[Nfbf-l] President's message 2/27/17

[Denise]

Greetings federationists,

Spring is upon us and it is time for us to spring into action participating actively in the NFBF. We need our family to make our state convention this May enjoyable and meaningful! 

Thank you to those that have offered some suggestions. We are starting to plan the agenda. if you have ideas, send them to me or Miranda at mbkilby at gmail.com.

Thank you to those that called into the presidents call, open board meeting, and other meetings we have had.l this month. There is a list of helpful dates and information in this message. 

• May 26th-29th state convention: Call the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Orlando at 866-247-3571 or 407-425-4455Option #1 referencing
the group name :  NFBFL STATE CONVENTION  code: NFB
 ~Last day to book :  5/5/17
Note: refrigerators while supplies last 

• It pays to preregister until 5/8/17.
$20 registration & $40 banquet. Each go up $5 at convention.
The form will be on www.nfbflorida.org soon. You can pay by credit card by calling Gloria's office at   813-837-1100 or 1-866-342-5080.
• 2/28 empowerment committee (contact Marilyn or Tekesha, liaison, for info.
• 3/2 @ 8pm senior committee 
(712) 775-7031 Code: 488500#
3/8 Events Committee
@ 8pm 
712) 775-7031 Code: 488500#
• 3/12 NFB 411 on philosophy. See email for time. 712-775-7031 Code:938047311#
4/9 presidents call (presidents only) @ 7pm
712-775-7031 Code: 938047311#
• 4/15 Kenneth Jernigan convention scholarship deadline
4/17  NFBF student scholarship deadline 
• May 26-29 state convention
• NFB National convention 

Sincerely, Denise Valkema, President NFBF