[NFBF-L] Come experience Washington Seminar sessions, Monday, today - February 8th

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From: NFBF-L [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Russell Davis via NFBF-L
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 5:25 AM
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Subject: [NFBF-L] Come experience Washington Seminar sessions, Monday, today - February 8th
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Good morning Florida Federation family,

With Washington Seminar going virtual this year, many in our Affiliate have taken advantage of the opportunity to get involved, in fact more of us have been involved in attending issue orientation, planning meetings and presentation rehearsals  to our Federal legislators than ever before. Finding ways to get involved during these difficult times  , both big and small, certainly shows the tremendous dedication you all have for the mission of the Federation. With that in mind, I wanted to tell you about several Washington Seminar Zoom meetings taking place later today. Normally, “The NABS meeting, their Monday night social, The Legislative Seminar and The Great Gathering-In are reserved for those who have made the trip north from Florida  and are at the hotel for the start of  the long hard work week, but as you would expect, this year they are all going virtual. Through the magic of Zoom, you can join your Florida Washington Seminar team members, (along with hundreds of others from across the country), and experience the excitement of these meetings.

You can find the links to the calls below. Hope that you can find the time to attend one or all of them. Those of us in Florida who are involved in the 2021 Washington Seminar have been strongly encouraged to attend both the Legislative Seminar and the Great Gathering-in, but if you are not one of our Seminarians and can only make it to one meeting, I suggest you check out The Great Gathering-In. You’ll be able to feel the excitement of preparing for our week on Capitol Hill, which will start on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact either me or any of our Legislative Committee team leaders.

Warmly,

Russ Davis,

Legislative Director, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Ph. 904-993-8433

Email: Russell at radiorusty.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

10:00 AM–Noon: National Association of Blind Students Winter Seminar

Students, teachers, young professionals, and curious minds: Join the National Association of Blind Students (NABS) for our annual Winter Seminar. You will have the opportunity to interact with blind students from across the country; learn from successful blind professionals; benefit from informative presentations on topics including scholarships and internships; and prepare for your upcoming Congressional meetings. There is no registration for this event. Simply come with an open mind, and we’ll handle the rest!

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/95388403540

Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540

One tap mobile 

+17207072699,,95388403540#

2:00PM –4:00 PM: Legislative Seminar

Whether you are a Washington Seminar veteran or an enthusiastic rookie, we urge you to attend this interactive seminar. The government affairs team will provide essential information about our legislative priorities for 2021. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and put your knowledge into practice. 

The fact sheets can be found at https://www.nfb.org/washington-seminar. We encourage you to review these documents carefully beforehand and come prepared with questions so we are all well-equipped with the information we need to make our case to members of Congress and their staff.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/97142192062

One tap mobile: +17207072699,,97142192062#

5:00PM – 7:00 PM: Great Gathering-In

Please join us for the official kickoff meeting of the Washington Seminar, hosted by the President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono. All are welcome.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/97142192062

One tap mobile: +17207072699,,97142192062#

6:00—7:30 PM: Colorado Caucus for the Washington Seminar

Please attend if you plan to join any of the meetings we’ve scheduled with our Colorado Congressional Delegation. We’ll put the finishing touches on our plans for presenting our four 2021 Legislative Priorities to our delegation, as well as outlining how we’ll conduct those meetings. 

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/95020683992

Meeting ID: 950 2068 3992

One tap mobile 

+17207072699,,95020683992#

8:00 PM –10:00 PM: National Association of Blind Students – NABS Unmuted

We welcome all Washington Seminar attendees to Zoom on over to the social event of the evening after the Great Gathering-In and support your national student division! Get ready to unmute and socialize with fellow Federationists over a lively night of games. You also won’t want to miss out on any of the competitive fun or insider info on the annual NABS auction, taking place online for the first time ever in 2021! See the amazing items and all that they entail by visiting:

https://www.32auctions.com/2021blindstudents

Place your bids any time before February 10 at 11:59 PM EST. and remember to check back so that your special item doesn’t get away from you! You don’t have to be a student to be a part of the fun; NABS Unmuted and our accompanying silent auction is open to all!

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/95388403540

Meeting ID: 953 8840 3540

One tap mobile 

+17207072699,,95388403540#

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