[Youth-outreach] Teen Night at the Hotel!

[Joy Relton]

Hi Jeff,

Very cool. I think that your hair gel interfered with your email process
somewhat as this message was more widely disseminated than perhaps you
intended. I'm here in Virginia, with my own gel, but will be unable to
attend any such convention. We here in Virginia will be gathering in
Williamsburg on November 13 through the 15th. Now, do wipe that gel off the
key board as it can really raise havoc with your keys.

Joy in Virginia

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Subject: [Youth-outreach] Teen Night at the Hotel!


Hey,
I was combing my hair and this teenie bopper song Fireflies came on and
realized that Teen Night falls on convention night. Then I got this email
response from Stephanie asking about Teen Night and I stood there comb in
hand, gel in the other, yes, real men use gel, why not have Teen Night at
convention? 
Did you know that on Friday night at 6:30 PM at the Crown Plaza Hotel
Riverfront there is a Student Association meeting? This is where local and
national students are meeting to discuss successful plans and tips for
higher education and ways to enhance your opportunities in high school and
college. There is also a Parents of Blind Children meeting going on at the
same time! Moms and Dads, this is a great opportunity to meet other parents
of blind children and learn about the opportunities available for your
child. This is a win/win situation and we all can build on our network for
success. I would like to meet up with all of you at the convention and enjoy
some time together. There is hospitality going on afterward  and you are all
welcome to join us. I will be at the convention all weekend, and I am really
hoping some of you can represent Teen Night by speaking to the crowd. I am
sure they want to hear it from you. Well, I hope you can make it, Lori and
the students from "Blind, Inc. will be there and so will 100 other
participants. Oh, I suppose I should finish with my combing of my hair...now
that I got hair gel all over the keyboard. Dang, one thing at a time, eh?
Give me a shout back soon. Have a good one. Jeff

2009 Annual Convention
We of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota are pleased to
announce plans for our upcoming state convention. The annual two-and-1/2 day
convention will be held on October 23 - 25, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza St.
Paul - Riverfront at 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101. Our
national representative will be Patti Gregory-Chang, president of the
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, board member of the National
Federation of the Blind, and senior assistant corporation counsel for the
City of Chicago Law Department. There will be a strong focus on braille
literacy throughout the convention. Following is information you'll need to
know concerning prices, logistics, and the exciting events that will take
place this year.

We will hold our traditional bake auction during the Saturday and Sunday
general sessions and the Saturday evening banquet. Door prizes will also be
given during those times. You must register and be present in the meeting
room to win.

Friday, October 23:

1:00-5:00 p.m.: Registration will be open. Registration will also be open at
other times during the convention. There is a registration fee of $10.00.
Banquet tickets are $25.00, and tickets for the BLIND, Inc. lunch are
$15.00.

2:00-5:00: Workshops and Meetings

  a.. Technology demonstrations, including the KNFB Reader Mobile and much
more; 
  b.. Senior citizens meet to plan activities and to make their voice heard
in the Federation; 
  c.. Minnesota Association to Promote the Use of Braille annual meeting; 
  d.. Resolutions committee meeting. Steve Decker, chair of the Resolutions
Committee, asks that you submit proposed resolutions in advance of the
convention and then come participate in the discussion. You may send your
draft resolutions to Steve at the NFB office or e-mail them to
sdecker at blindinc.org. To see the resolutions we have passed during the past
ten years, check past resolutions. 
6:30-8:30: Annual meeting of the Minnesota Parents of Blind Children; Annual
meeting of the Minnesota Association of Blind Students.

7:30: The Metro Chapter of the NFB of MN invites you to an evening of
hospitality and fun with opportunity to gather with friends old and new.
Snacks will be provided and there will be a cash bar.

Saturday, October 24:

8:15 a.m.: Registration opens.

8:30 a.m.: Coffee and rolls will be available.

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: General session packed with a variety of information
and discussion on current issues related to blindness. Among other items, we
will hear from Minnesota agencies for the blind, elected officials, and
more, and we will take the opportunity to make our voice heard.

12:00 p.m.: BLIND, Inc. Lunch: Celebrate the progress and accomplishments of
our consumer-directed training center along with students and staff of BLIND
Inc.

6:00 p.m.: Social hour with cash bar prior to our banquet. Come and join us
for more hospitality.

7:00 p.m.: Banquet. The banquet will feature an inspiring keynote address
from our national representative, Patti Gregory-Chang, who will no doubt
remind us why we are members of this dynamic and action-oriented
organization with its positive philosophy. After the banquet, the Metro
Chapter will host an after-banquet party with karaoke.

Sunday, October 25:

9:00 a.m.-Noon: Business session. We will hear reports, deal with any
remaining resolutions, and more. The positions of President, Secretary, and
three board members will be up for election.

Hotel arrangements: Room rates are $74.00, with $10,00 for each additional
person in room beyond two (max. four), plus tax. Please make hotel
reservations directly with the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel at  (651)
292-1900  (651) 292-1900 . Be sure to mention that you are with the
convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.
Reservations must be made before October 2 to be sure of these rates.

Please make banquet and breakfast reservations by calling  612-872-9363
612-872-9363 or e-mailing sstarnes at blindinc.org.

Louis Braille Coins: These stunning commemorative silver dollars, cast by
the U.S. Mint and featuring readable Braille, will be on hand at the
convention for purchase. They make great holiday gifts, and you can also
help by selling them to others. Proceeds from the sale of these coins go to
support braille literacy programs, so please help us spread the word and
sell these beautiful coins! For more information, visit www.braille.org.

Cash Prizes for Essays: The Metro Chapter invites all Minnesota
Federationists to participate in its annual essay contest. Although there is
not a specific essay question, the essay should be focused on your
experiences as a blind person and highlight a positive message or outcome.
The length of the essay should be about the length of a Minnesota Bulletin
article. The writer of the winning essay will receive $50, and all others
who write an essay will have their names entered into a drawing for $50.
Both winners will be announced at the banquet on Saturday evening. All
entries must be received by October 8. E-mail them to
tom.scanlan at earthlink.net.

Win A Digital Audio Book Reader: The Metro Chapter will also be selling
raffle tickets at the convention (one for $6, two for $10), and the prize is
the winner's choice of either a Victor Stream or a BookSense Standard.

Our convention each year is an opportunity for the blind of our state to
come together for a common cause and to educate ourselves and others. Public
service and other resources for the blind are presented, ideas are
exchanged, and plans and policies for the coming year are formulated. Make
plans to join us and be a part of the excitement!
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