[NFBp-Berks] [NFBP-Jigsaw] 2025 State Convention Planning Meeting (Yes, You Heard that Right)

[Preston Gaylor]

Thank you for this information, David.
I know for me I know a lot of local radio people so I can spread the word
as soon as we get more logistics and other information.

On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM David B. Goldstein via NFBP-Jigsaw <
nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hey there, PA Federationists,
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> With our State Convention right around the corner, I wanted to see who is
> interested in planning this great event.
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> What do you mean November 13 isn’t right around the corner? Okay, maybe
> it’s around the corner down the street, two exits off the highway, and just
> past that big open field. I want to get an early start to secure more
> sponsors, media coverage, and a better handle on logistics.
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> Our first planning meeting is this Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 PM. You
> can join us on Zoom at https://www.nfbofpa.org/conventionzoom/.
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> If you haven’t heard, this year’s convention is November 13 through 16 at
> the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg.
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> I plan to have six teams with one team lead for each. The teams and their
> focus are as follows:
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>    - Outreach & Registration
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> This team will be responsible for identifying and contacting various
> community centers, senior facilities, groups, etc, to let them know we are
> coming and how folks can register to attend. It will also assist in on-site
> registration.
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>    - Media
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> This team will be responsible for identifying and contacting anyone who
> can help us spread the word about our event. This includes TV, radio,
> celebrities, bloggers, influencers, etc. We will create press releases,
> emails, and phone scripts for you to use to get these folks to want to help
> us.
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>    - Attendee Assistance
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> This team will be responsible for helping our attendees find their way
> around the hotel and to the various meeting rooms. We are hoping to have
> the Lions Club assist with this, too.
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>    - Sponsors
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> This team will be responsible for identifying sponsors for our event. I
> will lead this team.
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>    - Vendors
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> This team will identify and contact vendors for our exhibit hall. They
> could be solopreneurs or multinational companies. If the team lead feels it
> necessary, emails and scripts can be provided.
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>    - On-site Audio Video
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> This team will be responsible for the sound and Zoom during our various
> events at the convention.
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> Did I leave anything out? Join us on Wednesday, and we can talk about it.
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> If you want to help out but can’t make it on Wednesday, no worries. There
> will be plenty more meetings. Just email me and let me know if you want to
> help.
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> Have a great weekend, and Go Birds!
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> Regards,
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> David
> --
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