[NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington

Wed Nov 8 23:54:13 UTC 2017

Oh, Jim Such sharp wit!

 I’m glad all of you had a good time. If anyone has ideas for our 2018 convention contact Corey at corey.grandstaff at gmail.com or me at mjc59 at comcast.net. 

Marci
> On Nov 8, 2017, at 3:39 PM, Jim Portillo via NFBWATLK <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I was just thinking that aside from Corey having a Grandstaff helping him
> with convention, Marci Carpenter really hit the nail on the head several
> times as she gave her presidential report.  And, how about Mike being so
> mello with his leadership and duties as first vice-president of the state
> affiliate?  Mr. Fitzpatrick announced that now that he's on the state board,
> we'll get no Les than his absolute best with whatever duties he's assigned.
> You can really tell that Mr. Prows has a real Bennett for auctioneering,
> doesn't he?
> OK...That last one was a stretch with his name, but you got the picture.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Bennett (HHS/OCR) via NFBWATLK
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> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington
> 
> Hi Again,
> 
> Thanks to all for the great feedback and yes, the compliments too! (smile.) 
> 
> I was so anxious to post the message earlier that I accidently forgot to
> thank the folks who did a great job on the convention arrangements and
> activities. Corey Grandstaf was excellent with the hotel, handling any
> problem and pushing the staff when needed to do the great job they actually
> did. Thanks, Corey. And, Mike Mello was excellent in all he did as well. He,
> Corey and many others had the hospitality suite in great form,and I'm sure
> all the people there appreciated the eats and of course the drinks too!
> 
> Thanks again to all.
> 
> /s/
> 
> Bennett Prows 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Les
> Fitzpatrick via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 12:56 PM
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> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick
> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington
> 
> Jim, I meant to get that CD from you but I forgot about until you were
> walking out of the hotel.
> 
> Les Fitzpatrick
> 
> Piano Technician
> Ham Call Sign: K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Portillo via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:38 PM
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> 
> You captured it well, Ben.  Thanks!
> It was a great convention and very informative.
> Marci, Corey, and the rest of the convention leadership did a fantastic job.
> Friday night was also quite fun, on stage with Don and Les, and it was great
> having Karla join in with some of the music.  It was also great having Julie
> Deden give such great speeches, and also great seeing my old friend Dan
> Burke!  
> Best convention yet!
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Prows,
> Bennett (HHS/OCR) via NFBWATLK
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> Subject: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington
> 
> Fellow Listers,
> 
> President Carpenter  has completed running a   tremendous NFB of Washington
> convention last weekend. The convention, held in Olympia and the Hotel RL
> was really worth the time, effort and money. All the responsible people at
> the convention did a great job of moving things along, enthusiastically
> showing that we are living the lives we want, and promoting the programs and
> activities of the National Federation of the Blind. Julie Deden was our
> national representative, and she brought her husband, Dan Burke to partake
> of the festivities as well. Julie gave a tremendous national report, and
> inspired us with her story during the keynote speech at the Saturday night
> banquet. It was very interesting and amazingly inspiring to hear her talk
> about our training center in Boulder, Colorado. Another Julie, Julie Brannon
> came from DSB to talk about the Orientation and Training Center here in
> Washington State as well.
> 
> Elections were held on Sunday morning, and Gary Mackenstadt was reelected to
> the board, and Les Fitzpatrick was elected to the position formerly held by
> Betty Watson who did not stand for reelection this year. Thanks to Betty for
> all the work she has done over the many  years, and looking forward to
> continuing to work with you on many future activities.
> 
> Cindy Bennett and I co-chaired the scholarship committee, and Cindy
> presented the actual awards. Jennifer Rotz who will be continuing her
> college degree program with WSU Vancouver after obtaining her AA degree at
> Clark College in the spring received the $2000 award. Janelle Langraf
> received the $3000 award. She's at the University of Washington in the
> masters program for social work.
> 
> The entire convention was full of great events, and we were joined by Carla
> and Lucas McQuillan from the Oregon affiliate as well.
> 
> Looking forward to other reactions to the convention on the list.
> 
> /s/
> 
> Bennett
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