[nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar

Thu Dec 27 15:50:55 UTC 2012

Dave,
That may make sense in the future, but the motion was made and people have 
likely already made travel plans based on it.
I would say though that the legislative info meeting on Monday is at least 
one worth attending.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Robinson" <drob1946 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar

> 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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