[NFBMT] 2019 NFBMT convention

[rixmix2009 at gmail.com]

Boy, this all sounds excellent, Robert.
Thank you for the announcement, and the work you have started.
It is bound to result in a very successful state convention.
Do we know yet, on which days there will be scheduled events?

And as to presentation suggestions, I will think and I promise to submit
some.
I have not been able to visit Missoula in some time. It will be wonderful. I
hope many other members and other interested individuals will make their
plans to attend.

Feel free to make use of the at-large chapter to discuss and brain storm
more on the Missoula convention October 11 and 12, 2019.
I'll be in your corner, with a towel. Being in the ring, means you need
footwork, and good management, and, yes, a dry towel between rounds.

(Okay, well, explanation. Last summer we watched the 1976 film, Rocky. Our
granddaughter, she had never seen it. She loved it! I personally especially
love the performance of Burgess Meredith, who portrays Rocky Balboa's
manager.)

Rik James
President, Treasure State At-Large Chapter, National Federation of the Blind
of Montana
Bozeman, Montana

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.





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Subject: [NFBMT] 2019 NFBMT convention

Hello Everyone:

 

     Happy holidays. Hope all of you are doing well. My committee and I are
planning the upcoming NFBMT 2019 convention. The convention will be October
11-12 in Missoula. Some of you will be thinking that it is early to start
planning our convention. It turns out that Missoula is a popular
destination, so hotel and catering arrangements need to be put in place
quickly. The hotel for the convention is Rubys. The room rates are $89 per
night plus tax. Each guest will be provided a free breakfast. There are
several restaurants in easy walking distance from the hotel, so lunch
shouldn't be a problem. We are working on finding a good caterer for the
banquet since Rubys doesn't have the capability. I do have a question:

What blindness related topics would you like to hear about?

We are presuming that we want presentations from Blind and Low Vision
Services, the Talking Book Library and MSDB. Please send me your suggestions
ASAP. Thank you.

 

Happy Holidays,

 

Robert Jaquiss, Chairman, Convention planning committee

 

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