[Nfbmo] FW: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest

[Gary Wunder]

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[mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everette Bacon
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:54 PM
To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest

Here in Utah we actually spoke with the Goodwill store manager ahead of time
and found out that they actually do pay above the minimum wage. They had
also been told about the protest from their corporate offices. It was a very
peaceful and polite protest, they did not harass us in any way. They even
told their customers why we were protesting and suggested to their customers
to come out and request information from us. Ron, Sachin, and myself spoke
with the store manager afterwards and he said he would be glad to help us
with speaking with corporate officials.

Everette Bacon

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[mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of james brown
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 11:07 AM
To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list
Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest

In Nashville, they had their own PR person, the local CEO, and their own
literature to pass out.  At times they were very polite, and at other times,
they tried to be a little pushy.  I wouldn't mind hearing some contrasting
stories of good wills who new we were coming verses those who didn't.  The
Good Will in Nashville was sent notifications of our intentions. 

James Brown 


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On Aug 28, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Selena Sundling <selenajs at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Doesn't matter. It's like if u go 2 the airport & 1 airline @ 1 
> airport
doesn't discriminate against u. Big deal. They're a national co. with a
national problem. 
> Selena
> 
> 
> 
> On Aug 27, 2012, at 9:39 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
wrote:
> 
>> The GoodWill here in Rio Rancho assured us that their employees get 
>> paid at the very minimum $7.50 an hour if not more.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike 
>> Freeman
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:10 PM
>> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
>> Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest
>> 
>> Most interesting.
>> 
>> A couple of the ladies running the Goodwill store in Seattle where we 
>> had our signs came out and talked to us, wondered if we had 
>> everything we needed, took our pictures and took some of our fliers 
>> also. They were most courteous.
>> 
>> Quite a contrast!
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Leslie 
>> Hamric
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 10:26 AM
>> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
>> Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest
>> 
>> Hi Michelle and All.  This is Leslie Hamric, President of the 
>> Illinois At Large chapter.  We had something interesting happen at 
>> our NFB of Illinois protest yesterday.  We were asked to leave, not 
>> once, but twice.  They wouldn't even listen to what we had to say.  A 
>> reporter from the Daily Harold came and talked to NFBI President, 
>> Patti Chang for about 10 minutes so hopefully, this woman will write 
>> up something good.  We were planning to leave at noon anyway but 
>> ended up waiting for our cabs anyway so ended up standing there with 
>> our signs till that time when the cabs finally showed up.  Shame on 
>> the Goodwill store in Des Plaines, Illinois at 1521 Lee St for not 
>> even allowing us to exercise our right to free speech!  Shame on them 
>> for
"shutting us down"!
>> Leslie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michelle 
>> Clark
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 11:45 AM
>> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
>> Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest
>> 
>> This song is priceless for our efforts!
>> 
>> Michelle
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> rflores at nfbtx.org
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 8:56 AM
>> To: chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest
>> 
>> Colleagues,
>> In our case, there happened to be another thrift store across the road. 
>> after being told to stop putting flyers on the cars in the Goodwill 
>> parking lot, we decided to flyer the rest of the businesses across 
>> the
street.
>> My suggestions are; Local homeless shelters, American Red Cross, Flea 
>> Markets, churches...
>> We had a grand old time informing Texans yesterday.
>> M.O.N.E.Y, The NFB will get you paid, NFB Austin wants y'all to enjoy 
>> the Federation gospel protest song written back at Washington 
>> Seminar, Hear attached, Great work everyone, Richie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> there are so many places that would love to have all that
>>> stuff, especially places that give stuff to the homeless and they 
>>> give it away. Then the person said, "where," and I said, I cannot 
>>> say specifically but in the phone book, there are many listed.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michelle 
>>> Clark
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 2:11 PM
>>> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
>>> Subject: [Chapter-presidents] Goodwill Protest
>>> 
>>> A special shout out to Jason Ewell who accompanied our Chapter 
>>> because I have been ill. The National Harbor Chapter here in 
>>> Maryland went to a Goodwill Store in Crofton. The reception from 
>>> patrons went well. We put out the word!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The only question I have is one of a person coming to donate to 
>>> Goodwill; "If not Goodwill, where do I go?". We answered give to a 
>>> local church but are certain we could not tell them to give to a 
>>> specific charity. Did anyone else come across this problem and what 
>>> were your responses?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Michelle
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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