[Nfb-krafters-korner] thoughts from convention

Mon Jul 9 01:44:04 UTC 2018

I ust kraft whin I wose a small boy. today I still kraft. it is fun

On 7/8/18, Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> There are lots of kids activities at NFB Camp.  If we have enough people,
> we
> could offer to do a project with kids.  I believe they have sections for
> two
> different age groups plus teenagers.   Don't know if they would have time
> for activities during the year unless there is a family event.  Some states
> do have family events and many have child care at state conventions.
> Ramona
>
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> Behalf Of marianne denning via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2018 6:23 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] thoughts from convention
>
> Jill, I was interested in having a craft division for children but my time
> is very limited between all of my other activities. I am definitely
> interested in helping in this area. I think many parents would be
> interested, too. I also think we could work on encouraging a major craft
> idea at the different BELL Academies. Let me know if I can help in any way.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
> Behalf
> Of jill rossiter via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2018 5:13 PM
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> Cc: jill rossiter <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] thoughts from convention
>
> Dear Krafters Division Members:
>
>
>
> I wanted to take this time to reaffirm my commitment to the NFB Krafters
> Division.  I am excited to begin my term as first vice president.  I hope
> to
> be able to serve the division and membership well.  I am sure that once
> Tammy returns we will be hearing from her.  I am so glad that Joyce is
> remaining on the board to serve as second vice president.  I feel that her
> mentorship to our newly elected board will prove to be extremely helpful.
> I
> would like to give my honest opinion regarding the NFB Krafters Division as
> it relates to the convention as a whole.  This being my first time to
> convention, I was in awe of the activities and meetings available to
> attend.
> I think that the NFB Marketplace could potentially be a great out reach to
> loads of exhibiters prior to the exhibit hall opening.  There were a number
> of businesses and affiliates selling t-shirts with braille on them.  I
> believe if planning begins now as to contacting and recruiting venders we
> could have a room full of venders rather than a small number that
> participated this year.  I believe that we missed an opportunity to fund
> raise in the exhibit hall.  My experience was that convention attendees
> wanted to find items to buy.  They were not very interested in the table
> unless there was something to buy.  I would suggest to network more with
> the
> parents of blind children and the artists division.  The drop in art
> experience was really great and a way to get to know people and experience
> several types of art.  I think that we would benefit from membership if a
> drop in crafting session was scheduled.  These are just a few ideas and
> observations from a newby to convention.
>
> Jill Rossiter
>
>
>
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