[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
Melissa Lomax
mlomax1 at umbc.edu
Sun Jan 22 23:23:16 UTC 2012
No, you are right. The invitation always stands for you to attend
some of our events. I don''t have to do any community service, but I
do because it makes my resume look a lot better.
On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Unless I missinterpreted the meaning of that, which I might have.
>
> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Ah yes, community service. my service learning hours (as that's what
>> my school calls them) are done with, but it'd be nice to get out and
>> about :)
>>
>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>> Alright. And also, you can find other opportunities to meet students
>>> from all over Maryland by staying updated on some of the events MDABS
>>> will be running, sponsoring, and supporting. We are going to do
>>> several community service events this year, so this may be helpful for
>>> you.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> And, even if I don't, there is always Chris's idea that I could use. i
>>>> shall have to see how things shape up in the coming days, schoolwise.
>>>>
>>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>>> Wonderful!!
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Good points, Melissa! Shall take them into consideration, :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hey Josh! if you are interested in coming, you could always just
>>>>>>> come
>>>>>>> for the weekend. I know missing school isn't most students' intent,
>>>>>>> but just consider the positives if you did. It's a special chance to
>>>>>>> meet hundreds of students from across the country who could say the
>>>>>>> words that could help you in any of your struggles as a blind student
>>>>>>> or give you ideas for fun pass-times. BISM would appreciate your
>>>>>>> presence even if it ends up being for a day or two.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Well, even if we can't do chats, I can certainly record the NABS
>>>>>>>> meeting and the Great Gathering-In Meeting. BTW, I have a lot of
>>>>>>>> recordings from state convention if you want them; they're in WAV
>>>>>>>> format right now though.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:59:46 -0500
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>> and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ah, excellent dude! Doesn't look as if there will be a lot of
>>>>>>>> time for
>>>>>>>> all that, but yeah.
>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>> Josh
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hey Josh,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I know; I don't know if I'm going yet either. If I am, I
>>>>>>>> probably won't have my laptop, but will definitely have my Apex,
>>>>>>>> and if they have wifi, I can chat with you and tell you what's
>>>>>>>> going on. I can also record it for you if you want.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:35 -0500
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>> and Monday atthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ah, a pity this is on a Monday where I have to be in school...
>>>>>>>> looks
>>>>>>>> awesome though! :)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ---- Original Message ------
>>>>>>>> From: Amy Phelps <aphelps at BISM.org
>>>>>>>> Subject: [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Monday
>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>> the NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>> Date sent: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:01:22 +0000
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Dear Friends,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Please help us spread the word about our "2012 BISM Student
>>>>>>>> Weekend Retreat" and Monday at the NABS Winter Seminar. Please
>>>>>>>> find the agenda below. For registration information, please
>>>>>>>> contact Dezman Jackson 410-737-2676
>>>>>>>> djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It is time for winter to move over...here comes an exciting fun
>>>>>>>> filled weekend!!
>>>>>>>> Come hang out with friends, go to a Super Bowl Party, and
>>>>>>>> attend
>>>>>>>> the Winter Conference of the National Association of Blind
>>>>>>>> Students in Washington, DC..
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What: BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>> Who: Blind and low vision students (8th grade -
>>>>>>>> college)
>>>>>>>> When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Monday, February 6,
>>>>>>>> 2012
>>>>>>>> Where: Baltimore, MD
>>>>>>>> Hosted by: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Youth
>>>>>>>> Programs
>>>>>>>> Maryland Association of Blind Students
>>>>>>>> What do you need: Notetaking materials, clothing appropriate to
>>>>>>>> the weather that weekend, extra spending money if desired,
>>>>>>>> personal care items
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Saturday, February 4, 2012
>>>>>>>> 1:00 PM Student check-in (BISM - 3345 Washington Blvd.,
>>>>>>>> Baltimore, MD 21227)
>>>>>>>> 2:00 PM Icebreakers and overview of weekend
>>>>>>>> 3:30 PM Break
>>>>>>>> 3:45 PM Depart BISM and check into hotel (Homewood
>>>>>>>> Suites,
>>>>>>>> BWI Airport)
>>>>>>>> 4:45 PM Depart hotel for fun filled evening of bowling
>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>> dinner out
>>>>>>>> 9:30 PM Return to Hotel
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sunday, February 5, 2012
>>>>>>>> 7:30 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>>>>> 9:00 AM Depart for BISM
>>>>>>>> 9:30 AM How to feel confident advocating for yourself
>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>> when is it time to ask someone to join you in advocating for
>>>>>>>> your
>>>>>>>> rights as a blind student
>>>>>>>> What is Washington Seminar and the NABS
>>>>>>>> (National Association of Blind Students) Winter Conference
>>>>>>>> 12:00 PM Lunch
>>>>>>>> 1:00 PM Super Bowl Party!
>>>>>>>> So, you have been invited to a Super Bowl Party? What do you
>>>>>>>> take? What if you want to host a Super Bowl Party? Where to
>>>>>>>> begin? All of those questions and more will be answered in this
>>>>>>>> fun filled afternoon and evening of preparing for our very own
>>>>>>>> Super Bowl Party!
>>>>>>>> 9:00 PM Depart for hotel
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Monday, February 6, 2012
>>>>>>>> 6:00 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>>>>> 7:00 AM Depart for DC
>>>>>>>> 9:00 AM National Association of Blind Students Winter
>>>>>>>> Seminar and resource fair (Holiday Inn Capital, Washington,
>>>>>>>> D.C.)
>>>>>>>> 5:00 PM Washington Seminar Great Gathering In
>>>>>>>> 7:00 PM Depart for Baltimore (will stop at Wendy's for
>>>>>>>> supper)
>>>>>>>> 9:00 PM Student pick up - BISM
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Warm regards,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms
>>>>>>>> Twitter @BISM_Youth
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Help sponsor our youth program activities
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Donate<https://npo.networkforgood..org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubs
>>>>>>>> criptionId=1003647
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>>>>>>>> 3345 Washington Blvd
>>>>>>>> Baltimore, MD 21227
>>>>>>>> Phone: 410-737-2642
>>>>>>>> Mobile: 410-274-1647
>>>>>>>> Fax: 410-737-2689
>>>>>>>> Toll Free: 888-322-4567
>>>>>>>> E-mail: aphelps at bism.org<mailto:aphelps at bism.org
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind
>>>>>>>> person can do the average job in the average place of business
>>>>>>>> and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." --Dr.
>>>>>>>> Kenneth Jernigan, quoted in "Freedom for the Blind" by James H.
>>>>>>>> Omvig
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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