[nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

Dan Frye dfrye at nfb.org
Fri Jul 17 02:12:36 UTC 2009 

Lauren:

Of course, feel free to use my comments in any way that will 
prove helpful to our cause.

With Kind Regards,

Daniel B.  Frye
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> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren1 at catliness.com
>To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>Date sent: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:21:46 -0700
>Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

>Hi,
>Thanks for that.  I heard glowing and not-so-glowing remarks 
about the
>Congressional speakers and I appreciate your observations.  I 
hope it is
>okay if I send your remarks to one person who was particularly 
negative to
>me about the speakers.
>Thanks
>Lauren
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Frye, Dan" <DFrye at nfb.org
>To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:12 AM
>Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions


>> List Colleagues:

>> While I am sympathetic with Bob's observation about the two 
principal
>> politicians that spoke, I think it is fair to point out that 
both of
>> these Representatives are extremely high profile members of 
Congress.
>> Until the convention, Michigan's delegation had entirely frozen 
the NFB
>> out with respect to our Quiet Cars legislation; after 
convention, we now
>> have at least one, and possibly two, from this crucial 
car-manufacturing
>> state on our bill.  Moreover, it is customary for figures of 
their
>> stature in the Congress to use any forum in which they are 
invited to
>> speak to address their points on the big political issues of the 
day,
>> i.e.  healthcare.  The president of the United States, when 
addressing a
>> graduation, doesn't spend his time talking about accomplishments 
and
>> succeeding; he talks about whatever hot political topic of the 
day is
>> being considered.  Dingell and Conyers are huge leaders in the 
House of
>> Representatives.  Their decision to address mainstream issues at 
our
>> blindness-related convention is absolutely consistent with this 
practice
>> for politicians of national standing.  In short, they used our 
forum in
>> just the same way as they would have used any large gathering.  
To that
>> extent, we can feel pride that the NFB was able to attract 
leaders of
>> this caliber to our convention.  Our blindness-only mantra 
cannot be
>> allowed to prevail when we are dealing with national leaders of 
this
>> nature.  Had they talked about blindness-only matter, we would,
>> ironically, have been treated quite differently than any other 
large
>> convention in the country.

>> These are just my passing thoughts.  During conservative times 
in the
>> country, we'd get conservative rhetoric from national leaders; 
during
>> these relatively liberal times and relative is the key word 
here, we get
>> more left-leaning commentary.  This is to be expected.

>> Dan Frye

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Robert Sellers
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:05 AM
>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions


>> 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 
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>> On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:23 AM
>> To: NFB of Washington Talk
>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

>> Hi, all.

>> Anyone care to give their impressions of convention?

>> Mike Freeman

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