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

Sat Apr 14 02:03:34 UTC 2012

Hi Donna,

I just read the piece.  It is very good. Keep up the positive energy and
above all, get kids outdoors!

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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tomorrow at 8:30P. M.

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:
> ---------------------------------
> 
> 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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