[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] NFBF Convention is now history

Sun Jun 6 12:29:38 UTC 2010

I know I'm a little late, but what a great convention it was!
It takes a lot of hard working, dedicated people to pull off a successful convention, so to keep it short,thanks to all who particpated. A special thank to our hosts, the Greater Orlando Chaper. 
They really went all out, and had everything covered to ensure the attendees' convention experience was a good one, not to mention all the behind the scenes work before the convention. I really enjoyed the trip to the 50s and the auction. I think I tried to buy everything but the farm. It was great to see you all again. I look forward to next year's convention in St. Pete.  

Gina Minichiello
NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
minichiellog at comcast.net
904-571-9117

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 7:14:18 PM (GMT-0500) Auto-Detected
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We're glad you were there too Pat. 
Sherri 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: patriciahayes123 at comcast.net 
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Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:27 PM 
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Mr President and fellow federationists, 
I just want to say thank you for making my second NFBF state convention a fabulous experience. 
If the world wants to see blind people at their best and most exciting, they should come and take a look at what excellence is in planning and execution at our meetings. 
Congratulations for a job very well done to everyone who had a hand in making our meeting such a rousing success. 
I'm glad I was blessed to be there. 
Pat Hayes, President 
Palm Beach Chapter, NFBF 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dan Hicks 
To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' , NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com 
Cc: 'carlos j montas' , 'Denise' , Betty McNally , Dwight Sayer , Gina Minichiello , Gloria Hicks , Joe Minichiello , Kathy Davis , Sherri Brun , Sherrill O'Brien 
Sent: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 03:07:33 +0000 (UTC) 
Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] NFBF Convention is now history 

Fellow Federation Members, 

The 2010 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida is 

now a part of our history. 

It was a wonderful event, full of excitement and surprises. 

There are so many people that I want to thank for making this event such a 

success. Dwight Sayer was a great guy to work with, and he and Patty and 

Austin worked very hard and with great creativity, as did the rest of the 

members of the Greater Orlando Chapter and all of the volunteers they 

recruited. 

The members of the NFBF Board showed exemplary leadership and skill in 

making this event happy. The members of the Events Committee assured that 

this event was a great success. 

I wish to thank everyone who helped in the planning and execution of this 

convention, as well as everyone who took part, attended, and supported the 

convention and the NFBF. 

A special thank you to Dr. Marc Maurer, who was an excellent national 

representative and showed himself to be a true friend of our affiliate. 

Madelyn Buzzard was as enjoyable and entertaining a guest Talking Book 

Narrator as we have ever had. We appreciate her spending her Memorial Day 

weekend with all of us. There were many other fascinating and informative 

speakers and seminars. 

Here are some numbers from the convention: 

We have 225 registered attendees. 190 banquet meals were served. 

We made $2242.00 from the NFBF Auction on Saturday night. I believe this is 

a record, and one that will be difficult to beat. That won't keep us from 

trying next year. 

The convention passed two resolutions - look for them on our website in the 

days to come. 

Officers re-elected to the NFBF Board of Directors were First Vice President 

Dwight Sayer and Treasurer Gloria Mills Hicks. Congratulations to both. We 

are happy to continue working with you. 

Two of our very valuable and much loved board members did not run for 

re-election. 

The convention elected two first-time state board members to serve in those 

positions. Please join me in congratulating Denise Valkema and Carlos Montas 

to the NFBF Board of Directors. 

If you missed this state convention, you will have your next change to 

attend an NFBF convention over Memorial Day Weekend. Mike Lamb and the 

Pinellas Chapter will be our welcoming hosts. And, don't forget the upcoming 

NFB national convention, which will take place July 3 thru 9, in Dallas. I 

hope to see all of you at these exciting upcoming events. 

Well, I am sure others would like to comment on the convention. I look 

forward to reading what each of you have to say. 

Thank you all for supporting this life-enhancing event and for supporting 

the NFB of Florida. 

Dan Hicks, President 

NFB of Florida 

"He who has why to live can bear almost any how" 

                   -Friedrich Nietzsche 

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