[Ohio-Talk] What’s really cool about state convention?

[President Capital chapter]

Good Morning NFB of Ohio friends and family,

The answer is, everything! Everything is very cool about state convention. Everybody getting together, doing the work of the Federation, learning about new technology, and the list goes on and on. But, one item that is very, very, cool about state convention is the ability to win prizes! Door prizes. But, in order to win prizes, we have to have prizes to give. So, it is not too early for your chapter, division, or as individual members, to prepare to donate door prizes for convention. All kinds of things can be door prizes. But the absolute favorites are cash and gift cards. Or, very special NFB of Ohio fudge. Hint hint.

If you are planning to donate a door prize, make sure to bring it to convention when you come. Also, please have it labeled in braille what the price is and who is donating it so they can get proper credit when a name is drawn.

And, another really cool thing about state convention is the ability to raise money. Yes, money for our great affiliate! We will be doing that this year by bringing back the not so silent auction at the banquet. What a fun event to allow money to be raised, and have some friendly competition for great items. But, like the door prizes, we need items to auction off. So, again your chapter, division, or individuals, can contribute to this worthy calls. These will be bigger ticket items than the door prizes. Think of gift baskets, electronics, handmade crafts, etc. Some of the items that have brought the most money in the past were very special, well thought out baskets, and adaptive technology items that we could all use. Again, please label in braille what the item is with a very good description. That way everybody knows what they’re bidding on!

When you come to convention, there will be a table to drop off items for both door prizes and auction. I am also around to answer any questions or assist from now throughout convention, so please feel free to reach out.

As another note, in order to be eligible to win a prize, or to bid on an auction item, you need to be there!  So, go ahead and get registered and make your room reservations now. It is definitely not too early.

Thank you in advance for all your wonderful donations. And I look forward to seeing you at this year‘s very cool state convention! 

Annette Lutz
President
Capital Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
614-288-4323
President.capital.nfboh at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people because we know that low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.