[Nfbf-l] Liked @ convention

[Denise Valkema]

Judy,
I believe you were the only active member from Gainesville yet you helped out. We appreciate you and glad you enjoyed the convention.

Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 

> On Jul 10, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Judith Hamilton <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net> wrote:
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> I enjoyed the convention very much and enjoyed working and visiting  with everyone in FL.  This was my second national. Hope we have it at the same hotel property in 2015. GO FLORIDA!!
> Judy
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>> From: Denise Valkema via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Jul 10, 2014 7:30 AM
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>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Liked @ convention
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>> I wanted to mention a few things I noticed at convention that I liked from FL:
>> 1. Liked seeing FABS seated together during general session, eating together, volunteering together. FABS hung out in FL suite together while volunteering. Loved enthusiasm in raising funds and in general. Selling most tickets and Takesha winning raffle.
>> 2. Loved seeing Tallahassee as a team. A member gave a new member a ride to convention and took items back. Some came and hung out in FL suite together while some served. They helped at agenda table and FL table.
>> 3. Loved seeing the Cerullo's help out members, have dinner with members, bring snacks for suite, and likely others. Peter's brother winning raffle.
>> 4. Loved seeing many chapters take a slot at FL table, and most helping out in suite, and some at agenda table.
>> 5. Liked seeing some members help many hours with other divisions like NAGDU, deaf/blind, participate in NABS,NABV, speak at other committees, volunteer in presidential suite, attending meetings, few at caucus, etc.
>> 6. Liked how many on board worked together to cover areas when needed, FL opening song at board meeting and band for welcoming during general session, and NABV ceremony.
>> 7. Appreciated Pinellas getting supplies to convention for FL suite and seeing Pinellas having dinner together. Taking 2 7am slots in FL suite.
>> 8. I enjoyed talking with many FL members in suite, general session, other social gatherings, and in halls at convention.
>> 9. Loved that all Miami members volunteered at suite, or FL table, and/or helping members of affiliate at convention. We also sold more raffle tickets this year. This being the chapter I belong to.
>> 10. Loved that we had 35 volunteers approximately including the board, including 2 from Melborne, and one member of affiliate that moved from FL help in FL Suite, agenda table, and FL table.  I would like to see more participation next year from some chapters that might have more than two or three people at convention.  This way many more will experience the fun of sharing the responsibility Florida has. Two hours goes by fast.  I know that some helped because they were required to. Maybe some can share their positive experiences to others on the list from volunteering at convention.
>> 
>> I know that I am expressing what I observed and don't want to leave anybody out. I appreciate all in Florida that helped make this convention a good one. It is a historical one for sure with new logo, and new president elected. Anticipating many good things to come by being a part of the process in the federation! We are raising our expections while living the life we want!
>> 
>> Next year is NFB 75th anniversary and should be a great convention for us to host. Go Florida! I am proud of us!
>> 
>> Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone
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