From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Thu May  2 10:10:56 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 03:10:56 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] Announcing the NABS mentoring program
Message-ID: <1C0CA936-395C-43BB-8777-F33463B0BC89@gmail.com>

Greetings:



The National Association of Blind Students is excited to announce that we will be hosting a mentoring program as part of the activities for students at the 2013 NFB national convention, being held in Orlando Florida from July 1 to July6. We will be pairing students up with one-on-one student mentors who are experienced with national convention and, ideally, share professional and other interests. I know, this sounds great. But, to make it work, we need your participation!



We are looking for folks who would be interested in having, or serving as, a student mentor during the week of convention. When selecting mentees, we will give preference to first-time convention attendees. But if there is enough space, we would like to open it up to those of you who have already attended a convention as well. 

In order to be a mentee, you must:

Be a high school junior or senior, or a current college or graduate student (nontraditional students are welcome); and
Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
If you want to apply to become a mentee, please fill out a short survey at:

http://nabslink.org/drupal/content/mentee-form



In order to be a mentor, you must:

Have attended at least one NFB convention before;
Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the last two years (nontraditional students are welcome); and
Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., and then be willing to spend some time with your mentee throughout the week.
If you want to apply to become a mentor, please fill out a short survey at:

http://nabslink.org/drupal/content/mentor-form



Please share this with your friends or anybody who might be interested.



Thank you for your interest in this new NABS program!

Darian Smith
2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
dsmithnfb at gmail.com

www.nabslink.org
Follow the National Association of Blind Students on twitter: @nabslink



From bb131993 at yahoo.com  Thu May  2 17:05:59 2013
From: bb131993 at yahoo.com (Bethany Bennington)
Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 12:05:59 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Fwd: 2013 NABS Mentoring Program
References: <E1UXlra-0002qa-Px@host.nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <77D4027A-1DAE-46D4-AC31-CE8CEB940D6C@yahoo.com>



Bethany Bennington
President Missouri Association of Blind Students

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "National Association of Blind Students" <nabs at nabslink.org>
> Date: May 2, 2013, 12:15:26 AM CDT
> To: Bethany Bennington <bb131993 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: 2013 NABS Mentoring Program
> Reply-To: "National Association of Blind Students" <nabs at nabslink.org>
> 
> Greetings Bethany:
> 
> The National Association of Blind Students is excited to announce that we will be hosting a mentoring program as part of the activities for students at the 2013 NFB national convention, being held in Orlando Florida from July 1 to July6. We will be pairing students up with one-on-one student mentors who are experienced with national convention and, ideally, share professional and other interests. I know, this sounds great. But, to make it work, we need your participation!
> 
> We are looking for folks who would be interested in having, or serving as, a student mentor during the week of convention. When selecting mentees, we will give preference to first-time convention attendees. But if there is enough space, we would like to open it up to those of you who have already attended a convention as well.
> 
> In order to be a mentee, you must:
> 
> Be a high school junior or senior, or a current college or graduate student (nontraditional students are welcome); and
> Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
> If you want to apply to become a mentee, please fill out a short mentee survey.
> 
> In order to be a mentor, you must:
> 
> Have attended at least one NFB convention before;
> Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the last two years (nontraditional students are welcome); and
> Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., and then be willing to spend some time with your mentee throughout the week.
> If you want to apply to become a mentor, please fill out the short mentor survey
> 
> Please share this with your friends or anybody who might be interested.
> 
> Thank you for your interest in this new NABS program!
> 
> This message was sent to you by National Association of Blind Students
> c/o National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street
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> 
> To be removed from all National Association of Blind Students mailing lists, visit our opt-out page.
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From kgborah at att.net  Thu May  2 17:30:22 2013
From: kgborah at att.net (Kyle Borah)
Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 12:30:22 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: BISM Summer Programs
In-Reply-To: <auto-000107620435@mailfront4.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000107620435@mailfront4.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <002e01ce475a$b9f912a0$2deb37e0$@att.net>

 

 

From: Nfbnet-members-list [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 2:23 AM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: BISM Summer Programs

 


Hi David,
 
We still have some slots open in our two residential programs.  Could you
forward the message below to the various NFB lists?  Thanks in advance for
your assistance.
 
