[nabs-l] A Convention Update

[Kaiti Shelton]

I'm surprised no one really mentioned the GWR (world record) as their
favorite.  Standing under the umbrellas, singing Federation songs
while we waited for the GWR people to make us official was probably
the highlight of my week.  I felt so empowered after that.

Hearing Justin's talk at NABS and Serena's speech in general session
was great too.  I recently spent time abroad and am involved in the
#BlindAbroad campaign, so it was cool to have that spread to the
Federation.

I, like Chris, loved the 75th anniversary celebration through song.  I
also might be biased as I also sang in the choir, but it was great fun
and I'm still amazed that we put it together in such a short time.  It
was one of the most fun performances I've done in quite a while.

I also really enjoyed all the networking with new and old friends, and
goofing around with the rest of the scholarship class when we had time
to chill out together.  Playing for a friend in the performing arts
division talent competition was also fun; I got some pesky chords that
were giving me trouble on the particular instrument I was using until
then, so I was very pleased and had fun with it.

That's my top 5/6 depending on how you count it.  You really should
try to come to convention.  The NFB takes on a completely different
and deeper meaning when you experience it in person.  I listened in
last year and now that I've been recharged wish I wouldn't have missed
out.

On 7/17/15, Hope Paulos via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I guess my best memory would be meeting all the people. Getting to know
> people and making friends! I worked the freedom scientific booth, so really
> didn't have much time for extra activities… But for those people who came
> and saw all of the new products, I met just about everyone of them.  I hope
> to go back next year, and maybe attend general session.
>
> Hope Paulos
>
>> On Jul 17, 2015, at 11:13 PM, Darian Smith via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Roanna,
>> it is truly unfortunate that you couldn’t have made it this year.
>> One of the things I love   about the federation  is that membership in it
>> is  very much a participatory  activity.  One can hear about convention,
>> read about it, listen to it, but nothing is like going to a convention and
>> being a part of  the activities that go on, surrounded by the positivity,
>> the energy  and the hope for the possibilities of our future and knowing
>> that we are the ones that can make it come true.
>> I honestly can’t think of one memory or a group of them, because well,
>> there was a lot.
>> We celebrated our past, looked to our future and  broke a world record in
>> the present, and came away with actions we needed to follow through on to
>> keep the work of our movement going.
>> I hope that you will be a part of the action, the work, the excitement
>> today and in the days that follow so that you might find something that
>> inspires you to be with us in Orlando next year.
>>   Darian
>>> On Jul 17, 2015, at 4:21 PM, Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Students,
>>>
>>> Can you share with me your favorite memories from this year's national
>>> convention? I listened to each of the morning sessions via the live
>>> stream on my IPad.  I had the chance to read this year's presidential
>>> leport earlier this week.  Hope to hear from you soon.
>>>
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-- 
Kaiti Shelton
University of Dayton-Music Therapy
President, Ohio Association of Blind Students 2013-Present
Secretary, The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts
Division 2015-2016

"You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!"