[NFBMI-Talk] NFBMI Fundraising Committee Meeting 1/03/25

Fri Jan 3 17:38:59 UTC 2025

Good Afternoon Sam, 

The fundraising committee meeting will be transcribed.  but members will also have an update provided in this month's issue of "The Informant." I hope this helps. 

My Best, 

Robert Parsons Jr.

> On Jan 3, 2025, at 11:50 AM, Sam Rau via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I unfortunately may not be able to attend this evening. Will there be a
> recording or transcript or something for those of us who can't make it? I
> will be there if the faits allow. This sounded like a really cool idea for
> involving everyone and allowing them to realize there own level of
> involvement regarding how they present the fundraiser etc; I'm sure it'll
> be a big hit!
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM Robert Parsons via NFBMI-Talk <
>> nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good morning and Happy Friday Federation Family,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am so excited to kick off our new year with a strong start. It's a fact
>> that we are known for our programs. From our annual scholarship program
>> that
>> supports blind students in their academic journey to the NFBMI REAL program
>> and various assistance programs that support youth and families in
>> different
>> ways, accessing their goals; we are enthusiastic in our approach to
>> exercising our Federation philosophy in our daily lives. A key to this
>> success is in effective fundraising ideas to help blind people. January's
>> state fundraising committee meeting, which takes place this evening at 6pm
>> via Zoom, will surround our Quarter One state fundraiser, the NFBMI Capital
>> Crossing. This brief meeting will be helpful to describe the fundraiser,
>> answer questions members have about how you can get involved or support and
>> learn how you can join the NFBMI state fundraising committee.
>> 
>> The NFBMI fundraising committee functions as a state committee, working to
>> support the programs of the state affiliate. The se programs help to fund
>> the programs of the affiliate; including our state convention, various
>> assistance programs and other state activities. For these reasons, it would
>> benefit the committee to have diverse voices within it. I would love for at
>> least one member of each active chapter or division to join us each month
>> to
>> add ideas or support our efforts as we continue to develop exciting and
>> innovative fundraisers that support our programs. I have included our Zoom
>> link below and look forward to connecting with everyone tonight.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> My Best,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Robert Parsons, Jr., M. A., CRC, CVRT, LLPC
>> 
>> President, National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> 
>> (269) 216- 8640
>> 
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