[nfbmi-talk] our state convention

[Amy Sabo]

hello mike and all,

thanks mike for the update on the convention which was held last
weekend. i'm glad that it was a success! unfortunately, I couldn't
attend but, I wish that it would've been streamed so those of us who
couldn't attend could listen in! as for the updates on the work of the
nfb of mi it sounds like you all have a lot of work ahead for you all
and, I wish you all liuck in the upcoming year! thanks again for the
update and, I will talk to you all soon!



hugs,
amy

On 11/8/17, Michael Powell via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello to all.
>
> This message is to thank all of you who participated in this year's state
> convention.  It was one of our best.  Special thanks go to those who worked
> behind the scenes making arrangements, working with the hotel, or just
> running a particular aspect of the operation.  We couldn't have a
> successful
> convention without the participation, support and work of all involved.  To
> those who attended for the first time I hoped you found it to be worthwhile
> and if you have not yet done so,    I hope you will join one of our local
> chapters or become a part of the state organization.  As I said in my
> agenda
> message, "Throughout our history we have learned that our greatest strength
> comes from our giving.  So we give what we have to you and only ask that
> you
> help us in our mission to give to others.  "  You may think you are unable
> to give anything in the way of help to others but you should know that just
> your being among us can make the difference in another person's life.  We
> never know how we touch others.  Just by being at a meeting your presence
> could well be the spark that ignites hope in another person's heart to
> start
> believing they can truly live the life they want without blindness holding
> them back.
>
>
>
> To those who were not able to attend this year's convention,  you should
> know that we have a new board of directors who will work alongside the
> current officers.  Diana Mohnke and Derek Moore were re-elected to another
> two year term.  Sabrina Simmons and Jeff Crouch are our two newly elected
> board members.  I know there is a lot of enthusiasm in them about the
> federation and what it means and I look forward to what they can add to our
> board in the way of fresh ideas and projects to undertake.
>
> I wish to thank Mary Wurtzel and Melinda Latham for their years of serving
> on our state board and I know they will continue to play an active role in
> our organization.
>
>
>
> We have a lot to do to improve the quality of life for the blind men women
> and children who live in Michigan and have not yet learned about us and our
> message.  So with hope and love in our hearts  , and the boost of energy
> that only a federation convention can give, let us continue to move on with
> renewed dedication and determination.     "Let's go build the National
> Federation of the Blind."
>
> Michael Powell
>
> President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>
> (586)754-1325
>
> president at nfbmi.org
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