[Nfbo-announce] Salem Seminar Announcement
rjaquiss
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Fri Feb 3 23:58:54 UTC 2017
Hello:
The following is from President McQuillan.
2017 Legislative Seminar
February 25-27
Hampton Inn,
510 Hawthorne Ave. SE
Salem Oregon
Beginning on Saturday at noon, we will be discussing a number of Affiliate
projects, including the 2017 BELL Academy, National Convention, and State
Convention. On Sunday, we will go over the legislative issues that we will
bring to our Representatives and Senators on Monday when we go to the
Capitol. This year's Legislative Agenda includes, but is not limited to the
following:
* The Parent's Bill of Rights- Protects parents from losing their children
due to their disability
* Newsline- Secures a funding source for Newsline through telephone fees
The hotel rate is $91 per night, and includes breakfast. Reservations are
to be made through me.
The meal package is $35, which includes lunch and dinner both Sat. And Sun,
and a sack lunch at the capitol.
Reservations for the hotel must be made no later than Feb. 9th. All
reservations must be made through me by phone or email.
National Convention Assistance
Requests are due February 25
The National Convention will be held in Orlando Florida July 10-15, 2017.
If you would like to attend and need financial assistance, please send your
request topresident at nfb-oregon.org
Your letter of request should include the following:
* Your participation in NFB activities, local, state, and National
* The amount you are requesting and why
Please note: If you have not attended a National Convention before, you may
be able to get a Jernigan Fund Scholarship from National. Information about
how to apply is on the NFB website. Eligible members are expected to apply
for this scholarship.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Carla McQuillan
President, NFB of Oregon
541-653-9153
President at nfb-oregon.org
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