[Nfbf-l] Convention Reflections

[RJ Sandefur]

Will the election results be posted on the NFBF websight? My good friend 
Helga Shriber is incorraging me to rejoin. RJ
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From: "Kathy Davis via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:13 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Convention Reflections


> Good Morning Fellow Federationists,
>
>                First of all I want to thank Tom and Debby Ryan and the
> members of the Broward Chapter for their hard work in hosting the 2015 
> state
> convention. Tom and Beb, I know you guys put in many hours doing your best
> to coordinate plans for the convention. Thank you so very much. Tom, you 
> did
> a terrific job introducing the head table at the banquet and for filling 
> in
> for Marion at times during our auction. It isn't easy to be the host 
> chapter
> for a state convention. I can personally attest to this considering how 
> much
> work went into hosting the 2014 convention here in Daytona Beach.
>
>                It was so good to see old friends and to meet new members
> for the first time. I was particularly happy to see Jim and Kim Ellsworth
> and Jim, what a blessing it was to know that you are stronger and in
> remission with your battle with cancer. I didn't get to attend the
> technology seminar but I'm sure it went well with you guys heading it up.
>
>                I want to personally thank Jim Ellsworth and Dan Hicks for
> their leadership over the years. It isn't always easy to step aside so 
> that
> others can take our place. The membership is obviously looking for new
> leaders and for giving the opportunity for young leaders to emerge. We are
> blessed to have such a vibrant student division. Paul you have done a
> stellar job in growing the membership of FABS. Many affiliates are not so
> fortunate. After all, if we don't step back and turn over the reins to a
> younger generation we would be in big trouble in future years. Once again,
> let me express my profound appreciation to Dan and Jim for your dedication
> and leadership.
>
>                A new day is dawning for the NFB of Florida and I think it
> is exciting. I extend my warmest congratulations to those who were elected
> to guide our affiliate forward. Denise, you will do a wonderful job as our
> state president. You will have help from not only your board of directors
> but from the rank and file membership as well. Congratulations to all who
> were elected to serve on our board of directors. The future looks bright. 
> We
> now have a diverse board and that's important. I know you will work 
> closely
> with Denise to make certain there is a real sense of team-playing.
>
>
>
>
>
> With warmest regards,
>
>
>
> Kathy Davis
>
> NFBF Past President
>
>
>
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