[NYABS] Fwd: [New-York-News] ANNOUNCING NFBNY CONVENTION

Fri Sep 4 18:49:07 UTC 2020

Justin Young
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> From: Mike robinson via New-York-News <new-york-news at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 4, 2020 at 10:31:22 AM EDT
> To: New York News <new-york-news at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [New-York-News] ANNOUNCING NFBNY CONVENTION
> Reply-To: president at nfbny.org
> 
> It's that time of year again.  The 64th annual convention of the National
> Federation of the Blind of New York State convention will be held October 19
> - 25, 2020.  Due to Public Health concerns, the convention will be held
> virtually.
> 
> Attached are our convention letter (pasted below) and Registration form.
> Please share.  Even though we will not physically be together for this
> event, It is still shaping up to be a great convention and I expect it will
> be our best attended ever.
> 
> Also attached is our New York State Scholarship letter.  If you know any
> blind students enrolled in a degree program, Encourage them to apply by the
> deadline, September 15th.
> 
> Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
> 
> Mike Robinson, President
> National Federation of the Blind of New York State
> 2175 Sheridan Drive
> Buffalo, NY 14223
> (716) 222-3632
> mailto:president at nfbny.org
> 
> 
> You Are Cordially Invited to Attend
> The 64th Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
> of New York State
> "Moving Forward"
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of New York State will hold its
> sixty-fourth annual convention virtually everywhere and anywhere, from
> October 19-25, 2020. Please join us as we strive to build a network of
> expertise and encouragement among blind New Yorkers and work together to
> make a positive difference in the lives of blind people across New York
> State.
> Who Are We?
> 
> The NFB of NYS is an organization of blind and low vision New Yorkers who
> believe that, with the appropriate training, attitude, and opportunities,
> blind people can live the lives we want.  NFB of NYS brings blind people
> together to support and learn from one another and to celebrate our
> achievements as we work together to improve the lives of the blind of New
> York.
> Our Convention Agenda
> 
> It is our pleasure to welcome Everett Bacon, National Board member and Utah
> Affiliate President.  We will be privileged to hear him share information
> about the ongoing work of the Federation nationwide.
> 
> The theme of this year's convention will be "Moving Forward".  Our speakers
> and panel discussions will highlight ideas and tools that will inspire us to
> grow, both as individuals and as Federationists.  We hope everyone will come
> away from the Convention feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and motivated to
> take the next steps on our personal journeys and to advance the work of the
> Federation in each of our communities.
> 
> From Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22, our divisions and
> committees will meet in the evenings in order to discuss issues pertinent to
> seniors, students, diabetics, blind parents, guide dog users, and more.
> These meetings are interactive and open to all convention attendees, so
> please join us!
> 
> On Friday, we will host a town-hall style meeting with Brian Daniels,
> Associate Commissioner of the New York State Commission for the Blind.
> Everyone is also welcome to attend our board meeting where, among other
> things, the winners of our 2020 NFB of NYS scholarships will introduce
> themselves.  Convention attendees are encouraged to join our exhibitor
> showcase where the latest technology will be discussed and information
> pertinent to our community will be shared by our sponsors.  Join us to
> support those who support us!
> 
> All day Saturday the general sessions of the convention will provide us with
> the opportunity to hear presentations on topics that are important to blind
> people across New York and the nation.
> 
> On Sunday morning we will hold our annual business meeting to chart our
> course for the coming year. We will also consider the resolutions that the
> Convention deems vital for our future as we review and update our
> organization's policy goals. We will hear Chapter and Division reports from
> around the State.
> 
> The excitement will continue during our Sunday afternoon banquet, with an
> address by our keynote speaker Everett Bacon, along with raffles and door
> prize giveaways.  The banquet will come to a dramatic close with the
> presentation of our 2020 NFB of NYS scholarships.
> 
> We will then return to our daily routines, revitalized and ready to live the
> lives we want, and to share our experiences and learning with other blind
> members of our communities.
> Registration
> 
> Registration for this year's convention can be made through the NFB of NYS
> office, by visiting http://www.nfbny.org/conventions/register and completing
> our online registration form, or by filling out the attached registration
> form and returning it to the affiliate office with a check for your
> registration fee.  This year's registration will be only $10.00.  That will
> entitle you to chances for our door prizes, allow for timely updates of
> convention announcements, and help offset the costs of the convention.
> 
> Using the same registration form, you will also be able to purchase your
> tickets for a group of drawings.  Each drawing will be for a chance to win
> one of our many gift card prizes.  Every ticket you buy for $10 (or 3/$25)
> gives you one chance for each of at least 8 drawings.  That's 8 chances, or
> more, to win with each $10 ticket!
> 
> Please call the office at 716-222-3632 with any questions regarding this
> year's convention.
> 
> The convention is shaping up to be a tremendous event.  Join us to share in
> the excitement!  I look forward to seeing everyone there.
> 
> Mike Robinson
> President, NFB of New York State
> 
> 
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