[PACapitalChapter] 2025 State Convention Planning Meeting (Yes, You Heard that Right)

[Rebecca McCarthy]

Thank you David!  Looking forward in helping you out in whatever way we can.


Tim McCarthy
 Capital Chapter

On Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 1:14 PM David B. Goldstein via PACapitalChapter <
pacapitalchapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hey there, PA Federationists,
>
> With our State Convention right around the corner, I wanted to see who
> is interested in planning this great event.
>
> What do you mean November 13 isn't right around the corner? Okay, maybe
> it's around the corner down the street, two exits off the highway, and
> just past that big open field. I want to get an early start to secure
> more sponsors, media coverage, and a better handle on logistics.
>
> Our first planning meeting is this Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 PM.
> You can join us on Zoom at https://www.nfbofpa.org/conventionzoom/ [1].
>
> If you haven't heard, this year's convention is November 13 through 16
> at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg.
>
> I plan to have six teams with one team lead for each. The teams and
> their focus are as follows:
>
>         * Outreach & Registration
>
> This team will be responsible for identifying and contacting various
> community centers, senior facilities, groups, etc, to let them know we
> are coming and how folks can register to attend. It will also assist in
> on-site registration.
>
>         * Media
>
> This team will be responsible for identifying and contacting anyone who
> can help us spread the word about our event. This includes TV, radio,
> celebrities, bloggers, influencers, etc. We will create press releases,
> emails, and phone scripts for you to use to get these folks to want to
> help us.
>
>         * Attendee Assistance
>
> This team will be responsible for helping our attendees find their way
> around the hotel and to the various meeting rooms. We are hoping to have
> the Lions Club assist with this, too.
>
>         * Sponsors
>
> This team will be responsible for identifying sponsors for our event. I
> will lead this team.
>
>         * Vendors
>
> This team will identify and contact vendors for our exhibit hall. They
> could be solopreneurs or multinational companies. If the team lead feels
> it necessary, emails and scripts can be provided.
>
>         * On-site Audio Video
>
> This team will be responsible for the sound and Zoom during our various
> events at the convention.
>
> Did I leave anything out? Join us on Wednesday, and we can talk about
> it.
>
> If you want to help out but can't make it on Wednesday, no worries.
> There will be plenty more meetings. Just email me and let me know if you
> want to help.
>
> Have a great weekend, and Go Birds!
>
> Regards,
>
> David
>
> --
> David B. Goldstein
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