[il-talk] A Brief Report on Midwest Meetup

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Patti S. Gregory-Chang
NFBI President
NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair
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On Jul 24, 2014, at 5:31 PM, Denise Avant via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello Chris,

I am glad the event was a success. I hope the two divisions can do this and other events in the future.

> On Jul 24, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Christopher Meyer via il-talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello IL Federationists:
> 
> I am happy to report on a great day at the North Avenue Beach in your home
> state of Illinois! We had about 25 participants and a fun, relaxing day at
> the Midwest Meetup. I witnessed some new friendships and discussions
> occurring, and saw old friends reconnect. We at the NFB of IN and IL student
> divisions are very happy to have had this opportunity!
> 
> During the day, we enjoyed the sand and surf (very little surf), the company
> of fellow blind students, the chance to learn from one another, and more.
> Jacob Ayers showed off some interesting wares he has created at the Field
> Museum; Bri Lillyman and I facilitated a discussion on the purpose and role
> of NFB student divisions. All around we heard thanks and appreciation for
> the chance to come together in this way.
> 
> One bit of kind thanks from a Midwest Meetup participant, Silvia McVay, came
> through Facebook yesterday: "Had a great day yesterday... Thanks for all who
> helped out and planned the trip to Chicago."
> Couldn't be more appreciative of thanks like this. We love being involved in
> these great opportunities!
> 
> In turn, I extend yet another big thanks to President Chang and Board Member
> Stein for their consistent support in arranging our logistics, patiently
> guiding us through the details, and helping us past unexpected hurdles. I am
> always very humbled by your kind support and the chances to lead in the
> Federation. Thank you to NFB-IL at large for your support as well! 
> 
> I also want to give a shout-out to the Meetup committee who made this all
> possible: to Bri Lillyman, Glenn Moore, Sarah Meyer of Indiana, Rylie
> Robinson of Indiana--again--thank you!
> 
> For more conversation and wrapping up the event, feel free to join our
> Indiana student division conference call this evening at 8PM Eastern (7
> Central). I know this is rather soon, but wanted to offer. Also, I am sure
> IABS will be doing the same soon, but you are welcome here with us.
> 
> In case you are interested, see the info below...
> Conference Credentials
> Dial-in Number: (712) 432-1212 
> Meeting ID: 773-778-131 
> 
> All the Best from Your Hoosier Students Next Door,
> Christopher Meyer
> President, Indiana Association of Blind Students
> chsmeyer at indiana.edu | 765-480-2978
> 
> 
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