[Nfbf-l] correction on elections for NFBF

[Tom & Debbie Ryan]

Sherri:
Thank you so much for stepping up to the plate  to tell those of us that
were  not able to attend a wee bit of what took place. For whatever the
reason for not attending folks should know who the Leaders are for the new
Term. We had absolutely no transportation.  There is no public
transportation to get you to off main line locations.  We tried train, bus,
plane, private car, and friends.  It was very expensive when you add
everything together four travels twice for two people  plus food, room etc.
Staying and extra night and the fear of not getting back to the train when
you are alone totally blind and in an unfamiliar place on a Holiday weekend
no less.  No doubt it was agrand Convention.  Peter is an excellent Chapter
President and one we are pleased to call friend, however, it was impossible
this year.  Hopefully the New Year will bring better communication and much
needed change  . 
     Sincerely, Debbie   

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 3:15 PM
To: NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com; nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbf-l] correction on elections for NFBF

See I should have relied on a board member to send this report. Before I get
many e-mails as to my mistake, Gloria Hicks was elected "treasurer". Lenora
is such a fabulous secretary we would never want to take that job away from
her, so she still has it for another year. I also may be incorrect about who
actually has the 1-year board position. Johnny Slaton may have a 2-year
position and Paul the 1-year position, but I am just not sure. These
elections are very confusing, so please step up and correct me.

Oh, and the NewslineR meeting went really well with lots of help from
volunteers to demonstrate its various aspects. I will get the new people
signed up soon.

Sherri
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Sherri
  To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org ; NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:59 PM
  Subject: NFBF convention


  Hi Jim and all,

  I am surprised not to see a convention summary report from our president 
or any board members, but I'll do my best.

  Wow, I don't know if I'll remember all who were elected, but here goes.

  Dwight Sayer chose not to run for any elected office. Therefore, Peter 
Cerullo was ultimately elected First Vice-president. Denise Valkema retains 
her seat as second Vice-president for one more year, though her name was 
placed in nomination from the floor for first vice-president. Gloria Hicks 
was again elected secretary, though Yassen Angelov from the Pinellas chapter

was placed in nomination from the floor. Paul Martinez and Miranda Kilby 
were elected to the Board for 2-year positions. Johnnie Slaton was elected 
to fill the 1-year position vacated by Peeter Cerullo.
  Anil Lewis gave a great banquet speech really culminating in the idea that

we all need to make choices as to which group we decide to belong to in the 
case of dual membership.

  The seminars were great. I did not attend, but heard many positive reports

on the Tips and Tricks seminar presented by Ryan Mann.

  I'm sure others can add a lot more to this report. Jim, you were missed, 
as well as others who did not attend. Oh and in my opinion, the banquet food

was actually good this year!


  Sherri

  Character is the side of yourself you choose to show the world.
  Integrity is what you do, what you say and how you act when you think no 
one is paying attention.
  Sherri Brun
  NFBF Newsline Chair
  flmom2006 at gmail.com
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