[NFBMI-Talk] NFBMI Exhibit Hall Table Update

[Patricia Pyle]

Art (My husband) and I will do Wednesday 9 - 11. Someone will have the
money bag?  Training session?  Are products already there as we’re first in
the morning?
Thanks,
Pat

On Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 7:55 AM Robert Earl Parsons via NFBMI-Talk <
nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good Morning Friends
>
> The executive officers and board members of the NFB of Michigan thank
> everyone for their participation and attendance at our quarterly state
> board meeting yesterday. As promised, here is a restated update on our
> exhibit hall activities.
> Table Logistics
> Our exhibit hall table is registered and the necessary state sales tax
> forms have been submitted. The exhibit hall will run from Wednesday, June 6
> until Saturday, June 9. The exhibit hall is located in the Sheraton, which
> is the overflow hotel across the street from the Marriott, where the main
> general session and other activities are located. The following items will
> be sold at the exhibit hall table:
>
>   *   NFBMI 50/50 Raffle Tickets ($5 each/ three tickets for $10
>   *   Chocolate-Cherry Coffee 12oz bags ($12 each/ two bags for $20)
>   *   Cell Phone Lanyards ($12 each/ two for $20
> Note: There is a mix and match option for the lanyards and coffee, so
> purchasing one of each will secure the $20 deal. Our raffle will be
> conducted using an electronic ticket system, adding ease and speed for
> people in the exhibit hall that don't have much time. For more information
> on participating in the raffle, please contact a member of the fundraising
> committee  or me at (269) 216-8640.
>
> Working the Table
> Yesterday, we confirmed that the table will need people to work shifts and
> sell the items. This is a team effort that our affiliate has always
> fulfilled and usually exceeds expectations. Working the exhibit hall is a
> wonderful way for you to meet guests, other affiliate members working, and
> vendors that may stop by. It is also the way that first-time attendees get
> to learn about what traditional items states usually sell each year
> (Louisiana's spices, Virginia's peanuts, Michigan's coffee). So please, if
> you are interested in working a shift and meeting some new people, respond
> to this email directly or give me a call to register for a shift. Here are
> the rules for working the table:
>
>   *   All shifts are two hours long.
>   *   All shifts are worked by two people at a time.
>   *   Any affiliate members receiving assistance from the affiliate is
> required to work at least one shift.
>   *   All people working a shift must work the entire shift.
>
> Here are the dates and times that shifts are currently available.
> Remember, if you are by yourself when reserving I will match you with
> someone else so that you do not work the table alone.
>
> Wednesday, July 6
> 9am-11am
> 11am-1pm
> 1pm-3pm
> 3pm-5pm
>
> Thursday, July 7
> 9am-11am
> 11am-1pm
> 1pm-3pm
> 3pm-5pm
>
> Friday, July 8
> 12pm-1:45pm
> 7pm-9pm
>
> Saturday, July 9
> 12pm-1:45pm
> Tear Down 1:45pm- Until
>
> If you are unable to join us in New Orleans, I encourage you all to take
> advantage of the virtual national convention experience and also check out
> our 2022 Action Auction, a virtual fundraiser with great deals on awesome
> items. Visit www.nfbmi.org/auction<http://www.nfbmi.org/auction> for more
> information. Please let the fundraising committee know if there is any
> questions you have about the exhibit hall table and please encourage people
> to visit us in person. After the official table assignments are released by
> the national office, I will be sure to share that information with this
> list.
>
> With Love, Hope and Determination
> Robert E. Parsons, Jr., M.A., M.A., CRC, CVRT, LLPC
> Board Member| National Association of Blind Students
> Board Member| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> Doctoral Student| Counselor Education and Supervision
> Western Michigan University '25
> Pronouns: He, Him, His
> P: (269) 216-8640
>
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