[NFB-Maryland] Fwd: Convention First-timers Telephone Conference

Thu Jun 27 20:00:38 UTC 2019

All are welcome!

Ronza Othman, President
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
443-426-4110
Sent from my iPhone

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> From: <president at nfbmd.org>
> Date: June 25, 2019 at 7:37:13 PM EDT 
> Cc: "'nfbmd '" <nfbmd at earthlink.net>, <judyras at sprynet.com>
> Subject: RE: Convention First-timers Telephone Conference
> Hi Everyone,
> First, I wanted to share how excited I am that all of you will be joining
> us for our NFB National Convention.  We are only about 10 days away, and
> this promises to be one of the most exciting conventions so far.
> 
> I wanted to share some information with you all as we prepare for National
> Convention.  Most of you are either attending the NFB National Convention
> for the first time or for the first time as a Marylander.  Those of you
> who have attended before may just want a bit of a refresher.
> 
> We will be holding a conference call this Thursday, June 27, 2019,
> starting at 8:00PM to go over some Convention information.  The conference
> call number is 1-605-313-4818. The access code number is 720125#.  Please
> do try to call in.  Feel free to share this note and the call in
> information with others who might be interested in this call.
> 
> Judy Rasmussen is chairing our NFB of Maryland Ambassadors Committee.  She
> is working hard on matching each of you with a mentor for the week - or
> perhaps a couple of mentors.  We hope to have that information to you
> soon.  
> 
> I've included as attachments to this email a couple of documents I think
> you might find helpful.  The first is the National Convention agenda in
> Microsoft Word.  You can also find this in a lot of other formats,
> including mp3, for Braille, and html at nfb.org.  
> 
> I've also attached a document called "NFBMD Convention First Time Guide.
> This has a lot of information including mandatory meetings and activities
> for those receiving financial assistance, where our Caucus (Maryland
> meeting) will be, what to wear, what to expect, and how to get help if
> needed.  
> 
> Finally, I'm attaching the National Center First Time Convention Guide.
> This was written by the NFB National Office and has more general
> information for firsgt-time conventioneers or those needing a refresher.
> 
> Please remember to come to our Maryland Caucus on Monday, July 8, 2019 at
> 9:00PM in Tradewinds E.
> 
> Please also make sure Judy and I have a good phone number to reach you at
> during Convention.  We will have a Meet & Greet for all of you, but we
> don't yet have the date, location, or time.  We'll need to be able to
> reach you to share that information.
> 
> As ever, you can reach out to me if you have questions or need anything.
> 
> Yours,
> Ronza
> 
> 
> Ronza Othman
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 443-426-4110
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Judy Rasmussen [mailto:judyras at sprynet.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2019 9:44 PM
> To: ssmdlevy at comcast.net
> Cc: martin2.rex0809 at gmail.com; juhin13 at gmail.com;
> ed.poindexter at comcast.net; kschmidt1 at yahoo.com; teiracanty at yahoo.com;
> lamontcrawford15 at gmail.com; ddacey1899 at gmail.com; cmdayrdh at aol.com;
> georgerobert376 at gmail.com; 'Ronza Othman' <rothmanjd at gmail.com>
> Subject: Convention First-timers Telephone Conference
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> My name is Judy Rasmussen. I am a member of the National Federation of the
> Blind of Maryland. I understand you are planning to attend the convention
> in Las Vegas, and that this will be your first time . Let me say first of
> all, that it is a wonderful experience, and one you will never forget.
> 
> The hotel is big, there are many activities happening at the same time,
> and you will probably feel overwhelmed in the beginning. Our president,
> Ronza Othman, has asked all experienced convention goers to give you some
> pointers to ensure that you have fun, meet many people, and most important
> of all, attend convention meetings.
> She has asked me to lead the ambassador team from Maryland.  
> 
> On Thursday evening, June 27,  at 8:00 p.m. we are inviting you to
> participate in a conference call to discuss some things you will find
> helpful to know when you arrive at the convention. The conference call
> number is 1-605-313-4818. The access code number is 720125 and the pound
> sign. If you have any questions, my home number is 301-946-8345. My cell
> phone number is 240-380-8663. I don't have your telephone numbers, which
> is why I am sending you this e-mail. I look forward to talking with you on
> Thursday. If you are unable to make the call but still have questions,
> please don't hesitate to call me. I look forward to meeting all of you. 
> 
> 
> Judy Rasmussen    
> 
> ate  
> 
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