[NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Fwd: Important Update on National Convention

Wed Apr 15 04:11:14 UTC 2020

Yes we are! :) We have to do it. The convention needs to meet to get federation business done if anything else. The NFB can’t do anything without us as the members setting the business for the upcoming year. National is starting to use the Zoom platform. Schedules have been put out from the different divisions. This is actually working out pretty good for the time being. I personally have learned so much more about what is going on around the Federation because of this. I think it would be very interesting in the future to use these platforms to advertise what we do. This is great technology. I know, I can’t believe I’m saying this. I still believe we need to meet in person but I’m really i’m liking zoom and feel it could be a good, and maybe a different way to reach out to people. I am very interested to see how this will work. Thank you, and I hope everyone is doing well during this crazy time.

Sincerely,
Megan Homrighausen

> On Apr 14, 2020, at 3:50 AM, CAROL ANN SCHARLAT via NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter <nfbaz-eastvalleychapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The WORLD is on lockdown and they are going go ahead with a convention? 
> 
>> On April 10, 2020 at 7:16 PM Ammar Tarin via NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter <nfbaz-eastvalleychapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hello east valley,,
>> 
>> This is an important update about our national convention. If you have
>> any questions, feel free to reach out.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Ammar Tarin
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
>> Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:39:04 +0000 (UTC)
>> Subject: Important Update on National Convention
>> To: Amar Tarin <ammar.tarin at gmail.com>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>         [1]
>> 
>> JOIN THE 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION FROM ANYWHERE
>> 
>> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the national convention
>> of the National Federation of the Blind, originally scheduled for Houston,
>> Texas, from July 14-19, is going virtual. The organized blind movement will
>> connect blind Americans for the largest gathering of the blind in history!
>> 
>> The 2020 national convention will include most of the elements
>> conventioneers expect, with some new twists. Details about registration for
>> the convention, as well as details of the convention schedule and logistics
>> as they become available, can be found at www.nfb.org/convention [2].
>> 
>> MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT RICCOBONO
>> 
>> "The National Federation of the Blind is delighted to celebrate our
>> eightieth year by expanding the circle of participation to create what will
>> surely be the largest gathering of the blind in history," said Mark
>> Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "Through this
>> unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build
>> opportunities everywhere. We look forward to spreading the 2020 view on
>> blindness to the entire nation and beyond."
>> 
>> Register now [3] at no cost and stay tuned for more details. We look
>> forward to your participation in the 2020 NFB National Convention.
>> 
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>> -- 
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>> Ammar Tarin
>> First Vice President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Arizona East Valley Chapter
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> me, myself and I 
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> (ok and 2 kids)
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