[NFB-Idaho] NFB Idaho convention press release

[Kevin Pirnie]

Yes, this is what I have sent to all of the media outlets in our area. Please share it on any national list that you were on as well.

> On Apr 19, 2022, at 8:30 AM, sandy streeter via NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Kevin, thanks for this release. Have you sent it to the newspapers?  
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Sandy  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kevin Pirnie via NFB-Idaho
> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 8:07 PM
> To: NFB of Idaho Discussion List <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Kevin Pirnie <kpirnie77 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Idaho] NFB Idaho convention press release
> 
> Please share this press release about our NFB Idaho convention to far and wide.
> 
> 
> For Immediate Release
> National Federation of the Blind of Idaho April 4, 2022
> 
> Idaho Falls Hosts 2022 Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of idaho
> 
> On April 21, 22,and 23 the Snake River Valley Chapter of the National federation of the Blind of Idaho will be hosting  its 2022 statewide convention in Idaho Falls.
> 
> The public is invited to participate in the many events and workshops that will be available. some of these include:
> ⦁ Displays of the latest technology for the blind and visually impaired.
> ⦁ Sensory Safari, a collection of taxidermied wild animals from accross the globe; probided by Safari Club Intl.
> ⦁ Meeting the educational needs for the blind and visually impaired of Idaho ⦁ Awarding college scholarships to blind students ⦁ Tapping into the valuable resources and support services available to Idaho's blind ⦁ Sports and recreational opportunities for blind Idahoans.
> ⦁ Breaking barriers in employment.
> ⦁ And so much more
> 
> The theme of this year's convention is "Dream, Believe, Achieve." Idaho is leading the nation in changing what it means to be blind.
> 
> Watch the live stream of the NFB Idaho convention here:
> Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofIdaho/
> Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgXRPoJBeMFQ5h9P1TukTQ
> 
> convention Details:
> 2022 NFBI State Convention
> April 21 - 23, 2022 Idaho Falls, ID
> 
> Holiday Inn 3005 S. Fork Blvd
> Idaho Falls ID 83402
> Ph 208-227-9800
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> For registration details and interviews please contact:
> Sandy Streeter, President of Snake River Valley Chapter Ph 208-681-6686
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> Dana Ard, President of National Federation of the Blind of Idaho Phone 208-345-3906 Website https://nfbidaho.org
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> bout the National Federation of the Blind
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at www.nfb.org.
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