[Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

[Elizabeth Mohnke]

hello J.J.,

Thank you for sending this announcement out to this email list. However, 
with all due respect, if the state affiliate is not willing to assist 
students to attend the student seminar, then why should the students assist 
the state with the legislative appointments? I believe this lack of mutual 
respect between the state affiliate and the students is really starting to 
push away younger members within our organization.

I am not looking to start any kind of great debate here, I am just tired of 
the state affiliate not giving younger members such as students the proper 
respect and support they deserve. In short, I am tired of the student 
division being short changed by our state affiliate. And I just feel as 
though some mutual respect would go a long way in attracting and retaining 
younger members within this organization.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth

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From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:53 PM
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
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Subject: [Mi-abs] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

> It's time to start thinking about Washington Seminar 2014.
> This is the NFB's biggest legislative event, and gives us and other
>
> members from across the country the opportunity to speak to our
>
> legislators and discuss the issues of most importance to us.
>
> Currently, this means important issues like getting rid of the subminimum 
> wage requirements and fighting for accessible technology, among othres.
>
> Whether you have attended often or have never gone, we'd love to hear from 
> you. Here's what you need to know
>
> The Great Gathering meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27th at 5 PM. 
> Appointments for Michigan are generally scheduled on Tuesday and 
> Wednesday. If you wish to receive affiliate assistance, I would ask that 
> you plan to arrive by early afternoon on Monday and plan to leave no 
> earlier than 5 PM on Wednesday. If you wish to attend the Students, 
> parents, or other meetings, you'll want to arrive earlier.
>
> I'm happy to help you find affordable transportation between Michigan and 
> DC Reagan or Baltimore. Tickets in the $200 range are quite common. Other 
> than that, all I ask is that you are committed to the affiliate and will 
> attend all scheduled appointments assigned to you.
>
> The affiliate has allocated funds for one male and one female room for up 
> to three nights. Some financial assistance was also authorized and is 
> available at the disgression of the president.
>
> If you wish to attend, please email jj at bestmidi.com by December 15 with 
> the following:
>
> Your name
> Phone number:
> Have you attended before?
> What is your prefered dates of arrival and departure?
> Would you like to request financial assistance?
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a mesage.
>
> Washington Seminar is truly an eye-opening and empowering experience, and 
> I hope you consider attending.
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> J.J.
>
>
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