[nfbmi-talk] last day to save money on the 2012 state conventionregistration

Jordyn Castor jordyn2493 at gmail.com
Sat Oct 6 20:34:33 UTC 2012


Same. What the? lol Can we get this fixed?
On Oct 6, 2012, at 3:54 PM, "Elizabeth Mohnke" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Terri and List,
> 
> I am a bit confused about the pre-registration. This email states that you can still pre-register for the convention today. However, I just tried to pre-register for the convention, and it would not let me pre-register for the convention. If it is still possible to pre-register for the convention today, can you please tell me how I can go about pre-registering for the convention.
> 
> Thanks,
> Elizabeth
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> From: "trising" <trising at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 12:06 PM
> To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] last day to save money on the 2012 state conventionregistration
> 
>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> 2533 Sandalwood Circle
>> Ann Arbor, MI 48105
>> 
>> October 6, 2012
>> 
>> Dear Michigan Federationists:
>> 
>>   Today is the very last day to register for State Convention 2012 at the lower prices of $15.00 for Registration and $35.00 for the Banquet ticket. After today, prices go up to $20.00 and $40.00. You will want to be at this fast paced, energetic event. The link for Registration and the Flyer are at the end of the email.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Terri Wilcox
>> Secretary,
>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> Ann Arbor Chapter President
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>>   http://nfbmi.org/convention
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>> You are invited
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>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> 2012 State Convention
>> 
>> Taking Charge of Your Own Destiny
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>> When: October 19th - October 21st 2012
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>> Where: Doubletree Hotel, 5801 Southfield Rd, Detroit MI 48228.  To reserve rooms call 313-336-3340.  Nightly rates are $89 plus tax.  You can make your reservations before Saturday, October 6th to receive our special rate.  When you make your reservations make sure to mention the NFB of Michigan to receive our room rates.
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>> Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan, this three day convention will be fast paced, fun, interesting and informative.  Meet new people, learn new things and recharge your energy for improving the lives and futures of blind people in Michigan.
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>> Preregistration is going on now through Saturday, October 6th.  During this time registration for convention is $15 and a banquet ticket is $35. If you wait after October 6th to register and purchase a banquet ticket, you will pay $20 and $40.  As well, there is a lunch available on Saturday afternoon for a fee of $12.  To preregister fill out the attached form and send it to Paulette Powell.  Make all checks payable to the NFB of Michigan. You may also preregister by visiting our website at www.nfb.org. If you wish to have childcare for state convention contact Diana Mohnke before Saturday October 6th.  Contact Diana either by phone at 989-640-3171 or email at d_mohnke18 at yahoo.com
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>> Our National Representative this year is Parnell Diggs. He is an Attorney, Musician, and Family Man.
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>> Preliminary Schedule
>> (This is a tentative schedule, times of events may change)
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>>       Friday, October 19:
>> 1 pm - 7 pm Exhibit & Information Room; Dave Robinson coordinator
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>> 3 pm - 6 pm Registration & Preregistration Pickup
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>> 4 pm - 6 pm Resolutions Committee meeting - resolutions must be submitted by October 6th to Dave Robinson.  Contact Dave by email at drob1946 at gmail.com or call 517-775-7943.
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>> 7 pm - 9 pm Merchants and Student Seminar; organizing Guide Dog Group
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>> 9 pm - Midnight Social Hour - light snacks and beverages provided
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>>       Saturday, October 20:
>> 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Morning General Session
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>> 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch break
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>> 12:30 pm Memvers at Large Meeting
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>> 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon General Session
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>> 7:00 pm Banquet with an auction following (6 pm Cash Bar opens)
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>>       Sunday, October 21:
>> 8:30 am Business Session with elections and resolutions
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>> 2012 State Convention - National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> Taking Charge of Your Own Destiny
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>> October 19-21, 2012
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>> Doubletree Hotel
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>> 5801 Southfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
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>> Phone (313) 336-3340
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>> 
>> Larry Posont, President Free Matter for the Blind
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>> NFB of Michigan
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>> 20812 Ann Arbor Trail
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>> Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
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>> Website: www.nfbmi.org
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>> Pre-registration Form
>> NFB of Michigan
>> 
>> 2012 State Convention October 19 - 21
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>> Pre-registration is available at www.nfbmi.org. You may also pre-register by sending the form below, along with your check made payable to the NFB of Michigan, to Paulette Powell, 3253 Dolores, Warren, MI  48091.  If you have questions, you may call Paulette or Mike Powell at 586-754-1325. In order to qualify for early registration, payment must be received by October 6th.
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>> Name:
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>> Address:
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>> City:                         State                Zip Code:
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>> How would you like to be contacted in the future about NFB of Michigan events?
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>>               Mail          Phone              Email
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>> Are you a member of a local chapter?
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>>       If not choose one:
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>> Detroit        Kalamazoo          Lansing      Members at Large Western Wayne
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>> Do you get the Braille Monitor?
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>>       If not would you like to receive it in which format:
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>>                       Print         Braille      Email        Flash Drive
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>> Banquet tickets @$35.00 each                = $
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>>       Your choice:  meat                           Vegetarian
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>> Registration @ $15.00 each                    = $
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>> Saturday lunch @$12.00  each                = $
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>>                  Total amount paid $
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