[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} RE: [NFBF-Leaders] Re: Winning!

Wed Jul 13 22:06:43 UTC 2011

There's also early senility!!!! I think that's what's happening to me.
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Subject: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} RE: [NFBF-Leaders] Re: Winning!


> Correction two:
>
>
>
> I meant to say: "Thanks to Greater Orlando Chapter President Holly Idler,
> for working so
> very hard to sell tickets and T-shirts." Sorry for that. I can only plead
> the insanity that comes from returning from an eight-day convention and
> bringing back with me a lingering head-cold.
>
>
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> "To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily.
>
> Not to dare is to lose oneself."
>                 - Soren Kierkegaard
>
>  _____
>
> From: NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com [mailto:NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com] 
> On
> Behalf Of Dan Hicks
> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:57 PM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'; NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Chelsea Berry; Chuck Marchese; Cindy Hedinger; Dan Hicks; Gloria 
> Hicks;
> Kristine Berry; Lloyd Matthews; Michael Akpewero; Ruth Shipman; Sheri
> Siegel; Sherrill O'Brien; Suzanne Dalton; Tom McCORMICK
> Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] Re: Winning!
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> Thanks to everyone who purchased or sold "Show Me the Money" raffle 
> tickets
> and T-shirts and Florida Citrus Candy at the NFBF and NFB Conventions and
> at all times in between. The Gainesville Chapter will receive the award 
> for
> selling the winning ticket.
>
> I don't like singling people out, because it usually means that I mention
> some people and don't mention others, but I would be remiss if I did not
> give special thanks to a few people who -- in the words of Dr. Maurer,
> "worked their heads off" and went above and beyond:
>
> Thanks to Greater Orlando Chapter Vice President Holly Idler, for working 
> so
> very hard to sell tickets and T-shirts. Thanks to Second Vice President
> Denise Valkema who kept the scheduling process running smooth and made 
> sure
> that the Florida Suite, the Information Table, and the Florida Exhibit 
> Table
> were all fully staffed at all times and selling T-shirts and candy. Thanks
> to Patty Sayer and First Vice President Dwight Sayer for doing so much to
> make the Florida Hospitality Suite welcoming to all to visited, and to
> Dwight for organizing that great Welcoming Ceremony. Thanks to Patti
> Johnson, Lenora Marten, Patty Sayer, and everyone else who helped to
> organize T-shirts for easier sale. Thanks to James Johnson who was always
> there with me when we needed to move a bunch of heavy boxes from one part 
> of
> the hotel to another -- and these were not small distances. James did a 
> lot
> of box-moving when I wasn't there, too, and I really appreciate it. And a
> special thanks to Gloria Hicks, NFBF Treasurer, who helped me organize 
> every
> little step and process. I could not have done any of this without her end
> would not want to try. Thanks also to my daughter Katie, who was always
> there to help out whenever we needed her. She shot the video I will 
> mention
> in a moment. I also want to thank all of the other NFBF Board Members and
> former NFBF Board Members who helped plan and implement these fundraisers
> and various aspects of these conventions. Thanks to everyone who staffed a
> table or a suite or made a sale. We appreciate all of you.
>
> For those who would like to see and / or hear the drawing, here is link to
> the video, which took place shortly after 12 Noon on Friday, July 8, 2011,
> in the room designated for "Raffles and Drawings" at the Rosen Shingle 
> Creek
> during the 2011 NFB Convention:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/embed/eG8UE9p7NI8?hl=en
> <http://www.youtube.com/embed/eG8UE9p7NI8?hl=en&fs=1> &fs=1
>
> We still have more money and T-shirts to sell. Please stay tuned for 
> details
> about hor your chapter and the NFBF can raise money together.
>
> Dan Hicks, President
> NFB of Florida
>
> "To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily.
> Not to dare is to lose oneself."
> - Soren Kierkegaard
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l-bounces%40nfbnet.org>
> [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l-bounces%40nfbnet.org> ] 
> On
> Behalf Of
>> Judith Hamilton
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 7:08 PM
>> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Winning!
>>
>> Thanks, Gloria!
>>
>> I was so surprised when I saw Dan's message Sunday morning.
>>
>> I talked to Lavonne today at work and she told me she usually does not
>> answer the phone at night if it is a number they don't know, but this 
>> call
>> she decided to answer. She was glad she did.
>> Judy
>>
>> > [Original Message]
>> > From: Gloria Hicks <glorianfb at irescue-tax.com
> <mailto:glorianfb%40irescue-tax.com> >
>> > To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> <mailto:nfbf-l%40nfbnet.org> >
>> > Date: 7/10/2011 11:02:05 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Winning!
>> >
>> > Congratulations Judy. It must feel so good to have sold the winning
>> > ticket.Youur chapter will be receiving a check.
>> >
>> > Gloria Mills Hicks TR
>> > National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>> > 3708 W. Bay To Bay Blvd.
>> > Tampa Florida 33629
>> > 813 837-1100 Cell: 813 340-9754
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l-bounces%40nfbnet.org>
> [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l-bounces%40nfbnet.org> ] 
> On
>> Behalf
>> > Of Judith Hamilton
>> > Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 10:24 AM
>> > To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
>> > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Winning!
>> >
>> > Thanks, Holly!
>> >
>> > I work with Lavonne and I was so excited when I opened Dan's message 
>> > for
>> > both Lavonne and our chapter! This is the first time I ever sold a
>> > "winning ticket."
>> >
>> > I am so glad the convention went well for Florida and everyone. I was
> not
>> > able to attend this year's, but looking forward to 2013 and
> volunteering.
>> > Volunteering is an excellent way to meet up with friends.
>> >
>> > Great Job NFBF!
>> > Judy
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > > [Original Message]
>> > > From: Holly <hbeanie at gmail.com <mailto:hbeanie%40gmail.com> >
>> > > To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> <mailto:nfbf-l%40nfbnet.org> >
>> > > Date: 7/10/2011 9:29:22 AM
>> > > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Winning!
>> > >
>> > > Sherri, the chapter who sold the winning ticket received the$ 100.
>> > > Congratulations Gainesville!
>> > >
>> > > Holly
>> > >
>> > > On Jul 10, 2011 8:10 AM, "Kirk" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com
> <mailto:kvharmon54%40gmail.com> > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Dan, I was there for a couple of days, and I have to say Thanks as
> well
>> to
>> > > all that made this convention such a unique and nice one! Go Florida!
>> Kirk
>> > >
>> > > ----- Original Message -----
>> > > From: "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com <mailto:danjhicks%40yahoo.com>
>>
>> > > To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l%40nfbnet.org> >; <NFBF...
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>> > > Subject: [Nfbf-l] Winning!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hello everyone,
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > It was indeed a great convention. I will write more ...
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