[nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

[Mike Freeman]

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From: "Alco Canfield" <amcanfield at comcast.net>
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Date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 10:08:47
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

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>
> What's a DVM?
> 
> Alco 
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> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:23 PM
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> 
> I bought a talking DVM at the Independence Market. That's the only new thing
> that hit me.
> 
> Mike
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Sellers" <robertsellers500 at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:05 AM
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> 
> Hi Listers,
> 
> As usual there was plenty to do and never having enough time to do
> everything one wants to do.
> 
> Although the shorten  convention probably saved money, I would have 
> liked
> that extra day. Wendsday afternoon off was missed. I often would use 
> that
> time to  browse more in the exhibit hall, I think some of the meetings 
> might
> have been spread out more, giving more opportunity to to learn more.
> There was never lack of something to do. A good aspect of the convention 
> was
> there seemmed to be a large group of first timers. Congradulations to 
> Lily
> and Annie.
> I am impressed by the NFB Newsline online. I was able to attend a 
> session,
> in which, renee did an excellent job in describing the features of the
> system.
> 
>  The big downer for me was the 2 politicians. Unless it is blindness 
> related
> I don't think our convention floor is the place for political agendas.
> Regardless if it is a Republican or a Democrat. I suppose, Dr. Mourer is
> caught between a rock and a hard place. The game of 'you scratch my back 
> and
> I'll scratch yours" occurs....
> 
> Before the story gets enhanced or twisted, when Kaye Kipp,  KB and I 
> went
> out to dinner, to a location I recommended, I was not aware that the
> upstairs  had been a beaudello.
> 
> One of the highlights of the week for me is the awarding of our 
> scholarships
> to blind students. Our scholarship program is one of the best programs 
> we
> offer. My opinion.
> 
> The Clark County Chapter's candy bar sale was a success. I sold my two 
> boxes
> (with help of Kaye), Kaye sold her box and I believe Don sold his box, 
> also.
> 
> 
> I didn't see any new teckie item that jumped out and made me say "Wow". 
> Did
> anyone else see anything that super impressed them? Or made them say "I
> can't live without that.".
> 
> Overall I thought it was a good and informative convention.
> 
> I think it would be useful and beneficial  if we could share contents, 
> tips,
> tricks, etc.  from  meetings we attended. What we learned, how we might
> apply it here in Washington. What say you?
> 
> Bob Sellers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:23 AM
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> 
> Hi, all.
> 
> Anyone care to give their impressions of convention?
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
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