[nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

[KAYE KIPP]

I was particularly impressed with the speakers on Wednesday.  The whole 
convention was great and I'd go back there again, even though I felt like I 
was going in circles all the time.  But what's new?  I do that anyway.  lol. 
And yes, I did break myself doing the Washington cheer, but I'm all mended.

Kaye
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)" <Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 10:30 AM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions


> Hi Listers,
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> I'd do convention impressions, but don't know whether a wave file would
> fit on the list.  (grin.)
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> Actually, this year's convention was full of memorable activities.  From
> playing a role in the mock trial for the National Association of Blind
> Lawyers, to participating on the scholarship committee, to listening to
> Congressmen John Conyers, and John Dingel from Michigan, (even though
> they were heckled a bit from some discontented conventioneers), to
> spending time with friends from all over the country, to seeing Dan and
> Renee, meeting Elizabeth and Jeff at the banquet table, to sitting with
> Kay Kipp when she "broke herself" while yelling the Washington cheer,
> etc, etc, the convention was great.  Of course, I spent a considerable
> amount of time walking between the main hotel and the Courtyard, and
> most of that time confused, but all in all, the accommodations were
> excellent, and I really wouldn't mind going back there again.
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> Following up on Beth's comments about the announcement, I missed that
> altogether.  I know a number of folks who fall into the category as gay,
> etc, and who are not disappointed that we don't have a specialized group
> dealing only with those specific issues.  I for one don't see the need
> for such groups, as I don't think the issues faced are necessarily
> blindness related.  But people will get together when they have things
> in common, and there is no prohibition against folks gathering and
> talking about anything they desire.
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> In any event, I had an excellent time, sorry I didn't get to meet
> everyone from Washington, (Beth included) but we'll get together in
> Washington at the state convention, if not before.
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> /s/
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> Bennett Prows
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