[nfbmi-talk] Washington Seminar 2014 Information

[J.J. Meddaugh]

Oops, I see Larry wrote something about the same time.
Well either way, you'll be covered.

Best regards,
J.J.

On 10/24/2013 8:53 PM, J.J. Meddaugh wrote:
> It's time to start thinking about Washington Seminar 2014.
> This is the NFB's biggest legislative event, and gives us and other
>
> members from across the country the opportunity to speak to our
>
> legislators and discuss the issues of most importance to us.
>
> Currently, this means important issues like getting rid of the 
> subminimum wage requirements and fighting for accessible technology, 
> among othres.
>
> Whether you have attended often or have never gone, we'd love to hear 
> from you. Here's what you need to know
>
> The Great Gathering meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27th at 5 
> PM. Appointments for Michigan are generally scheduled on Tuesday and 
> Wednesday. If you wish to receive affiliate assistance, I would ask 
> that you plan to arrive by early afternoon on Monday and plan to leave 
> no earlier than 5 PM on Wednesday. If you wish to attend the Students, 
> parents, or other meetings, you'll want to arrive earlier.
>
> I'm happy to help you find affordable transportation between Michigan 
> and DC Reagan or Baltimore. Tickets in the $200 range are quite 
> common. Other than that, all I ask is that you are committed to the 
> affiliate and will attend all scheduled appointments assigned to you.
>
> The affiliate has allocated funds for one male and one female room for 
> up to three nights. Some financial assistance was also authorized and 
> is available at the disgression of the president.
>
> If you wish to attend, please email jj at bestmidi.com by December 15 
> with the following:
>
> Your name
> Phone number:
> Have you attended before?
> What is your prefered dates of arrival and departure?
> Would you like to request financial assistance?
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a mesage.
>
> Washington Seminar is truly an eye-opening and empowering experience, 
> and I hope you consider attending.
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