[Nfbc-info] Thank you for a wonderful convention

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
Now that I am sort of awake, I want to thank everyone for a great 
convention!  This was my first NFBC convention, so I was a little 
apprehensive at first, having only heard of some people.  But it was really 
fun and interesting!  I am also thankful for the grant which is certainly 
going to come in handy, since I am still paying rent on my former home, plus 
my current apartment.  My 2 kitties were sure glad to see me when I got 
back!
Thanks
Lauren
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Thomas" <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Thank you for a wonderful convention


>I too want to thank Brian, Jim and Nancy for all of their hard work at 
>convention. You guys are the best!
> Tina
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 17, 2011, at 7:26 PM, "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hello All:
>> I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who helped 
>> make the convention another successful one.  Jim Barber and Brian Buhrow, 
>> you guys are the best.
>> I want all of you to know that these two guys (and Nancy Allen, the pink 
>> shirt lady) walk into a situation where they have to size up a room, set 
>> up the recording equipment, do the sound checks and have everything ready 
>> to go when we enter a room and begin a meeting.  I don't think these guys 
>> ever eat or sleep at a convention. And they don't get paid a dime.  They 
>> do it because it is important to them that we havea legacy in California. 
>> We appreciate all that you do for us.
>>
>> Also, let us thank Cheryl Thurston and 1161, Rochelle Houston for the 
>> great job they did as the door prize queens.  I always loved that job. 
>> It makes you feel like Santa all weekend long.  They did a great job.
>>
>> Speaking of which, Joe Ruffalo, without a doubt made it a memorable 
>> convention.  He was funny, philisophical and sincere abouteverything he 
>> said and did with us.  He even walked with us on Saturday for White Cane 
>> Day.  We appreciate all that you do for us too.  We will have the Italian 
>> stallion back anytime.
>>
>> As usual, Tiffany and her volunteers covered registration seamlessly.  I 
>> know they are on top of every thing when I don't hear from them at all 
>> and this year I hardly heard from them on the front line.  Thank you Tif.
>>
>> Also, this is the first year that Robert Stigile chaired the resolutions 
>> committee.  Your many years of experience showed, Robert.  The 
>> resolutions committee is in good hands.
>>
>> And of course all of the behind the scenes volunteers that help to make 
>> everything run smoothly.  Darryl Thurston, Frank Burnette, Tish Anderson 
>> and Ashley Manosh.  We couldn't accomplish what we pulled off this 
>> weekend without you.
>>
>> I don't want to overlook  Whozit (Cal Sanders) Dick Steele,and Idrisa 
>> Berkley.  They too, are always there to make sure things run smoothly. 
>> Thank you.
>>
>> And to all of our speakers, entertainers and NFB characters.  Every 
>> convention adopts an identity of its own and this one will be remembered 
>> as the "stroke" convention.
>>
>>
>> Mary Willows, President
>> National Federation of the Blind of California
>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>
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