[Nfbf-l] Liked @ convention

[Sherri]

Judy I am very glad you attended convention. I think next year the Florida 
gang should get together for dinner or an evening or something--not just the 
caucus. And I'm sorry I missed that this year. In spite of Denise's 
reminders, I got the day wrong.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denise Valkema via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "Judith Hamilton" <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net>
Cc: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Liked @ convention


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:
>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Denise Valkema via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Jul 10, 2014 7:30 AM
>> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Liked @ convention
>>
>> 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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