[nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar

Thu Dec 27 13:03:12 UTC 2012

J. J. 

   The intent of the motion was to sponsor a room for men and one for women
for the Washington Seminar.  How we get it done and on what days seems to be
an issue, but I am sure that will be resolved based on when we can get
appointments.  My request was based on the fact that if some were going
early to attend seminars of any kind, that it would be helpful to be sure to
have one of our representatives cover the Merchants meeting.  My current
responsibilities prevent me from attending, but I have walked those halls
many times and will do so in the future.  Perhaps, if we can get all of our
appointments in on two days then it might be prudent of us to only sponsore
two nights at the hotel.  

Dave Robinson

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jason
Meddaugh
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 6:38 PM
To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar

Dave,
As for your comment on the merchants committee, perhaps you should attend 
Washington Seminar so you could attend the merchants committee meeting?
The reason we haven't traditionally paid for a room on Wednesday night is 
that our appointments are completed by the afternoon on Wednesday. Michigan 
had 17 (now 16) appointments to attend, and by splitting up into two or more

groups, we are able to do these in a day and a half.
If there were any discussion, it would be whether to pay for 2 nights or 
three. But I do believe the motion at state convention was for three nights,

and Sunday through Tuesday would make the most sense given our affiliate and

how we usually tackle the appointments and other events at Washington 
Seminar.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
To: "NFB Michigan" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar

>
> Hello Dave,
>
> Thank you for your response. I can understand your concerns. However, 
> since the minutes from state convention have yet to be released, it can be

> difficult to recall the specific language that was used in the motion.
>
> If the motion from state convention specified that the state affiliate 
> provide rooms for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, then I believe this motion 
> should be honored. However, if there are no dates specified in the motion,

> then I do not see why these dates could be flexible as long as everyone 
> benefits equally from these dates.
>
> But then again, if we just simply allocated a set amount of money to be 
> divided equally among everyone who goes to Washington Seminar, then 
> perhaps we could avoid all of the problems that seem to happen rather 
> frequently regarding the room arrangements.
>
> Finally, when I mentioned various seminars in my previous message, I was 
> not specifically referring to the student seminar. Last year there was a 
> seminar for people to become better acquainted with the specific issues we

> were presenting to the members of Congress. Therefore, I do not believe 
> the ability to attend various seminars at Washington Seminar goes against 
> the primary purpose of the seminar.
>
> I think this would be like saying the only reason to attend national 
> convention is to attend the general session and nothing else. However, as 
> everyone knows, there is definitely more to national convention besides 
> simply attending general session. I think the same thing can be said about

> Washington Seminar as well.
>
> Warm Regards,
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
>> From: drob1946 at gmail.com
>> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:45:17 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar
>>
>> Dear Elizabeth,
>>
>> You may be correct on the dates, but the intent of the support of rooms
>> was for Michigan people to visit our reps and senators. However, if we 
>> are
>> paying for people to attend other seminars such as the student meeting,
>> would someone please attend and report on the Merchants division 
>> gathering
>> as well.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Elizabeth Mohnke
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 12:17 PM
>> To: Joe Sontag; NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> There are usually a number of seminars during the day on Monday, so most
>> people usually arrive on Sunday so they can attend the seminars. And
>> although I could be wrong, I believe I heard these specific dates as part

>> of
>>
>> the motion as I was listening to the audio stream of the business meeting
>> during convention.
>>
>> It seems to me like we have an issue regarding the room arrangements 
>> almost
>> every year. if this is the case, then perhaps maybe we could look into
>> giving each individual a set amount of money and have them make their own
>> room arrangements in the future. I have heard of other states doing this,

>> so
>>
>> perhaps it might be worth a try.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Joe Sontag" <suncat0 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:15 AM
>> To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar
>>
>> > Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will work better, as it all begins Monday
>> > evening for most of us.
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
>> > To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 22:33
>> > Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar
>> >
>> >
>> >>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> >>> 20812 Ann Arbor Trail
>> >>> Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
>> >>> December 22, 2012
>> >>>
>> >>> Dear Michigan Federationists:
>> >> The deadline for attending Washington Seminar is December 28.
>> >>> There are four men and one woman who have asked to attend
>> >>> Washington Seminar. If you would like to attend, please contact me
>> >>> very soon, as it is becoming necessary for us to make final plans. 
>> >>> The
>> >>> Affiliate will cover the cost of one room for men and one room for
>> >>> women for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. Another motion was made
>> >>> that members could receive some financial assistance at the
>> >>> President's discretion in order to attend Washington Seminar. We need
>> >>> to make final plans soon, so contact me promptly.
>> >>>
>> >>> Sincerely yours,
>> >>>
>> >>> Larry Posont, President
>> >>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> >>> (313) 271-3058
>> >>> Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>> >>> Web page
>> >>> www.nfbmi.org
>> >>>
>> >>
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