[nfbmi-talk] our state convention

[Taylor Arndt]

Your welcome it was a really good convention

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> On Nov 8, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Michael Powell via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello to all.
> 
> This message is to thank all of you who participated in this year's state
> convention.  It was one of our best.  Special thanks go to those who worked
> behind the scenes making arrangements, working with the hotel, or just
> running a particular aspect of the operation.  We couldn't have a successful
> convention without the participation, support and work of all involved.  To
> those who attended for the first time I hoped you found it to be worthwhile
> and if you have not yet done so,    I hope you will join one of our local
> chapters or become a part of the state organization.  As I said in my agenda
> message, "Throughout our history we have learned that our greatest strength
> comes from our giving.  So we give what we have to you and only ask that you
> help us in our mission to give to others.  "  You may think you are unable
> to give anything in the way of help to others but you should know that just
> your being among us can make the difference in another person's life.  We
> never know how we touch others.  Just by being at a meeting your presence
> could well be the spark that ignites hope in another person's heart to start
> believing they can truly live the life they want without blindness holding
> them back.
> 
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> To those who were not able to attend this year's convention,  you should
> know that we have a new board of directors who will work alongside the
> current officers.  Diana Mohnke and Derek Moore were re-elected to another
> two year term.  Sabrina Simmons and Jeff Crouch are our two newly elected
> board members.  I know there is a lot of enthusiasm in them about the
> federation and what it means and I look forward to what they can add to our
> board in the way of fresh ideas and projects to undertake.
> 
> I wish to thank Mary Wurtzel and Melinda Latham for their years of serving
> on our state board and I know they will continue to play an active role in
> our organization.
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> We have a lot to do to improve the quality of life for the blind men women
> and children who live in Michigan and have not yet learned about us and our
> message.  So with hope and love in our hearts  , and the boost of energy
> that only a federation convention can give, let us continue to move on with
> renewed dedication and determination.     "Let's go build the National
> Federation of the Blind."
> 
> Michael Powell
> 
> President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> 
> (586)754-1325
> 
> president at nfbmi.org
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