[Perform-Talk] Thank-yous and updates

[Amy Sabo]

hello Julie,

well, i know this late and, all but, i wanted to say thank you for
sending out this update on the division. unfortunately, you probably
figured from many of the members and officers i wasn't there last year
due medical issues were out of my control! it happened when i what at
ccb and, because of that Julie told that it was not a good reason for
me to come to convention last year which imo was disapoinning and sad
to me!

anyway, all of the news was awesome to hear and, i greatly appreciated
in hearing from you. i unfortunately, didn't go the Washington seminar
due to financial issues as well too! as to thetalent show problems
that must've been sooo frustrating to deal with but, I'm glad that the
staff at kjsco radio wefre there to save the day!  again thanks again
for all of the news of the division and, i will talk to you soon!




hugs, amy

On 7/8/16, Julie McGinnity via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good afternoon federation performing artists,
>
> First, I would like to thank those of you who took part in the
> activities of the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts
> Division at this year's convention.  I was overwhelmed by the support,
> the numbers, and the enthusiasm.  And I'm so excited to begin planning
> activities for the year and for 2017 national convention!
>
> I also want to thank our lovely exhibit hall table workers.  Our table
> was staffed whenever the exhibit hall was open, even during our
> meeting.  Thank you!
>
> Speaking of our meeting...  Our agenda was packed!  Our panel got some
> great questions, and I think some people learned a little Braille
> music!  If you are interested in the handout  distributed at the
> Braille music crash course, let me know, and I can give you a BRF copy
> of it.  I can also provide other resources for anyone interested in
> learning Braille music.
>
> The results of our elections are as follows:
>
> President--Julie McGinnity, Mo
> Vice President--Katelyn MacIntyre, Az
> Secretary--Lizzy Muhammad, Pa
> Treasurer--La'Keisha Holms, Ga
> Board position 1--Precious Perez, Ma
> Board Position 2--Briley O'Connor, Ky
> Board Position 3--Jim Jackson, Or
>
> Katelyn MacIntyre taught over 60 people how to dance in our seminars
> on waltz and swing.  We filled the room and kept drawing in more.
> Thank you to Katelyn for patiently working with all of us.
>
> And finally, the show case of talent!  We filled the night with nearly
> 30 performers, comments from our knowledgeable judges, and the drawing
> of our 50-50 raffle.  Congratulations to all who performed!  Special
> congrats to our winners: first place, Richie Szopinski; second place,
> Joy Ross.  I recommend that all of you listen to the replay of the
> talent show whenever it is broadcasted.  No talent show would be
> complete without a hitch in our plans.  This year about two hours into
> the show, our sound board crashed.  Let me tell you...  My heart
> stopped for about five minutes...  Until David Dunphy, Chris Nussbaum,
> and the rest of our friends at KJSC radio gave over the use of their
> sound board for the rest of the show.  So, on behalf of our division
> and anyone else at the talent show, I give a huge thank you to them
> for saving the evening!
>
> The actions of our friends at KJSC radio demonstrate the dedication of
> the people with whom we work in the Performing Arts Division.  If you
> would like to work with us on our initiatives, projects, and
> activities, please reach out to me.  I will be appointing committees
> this summer and would love to work alongside you.  We shall not lose
> momentum, and we shall work hard to build the federation through our
> division.
>
> I look forward to hearing from you, and I hope to see many of you at
> Washington Seminar and national convention next year!
>
>
> Julie A. McGinnity
> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
> kaybaycar at gmail.com
> Phone: (410)659-9314 Ex. 2525
> Division email: nfbpad at gmail.com
>
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