[NFBNJ] Week of February 7, 2023, President Riccobono's Notebook, National Items of Interest and Dates to Keep in Mind

[Linda Melendez]

President’s Notebook

National Federation of the Blind

Mark A. Riccobono

officeofthepresident at nfb.org

410-659-9314



Dear Federation Family,



I thought you would like to know that last week Senator Bennett of Colorado
entered remarks into the Congressional Record regarding Scott LaBarre. In
case you wish to read the official remarks they can be found at
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-169/issue-20/senate-section/article/S165-3
. Thanks to our members in Colorado, especially Kevan Worley, for getting
this done to honor a great leader in our movement.



News:

2023 Washington Seminar Recap:

Thank you to everyone who traveled to Washington, DC, for the 2023
Washington Seminar. We started with a rousing Great Gathering-In where we
heard from Federation leaders and Senator Van Hollen from Maryland. On
Tuesday evening we held a congressional reception sponsored by Cruise and
featuring a keynote address by Senator Casey of Pennsylvania. Throughout
the week, we conducted more than four hundred meetings, many of which were
with the member of Congress attending. It was so great to be back in person
again with all of you as we displayed our advocacy power to the 118th
Congress. Based on some of the feedback we have already received through
the ratings submitted into the Washington Seminar Portal, we are confident
that 2023 is going to be a productive year for our legislative priorities.
None of that would be possible without the hard work, persistence, and
grassroots advocacy of the members of the Federation. Watch for legislative
alerts over the coming weeks, and let’s keep the momentum going!



Reminders:

Last Call: Encourage Non-Members to Attend the Introduction to the
Organized Blind Movement:

Share the following opportunity for non-members to attend the upcoming
Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, formerly known as our Open
House Gathering calls, scheduled for February 8 at 8:00 p.m., eastern, to
learn about what it means to become a member of the National Federation of
the Blind. During the one-hour-long open house, hear from active members
and leaders on the myths and uncertainties of the Federation. We will
discuss membership, philosophy, and purpose. Non-members can contact us at
membership at nfb.org, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2401.

Dates to Keep in Mind: (all times eastern)


   - February 8: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.
   - March 23: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
   - April 15: Bolotin Award nomination deadline
   <https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/application-information>

   - May 10: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.
   - July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas
   - August 9: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.
   - November 8: Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement, 8:00 p.m.


Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
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To schedule a 30-minute meeting about the National Federation of the Blind
of New Jersey please click on the link below
https://calendly.com/nfbnj/30min
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