[Mi-abs] Fwd: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar 2016 Information

[Jordyn Castor]

Hi All,

Passing along this info if any of you would like to attend Washington seminar.

Jordyn
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> From: "J.J. Meddaugh via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Date: November 8, 2015 at 9:34:19 PM EST
> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com <mailto:jj at bestmidi.com>>
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar 2016 Information
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> Hello.
> It's already November, and that means that Washington Seminar is less than 3 months away. Washington Seminar is one of the major ways we let our voices be heard through advocacy, as we speak directly with members of Congress about issues of importance to us and our organization. If you would like to atend, please send an Email to jj at bestmidi.com <mailto:jj at bestmidi.com>. Whether you've attended many times before or this would be your first, we'd love to talk to you.
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> Here's some information to help you in your decision.
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> The Great Gathering In Meeting is on Monday, January 25 at 5 PM. This is a lively meeting where we talk about this year's legislative priorities and how we are going to achieve them. Often, members of Congress drop in and speak to us.
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> Meetings in our affiliate will be scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, January 26 and 27.
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> Some other events at the seminar may be of interest, including student and merchants meetings on Monday morning, a parents seminar often on Sunday, and other division meetings.
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> Here's a page with more information from the national website
> https://nfb.org/washington-seminar <https://nfb.org/washington-seminar>
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> The Michigan affiliate has allocated money to pay for one male and one female room for Washington Seminar (up to 3 nights each). A financial assistance pool of $1,000 is also available to be used by disgression of the president.
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> We ask that those attending and receiving assistance will attend the Great Gathering IN meeting and all appointments assigned to them on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ideally, your flight will leave after 6 PM on Wednesday. There will also be a short meeting to discuss our plans, typically after the Great Gathering In.
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> I'm happy to help anyone in finding affordable flights or other travel arrangements, or to answer any questions you may have.
> Please let me know if you're interested in coming by December 15, the sooner the better.
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> So many of the rights we have today as blind Americans came about because of the work at Washington Seminar. I hope to join you in changing the future.
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> Best regards,
> J.J.
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