[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.

Thu Jul 16 11:24:16 UTC 2020

Hi, I can’t seem to get a link so I can post it for you. But the zoom ID is 492 696 9418. If you have zoom, open it and then click joinmeeting, and then enter that ID  and it should work.
Dacia

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> On Jul 15, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Mark Harris via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 4:10 PM Shelia Wright via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> July 14, 2020
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hello Missouri Family and Friends,
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>             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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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:
>> 
>> https://zoom.us/j/7148529230
>> 
>> or by phone:
>> 
>> 312-626-6799
>> 
>> meeting id: 7148529230.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> Shelia
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Shelia Wright, President
>> 
>> National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
>> 
>> 7928 NW Milrey Drive, Kansas City, MO 64152
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>> 
>> 816-741-6402
>> 
>> President at nfbmo.org <mailto:President at nfbmo.org>
>> 
>> www.nfbmo.org <http://www.nfbmo.org>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
>> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we
>> work
>> together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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