[Nfbmt] State Affiliate Convention Seminar

Wed Nov 25 18:20:41 UTC 2015

Thanks so much,
Jim still can't knit and that cracks me up when I tell him that.

Original message:
> You sell yourself too short, Dar.  But Jim would be a good candidate.  Joy

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> Send Jim,
> He is better at anything than I am except knitting.

> Original message:
>> Joy,
>>         This is a good thing.  Do you have any one in mind, or is
>> there someone that would like to volunteer?  Possibly someone from
>> Billings would be a good candidate, especially with the convention
>> being in Billings this next year.
>>         This would be a quick turnaround for yourself (after the
>> Washington Seminar).
>> Ted

>> EDWARD C "TED" ROBBINS
>> , CEO MBEI, Treasurer NFB of Montana & MANAGER MAB EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
>> PHONE & FAX:  406 453 6678, CELL:  406 799 6268
>> 104 RIVERVIEW 5 E
>> GREAT FALLS  MT   59404

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>> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of President,
>> NFB of Montana via Nfbmt
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>> Cc: President, NFB of Montana ; standingrock-amber at yahoo.com
>> Subject: [Nfbmt] State Affiliate Convention Seminar
>> Importance: High

>>> From President Riccobono.  Joy

>> Please see the below message from Danielle Trevino:

>> Dear Fellow Federationists:

>> For a majority of our members, national convention is a time when we
>> all come together to catch up, to exchange ideas, and to get inspired.
>> We all go home rejuvenated and fired up to further the movement of the
>> National Federation of the Blind. Though on a smaller scale, state
>> conventions are meant to do much of the same; they are a time to grow,
>> to learn, and to get motivated to further our noble cause.

>> Our seventy-fifth year was officially amazing, and as we enter into
>> our seventy-sixth, our President has asked us to keep the momentum
>> going. So it is with that spirit and energy that we are planning to
>> host a seminar to teach the essential elements of planning and
>> executing a successful affiliate convention.

>> Your input and recommendations are important as we develop the agenda
>> for this one-of-a-kind seminar. First, please submit nominations for
>> emerging leaders within your state to attend this seminar which will
>> be held in Baltimore on February 19 and 20, 2016. As we have a number
>> of relatively new affiliate presidents, you may want to nominate
>> yourself. Please examine the suggested criteria for nominees.
>> President Riccobono will be selecting the final mix of leaders for
>> this seminar. Please submit your nominations by December 10, 2015.
>> Second, please submit your suggestions for the most pressing topics we
>> should include in this seminar to help leaders produce outstanding
> conventions.

>> Please reply to this message to make your nominations and suggestions.
>> Nominees should be individuals who will be playing a significant role
>> in the planning of the next affiliate convention (the goal is to start
>> putting these new skills to work). Ideal candidates will be
>> individuals who will have a role to plan in many conventions to come.
>> In your nominations, please
>> include:

>> Nominee Information:

>> Name

>> Phone Number

>> Email Address

>> In a few sentences, explain the leadership role he or she will be
>> filling in the planning and execution of your next affiliate
>> convention (fall 2016 or spring 2017), and why you think he or she
>> would benefit from attending this seminar.

>> Finally, what topics would you think most beneficial for us to cover
>> during this seminar to plan conventions? Please use this space to let
>> us know what would be most helpful.

>> We look forward to hearing from you and to working with you and your
>> nominees to continue to build our Federation. As always, feel free to
>> reach out with any questions or concerns.

>> Danielle Trevino

>> Coordinator for Social Media and Member Engagement

>> National Federation of the Blind

>> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place

>>   Baltimore, MD 21230

>> P: (410) 659-9314, Extension 2358

>> E: dtrevino at nfb.org

>> W: www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/>

>> FB: National Federation of the Blind

>> TW: @NFB_voice

>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
>> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life
>> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

>> Make a gift to the National Federation of the Blind and help ensure
>> all blind Americans live the lives they want.
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>> Joy Breslauer, President

>> National Federation of the Blind of Montana

>> Address: P.O. Box 1325, Great Falls, MT 59403

>> Phone: (406) 454-3096

>> Email:  <mailto:president at nfbofmt.org> president at nfbofmt.org

>> Web Site: www.nfbofmt.org

>> Live the life you want

>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
>> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life
>> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

>> It's TIME to Eliminate Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities

>> http://www.nfb.org/TIME

>> Donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Montana
>> <http://www.nfbofmt.org/donate.html>

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