[GABS] Fwd: [NABS-L] Diversity and Inclusion Committee - First Committee Call

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> From: Rilee Sloan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: March 3, 2020 at 8:39:21 PM EST
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Rilee Sloan <rilee.sloan1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Diversity and Inclusion Committee - First Committee Call
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 
> The NABS Diversity and Inclusion Committee is dedicated to expanding
> diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote a healthy and nurturing
> culture in the organization.  As a new committee, we will need all the
> support we can get to accomplish our goals. There are a variety of
> opportunities for members. Among other tasks, this can involve creative and
> artistic contributions, leadership opportunities, and writing samples.
> 
> The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will meet on the first Sunday of
> every month at 7:00 pm EST, with the exception of this month, when we will
> meet on the second Sunday, March 8th. Please bring your ideas and
> enthusiasm for the committee. We will brainstorm ideas for the committee
> today. Please join the call using the following Zoom information:
> ID- 16468769923, pin- 6143070858#.
> 
> Before our first meeting, here's a bit about the chair and co-chair of the
> committee:
> 
> "My name is Rilee Sloan. I serve as the chair of the NABS Diversity and
> Inclusion Committee. I am a sophomore history and political science major
> at Oklahoma City University. One fun fact about me is that I’ve never
> gotten a brain freeze. To me, diversity and inclusion means empowering
> people by respecting and appreciating everyone’s differences. Diversity and
> inclusion enables people to explore their differences and their identities
> in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment."
> 
> "Hey, y'all! I'm Johna Wright, and I'm very excited to serve as the
> co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. While you all may know
> me as the woman behind social media, I am looking forward to expanding my
> role and tackling topics that I am passionate about alongside you all. I'm
> a senior psychology major at Mercer University, but I'm currently studying
> abroad at the University of Essex in Colchester, England. A fun fact about
> me is that I can say and spell the longest town name in Wales, which is
> Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Personally,
> diversity and inclusion means that we create a safe place where differences
> are appreciated and respected by all, and everyone is comfortable
> expressing their unique intersectionalities around others."
> 
> One last thing: in order for our committee to understand and respond to
> your needs within the organization, we have generated a quick survey. We
> would greatly appreciate it if you could take approximately five minutes to
> fill it out. Don't worry; everything is completely anonymous unless you
> choose to leave us your info! Here's the survey:
> https://forms.gle/o1h7VGJUYXi2yDve8
> 
> Rilee Sloan, Chair of the NABS Diversity and Inclusion Committee
> (he/him/his)
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