[vendtalk] FW: BEA Fly In

[Kevan Worley]

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Subject: BEA Fly In

We now have 55 blind vendors from 24 states plus the District of Columbia
set to come in for the first ever Randolph Sheppard Fly In which is
scheduled for May 21-22 in D.C.  That is a terrific number but we have room
for more.  Please spread the word.  If anyone wants to attend, they need to
let Sean Whalen in Catriona's office know so he can schedule appointments
with the appropriate members of Congress and have a true count for the two
luncheons.   Illinois, Massachusetts, and Missouri are key states and we
have no one from any of those on the list to attend as of now.  We also need
more representation from California and North Carolina which are also key
states in terms of having people on the committees that are important to us.