[NFBMI-Talk] Detroit Tigers Logistics and Update

[J.J. Meddaugh]

Here's a link to Comerica's event policies.
Of note, single compartment bags, wallets and clutches smaller than 4" x 6"
x 1.5" with or without a handle or strap are permitted. Bags, purses,
clutches larger than 4” x 6” x 1.5” are prohibited.
https://www.mlb.com/tigers/ballpark/security

On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 9:44 PM Robert Parsons via NFBMI-Talk <
nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good Evening Federationists!
>
>
>
> It's exciting to be on the east side of the state again. With so much going
> on this weekend in our affiliate, I wanted to tap in to provide some
> updates
> for our members that will be participating in the Detroit Tigers event with
> us on Sunday afternoon. If you are an active member that informed your
> chapter or division president that you wanted to participate in "Tapping
> with the Tigers" before the deadline, then please locate the electronic
> ticket that was forwarded to your email inbox. After following the
> directions and downloading the MLB Ballpark app on your smart phone, you
> will be able to access your electronic ticket to show at the gate in
> Comerica Park. Some quick tips:
>
> *       When creating your MLB Ballpark account, it would be best to use
> the
> email address you originally received the forwarded electronic ticket from
> so that the app can locate your online ticket easily.
> *       First pitch is at 3:05pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Gates to
> Comerica Park will open around 1:30pm.
> *       As this is a wild card game with a lot of weight, traffic is
> expected to be heavy in and around downtown Detroit on Sunday. All
> attendees
> are encouraged to arrive to Comerica Park early in order to ensure time for
> check-in and other necessities.
> *       Members of the NFB of Michigan will be gathering for an early lunch
> and light appetizers at Harry's Detroit Bar and Grill at 11am. This bar and
> grill offers parking and free shuttle options to and from Comerica Park for
> patrons. There are no reservations on game day, so it is first-come,
> first-serve. This is a great option for members who are arriving via car. I
> have included the link for the restaurant below.
> *       If you are interested in attending the lunch and appetizers outing
> at Harry's Detroit Bar and Grill, please inform me no later than 9pm
> tomorrow evening. The restaurant informed us that they will not hold spots
> on game days for patrons, so a final count will be made at this time.
> *       The communications committee will be partnering with our affiliate
> to host a virtual help desk tomorrow evening at 8pm on our state Zoom line.
> The purpose of this meeting will be to provide support for attendees having
> challenges locating their electronic ticket.
>
>
>
> I look forward to connecting with all of you either tomorrow afternoon at
> our New Wayne County chapter meeting at 1pm in Dearborn or in Detroit on
> Sunday afternoon as we cheer the Tigers to victory. Let's go build the
> Federation!
>
>
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> Restaurant: https://www.harrysdetroit.com/menu
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Robert Parsons, Jr., M. A., CRC, CVRT, LLPC
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
> (269) 216- 8640
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