<div>Thank you for this information, David.</div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM David B. Goldstein via NFBP-Jigsaw <<a href="mailto:nfbp-jigsaw@nfbnet.org">nfbp-jigsaw@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif">
<p>Hey there, PA Federationists,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>With our State Convention right around the corner, I wanted to see who is interested in planning this great event. </p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Our first planning meeting is this Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 PM. You can join us on Zoom at <a href="https://www.nfbofpa.org/conventionzoom/" target="_blank"><span>https://www.nfbofpa.org/conventionzoom/</span></a>.</p>
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<p>If you haven’t heard, this year’s convention is November 13 through 16 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I plan to have six teams with one team lead for each. The teams and their focus are as follows:</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>Outreach & Registration</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>Media</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>Attendee Assistance</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>Sponsors</li>
</ul>
<p>This team will be responsible for identifying sponsors for our event. I will lead this team.</p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>Vendors</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<ul>
<li><span></span>On-site Audio Video</li>
</ul>
<p>This team will be responsible for the sound and Zoom during our various events at the convention. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Did I leave anything out? Join us on Wednesday, and we can talk about it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Have a great weekend, and Go Birds!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>David</p>
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