[nfbmi-talk] positive newsRe: We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30P. M.

Sat Apr 14 01:52:38 UTC 2012

Congratulations, Donna on a job well done. We'll have to look up that information on Monday when I get back to work and back to a computer and I also pass this news along. It's always wonderful to share good news.

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> Original Message:
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> From: Donna Posont <donnabutterfly50 at gmail.com> 
> Sent: April 13, 2012 9:40:12 PM
> To: matt.sievert at gmail.com, 
	NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] positive newsRe: We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30P.	M.
> 
> I have something quite positive and exciting to share. I have been named a 
> Michigan Difference Maker. If you would like further information you can go 
> to Michigandifferencemakers.com/Donna_Posont Thanks for caring and sharing 
> in my great news, Donna
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matt Sievert" <matt.sievert at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Michigan " <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30P. 
> M.
> 
> 
> >I also agree with Elizabeth,
> >
> > I am legally blind and a former NFB member from Missouri. I have been 
> > reading the correspondence in this group for awhile  and what I would like 
> > to see is a drive towards a positive future and outward perception of this 
> > group.
> >
> > I enjoyed attending the 2010 Michigan State convention. But I understand 
> > there are a lot of challenges for this group, their members, and the 
> > segment of the population they represent.
> >
> > I understand the importance of ADA compliance and FOIA. However, I also 
> > think messages of personal successes and opportunities for advancement 
> > should also be represented in this group.
> >
> > Thank you for your time.
> >
> > Matt Sievert
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Christine _boone <christine_boone at comcast.net>
> > Sender: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:28:52
> > To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List<nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Reply-To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List<nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30 
> > P.
> > M.
> >
> > You know, I think Elizabeth raises a valid point.  It's time for something 
> > new!  Sadly I do not think we can forget about the MCB because it is so 
> > important to the futures of so many blind people.  That being said 
> > however, it is time for some real positive energy!  It would be pretty 
> > cool to have a walk-a-thon, bake sale, dramatic reading or other kind of 
> > fund raiser.  The proceeds, or a portion of them, could support many of 
> > our members in going to National Convention.
> >
> > I cannot be on tomorrow as I am taking a class on Thursday nights, but I 
> > wanted to share my thoughts at least.
> >
> > Good luck to all!
> > Warmly,
> > Christine
> >
> >
> > Boone Christine Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Apr 11, 2012, at 8:16 PM, "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Please forgive me, but what exactly is the purpose of this meeting? Is 
> >> this meeting simply for informational purposes only, and if so, does 
> >> there really need to be a quorum of board members for such a meeting to 
> >> take place? If there is only discussion and no business taking place 
> >> during these meetings, do they really need to continue on such a routine 
> >> basis? It seems to me like a lot of these conference calls only end up in 
> >> a long rambling rant about the Michigan Commission for the Blind. Is that 
> >> really what our organization is all about anymore?
> >>
> >> Elizabeth
> >>
> >>
> >> --------------------------------------------------
> >> From: "trising" <trising at sbcglobal.net>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 5:56 PM
> >> To: "NFBofMichigan List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30 P. 
> >> M.
> >>
> >>> We are having a board meeting tomorrow at 8:30.The agenda will be 
> >>> determined at the meeting    Call 605-475-4333 902855 pound . Terri 
> >>> WilcoxSecretary National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
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