[Nfbmo] "Why I'm a Federationist"

[Benjamin Vercellone]

Thanks for sharing, Cory. I agree that the NFB is like a big family. 
Your writing is good! And your story is much more important anyway! I 
look forward to working together in Missouri.

Ben



On 3/31/17 08:18 PM, Cory McMahon via Nfbmo wrote:
> While I do not believe I have the ability to express myself as eloquently as
> others have in telling their "Why I'm a Federationist" stories, here's my
> story:
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> My journey into the NFB began in 2009, when I attended a state convention
> being held in St. Louis, Missouri. It was at this convention that I first
> met Dacia, who was the one I distinctly remember welcoming me to the NFB.
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> I've been an NFB member off and on, through tremendously rough times in my
> personal life and as a member of the NFB, and folks have stuck by my side
> through it all.
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> I appreciate opportunities I have to give back to the organization by
> providing updates on state legislation, and I trust that my understanding of
> our state legislative process has been, and will continue to be, of some
> benefit to the organization.
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> I appreciate very much how welcoming members of the organization are, and I
> am blessed daily how much the Missouri affiliate is truly like a family.
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> As some of you are aware, I will be a first-time attendee at this year's
> National convention, and I can't adequately express how much I'm truly
> looking forward to the experience.
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> In conclusion, earlier I mentioned that I have been an off-and-on member of
> the NFB. Well, I am no longer an "off-and-on" member. I'm here to stay, and
> am looking forward to opportunities to increase my involvement with this
> wonderful organization.
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> Sincerely,
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> Cory McMahon
>
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