Your Service,
> Kevan Worley
> Cell: 303-929-2369
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