[Nfb-kzoo] Update on Social Event
J.J. Meddaugh
jj at bestmidi.com
Thu Feb 19 13:59:48 UTC 2009
As for saving a bit of money, we could get Faygo. Also considering this is a
sports tournament, you may want a higher than normal ratio of the healthier
drinks. Also 24 or 35-packs of bottled water are quite cheap, and it'd
probably be a good idea to have a bunch of that on hand as well.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Moss, Corda (DELEG)" <mossc at michigan.gov>
To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] Update on Social Event
> We do have plenty of napkins and I know we have plates and cups. I'll
> check on the number of these that we have and let you know if we need to
> buy more. I would be happy to serve as driver to pick up pizzas or pop.
> How are we going to chill the pop? Is there a refrigerator where we
> could keep the pop or should we also bring bags of ice and a cooler? Is
> there a place we can buy the pop already chilled?
>
> Corda Moss
> Administrative Assistant
> Michigan Commission for the Blind
> Training Center
> Phone: 269 337 3854
> Fax: 269 337 3872
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Tyler merren
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:12 PM
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Update on Social Event
>
> Hey Everyone,
> Alright, things are falling into place, now we just need to start
> getting on the same page as to how exactly this thing will go down.
> First here is the financial information. I spoke with the owner of
> Roma's pizza, and he said the lowest he could go on pizzas was $6, which
> is what Hungry Howies was offering. However, he also stated that if I
> ordered the 35 pizzas (which is what we figured would be best, then he
> would supply everyone with free breadsticks. So I think this is a good
> deal. The bill for pizza and bread sticks will be $210. Beyond this,
> we will need Pop, Cups, Napkins, and Plates. Corda, do we still have
> plates from the other event that we had? We will probably need about
> 120 plates and cups. If not, then I would guess we could spend about 10
> dollars on that stuff for a good supply. Pop we figured about 15, 2
> liters would do, at 1.25 a piece this would be just shy of $19. So the
> maximum I estimate this will cost the NFB chapter will be $240.
>
> Now, check the minutes for the process of payment, but that will work
> out in the end. We are thinking that it would be best to start the food
> handout at 7:00 and go until 9:30 or 10, depending on who is still there
> looking for food. Doug and Corda, your services may best be applied in
> transportation. We will need someone to pick-up the Pop, maybe from
> Sams club or Meijer, where ever is cheaper. (no payment at this point,
> just a ride, I'll workout the payment with the person who is able to get
> these things). The other is picking up the pizzas from Roma's. We can
> have them deliver, but I think that this is an extra cost that we
> probably don't need.
>
> As many hands as possible would be great at the actual event, in order
> to hand out pizza and to just talk to people about the NFB. So with this
> in mind, it may be best, if you haven't turned in your volunteer form
> yet, to not volunteer for the evening shift of the tournament on that
> Saturday. If you have just let me know, and we'll see if we can do
> anything about it. Leanne and I are planning on staying until the end,
> so if anyone needs to leave before the end this should be okay, just as
> much time as can be given would probably be best, especially at the
> beginning.
>
> As far as how we will promote, I think that it would be best to hand out
> Brochures, though JJ is right in that they may become napkins in the
> end. Still it is one avenue. I think that our talk with people should
> steer clear of philosophy and focus more around services i.e. free white
> cane, scholarship, etc. Most people are drawn in first by the services
> that are offered, and a lot of people are turned off quickly by clashing
> philosophies...this is something Matt and I discussed today. Is their
> anyone who can collect a large amount of those NFB brochures? I'm not
> sure where they came from in the first place, but we had them at the
> other event.
>
> I think that we may schedule a short phone conference on monday night,
> just to make sure all is set. There are free phone conference services
> we can use.
>
> This is all I can think of for now. Please write with your agreements,
> disagreements, concerns, ideas, questions, and plans. The smoother this
> thing flows, the better we as the NFB and as the Kalamazoo chapter look,
> so lets take pride in this and see what we can produce when we put some
> muscle into it.
>
> Tyler Merren
> President of the NFB of Kalamazoo
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J.J. Meddaugh
> To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] Brainstorm
>
>
> I'd be really careful not to come off as pushy. That being said,
> handing out
> brochures may be a good idea. Though handing them out with dinner will
>
> probably just turn them into napkins.
> At the tourney, stress that you don't need to be an NFB member to get
> the
> food. Maybe give a one or two minute tops speech introducing the
> chapter,
> mention a couple bullet points like free canes, scholarships, etc.
> If I think of more ideas, I'll write in.
>
>
> J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tyler merren" <twmerren at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:03 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] Brainstorm
>
>
> > Hey guys,
> > I'm thinking that we should figure out...now that things are falling
> into
> > place for the social event (more details on that later), how exactly
> we
> > are going to promote the NFB. My first thought was to hand out a
> brochure
> > with each plate. I also wonder if their would be a way to promote
> the
> > "Free White Cane" deal with the NFB to the teams. I just want to
> make
> > sure we put on a good impression, I've already heard about
> hesitation
> > because of the stigma that goes along with the acronime NFB, so it
> is
> > important that we begin to change that.
> >
> > Let me know your thoughts,
> > Tyler
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Boone, Christine (DELEG)
> > To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List ; Douglas Boone
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:16 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
> >
> >
> > Doug,
> > See Leanne's message below. Do you want a red sweatshirt or a
> black
> > one? It will be to wear during the tournament on the 28th.
> > You can reply to Leanne only.
> >
> > CB
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
> >
> > Hi Christine,
> > Shall we get black for your hubby as well?
> > Leanne
> > "Faith is being sure of what we hope for
> > and certain of what we do not see."
> > Hebrews 11:1
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Boone, Christine (DELEG)" <BooneC at michigan.gov>
> > To: "NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List" <nfb-kzoo at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:58 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
> >
> >
> > > Leeann,
> > > If they run small, then I guess I should take a large.
> > > Also, I know I said that I wanted a color...but I have a lot of
> red
> > > clothes right now...so of all the colors available, that is the
> one
> > that
> > > I don't really want. I'll take black, if they have one.
> > > Too bad all of the blues were gone.
> > > Thanks for taking care of this for us.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-kzoo-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > > On Behalf Of Tyler and Leanne Merren
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:13 PM
> > > To: NFB of Kalamazoo Michigan List
> > > Subject: [Nfb-kzoo] sweat shirts
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I know, I'm late with the minutes, and I will get those out
> either
> > > tonight or tomorrow. I apologize.
> > > Anyway, here's the sweat shirt selection. He says they run
> small, so
> > > let me know your final selections. There are either red or
> black, and
> > > there are medium, large, xl and xxl available. I figured
> Christine
> > > wants red, but wasn't sure for everyone else. Also, we need to
> know
> > if
> > > Corda, JJ or Matt will need one for the tournament.
> > > Since I haven't gotten the minutes out, for those of you who
> weren't
> > at
> > > our last meeting, we are planning to wear these sweatshirts to
> the
> > > tournament while we are volunteering, and during the pizza dinner
> on
> > > Saturday night. They are $17 each, and it was agreed we could
> just
> > buy
> > > our own.
> > > Please get back to me with your final orders as soon as possible
> so we
> > > can get these on their way.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Leanne
> > > Secretary, Kalamazoo chapter
> > > "Faith is being sure of what we hope for
> > > and certain of what we do not see."
> > > Hebrews 11:1
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