[Ohio-Talk] 60 seconds could win you up to $200 as part of the Convention Memory Minute Contest

Fri Jun 19 20:39:37 UTC 2020

Since Eric‘s a bit too busy right now to chide Richard, I’ll have a go at it.  Hey Richard, do you think you could make an only 60 second video? One where you’re talking about yourself ... I challenge you to do that. LOL

Jordy D. Stringer
Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living 

> On Jun 19, 2020, at 4:11 PM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 60 seconds could win you up to $200 as part of the Convention Memory Minute
> Contest
> For many, our very first convention becomes a life-changing experience.
> During the May 2020 Presidential Release, President Mark Riccobono shared
> memories from his first convention: dodging the persistent Buna Dahal who
> wanted him to buy a candy bar, exploring Disneyland with other students from
> the Louisiana Center for the Blind, and putting together all the pieces of
> Federation philosophy at the end of the convention.
> As a means of encouraging others to register for this year's convention, we
> ask that you share a video or audio message about a special memory of your
> first convention in less than sixty seconds. By tagging your social media
> post with #NFB20 or submitting the entry directly to us by email or phone,
> you will be entered to win a cash prize and have your story shared at this
> year's convention.
> 
> 
> A Word about Creativity
> 
> 
> We encourage you to be creative with the video, but don't over-think it,
> either. Did convention inspire you to go kayaking? Film the video near (or
> on) a lake! Did convention inspire you to walk with a cane? Shoot your video
> while walking in your neighborhood! That said, do you feel most comfortable
> filming the video from your couch? Then do it! Let the setting be uniquely
> you, but know that we strongly value creativity.
> 
> 
> Contest Rules
> 
> 
> We are seeking entries that are heartwarming, funny, and creative. All
> entries must: 
> 
> *    be less than one minute! 
> *    be received by July 1, 2020 
> *    include the words "National Federation of the Blind" in full 
> *    include your name in spoken form 
> *    nominate three other people by name to participate 
> *    have the submitter's name preregistered for convention 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> How to Submit
> 
> 
> Contest submissions can be made in several ways: social media, e-mail, or by
> phone.
> 
> 
> On Social Media
> 
> 
> Post your video using #NFB20 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. In
> the same post, tag three others to participate, too.
> The easiest way to record a video is from your smartphone's camera. Switch
> the camera to be front facing, hold the camera about an arm's length away
> from your face, and hit record. Then, open your social media network of
> choice. 
> 
> *    On Facebook, tap the "Create Post" button, then "Photo/Video."
> You'll then see a listing of all your recent photos and videos. Add a brief
> bit of text, include #nfb20, and tag your friends. Finally, check the "View
> Privacy" button to be sure that the post is set to "Public." (We won't see
> your post if that setting only shows it to your friends!) 
> *    On Twitter, you can attach your video using the "add photos or
> video" button that can be found on twitter.com just after the "Tweet" text
> edit field. iPhone and Android Twitter users will have a similar option
> after selecting the "new tweet" button. In addition to your video and brief
> bit of text, be sure to include #nfb20, and mention your friends' Twitter
> handles preceded by the @ sign. Remember that your Twitter privacy settings
> need to be set such that your tweets are public. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> By E-mail
> 
> 
> If you don't have social media, record a video, voice memo, or audio file
> with your phone or computer, and e-mail the file to NFB20 at nfb.org
> <mailto:NFB20 at nfb.org> .
> 
> 
> By phone
> 
> 
> We've made participating as easy as leaving as a voicemail! Simply call the
> National Center at 410-659-9314, dial extension 2020, and leave a one-minute
> voicemail of your experience. Still be sure to nominate three friends as
> part of your message, then call them to share the news after you hang up.
> 
> 
> Note: Submissions by phone or email may be used on National Federation of
> the Blind social media.
> 
> 
> Prizes and Award Announcement
> 
> 
> The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee will review
> submissions and award the top three winners based on creativity and impact
> of their story. Submissions will be played during convention, and winners
> will be announced at the banquet. 
> 
> *    First Place Winner: $200 
> *    Second Place Winner: $150 
> *    Third Place Winner: $100 
> 
> Be sure to register for national convention to get the latest updates and
> agenda. You can register and learn more at www.nfb.org/convention
> <http://www.nfb.org/convention> .
> Please contact Tracy Soforenko, Chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund
> Committee, with any questions by e-mailing nfb20 at nfb.org
> <mailto:nfb20 at nfb.org> .
> Good luck!
> Sincerely,
> The Kenneth Jernigan Fund Committee 
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 937/829/3368
> 
> <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you bac
> 
> 
> 
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