[nfbmi-talk] Great Convention!

Wed Nov 11 04:06:58 UTC 2015

I think there should be. Unfortunately, it got lost in the shuffle when 
Terri left but it's something we need to do a better job of promoting.

Best regards,
J.J.

On 11/10/2015 8:23 PM, Mark Eagle via nfbmi-talk wrote:
> Is there going to be a 2016 College Scholarship Committee? If so we should distribute the application to high schools, colleges and universities in the beginning of the calendar year before schools get out for the summer.
>         From: Larry Posontt via nfbmi-talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>   To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Larry Posontt <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>; Kevan Worley <Kevan at wefitwellness.com>
>   Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 9:40 AM
>   Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Great Convention!
>     
> Hello Fellow Federationists,
>
>   
>
> I wish to congratulate you all on a great convention.  There was more
> participation than I have seen in a long time, especially the great interest
> in running for election.  You are showing that we are working on those
> things you see as important to blind people in our state and that you wish
> to work to help other blind people live the lives we want.
>
>   
>
> I wish to send special thanks to Dave Robinson and Sarah Norwood for their
> service to our board Their participation and contributions have made a
> difference.  Knowing these folks as I do, I know they will be right in there
> contributing and working as they always have.
>
>   
>
> Special congratulations to Derek Moor, Dianna Mohnke, Mary Wurtzel, Melinda
> Latham and Fred Wurtzel on your election to our 2015-16 NFB of Michigan
> Board of Directors.  We have a lot on our plate and everyone's input and
> involvement will be needed to continue to grow our affiliate and make a
> difference for blind people in our state.  I am expecting our board to be
> positive, dynamic and hard-working this year and next.  I have great
> confidence in your dedication energy, creativity and willingness to roll up
> your sleeves and work on the many issues before us.
>
>   
>
> I will be appointing committees for the 2015-16 year.  We have some
> traditional standing committees..  They are:
>
>   
>
> Legislation - This year we will be working on our resolution to have
> oversight hearings regarding the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.  Our
> resolutions call for a return to a Commission structure.  There are other
> matters which will call for our legislative vigilance which this committee
> will need to work on.  This is a "boots on the Ground committee" which will
> need to spend time in the halls of the Anderson and Romney buildings meeting
> legislators  and building relationships.  This committee will need to
> coordinate with members to work with their legislators to assist in passing
> our legislation.  If you like traveling to Lansing, meeting state
> representatives and senators and explaining our needs for legislation we
> need you.  This work takes patience, a smile and a knack for policy.  If
> this describes you, please let me know.
>
>   
>
> Fundraising - Of course, no organization can operate without money.  We need
> money to get people to Lansing, educate the public, provide training and
> information to blind citizens and a myriad of other activities.  If you like
> entrepreneurial activities, meeting people, finding creative ideas for
> fundraising, we need you.  We need to raise lots of money if we are going to
> accomplish our very ambitious goals for 2016.
>
>   
>
> Membership - We are attracting new people.  We need to attract more.  There
> are thousands of blind people who have never heard of our organization.
> Many of them need us to help them accomplish their goals and dreams.  We
> need new members to help us make Michigan the best state to be blind.  We
> need creative, friendly and outgoing people to reach out to the community
> and build the Federation here in Michigan.
>
>   
>
> We have some committees which have not functioned recently and are needed to
> meet our needs this year.  They are:
>
>   
>
> Youth Outreach - Fred Wurtzel was appointed Youth Outreach Coordinator last
> August.  He needs a crew of fun-loving, energetic people who are interested
> in helping young blind people and their families dream of their futures and
> then go out and make those dreams come true.  If you like action, fun and
> are willing to share your mentorship with young people, please let me know.
>
>   
>
> Special Events - J.J. is our point person on convention arrangements and
> Washington Seminar.  This year we are anticipating a statewide Walk-a-thon
> fundraising event in the Spring in Grand Rapids.  We will need people to
> assist in lots of logistical activities to make these and other events fun,
> attractive and successful.  If you like organizing, welcoming and creating
> exciting and fun events, please let me know.
>
>   
>
> Communication - In the 21st century there are more channels of communication
> than ever before.  Information is still difficult to get to everyone when
> they need it.  We need you if you are interested in spreading the word about
> our organization to our members and to the public.  We need you if you like
> talking on the phone, managing a Twitter account, keeping a Facebook page
> up-to-date and even sending out information through the mail (I'm sure you
> have heard of mail).  If you feel we need better communication and you have
> creative ideas please let me know.
>
>   
>
> If you have other ideas for our organization or think we need other
> committees, please call me at 313-727-3546 and talk to me.  Together we will
> find a way to work on your particular passion.
>
>   
>
> Sincerely,
>
>   
>
> Larry Posont, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
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