Summer is almost here!  Blind\low vision high school and middle school
students need something to do!  Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
(BISM) is administering two residential programs for blind\low vision youth
in the summer of 2013:
 
Work to Independence 2013 (June 22 to August 10 <x-apple-data-detectors://0>
) is a seven week residential program for blind high school students.
Students will learn non-visual techniques to develop the skills and
confidence needed to optimize their independence as they transition to
adulthood.  Blind adults will provide hands-on instruction and supervision
throughout this comprehensive program. High school students will attend the
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Convention in Orlando Florida,
participate in recreational activities with their peers, travel to New York
and Washington DC and put their skills to practice in a 20 hour per-week
paid work experience during the final four weeks of the program.   
 
Independence 101 2013 <tel:101%202013>  (July 20-August 10
<x-apple-data-detectors://2> ) is a three week residential program for blind
middle school/upper elementary students. Students will receive hands-on
instruction from blind adults to learn non-visual techniques.  These skills
will build a foundation which will improve their self-confidence and
increase their independence. Students will live with competent blind adults,
participate in career exploration activities and will enjoy many
recreational activities with their peers in the Baltimore-Washington DC
area.
      
Please share this email with anyone who might be interested in attending one
of these exciting programs.  We still have some slots available, so apply
today!  More information regarding the programs and online applications can
be found on our website at www.bism.org/youth.  
Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or need more
information.
 
 
Dan Wenzel, M.S.
Manager of Youth Services
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-737-2642     Cell: 410-274-1647
Fax: 410-737-2689        Toll Free: 888-322-4567
Email: dwenzel at BISM.org
BISM's purpose is to positively change people's attitudes about blindness
 
Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms 
Twitter @BISM_Youth
 
Help sponsor our youth program activities Donate
<https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1003647
> 
 

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From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Thu May  9 17:59:04 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 10:59:04 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] Reminder: Announcing the NABS mentoring program
In-Reply-To: <1C0CA936-395C-43BB-8777-F33463B0BC89@gmail.com>
References: <1C0CA936-395C-43BB-8777-F33463B0BC89@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3EF16E42-6347-4303-A9CA-368F8CDE1A09@gmail.com>


> Greetings:
> 
> 
> 
> The National Association of Blind Students is excited to announce that we will be hosting a mentoring program as part of the activities for students at the 2013 NFB national convention, being held in Orlando Florida from July 1 to July6. We will be pairing students up with one-on-one student mentors who are experienced with national convention and, ideally, share professional and other interests. I know, this sounds great. But, to make it work, we need your participation!
> 
> 
> 
> We are looking for folks who would be interested in having, or serving as, a student mentor during the week of convention. When selecting mentees, we will give preference to first-time convention attendees. But if there is enough space, we would like to open it up to those of you who have already attended a convention as well. 
> 
> In order to be a mentee, you must:
> 
> Be a high school junior or senior, or a current college or graduate student (nontraditional students are welcome); and
> Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
> If you want to apply to become a mentee, please fill out a short survey at:
> 
> http://nabslink.org/drupal/content/mentee-form
> 
> 
> 
> In order to be a mentor, you must:
> 
> Have attended at least one NFB convention before;
> Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the last two years (nontraditional students are welcome); and
> Be available to attend a welcome meeting with us on Monday, July 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., and then be willing to spend some time with your mentee throughout the week.
> If you want to apply to become a mentor, please fill out a short survey at:
> 
> http://nabslink.org/drupal/content/mentor-form
> 
> 
> 
> Please share this with your friends or anybody who might be interested.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you for your interest in this new NABS program!
> 
> Darian Smith
> 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
> 
> www.nabslink.org
> Follow the National Association of Blind Students on twitter: @nabslink
> 



