[Blind-international-students] meeting minutes

[wisdom f]

Hi every one:
My name is Sophia I just wanted to intruduce myself. I am very much
intrested in being a part of this group. I feel that extendingn our
knolodge and resources internationally is very important, so I am
happy to join and share ideas on connecting in a global skale.
from
Sophia
On 10/26/10, jan wright <jan.wrightfamily5 at gmail.com> wrote:
> The meeting Began at 8:15 P.M. (EST).
>
> Those in attendance  were  Hina, Anmol, Zaby, Jan,  Philip and Imran.
>
> The goals and mission statement were read again. It was suggested and
> adopted to change “ Legally blind,” and “Blind and Low Vision”  to
> “Those with significant vision loss.”
> It was  pointed out that there are already international databases of
> organizations. So, instead of reinventing the wheel, we will
> “evaluate” already existing databases and make attempts to add to them
> or correct them if/when possible.
> The goals and mission statement were accepted as corrected.
>
>
> Zaby  is going to Pakistan, Karachi to evaluate an organization where
> blind people live and work. He will give us a report of his findings
> when he returns. We wish him luck and a safe trip.
> There was much discussion concerning publicity.
> Anmol was to write an add for us to put on the email lists, etc.
> We realize that we don't have a website, yet, but we could advertise
> the blind-international-student mailing list
> and our conference calls.
> Anmol talked about putting  an advertisement in the Ziggler Magazine,
> MIUSA  and the Braille  forum.
> Hina will put  something on the technology list.
> Everyone should put a blurb about the organization    on their email lists,
> etc.
> We could also advertise on newsline, Braille Monitor and the Student
> division.
> We also discussed making a web site.
> Philip and Imran can create the web page.
> Imran will look into setting  up a website and have a mailing list on
> freelists.
>
> We discussed grant writing and defining projects that are important to
> us. Hina would talk to Katy about grant writing. Anmol would
> investigate the grant from AAPD.
> Next meeting is   on Halloween.  The exact time is to be announced.
> This meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
> Jan Wright (am in the process of changing my last name to Ahmed)
>
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