[Nfbf-l] Daytona visit

[sabrina deaton]

I want to personally thank the Jax delegation for making the trek down I-95 to attend the Daytona chapter meeting on Saturday. Lenora Marten did an excellent job speaking about the parents division. We had three families from our area who had never attended a chapter meeting present to get all the valuable information Lenora has to offer. A big thank you is due Eric Marten for sharing his experiences as a blind student and youth. 
Of course, my gratitude goes out to Gina and Joe Minachiello for contributing their valuable knowledge and coming to hang out with us. I really had a great time learning and visiting with everyone.
P.S. Sorry for the delay. I'm still playing catch up because of my recent computer issues
Sincerely,
Sabrina Deaton, president
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of NFBF




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From: Gina Minichiello <minichiellog at comcast.net>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; NFBF -Leaders <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 12:56:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Daytona visit

I had a great time as well. 
I have never been a part of another chapter, nor visited one. 
There were a few things done in the Daytona meetings that I would like our chapter to try. I recommend, if at all possible, a visit to another chapter. 
I especially loved the spacious private meeting space. 
Lenora did an excellent job with her talk about the parents division. She is extremely knowledgible with issues that parents of blind children face and resources to help their children. 

I am looking forward to next week in St. Augustine. This will be our first official NFB Day Off. We work hard for the NFB, so we deserve some fun time too. This will give us the opportunity to bond socially and boost chapter morale. This can also help with recruitment since some may be attracted to the fun activities. I am so glad the Greater Dayona Chapter decided to join us.  

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

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From: Joe Minichiello <jbmini at comcast.net>
To: NFB of Florida Listserv <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:33:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Daytona

Lenora & Eric Marten , Gina, & myself attended the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter meeting today.
We were warmly welcomed, by Sabrina Deaton, the chapter President, and the membership It was good to see Kathy Davis. Allen Bornstein,  and Pat Lapovsky and meet knew people. The talks that were given by Lenora and Chris were interesting and inspiring.  I enjoyed the visit. The Jacksonville and Daytona Chapters will have a joint NFB day off in Saint Augustine next Saturday. We will let you all know how it was when we get back. 

Thank you Daytona. 

Joe Minichiello, Second Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
President, Greater Jacksonville Chapter 
904-608-0105
jbmini at comcast.net
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