From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Sat May 11 19:26:03 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 12:26:03 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] The National Association of Blind Students Presents: The
	Basics of NFB Philosophy
Message-ID: <D67D2FBB-FA36-47B4-BEBA-55352C5CC030@gmail.com>

	 

Greetings Fellow Students!
  We have all no doubt heard the term "Federation Philosophy" at one point or another, but how many of us can say that we truly understand it's meaning? 
 Fortunately we have experienced leaders in the Federation to explain the basics of NFB Philosophy to those of us who really want to understand it, and are curious enough to ask questions.

 Join NABS as we welcome special guest presenter Pam Allen, President of the NFB of Louisiana, treasurer
 of the NFB board of directors, and Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) as we discuss what exactly is the philosophy of the national Federation of the Blind. 
 We are excited to have such a respected and admired member of our movement taking time out of her evening to have this discussion, so we really hope you can join us.

When: Thursday, May 16th, 2013. 9p.m. ET.
Call: (605) - 475 - 6700 and enter code 7869673.


Darian Smith
2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
dsmithnfb at gmail.com

www.nabslink.org
Follow the National Association of Blind Students on twitter: @nabslink




From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Thu May 16 23:17:30 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:30 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] The National Association of Blind Students Presents: The
	Basics of NFB Philosophy
In-Reply-To: <D67D2FBB-FA36-47B4-BEBA-55352C5CC030@gmail.com>
References: <D67D2FBB-FA36-47B4-BEBA-55352C5CC030@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D40E2DB3-19BF-476D-A99A-00D0C7ADC908@gmail.com>


> 	 
> 
> Greetings Fellow Students!
>  We have all no doubt heard the term "Federation Philosophy" at one point or another, but how many of us can say that we truly understand it's meaning? 
> Fortunately we have experienced leaders in the Federation to explain the basics of NFB Philosophy to those of us who really want to understand it, and are curious enough to ask questions.
> 
> Join NABS as we welcome special guest presenter Pam Allen, President of the NFB of Louisiana, treasurer
> of the NFB board of directors, and Director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) as we discuss what exactly is the philosophy of the national Federation of the Blind. 
> We are excited to have such a respected and admired member of our movement taking time out of her evening to have this discussion, so we really hope you can join us.
> 
> When: Thursday, May 16th, 2013. 9p.m. ET.
> Call: (605) - 475 - 6700 and enter code 7869673.
> 
> 
> Darian Smith
> 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
> 
> www.nabslink.org
> Follow the National Association of Blind Students on twitter: @nabslink
> 




From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Fri May 17 03:47:00 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 20:47:00 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] The Epic Philosophy call.
Message-ID: <EE4402C3-6FD1-4A2D-844D-8450D05B15BD@gmail.com>

Greetings Federation family,
 I would like to take this opportunity to  thank each of you for making this philosophy call a wonderful  success.
 We talked  about a lot  of great things and asked a lot of important  questions which were only limited by time (we all have places to go in the morning, of course).
 I would like to Thank Pam Allen  and Anil Lewis for spending their time and sharing their wisdom with us, as they communicated their experiences/ shared their love for the federation and  support for NABS.
 
 Words cannot express the excitement  and energy i felt  from you all, and I Thank  you for spending over two hours  learning, giving and gaining.
 The  truth  is, we all are a part   of  this  great movement and together we  can do exceptional things.  Hopefully, we never forget this. 
 If  for some reason we do, we have friends, family in the federation  that will remind us, and stand with  us as we push for personal success, and full independence for the blind.  

