[nabs-l] Vee Gaspa for a NABS Board Position

[Mikayla Gephart]

Hi all,
I will deffinately be voting for Vee. I met her at the NFB of New Jersey convention, and we have been on several conference calls. She is doing a really good job with the student division in NJ.
Sincerely,
Mikayla 

> On May 20, 2016, at 2:11 PM, Vee Gaspa via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Happy Friday NABS!
> 
>   My name is Vee Gaspa, and I just finished my first year at Seton
> Hall University. While I am originally from Virginia, I've expanded my
> Federation work to my school state of New Jersey. I quickly involved myself
> in the NFB of NJ, becoming President of the New Jersey Association of Blind
> Students. When I was first elected president of this division, I did not
> realize how much of a challenge, privilege, and developmental experience  it
> would be. This division has provided me with self-reflection as an
> individual, leader, but most of all as a mentor to fellow blind students. 
> 
> I had the incredible opportunity to be sponsored by both the New Jersey
> Affiliate and the National Association of Blind Students to attend this
> year's Washington Seminar. After battling through the slick snow, I was
> fortunate enough to converse with multiple Congressmen. Without a doubt,
> this was truly an eye-opening experience for me. Witnessing, firsthand, all
> the work that we do on such a large scale is remarkable; and I am honored to
> be a part of it. 
> 
> This July, I am eager to take my talent, passion, and enthusiasm to the
> national level. At the 76th NFB National Convention, I am running for a nabs
> Board position. With my energy, drive, and experience, I promise to bring
> positivity and new insight to the NABS Board. During our NABS Annual
> Business Meeting, I hope each of you consider supporting me as I grow in our
> movement. I am confident that my creativity and motivation will show true as
> we continue to advance the National Association of Blind students, a proud
> division of the national Federation of the Blind!
> 
> See you in Orlando!
> Sincerely,
> Vee Gaspa
> 
> Live the life you want. 
> 
> 
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