[Education and Welfare] Fwd: Idea for Next Year:

[Elton Thomas]

I agree that the morning breakfast is important because it gives us a chance to get ready for the day. More communication is definitely needed.

My observation over the past few years is that some members don't feel comfortable with the halls of the Capital. Throughout the day it gets crowded and reps get harder to track down. If we simplify the system we will build confidence and that will increase participation.

We could organize a walk to the Capital in the morning, a march to the Capital sounds pretty cool.

Elton

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On Mar 7, 2012, at 6:25 PM, "Gretchen Maune" <gmaune at socket.net> wrote:

> While the last thing I am is a morning person, I like the current system.  I
> do, however, think that, of course, there needs to be more organization and
> communication in general for this event, and I think a short talk in the
> morning at breakfast would be highly appropriate.  Simply having the chair
> say a few brief words reminding our delegation of key points and important
> things to remember before we set off would be ideal, I believe.  Also, many
> of us walked over, and organizing a group, or groups for those who would
> like to walk together would be good too for cohesion and for safety.
> Finally, I think the Monday meeting is very important, especially to make
> certain that we get everyone on the same page.  It is key that we have a
> strong, cohesive presence at the capital, and making sure that everyone gets
> their questions answered and is clear on our stances is critical.  Since
> there are still many folks who do not use or have email, and since not
> everyone can keep up with all the messages on the lists all the time
> (especially when they are unclear or contradictory at times), we cannot
> simply rely on the email listserve to keep everyone informed and on the same
> page for MCB Legislative Days.
> 
> Just my two cents.
> 
> Regards,
> Gretchen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ew-bounces at moblind.org [mailto:ew-bounces at moblind.org] On Behalf Of
> Christopher Gray
> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 5:32 PM
> To: Education and Welfare
> Subject: Re: [Education and Welfare] Fwd: Idea for Next Year:
> 
> I'm not particularly fond of 6:30 breakfasts.  However, it was very well
> attended and got people off to a running start in the morning.  For those
> who don't want to go, do your own thing.  But, it seems pretty clear that
> most people value the breakfast.
> 
> Also, the face-to-face afternoon session is critical to success the next
> day. 
> The spending of a certain amount of time and energy on Capitol Day is simply
> a necessary part of being on this committee.
> 
> Chris
> 
> On Wed, 7 Mar
> 2012, dauidr at juno.com wrote:
> 
>> Hi, Terrie and Mary.
>> 
>> Yep, I like that one. If folks follow and contribute to discussion on list
> and, timely, on conference calls, we dont need all the hoopla of the day
> before presenting our legislative imperatives to the House and Senate. All
> we need to do is brief on any updates or last minute issues in our afternoon
> meeting at the hotel.
>> 
>> I think the system that Virginia and I talked about for here on out will
> lend itself to this. The Legislative Chair will focus on legislative issues
> and how they affect the blindand our interactions with the representatives.
> The office will handle the administrative details of packets and mailings
> and emailings.
>> 
>> I also like the ideqa of doing breakfast on our ownwhere and when we
> individually want to before taking cabs to the Capitol. If I hadnt gone ot
> the 6:00 AM breakfast at the hotel, I would have worked out and taken a cab
> to local hole in the wall so I could catch Jeff Citys workaday chatter
> before bounding over to the Capitol.
>> 
>> All said, it doesnt take a lot of formality for us to do this stuff. Of
> course, I must admit Im not a bigtime formal guy in the first place. AS
> long as we get the job done, thats what counts.
>> David Rosenkoetter
>> Kansas City, MO
>> 
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