[Nfbf-l] Thank You All!

[Denise Valkema]

We had a great convention, tried new things, have new faces on the state board, and new leaders in the local chapters. We have many people capable of leading and participating actively in the affiliate.

I was not feeling well Friday night, but we had a great social in hospitality suite with warm Daytona welcome.
We had great guest speakers including Dennis Baxley and new DBS director. The students did a seminar on what is in your crock pot and a tasting later on Saturday.
Being that it was Martin Luther King weekend, the Minority Concerns committee did a great seminar with guest panel on our civil rights and ceremony Monday. Being that legislation is my interest, exercising our power to get rights we deserve is definitely what I am for. We have people we need to reach, help, bring into affiliate, and make the affiliate strong. The deaf/blind committee became a division and held a meeting at convention. We had very informative guests and the board was introduced. Since I have been a caregiver most of my adult life to a mostly deaf/diabetic/blind husband until he passed and legally blind/hearing impaired grandma that passed recently, my heart is invested in these issues. 
Dwight did a wonderful job as auctioneer, nominating committee chair, and other duties as first Vice President.

Anil Lewis, national rep, was positive, humorous, and gave a great banquet speech.

 I am grateful for all that Daytona did to host and warmly welcome all, and many others that contributed to make this convention a success.  

Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 

> On Jan 25, 2014, at 6:27 PM, Kirk Harmon <kvharmon54 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Judy, Gina and I are disappointed that we weren't able to make it this year! We are however, very pleased to see the new board with new faces fresh ready to take up a lot of the older Warriors battles! LOL! Peter and the rest congratulations on your elections and perhaps hopefully we will make it next year
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>> On Jan 25, 2014, at 5:40 PM, Judith Hamilton <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net> wrote:
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>> Thank you Peter and the Daytona Beach chapter for a great convention. Sure better than a cruise <smile>
>> Be safe everyone.
>> Judy
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>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: petercerullo at aol.com
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>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Thank You All!
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>>> To our NationalRepresentative; Anil Lewis & our Florida Federation Family,
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>>> On behalf of the GreaterDaytona Beach Chapter, I would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation ofgratitude to each and everyone that attended the 2014 Florida State Convention. I especially want to recognize Dan Hicks, Dwight Sayer, DeniseValkema, Lenora Marten, Gloria Mills Hicks, Jim Ellsworth, Joe Minichielloand Nallym Bravo for their contribution in doing their part ofmaking this convention a success. A shout out of a “Great Job!” to Larry Marten,Eric Marten, Linda Lassiter, Jerry Traudt, and Patty Sayer along with PaulMartinez, Miranda Kilby and the Fabs team for their high spirited diligent energyto lift the spirit of all the federation conventioneers.  
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>>> I also want to acknowledgethe hard work of the Greater Daytona Beach Chapter in their team effort underthe convention leadership of Kathy Davis, Tom Bellone, Jean Cerullo, Reverend Steve Heath, Gary Mann,Pam Mann, Kori King, Scotty Larsen, Jodi Milisavic, Pat Lapovsky, CarlosMontos, Bill Outman, Tamika Butts and all of the GDB membership for making thisevent an incredible experience for the NFBF affiliate to enjoy.  I am grateful to have had the opportunity tohost the 2014 Florida State Convention and would like for you to click on thelink below:
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>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ODtFfdiuc&hd=1
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>>> Love You All,
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>>> Peter Cerullo
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