[NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington

Thu Nov 9 14:55:04 UTC 2017

Well, that last one was worthy of the fitness breaks (a stretch), but the rest were Jim Dandies! And, for 2018, I suggest an afternoon, non-alcohol hospitality break so we can have Jim Por Teao! 

Ah well, it's early, they'll get upgraded after the sun rises at Don. BTW, congratulations from me too, Don.

/s/

Bennett

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From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marci Carpenter via NFBWATLK
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 3:54 PM
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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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> Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:19 PM
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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
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> 
> 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-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim 
> Portillo via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:38 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington
> 
> 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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