[nfbmi-talk] Fw: wow i didn't know

Mon Jan 12 18:03:25 UTC 2015

DDear fellow Federationists,
I believe that this sniping at each other does not make good changes in anyone's behavior.   It is demoralizing to this affiliate.  It also is not the kind of picture of our organization we want to put out there.  
I am always ready to have a conference call to hash this thing out again.

Mary 

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> On Jan 8, 2015, at 1:40 AM, "J.J. Meddaugh via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Absolutely, I was there. Not sure what this has to do with the affiliate or the state of Michigan, as they did not sponsor me to go.
> It's unfortunate that our state isn't funding operators to attend this conference as so many others do.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> J.J.
> 
>> On 1/3/2015 6:18 PM, Terry D. Eagle via nfbmi-talk wrote:
>> That is awesome J.J. participated in such a world-class event!  I agree, way
>> too much humbleness on J.J.'s part.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
>> Robinson via nfbmi-talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 9:58 PM
>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Fw: wow i didn't know
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: joe harcz Comcast
>> To: David Robinson NFB MI
>> Cc: terry Eagle ; Mark Eagle
>> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 11:02 AM
>> Subject: wow i didn't know
>> 
>> 
>> Wow. I didn't know our own Second Vice President was part of this year's B L
>> A S T conference in Austin? He is far too humble in not announcing this to
>> our list serve. (See release.)
>> 
>>  
>> I wonder if J. J. was able to instruct Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Pemble on how to
>> use their I-phones as they were the only other Michiganders to attend this
>> year's conference. Unfortunately there were no actual blind operators from
>> the BEP program there this year according to my sources. But, perhaps since
>> J. J. was there presenting he could tell me if I'm incorrect.
>> 
>>  
>> Joe
>> 
>> For Immediate Release
>> 
>> CONTACT
>> 
>> Cheryl Gross
>> 
>> Merchant Relations
>> 
>> National Association of Blind Merchants
>> 
>> cherygross at blindmerchants.org
>> 
>> 866-543-6808 Ext 14
>> 
>>  
>> Announcing additional dynamic training added to Lone Star BLAST line up
>> 
>>  
>> Colorado Springs, CO (September 12, 2014): Today, The
>> 
>> National Association of Blind Merchants,
>> 
>> a division of the
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind,
>> 
>> announced that they have added additional upward mobility training content
>> to an already star-studded Business Leadership and Superior Training line
>> up.
>> 
>> Lone Star BLAST attendees should plan to be inspired by a keynote address
>> from Steve Farber on Thursday, November 19. Mr. Farber is the president of
>> Extreme
>> 
>> Leadership, Incorporated, a Los Angeles based organization devoted to the
>> cultivation and development of extreme leaders in the business community.
>> His
>> 
>> latest book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, was a
>> Wall Street JournalR and USA TodayR bestseller. Farber says, "Approach the
>> 
>> act of leadership as you'd approach an extreme sport: learn to love the fear
>> and exhilaration that naturally comes with the territory."
>> 
>>  
>> The organizers have also added seminars to be taught by Professor and CEO
>> Ben White, Vending Insights, on Tuesday afternoon, September 18 and Thursday
>> afternoon,
>> 
>> September 20;  "Clean, Filled, and Working: Walking through a productive
>> vend visit."
>> 
>>  
>> In addition, conference organizers have added "iPhone training for
>> beginners", and a session for more advanced users, on Tuesday and Thursday
>> afternoon
>> 
>> during the conference. These seminars will be taught by popular presenter
>> J.J. Meddaugh, CEO A.T. Guys.  A.T. Guys based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, bills
>> 
>> itself as "Your assistive technology experts". Mr. Meddaugh is able to bring
>> tips and tricks to iPhone users regardless of their level of experience.
>> 
>> He is an active member of the National Federation of the Blind and an
>> entrepreneur on the move.
>> 
>>  
>> Nicky Gacos, President, National Association of Blind Merchants, said, "We
>> are extremely proud to add this new content. When we released our
>> 
>> preliminary agenda
>> 
>> last month some thought that the line up of entertainment and upward
>> mobility training could not get any better. But these additions will bring
>> even more
>> 
>> options to blind entrepreneurs in or out of the Randolph-Sheppard world. And
>> with this team of organizers, I would not be surprised to see even more
>> exciting
>> 
>> sessions added to this year's BLAST line up."
>> 
>>  
>> Again this year, BLAST registration will be $200. Remember that the BLAST
>> registration fee covers BLAST activities, excluding out of hotel tours or
>> events
>> 
>> which may be offered. Registration fee covers training, training materials,
>> Welcoming Reception, Leadership Breakfast, Trade show and Trade show
>> Reception,
>> 
>> the lunch-and-learn as well as the banquet to be held on Thursday evening,
>> November 20. Register now at
>> 
>> www.blindmerchants.org.
>> 
>> For questions about or assistance with hotel reservations or registrations
>> please call 866-543-6808.
>> 
>>  
>> Room reservations at the luxurious Austin Renaissance, 9721 Arboretum Blvd.
>> Austin, TX 78759, are available now, while they last, at the unbelievable
>> rate
>> 
>> of $129 per night plus applicable taxes. Rooms are available from Sunday,
>> November 16 through Saturday, November 22, 2014. Reservations should be made
>> 
>> online at
>> 
>> www.blindmerchants.org.
>> 
>> You may also phone the hotel at (800) 468-3571. Explain to the agent that
>> you are registering for BLAST under the National Association of Blind
>> Merchants
>> 
>> group.
>> 
>>  
>> Austin is the home of the most diverse and lively music scene in the world.
>> NABM invites you to come for the high-caliber training, networking, and
>> Texas
>> 
>> hospitality.
>> 
>>  
>> Think national training! Think opportunity! Think Austin, Texas! Think
>> BLAST!
>> 
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