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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sharon,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Good idea. I just called David Bouchard, and he is working on getting in touch with Dezman.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone: (443) 547-2409<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Mdpobc [mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>NFBMD<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 01, 2013 2:04 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Maryland Parents of Blind Children List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Mdpobc] the Maryland Association of Blind Students presents: a seminar on Social Savvy - April 27, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'>How about Dezman Jackson?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sharon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Mdpobc [<a href="mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chris Nusbaum<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Maryland Parents of Blind Children List'<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Mdpobc] the Maryland Association of Blind Students presents: a seminar on Social Savvy - April 27, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>So far, we have Dan Wenzel doing tie-tying for the guys. Chivalry is still up in the air, as Jason Ewell’s brother scheduled his bachelor party for that date at the last minute, meaning that Jason will be out of town. Marie Cobb and Mary Fernandez are slated for the girls’ breakout as of now. We’re supposed to be finalizing our agenda tomorrow night on a conference call, but we still need to find a replacement for Jason. Any ideas?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone: (443) 547-2409<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Mdpobc [<a href="mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Trudy Pickrel<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> Maryland Parents of Blind Children List<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Mdpobc] the Maryland Association of Blind Students presents: a seminar on Social Savvy - April 27, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Yes that's what I assumed. Who do you have doing the break out sessions? . <br><br>Trudy L Pickrel<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>President MD Parents Blind Children<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Mar 31, 2013, at 11:12 PM, "Chris Nusbaum" <<a href="mailto:dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com">dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Miss Trudy,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We’re gearing it more toward high school and college students, but all are invited. Just keep in mind that some of the topics discussed in the breakout sessions may be a little “old” for Brandon and some of the younger kids.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Public Relations Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Maryland Association of Blind Students</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone: (443) 547-2409</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Mdpobc [<a href="mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Trudy Pickrel<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:58 PM<br><b>To:</b> Maryland Parents of Blind Children List<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Mdpobc] the Maryland Association of Blind Students presents: a seminar on Social Savvy - April 27, 2013</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Christopher <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>What is the age/ grade of your seminar<br><br>Trudy L Pickrel<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>President MD Parents Blind Children<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Mar 31, 2013, at 10:49 PM, "Chris Nusbaum" <<a href="mailto:dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com">dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear fellow Federationists:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Maryland Association of Blind Students (MDABS,) a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) is pleased to announce our first Social Savvy seminar, to be held on April 27, 2013 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. This seminar will focus on ways in which a blind student can enjoy and benefit from social activities. We will also discuss alternative techniques which can be used in social settings. Some topics currently on our agenda include table ettiquet, nonvisual techniques for cooking and going through buffet lines, party planning, dancing and much more. We will also offer breakout sessions for the ladies and the gentlemen which will give participants the opportunity to learn about techniques specific to their gender as well as to discuss topics and issues. Some examples include tie-tying and chivalry for the guys, as well as fashion and makeup for the ladies. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect and network with each other in a fun and supportive setting. All in all, we hope that this seminar will help to increase your “social savvy” as a blind high school or college student.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For all information regarding the logistics of this seminar, please see the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Lomax at <a href="mailto:mlomax1@umbc.edu">mlomax1@umbc.edu</a> or Chris Nusbaum at <a href="mailto:dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com">dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com</a>. Please feel free to spread the word to anyone who might be interested in attending. We hope to see many of you at the seminar!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Public Relations Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maryland Association of Blind Students: a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (443) 547-2409<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com">dotkid.nusbaum@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Personal Twitter: @Chrisn98<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MDABS Twitter: @MDMdabs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Personal Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dotkid">www.facebook.com/dotkid</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join the MDABS Facebook Group: search for Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Together, we are changing what it means to be blind.” – Motto of the Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><Social Savvy Seminar.docx></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>_______________________________________________<br>Mdpobc mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Mdpobc@nfbnet.org">Mdpobc@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mdpobc_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mdpobc_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Mdpobc:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/mdpobc_nfbnet.org/tlpickrel%40hotmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/mdpobc_nfbnet.org/tlpickrel%40hotmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>_______________________________________________<br>Mdpobc mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Mdpobc@nfbnet.org">Mdpobc@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mdpobc_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mdpobc_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Mdpobc:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/mdpobc_nfbnet.org/tlpickrel%40hotmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/mdpobc_nfbnet.org/tlpickrel%40hotmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>