[Nfb-kzoo] Brainstorm

J.J. Meddaugh jj at bestmidi.com
Thu Feb 19 13:50:30 UTC 2009 

Again, I am working over at the MCB that evening, though perhaps I can move 
the event I was planning to Friday night instead. I'll check with the 
appropriate people, but can't make any promises.




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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Boone, Christine (DELEG)" <BooneC at michigan.gov>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] Brainstorm


> OK, I will warn you in advance, that the following is going to be sort
> of like a stream of consciousness, but here are my thoughts.
> I think that it is less important to openly promote the organization
> than it is to change our image.  We should be welcoming, friendly, thank
> them for coming.  We could say things like
> This is not your parents' NFB.  We are redefined for the 21st century.
> This is the lead-in to talking about free white canes and scholarships.
> Our scholarship program is really over the top and so that will do much
> to sell us.
> Let me write to National and ask if we have anything at all that we can
> give away...you know, like pens or Braille magnets or something like
> that.  I think that those things would be better than brochures, because
> brochures are in print and lots of folks will not be able to read
> them...that is just frustrating.
>
> J.J. will have his KNFB reader there I am sure, and I will have mine.
> That is some great stuff too.  We could demo it for anyone who is
> interested.  People have probably not had the chance to see the Reader
> yet.
>
> Those are my thoughts.
>
> Christine
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tyler merren
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:04 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Brainstorm
>
> Hey guys,
> I'm thinking that we should figure out...now that things are falling
> into place for the social event (more details on that later), how
> exactly we are going to promote the NFB.  My first thought was to hand
> out a brochure with each plate.  I also wonder if their would be  a way
> to promote the "Free White Cane" deal with the NFB to the teams.  I just
> want to make sure we put on a good impression, I've already heard about
> hesitation because of the stigma that goes along with the acronime NFB,
> so it is important that we begin to change that.
>
> Let me know your thoughts,
> Tyler
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Boone, Christine (DELEG)
>  To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List ; Douglas Boone
>  Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:16 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
>
>
>  Doug,
>  See Leanne's message below.  Do you want a red sweatshirt or a black
>  one?  It will be to wear during the tournament on the 28th.
>  You can reply to Leanne only.
>
>  CB
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>  On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
>  Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:09 AM
>  To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
>  Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
>
>  Hi Christine,
>  Shall we get black for your hubby as well?
>  Leanne
>  "Faith is being sure of what we hope for
>  and certain of what we do not see."
>  Hebrews 11:1
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Boone, Christine (DELEG)" <BooneC at michigan.gov>
>  To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:58 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
>
>
>  > Leeann,
>  > If they run small, then I guess I should take a large.
>  > Also, I know I said that I wanted a color...but I have a lot of red
>  > clothes right now...so of all the colors available, that is the one
>  that
>  > I don't really want.  I'll take black, if they have one.
>  > Too bad all of the blues were gone.
>  > Thanks for taking care of this for us.
>  >
>  >
>  > -----Original Message-----
>  > From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>  > On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
>  > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:13 PM
>  > To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
>  > Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
>  >
>  > Hi all,
>  > I know, I'm late with the minutes, and I will get those out either
>  > tonight or tomorrow.  I apologize.
>  > Anyway, here's the sweat shirt selection.  He says they run small,
> so
>  > let me know your final selections.  There are either red or black,
> and
>  > there are medium, large, xl and xxl available.  I figured Christine
>  > wants red, but wasn't sure for everyone else.  Also, we need to know
>  if
>  > Corda, JJ or Matt will need one for the tournament.
>  > Since I haven't gotten the minutes out, for those of you who weren't
>  at
>  > our last meeting, we are planning to wear these sweatshirts to the
>  > tournament while we are volunteering, and during the pizza dinner on
>  > Saturday night.  They are $17 each, and it was agreed we could just
>  buy
>  > our own.
>  > Please get back to me with your final orders as soon as possible so
> we
>  > can get these on their way.
>  > Thanks,
>  > Leanne
>  > Secretary, Kalamazoo chapter
>  > "Faith is being sure of what we hope for
>  > and certain of what we do not see."
>  > Hebrews 11:1
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