[NFBWATlk] welcome to the first event of the nFB of Washington convention

[bjprows at comcast.net]

Hi Federationists and friends,

Thanks Corey for the post for our state convention. The time for tonight's
Zoom rookie round-up is at 7:00 P.M. Hope to hear from you folks who want to
learn a lot about what's happening.

Kudos to you Corey and the planning committee. See you all this
weekend.Thanks again, Corey.

/s/

Bennett Prows

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From: NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Corey Grandstaff
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Subject: [NFBWATlk] welcome to the first event of the nFB of Washington
convention

we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2025 NFB of
Washington convention, Live the Life You Want. Attached you will find both
an English and Spanish version of the agenda. We are excited all of you have
decided to join us for this event. We would also like to congratulate our
three scholarship winners this year: Angie Rodriguez, Sadie Stevens, and
eric Alaniz. Tonight we kick off convention with our rookie Round-up via
Zoom. This is an event in which you can connect with Federation leaders,
learn the ins and outs of convention, and learn the keys to a successful
convention experience. Please see Zoom information below:

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543327601?pwd=ef5weIdWUlUapJnCFGTdhKqykfdP4p.1

Meeting ID: 815 4332 7601
Passcode: 797279
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,81543327601#,,,,*797279# US (Tacoma)



We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a thank-you to our
convention sponsors: Center on assistive Technology and Training Northwest
(CATT-NW); Department of Services for the Blind; C-TRAN; Democracy Live;
OneCourt; Disability Rights Washington; Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc;
Lions Low Vision Resource Center; Irie AT; Northwest Access Fund; and
ViewPlus Technologies Inc. 

 

Alaska cruise drawing: At this year's convention, we will also be holding an
Alaska cruise fundraiser. Get your tickets now! The National Federation of
the Blind of Washington is giving away cabin fare on 2 balcony cabins and 1
interior cabin for our 2025 Alaska cruise. Cruise to Alaska with Federation
friends on the Norwegian Cruise Lines Bliss. Cruise dates: September 27 -
October 4, 2025. Drawing date: March 1, 2025. Drawing ticket price: $20.
Winners need not be present to win. Get all the details and purchase
tickets:

here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev9xSfOc-3HPPvX7qjqcMdZ4Kd5ENbGik
E0tkaVQYZ8WwKng/viewform> 

 

Thank you and look forward to connecting with each of you at convention or
tonight via Zoom.

     Corey Grandstaff, Convention Committee Chair