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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: Stewart Prost, Logistics Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFBV State Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings all, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We have just completed the largest NFBV State Convention ever with 265 people registered! Now that we have had a week to recover and get back to normal, I wanted to express my appreciation to all those who worked with me to make this convention a success. I first want to remind all of you that this is the first time I have taken on the task of running all of the logistics of such a large endeavor. I have learned a lot over the weekend which will help me to better prepare for next year. There are a huge number of people that I wish to thank. It is hard to remember everyone, so I apologize in advance if I forget anyone! (I am getting old and it can be hard to keep everything straight ! LOL) So here are my thank yous:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jacki Bruce-The Queen of registration! Jacki and her team have been working hard on setting up our convention registration and making it all work. She started this process in August and worked until just before the banquet. Our paid meal events have increased this year from four to seven. Quite a task to keep everyone's registrations straight. Jacki also fielded a number of questions and issues which she either dealt with, or sent the questions to others (such as me!)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Teisha Gillespie-Promoter Extraordinaire! With very little time, Teisha put together the Thursday night Hot Bites Dinner which turned out great! Teisha also coordinated all of our exhibitors and sponsors, as well. This year, for the first time, we had exhibits on both Friday and Saturday afternoons. Teisha sent out emails promoting our convention prior to its start. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Renee Valdez-Floor Manager-Renee made sure that our General Sessions ran smoothly. She was detailed and thorough, running around all over the meeting room. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jade Ham and team-Jade and their team of helpers made it possible for everyone to hear discussions, presenters, performers, accompanying music for those performers, and choosing musical introductions for the presenters. In addition to setting up all of the audio for our programs, Jade and their team had to haul heavy equipment into the bus in Northern Virginia, haul the equipment out of the bus into the hotel, back on the bus, and out of the bus in Northern Virginia. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jackie Brown and the Action Auction Team-Jackie and her team of auctioneers made auction items interesting and the auction fun. They made it easy tor people to part with their money! I also want to thank those people who helped Jackie and her team move auction items from the "office" to the General Session, then to the exhibit area, and back to the "office" storage area for safekeeping. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joe Orosco-Thank you for your guidance and sharing your experience. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>President Tracy Soforenko for sharing ideas and details I had not thought about<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jessica Reed, Meal Captain-Jessica made sure that all of the people taking meal tickets were in place. Also, a big shout out to everyone who agreed to take meal tickets, including during the banquet!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chesapeake Bay President Annie Ascher and member of our host chapter with special shout outs:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Karen Brown Prize Maven-Karen took on this responsibility fully and made the drawing of door prizes fun and exciting. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Terri Green who organized chapter members as marshals/ambassadors. This was her first time taking on this responsibility. She took this on with energy and conviction. I also thank all those chapter members who answered the call to direct our members to our general sessions and other convention events. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mary Durban who ran herself ragged taking on many important tasks! To numerous to mention. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you to the members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter for putting on an excellent hospitality event, I know people really enjoyed it. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I want to recognize individuals not part of the NFB who helped to make this convention a success:</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Claire, Camilla, and Genaveve from Delta Gamma Sorority from the College of William & Mary who many of you make it to your rooms on Thursday afternoon. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jamie Elliott, Head of Catering for the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel for her presence during our convention and her willingness to respond when I needed to reach out to her. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I want to thank all of you who came to Virginia Beach and participated in our convention. I want to thank all of you for your patience, cooperation, and your willingness to help out which contributed to another successful convention. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Last, but not least, I want to thank my wife, Deborah for her patience and support before and during the convention. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If I missed anybody, you know who you are and please know you all have my appreciation and gratitude!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--Warm Regards, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Stewart Prost</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Phone: 757-572-6891</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Fax: 757-210-7504</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Email: <a href="mailto:sprost82@gmail.com" target="_blank">sprost82@gmail.com</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Corresponding Secretary NFBV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Membership Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">mailto:membership@nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>STRONGER TOGETHER!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>