[vendtalk] Please Spread The News. Help Get The Word Out NOW!!!

Wed Jul 20 13:34:54 UTC 2011

Hi Bryan,

Great to hear from you man.
The agenda is almost final.
I do not have anything specific to red tape or favoritism. People seem to
feel like the notion of active participation and agency vendor relationships
are what they are. It is kind of up to the elected committee, body of
vendors, and agency to work it through. We have had requests not to do
anything in this area. I would be happy to visit with you about the
individual situation if you would like to talk sometime. We are not doing
any roommate coordination. You could certainly post something on vendtalk, I
would also encourage you to talk to vendors in your state and encourage
someone to joint you. As a volunteer myself, I am just trying to get it all
together man. I will rely on you guys my fellow businessmen to coordinate
roommates.

-----Original Message-----
From: vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:vendtalk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Bryan Schulz
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 3:22 PM
To: Vendor Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [vendtalk] Please Spread The News. Help Get The Word Out NOW!!!

hi Kevin,

Is anyone attempting to coordinate people sharing a hotel room?
will there be any sessions addressing agency red tape and anti-favoritism?

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevan Worley" <kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>
To: "Vendtalk Mailing List" <vendtalk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Bridget Worley" <bridget at blindmerchants.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:59 PM
Subject: [vendtalk] Please Spread The News. Help Get The Word Out NOW!!!

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> The Curriculum, Trade Show, and Networking at BLAST+  2011 is Shaping Up 
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> Please Register for the Conference NOW!!! Please Make Your Hotel
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> Greetings Colleagues and Friends,
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> As many of you know, Business Leadership and Superior Training has become
> the principal annual conference for Blind Vendors and State Licensing 
> Agency
> management and staff over the past decade. Each year we have expanded
> curriculum, added networking opportunities, team building exercises and 
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> notch tours and entertainment. In 2011, by popular demand, we are moving
> this dynamic Business Leadership and Superior Training, BLAST+ conference 
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> the fall. Join us for education, motivation and the largest Trade Show for
> blind entrepreneurs and those with whom they work.
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> We are asking for your help, will you please forward emails about BLAST+ 
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> all of your colleagues and constituents. This will be powerful training.
> Blind entrepreneurs, business consultants, and rehab counselors will want 
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> This year BLAST+ (re-branded to include new programming) adjusts its focus
> to deal with the reality of a changing Randolph-Sheppard and a changing
> business climate for the blind and those professionals with whom we work.
> Wednesday and much of Thursday we will offer additional  instruction and
> motivational presentations for those working to build business 
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> Former New York Governor David Patterson will share his experience. As the
> first blind Governor in the nation, he has much to say about the
> bureaucracy, business, and blindness. We will hear from Dave Ramsey as 
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> recognize Dave Ramsey's name from his bestselling book The Total Money
> Makeover. He is heard by millions on hundreds of radio stations. We will
> also hear from Eric Alexander.  Mr. Alexander accompanied Eric Weihenmayer
> to the top of Mount Everest. (Mr. Weihenmayer was the first blind person 
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> extreme outdoor, "daring do."  He is in high demand by Fortune 1000
> companies. Eric teaches and truly does inspire leadership through
> teamwork.plus MUCH, MUCH more.
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> Plan To Attend: Training at the conference will begin at 11 a.m. on
> Wednesday morning September 21st and conclude at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
> September 24th. We are in the process of finalizing the agenda and 
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> details will be available by August 15th. Rooms can be booked now. Simply
> call the Nashville Airport Marriott (615-889-9300), tell them that you are
> booking for the National Association of Blind Merchants, BLAST+ 
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> Rooms are available at the low rate of $114.00 per night plus applicable
> taxes. These rates are effective from Monday, September 19th through
> Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Hotel rooms are selling quickly. If rooms
> are sold out at the Airport Marriott we have reserved a room block at the
> Courtyard Marriott which is less than a mile away. We will be providing
> transportation to and from the overflow hotel during the conference. 
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> city is beautiful in the fall and as always, space is at a premium. BLAST+
> registration inclusive of all activities and training materials will cost
> $200.00 with a $50.00 discount for early registrations made prior to 
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> 15th, 2011. Registration fee may exclude some tours and events held 
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> Visit  <http://www.blindmerchants.org> www.blindmerchants.org To Register
> for BLAST+ Online.
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> To share your ideas or for more information please feel free to contact me
> at (1-866) 543-6808 or via email at 
> <mailto:kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>
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