[il-talk] A Brief Report on Midwest Meetup

[Glenn III]

It was a pretty positive experience for everyone, I do hope we make it a
tradition.

-Glenn III



On Thu, 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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