[NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington

Thu Nov 9 22:41:33 UTC 2017

That's for sure.

Les Fitzpatrick

Piano Technician
Ham Call Sign: K5FPT

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From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buna Dahal via NFBWATLK
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Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington

Our convention was certainly live, filled with energy and characters.

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> On Nov 9, 2017, at 6:55 AM, Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) via NFBWATLK <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> <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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> Cc: Marci Carpenter
> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Tremendous Convention in Washington
> 
> 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-----
>> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) via NFBWATLK
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:19 PM
>> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) <Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV>
>> 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
>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
>> 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-----
>> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim 
>> Portillo via NFBWATLK
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:38 PM
>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
>> Cc: Jim Portillo
>> 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
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:46 AM
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>> Cc: Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR) <Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV>
>> 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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