[NFBMO] Notes to Missourians About Convention Which has Begun can you reach the presidential suite by zoom or phone. I am not able to find out how to reach the week by zoom or phone. Thanks.

[Mark Harris]

On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 4:10 PM Shelia Wright via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> July 14, 2020
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> Hello Missouri Family and Friends,
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> Our National NFB convention started this morning with a variety of seminars
> being offered to kick off the week. I heard several of you this morning
> bright and early in the Presidential Suite. I want to mention several
> things
> here before we all get totally immersed in the convention. Please remember
> that all times are in eastern daylight savings time so remember to convert
> times to our time zone. I initially planned to make those adjustments here
> but found that might be more confusing than helpful. Decided I should go
> with consistency.
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>              Wednesday afternoon, at 2:00 will be the National Board of
> Directors meeting which is open to everyone.  One of the highlights of the
> board meeting, is the introduction of the 2020 national scholarship class
> and the hope that we might just learn about where the 2021 national
> convention is going to be held.
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> After a short break, the Resolution Committee will consider this year's
> proposed resolutions. Resolutions is an important part of our convention
> and
> where we set policy. Please attend this meeting or read over the
> resolutions
> that will be posted three hours after the committee meeting adjourns. If
> you
> miss the meeting, you can read them by going to NFB.org/resolutions before
> our Missouri Caucus.
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> Thursday afternoon, July 16, from 1:00 to 5:00, you will have the
> opportunity to participate in a variety of division meetings. Check out
> these meetings. There's something for everyone.
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> Thursday evening, from 6:30 to 9:30 will be the official opening ceremonies
> of the convention.  Please make every effort to join this very special
> event
> as we will have exciting activities throughout the evening such as the
> "Celebration of Freedom" to honor our military veterans, and the "roll call
> of states" where I will be recognizing the NFB of Missouri and our
> delegation.
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> I want to especially draw your attention to our Missouri caucus and
> strongly
> encourage all of you to join us Friday morning, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to
> 1:00 p.m. for the state affiliate caucus.  We will be discussing
> resolutions
> that will be coming to the convention floor,   as well as issues of concern
> to Missourians. Here is the one touch link to join the Missouri caucus:
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> https://zoom.us/j/7148529230
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> or by phone:
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> 312-626-6799
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> meeting id: 7148529230.
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> General sessions will begin Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 5:00 and from
> 6:30
> to 9:30 Friday evening.  Of course, the highlight of the Friday general
> sessions will be the Presidential report by President Riccobono.
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> Saturday afternoon July 18, we will have the business session of the
> convention from 1:00 to 3:00 and from 3:30 to 6:30 which will include the
> reading of the financial report, voting on resolutions, and the election of
> national officers and six board positions.
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> Saturday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 will be the banquet which has always
> been
> the highlight of the entire convention.  We will have the banquet address
> given by President Riccobono, awards, and the presentation of scholarships
> to the 2020 scholarship Class.  You can find further details of the
> convention and the meeting id numbers for various meetings and activities
> by
> reading the convention agenda.
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> I hope that each of you will have a wonderful convention and take away many
> new ideas to help you transform your dreams into reality. If you need any
> assistance during the convention, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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> Sincerely,
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> Shelia
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> Shelia Wright, President
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