[CABS-Talk] CABS Newsletter: 09/02/2020-09/08/2020

[Cricket X. Bidleman]

I'm so tired that I was thinking in Italian. Fun fact: nove means
nine, but November is the eleventh month of the year. How did that
happen? Please pardon goofy Cricket.

On 11/9/20, Cricket X. Bidleman <cricketbidleman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Last week was exciting for the student division, as we had our first
> two conference calls. We had a great turnout at the Meet-The-Board
> call on Saturday. We learned some interesting facts about the
> board--multiple of us had some embarrassing unmuted moments during
> Zoom classes, and one of us prepared for a science fair they weren't
> quite qualified for. All in attendance were slightly repulsed by the
> five-pound gummy bears that apparently exist, but we couldn't agree on
> one book to read for the rest of life. Mary highly recommends An
> Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.
>
> Most importantly, we discussed our three committees this year. We have
> the Outreach and Fundraising committees, and the new Affiliate
> Communications Squad. All three groups are already hard at work
> planning goals for this year. Outreach is thinking about working on
> the website, along with the usual membership calls. CAGDU (the guide
> dog users division) may be joining us for a fun and informative
> discussion on NFB philosophy and how different agencies adhere (or
> don't) to our ability to live the lives we want in a positive manner.
> Fundraising is always looking for great ideas, since our work is
> somewhat inhibited by this virtual environment. If you want details
> about the meeting schedule, feel free to email me or anyone else on
> the board. Want details on ACS? Read on, friends.
>
> Directly after the meet-the-board call was our inaugural Affiliate
> Communications Squad meeting, which was also very well-attended. The
> goal of this committee is to work with the affiliate, to contribute
> however much we can, and to give our members a taste of affiliate
> work. The student division has a high turnover, because though we are
> learning for life, we are not always in school. Sometimes members
> leave the affiliate after being involved with us, but the NFB is much
> more intricate, and always loves involvement in the fulfilling work we
> do. We hope that through our work with other chapters and divisions,
> we can gain experience while contributing valuable insights.
>
> Got questions, comments, or suggestions? We would love to hear them.
> Feel free to email me.
>
> Lastly, we would like to acknowledge that regardless of political
> leaning, last week was very difficult. please take time for some
> essential self-care. Students, don't be afraid to ask for extensions
> on assignments. Everyone, carve out some time to relax. Immerse
> yourselves, at least for a little while, in the hobbies that you might
> neglect because of work and school. Reflect on your identity, and
> recharge for this next period in America's history. Stay tuned for
> more CABS updates and most importantly, stay safe and healthy!
>
> Sincerely,
> Cricket X. Bidleman (on behalf of the CABS board)
>
> --
> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University | Class of 2021
> BA Candidate | Communications
> Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
> Director of Communications | Associated Students of Stanford University
> (ASSU)
> President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
>