[Ohio-talk] State Convention Theme

[Colleen Roth]

Hi J. W.
I think you have picked a wonderful Theme for the 2009 Convention.
I hope everyone reads this Speech before the Convention. We could also have copies in various formats at the Convention.
It is probably my Favorite Speech was Dr. Jernigan, or at least, right up there.
I remember feeling such elation after hearing that speech. I remember the tears flowing down my face.
I always felt so inadequate because I always had such abysmal Mobility Skills. I do get where I want to go but even when I could use a long white cane and no walking problems I was not a good Independent Traveler.
We all have skills which we can be proud of. It's the way we work around our difficiencies that matters. 
The people who have opportunities to get good training at our centers and some other good Programs are very Blessed.
Let's ramember to help each other and serve as role models for those who were not so Blessed.
What a great theme!
Colleen Roth


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Smith" <jwsmithnfb at verizon.net>
To: "NFB OF Ohio Announcement and Discussion List" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 2009/08/04 21:01:46
Subject: [Ohio-talk] State Convention Theme

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>
> The theme of this years State Convention will be The Nature Of Independence.
> 
> Of course it is based on that great speech by Dr. Jernigan and it should allow us to look at the topic of independence from a variety of perspectives.
> 
> Please if you have not done so recently, read the speech and be thinking about how we can address it as positively and proactively as possible.
> 
> We are in the early stages of planning the agenda so if you have idea's get them to me as soon as possible.
> 
> Remember that the Convention will take place at the Ramada Plaza located at 4900 Sinclair in Columbus from October 30th through November 1st.
> 
> The Board meeting will be at 9 on the morning of Friday October 30th so make your plans to join us.
> 
> Call 614.846.0300 and make your room reservations for the great rate of 72 dollars per night
> 
> The banquet will be on Halloween evening and perhaps some of us should consider dressing the part in fact, I might!
> 
> JW
> 
> Dr. J. Webster Smith
> President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> P.O.BOX 458 Athens, Ohio, 45701-0458
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