   Best,

  
    Darian 


From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Sun May 19 21:28:16 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:16 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] Fwd: NOPBC Style Show Application
References: <1368974066.37417.YahooMailNeo@web5804.biz.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A9113B62-5CB3-4841-B031-9752D9D2D1D2@gmail.com>

I  have been asked to circulate the following 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Kim Cunningham <kim at gulfimagesphoto.com>
> Subject: NOPBC Style Show Application
> Date: May 19, 2013 7:34:26 AM PDT
> To: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: Kim Cunningham <kim at gulfimagesphoto.com>
> 
> Darian,
> Would you please send out the attached invitation to the NABS listserv? You are welcome to send to any other listservs who would meet the age requirements also.
>  
> Thank you for your help!
>  
> Sincerely,
> Kim Cunningham
> 2nd V.P., NOPBC
>  



From bb131993 at yahoo.com  Mon May 20 13:05:28 2013
From: bb131993 at yahoo.com (Bethany Bennington)
Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:28 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Fwd: Job Announcement
References: <007a01ce555a$249400e0$6dbc02a0$@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <55FFBA34-2CC9-4C61-AB83-1207E85D8F9E@yahoo.com>



Bethany Bennington
President Missouri Association of Blind Students

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
> Date: May 20, 2013, 8:01:16 AM CDT
> To: "'nfbmo list'" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: FW: Job Announcement
> Reply-To: <gwunder at earthlink.net>
> 
>  
>  
> From: Lynch, Rita A [mailto:Rita.A.Lynch at dss.mo.gov] 
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 7:42 AM
> To: 'gwunder at earthlink.net'
> Subject: FW: Job Announcement
> Importance: High
>  
>                                
>  
> From: St. Julien, Michael A 
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:19 AM
> To: DSS.FSD.RSB.Counselors; DSS.FSD.RSB.Teachers; DSS.FSD.RSB.OMSpecialists; DSS.FSD.RSB.Howerton; DSS.FSD.RSB.Managers; Bly, David; Brinkmann, James D; Custer, Randy; Labrado, Rachel; Randolph, Lisa Y; Soule, Naomi
> Subject: FW: Job Announcement
> Importance: High
>  
> Good Morning Ya?ll,
>  
> Please see the attachment regarding a Blindness Skills Specialist position at Missouri State University in Springfield.
>  
> Michael St.Julien
> Assistant Deputy Director
> Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
> 573-751-4989 (Office)
> 573-680-4074 (Cell)
> 573-751-4984 (Fax)
> michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov
>  
> Enjoy Life!!!!
>  
> ?This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above.  If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution,  or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received.?
>  
> From: Shadrick, Ian D [mailto:IanShadrick at MissouriState.edu] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:47 AM
> To: Custer, Randy
> Subject: Job Announcement
> Importance: High
>  
> Please the link below and share with any qualified candidates who may be interested in the Blindness Skills Specialist opening here in Missouri.
>  
> https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/8707
>  
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Ian Shadrick M.A.,M.A., CVRT, CRC
> Instructor
> Blindness & Low Vision and Orientation & Mobility Programs
> Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education
> Missouri State University
> 901 S. National Ave.
> Springfield, MO 65897
> Office: PCOB 114
> Phone: 417.836.8466
> Fax: 417.836.5997
> ianshadrick at missouristate.edu


From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Mon May 20 16:12:32 2013
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:32 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] NFB Style Show Application (you guys actually do read what I
	send? :) )
Message-ID: <AC639814-5915-4454-B864-62304F7F641B@gmail.com>

Hi all,
  Sorry   the attachment didn't send yesterday.
 Also thanks  to those who got a hold of me off-line and told me about  it :).
  Have a great day!
   Darian 
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From bb131993 at yahoo.com  Fri May 24 02:55:20 2013
From: bb131993 at yahoo.com (Bethany Bennington)
Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 21:55:20 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Fwd: amended constitution
References: <502772E5-E944-43B3-9EE6-84CFB838B996@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <738B424C-8FFB-4A00-96E8-5469CF834D58@yahoo.com>



Bethany Bennington
President Missouri Association of Blind Students

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Bethany Bennington <bb131993 at yahoo.com>
> Date: May 23, 2013, 8:13:14 PM CDT
> To: bb131993 at yahoo.com
> Subject: amended constitution 
>