[NFBWATlk] changing to a Spring NFB of Washington convention

[Marci Carpenter]

Hi Betty,

Thanks for your feedback. Fortunately we now have access to a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion calendar which provides information about all major holidays, including the ones you mentioned, and lists them several years ahead. This will allow us to plan appropriately and avoid important holidays.

Marci

> On Feb 13, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Betty Fitzpatrick via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good Morning Marci, I have no problem with changing the time of year of our
> state convention. When is the board thinking of changing it to? I would just
> remind the board to look at the calendar and make sure there is no conflict
> with folks possible religious obligations. Just as this year there are
> Passover, Easter, and Ramadan all in April. This will change though next
> year and they may be in March. So perhaps looking at the month of May on the
> early side might be good. Thanks for the opportunity for input. Betty 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marci Carpenter
> via NFBWATlk
> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 9:33 AM
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> Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [NFBWATlk] changing to a Spring NFB of Washington convention
> 
> Good Morning!
> 
> There are changes in the works and we would like to hear from you ASAP. Due
> to rising hotel costs, scheduling issues and greater flexibility, the NFBW
> Board of Directors is considering changing our state convention from the
> Fall to the Spring. More hotels are booking conventions a year in advance.
> In the history of our affiliate we have switched from a Spring to a Fall
> convention. Nothing in our constitution prohibits this. We believe this move
> would benefit our members and our affiliate.
> 
> Negotiations for hotel space have brought this issue to the forefront with
> some urgency. We discussed this at our February board meeting last night and
> are moving ahead with these negotiations. We would welcome any feedback you
> may have on this. Please send comments to Marci Carpenter at
> <mjc59 at comcast.net <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>> or call her at 206-604-5507
> by this Thursday, February 16.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Marci Carpenter, President