[NFBMI-Talk] The Informant v. 2: The Open Door

[Amy Sabo]

hello robert and all,

first of all robert since you became the new president of the nfb of
michigan you have done a awesome job so far! i love the new changes
especially in putting out a monthly newsletter for the affiliate too!
this is great to see what the nfb of mi is up to on a state level and,
also on a national level too!


this is also awesome that michigan has 2 national scholarship winners
this year. i know of ellen harper only by name only so congratulations
to both of them! i also enjoy seeing the new programs and, also the
new committees that the affiliate is also working on too!

again, thanks again for the updates and, please keep them a coming
here on the list! i love to see what my home state affiliate of
michigan is up too!




sincerely,
amy sabo

On 5/16/23, Robert Parsons via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good Afternoon, Friends!
> Who would have known a month could move so quickly? Here we are with
> another edition of “The Informant,” where important updates are
> shared. Look:
> •	The access technology affordability act (A. T. A. A.) has been
> introduced into the 118th United States Congress. When advocating with
> your local chapter or division, please be sure to indicate support for
> bill S1467.
> •	The National Federation of the Blind of Michigan will be active and
> present at the Visions Conference on June 7, 2023 in Ann Arbor.
> Members from our affiliate will be there to inform attendees,
> educators, and rehabilitation professionals of our work. For more
> information on how you can join us, please email President at nfbmi.org.
> •	The deadline for resolution submissions for the national convention
> is June 1, 2023. To submit a resolution or inquire, please contact
> Donald Porterfield at resolutions at nfb.org.
> •	The NFB of Michigan congratulates two national scholarship
> finalists, Felecia Bradford, of our Flint- Genesee chapter, and Ellen
> Harper . Each year, we are excited that our affiliate produces
> finalists and thank all our applicants this year, inviting them to
> apply for our upcoming state scholarship program.
> •	The NFB of Michigan invites all members to take advantage of our
> different state committees to get inspiration for different ideas.
> Each chapter or division best performs if at least one of their
> members serves on a state committee. In the important dates section
> below, some upcoming committee meeting dates will be announced.
> Important Dates
> •	05/23/23 Youth and Family Committee Meeting (7pm via Zoom)
> •	05/30/23 NFB of Michigan Board of Directors Meeting (6pm via Zoom)
> •	05/31/23 NFB Presidential Release (8pm via Zoom)
> •	06/03/23 Communications Committee Meeting (8pm via Zoom)
> •	06/07/23 Visions Conference (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
> •	06/09/23 At Large Chapter Meeting (7pm via Zoom)
> •	06/14/23 Membership Committee Meeting (8pm via Zoom)
>
> As always, I am excited to hear your ideas at these upcoming events
> and meetings, inviting you all to come ready to share and build the
> Federation.
>
> With Love,
>
> Robert Parsons, Jr.
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
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