[Perform-talk] Convention news update

[Peter Donahue]

Hello again Dennis and listers,

    Please disregard my last message.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis" <DHolston at nyc.rr.com>
To: "Performing Arts Division list" <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:12 AM
Subject: [Perform-talk] Convention news update




Spring, 2009.



Greetings to all members.  It has been a while since a news update has been 
released.  The division has been working on our ongoing projects and 
preparing for this year's convention in Detroit.  We have a full schedule of 
things to do this year.

On Sunday, July 5 at 1PM, we have our annual division meeting.  At this 
meeting we will present drafts of some of the songs that will be on the 
"Music of the Movement" album.  We have gotten allot of work done and we 
will discuss the track list, and listen to some samples.  We will also hear 
about a Media Company who is looking for blind performing artists.  You will 
hear about how this media company works, and how you can get involved.  Do 
not miss this year's meeting.  You never know what else may happen. 
Membership dues are $5, and you can pay it at the door or you can go to our 
website at http://www.padnfb.org and click on "Memberships and Donations" 
and pay your dues there.



For the first time, the division will be running a "Guitar Seminar".  In 
this seminar, we will discuss all aspects of playing the guitar, and 
everything related to it.  If you have always been interested in this 
instrument, you should be at this meeting.  Monday, July 6 at 6:30PM.  Your 
host will be Cameron Strife.  Mr. Strife has been a musician for 15 years, 
and he is a guitar teacher as well.  Don't miss it.  The seminar is $5.



Once again, we will have our showcase of talent.  Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. 
You do not want to miss this year's talent show, or you may miss out on some 
cool door prizes.  Anybody can sign up.  You can sign up at our table in the 
exhibit hall, or by contacting our division secretary, Beth Allred.  The 
talent show is $5, and all talent show proceeds goes to our scholarship 
fund.



Speaking of our scholarship fund, help us meet our goal.  The Mary Anne 
Parks Performing Arts Scholarship is for blind students pursuing a college 
degree in a performing arts related field.  We are half way to our goal of 
awarding our first scholarship.  Once we meet our goal, we will be able to 
award the scholarship at our 2010 convention, witch will coincide with the 
performing arts 10 year anniversary.  Help make 2010 a year to remember by 
helping us in 2009.



Our fund raising table will be up, and you can buy albums, participate in 
raffles, and you may find other interesting things to buy.



We are currently raising money for our scholarship fund, Music of the 
Movement, performing arts subsidies, and other projects.  In 2007 we 
released "Sound and Site Volume 1" and Volume 2 is in our future.  The money 
you donate will lead to Volume 2 down the road.



If you have any questions, or want the division to address any issue, feel 
free to contact us.  www.padnfb.org perform at padnfb.org and 917-903-5650



Secretary: Beth Allred.

President: Dennis S. Holston.

Performing Arts Division












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Dennis Holston.
President: Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind.
http://www.padnfb.org
President: Westchester chapter of New York State.
Artist Recruitment Specialist: The Visionary Media Company
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