[Fabs] benefits of becoming an active member
Jorge Hernandez
jeh1065 at comcast.net
Sat Mar 14 21:56:30 UTC 2015
Hello Roanna
The question is easily answered. Being a member of the NFBF or FABS has
countless benefits. As a former NFBF scholarship recipient, current
Vice-President of my local chapter, current member of the Board of Directors
of the NFBF, and current Board Member of FABS, an endless network of blind
individuals are a phone call away.
FABS is a dynamic, goal oriented, and joyous group of students who have
revolutionized what means to be a blind student. This close knit family
depends on each other for support on school matters which can, and will
provide guidance on how to approach situations that new college students as
well as high school students have not faced before. What is most rewarding
is that if we do not have the answer, we can reach out to a 50,000
membership group which can advise us on what is the best way to handle the
troubles that we are facing.
School matters is not the only topic of conversation. FABS is a division of
the NFBF and plays an integrate role in our state affiliate. We actively
participate during our state convention as well as in the national
convention. We assist the affiliate in any way we can. We are known as the
busiest and loudest group of members, yet we respect, admire, and follow the
philosophy of the NFBF; which is "changing what it means to be blind" and
"live the life we want".
The NFB is not an organization speaking for the blind; it is the blind
speaking for themselves. We speak to congressmen, congresswomen, and
senators in Washington D.C. on topics that are important to our cause. We
travel to Tallahassee and participate during the Vision Summit; we speak to
agencies that provide assistance to blind clients, and work closely with
local officials and municipalities to make sure that the blind community is
not discriminated upon.
We are a dedicated group of individuals; we take time off our demanding
schedule to meet and to assure that the NFBF and FABS is an emergent
organization in our state. I cordially invite you to attend our upcoming
meeting this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. so you can have a close look at what you
are missing out on.
Best
Jorge Hernandez
Vice-President
Miami-Dade Chapter
Board of Directors
Florida Association of Blind Students
Board of Directors
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
"Live the life you want"
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4. Re: The Benefits of baecoming an Active Member (Morgan, Rashad)
5. Re: The Benefits of baecoming an Active Member (Paul Martinez)
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Paul M. Martinez
President, Florida Association of Blind Students
Second Vice President, NFBFL Board of Directors
paul09ms at gmail.com
813-390-572
Miranda Kilby
Vice President,Florida Association of Blind Students
President, tampa Bay Chapter ofNFBFL
Board Member, nFBFL Board of Directors
352-942-0417
mbkilby at gmail.com
"Live the Life You Want"
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Greetings,
I hope you all are doing well. As some of us come back from spring
break and some of us can't wait for it to begin. I would like to
remind you of our meeting on Sunday March15, 2015, at 6pm. The number
continues to remain the same, 209-647-1000 and the access code is
401665. I am excited to hear you all there.
Paul M. Martinez
President, Florida Association of Blind Students
Second Vice President, NFBFL Board of Directors
paul09ms at gmail.com
813-390-5720
Miranda Kilby
Vice President,Florida Association of Blind Students
President, tampa Bay Chapter ofNFBFL
Board Member, nFBFL Board of Directors
352-942-0417
mbkilby at gmail.com
"Live the Life You Want"
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Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:58:25 -0400
From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [Fabs] The Benefits of baecoming an Active Member
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Dear Students and other Members,
What are the benefits of becoming an active member in Fabs and
the Nfb of florida? I understand that writing periodic updates
about my independence and other blindness skills does not
constitute active membership. Due to my class schedule and other
factors I do not currently have the time to dedicate to active
membership.
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Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:44:05 +0000
From: "Morgan, Rashad" <ram12g at my.fsu.edu>
To: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>, "Florida Association of
Blind Students" <fabs at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Fabs] The Benefits of baecoming an Active Member
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Hey Roanna,
Hope all is well. I just wanted to follow up with you about the benefits of
becoming an active member of FABS and/ or your local chapter. One major
benefit is the relationships you will build with other members. We often
refer to each other as family because of the close bonds we have developed
with each other. If I ever have any concerns or need support in any
situation (life school, etc), I know I can always count on my NFB family to
be their to support me 100%.
Another benefit of becoming an active member is that you will have the
opportunity to experience some amazing opportunities such as attending a
local or national convention, The Nfb Washington Seminar, Chapter events and
fundraisers. I have experienced these events and have grown both personally
and professionally as a result. For instance, after attending my first
national convention, I realized that my goals and dreams were possible
because other blind people just like me were successful. I met blind
doctors, lawyers, business owners and entrepreneurs. This experience
allowed me to see that I can live the life I want to live no matter what
obstacles I may face.
Lastly, becoming an active member within the NFB will allow you to
participate firsthand in changing what it means to be blind. Every and
anyone can help make a difference in our society. Their is no greater joy
than knowing that you changed someone's life or contributed to new laws that
will impact blind people forever.
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> On Mar 13, 2015, at 5:00 PM, Roanna Bacchus via Fabs <fabs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> Dear Students and other Members,
>
> What are the benefits of becoming an active member in Fabs and the Nfb of
florida? I understand that writing periodic updates about my independence
and other blindness skills does not constitute active membership. Due to my
class schedule and other factors I do not currently have the time to
dedicate to active membership.
>
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Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:28:01 -0400
From: Paul Martinez <paul09ms at gmail.com>
To: "Morgan, Rashad" <ram12g at my.fsu.edu>, Florida Association of Blind
Students <fabs at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Fabs] The Benefits of baecoming an Active Member
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Good afternoon,
Thank you aside for giving all that you have learned. I am sure you're not
going to be the only one that can state what are some of the benefits.
> On Mar 13, 2015, at 5:44 PM, Morgan, Rashad via Fabs <fabs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> Hey Roanna,
> Hope all is well. I just wanted to follow up with you about the benefits
of becoming an active member of FABS and/ or your local chapter. One major
benefit is the relationships you will build with other members. We often
refer to each other as family because of the close bonds we have developed
with each other. If I ever have any concerns or need support in any
situation (life school, etc), I know I can always count on my NFB family to
be their to support me 100%.
> Another benefit of becoming an active member is that you will have the
opportunity to experience some amazing opportunities such as attending a
local or national convention, The Nfb Washington Seminar, Chapter events and
fundraisers. I have experienced these events and have grown both personally
and professionally as a result. For instance, after attending my first
national convention, I realized that my goals and dreams were possible
because other blind people just like me were successful. I met blind
doctors, lawyers, business owners and entrepreneurs. This experience
allowed me to see that I can live the life I want to live no matter what
obstacles I may face.
> Lastly, becoming an active member within the NFB will allow you to
participate firsthand in changing what it means to be blind. Every and
anyone can help make a difference in our society. Their is no greater joy
than knowing that you changed someone's life or contributed to new laws that
will impact blind people forever.
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 13, 2015, at 5:00 PM, Roanna Bacchus via Fabs <fabs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>>
>> Dear Students and other Members,
>>
>> What are the benefits of becoming an active member in Fabs and the Nfb of
florida? I understand that writing periodic updates about my independence
and other blindness skills does not constitute active membership. Due to my
class schedule and other factors I do not currently have the time to
dedicate to active membership.
>>
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