[nabs-l] Convention, 2012!

[Joshua Lester]

I was seated in the Arkansas section, and one of the guys from the
Florida section was the one that blurted it out.
Yeah, it's a part of life, but it still shouldn't have happened.
I'll investigate, so I can find a way to sit further away from that bullhorn.
Thanks, Joshua

On 6/5/12, Elizabeth <lizmohnke at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Joshua,
>
> I do not recall hearing about the comment you refer to in your message.
> Perhaps it was just something someone said within earshot of where you were
>
> sitting. Unfortunately, people sometimes say things others find
> disrespectful. I think this is simply a part of life.
>
> As far as the seating arrangements are concerned, the state affiliates are
> always seated alphabetically during general sessions. The only exceptions I
>
> know about is the year they decided to do it backwards, and I think
> sometimes they place Maryland in the center of the room or the front of the
>
> middle isle regardless of how this places them in the alphabetical order.
>
> Alphabetically speaking, it would make sense that Florida would be somewhere
>
> behind Arkansas. If Florida is not somewhere directly behind you in your
> isle, it could be they are just behind you in the next section over.
> Although I cannot say for sure since I am not too familiar with this section
>
> of the room. If you find out it is the same this year, perhaps you could
> investigate why this may be the case.
>
> I hope this helps answer some of your questions.
>
> Take care,
> Elizabeth
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Joshua Lester" <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:35 PM
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] Convention, 2012!
>
>> Hi, all.
>> I can't wait, until June 29th, when I'll be leaving for Dallas!
>> I hope most of you, who are on this list, and attending convention,
>> will attend the Jaws 14 debut!
>> I looked at the agenda, and was shocked to find that there was no
>> mention of the Blind Driver Chalenge car!
>> Will it be in one of the exhibits, this year?
>> I never got to look at it, 2 years ago.
>> Also, during the general sessions, I'd appreciate it if noone says,
>> "Viva Mexico!"
>> This is the USA, and we should all support our country!
>> I know, that this comment was off topic, but that was one thing that
>> turned me off, 2 years ago.
>> Who was that guy?
>> Also, someone from Florida keeps blowing some kind of bullhorn!
>> Why was Florida seated behind the Arkansas section, two years ago?
>> Thanks, Joshua
>>
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