[nabs-l] Acing the Tests of School, Work and Life: Join Us for the 2017 Meeting of the Maryland Association of Blind Students!

[Amy Sabo]

On 11/2/17, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Federation Family:
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>
>
> It's that time again-time to make new friends, strengthen existing
> relationships, learn about the latest in the field of blindness, and-most
> importantly-get energized and empowered to carry on the work of our
> Federation so that the dreams of all blind people can be transformed into
> reality. It's time for the 51st annual convention of the National
> Federation
> of the Blind of Maryland, which will kick off a week from tomorrow at the
> Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson! If you are a blind student, a
> parent of a blind student, or someone who is interested in learning how
> students can achieve success in all aspects of life, I am once again
> excited
> to announce that the Maryland Association of Blind Students has something
> for you!
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> We cordially invite you to join us on Friday, November 10 from 3:30-6:30 PM
> in the Grayson Room for our annual seminar and business meeting. This year
> we have put together a program of fun and dynamic speakers who will inform
> us about the wealth of resources available to Maryland's blind students,
> give us helpful tips on how to succeed in school and life, and share with
> us
> their inspiring stories. As always, we will have the opportunity to learn
> about what MDABS has been up to in the past year and choose who some of our
> leaders will be for the next two years. Oh yes, and lest we forget, we'll
> have pizza! Please see the agenda which is attached and pasted below this
> email for a complete listing of our program items. We also have plans for
> some other events throughout the weekend as well as a really cool raffle,
> but you'll have to come to the meeting to learn more!
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>
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> Once again, we're offering you a chance to preregister for the meeting so
> you don't have to worry about waiting in that long line at the door. All
> you
> have to do is fill out the form found here:
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePSUo6urMNyc3O1y6w68HvZY8GiC_e-ge9
> e3dgNxHqaq2ppw/viewform?c=0
> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePSUo6urMNyc3O1y6w68HvZY8GiC_e-ge
> 9e3dgNxHqaq2ppw/viewform?c=0&w=1> &w=1. Then, come by the registration
> table
> between 3:00 and 3:30, hand your $5 dues to our illustrious Treasurer, and
> walk in. We look forward to seeing you on November 10 as we learn and laugh
> together!
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> See you in Towson,
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>
>
> Chris Nusbaum, President
>
> Maryland Association of Blind Students
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> The Maryland Association of Blind Students, a Division of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Presents:
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>
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> Acing the Tests of School, Work and Life
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>
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> Annual Business Meeting
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> Friday, November 10, 2017, 3:00-6:30 PM
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> Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
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> Grayson Room
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> 3:00: Registration ($5 dues)
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> 3:30: Call to Order and Opening Announcements
>
> Chris Nusbaum, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students;
> Taneytown,
> MD
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> 3:35: The Power of Mentoring: Helping Students Grow in the Federation
>
> Sharon Maneki, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
> Columbia, MD
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> 3:40: Introducing the Scholarship Class of 2017
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> Jesse Hartle, Chairman, NFBMD Scholarship Committee; Lutherville, MD
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> 3:50: Finding Financial Security: How the State Can Help
>
> Lori Markland, Community Relations Administrator, Maryland ABLE Program,
> Maryland 529; Baltimore, MD
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> 4:10: Questions and Discussion
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> 4:20: Acing Our Classes: It All Starts with a Textbook
>
> Joe Beckett, Director, Accessible Textbook Program, Maryland State Library
> for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; Baltimore, MD
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>
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> 4:30: Bringing Home the Bacon: Acing the Tests of Life, Federation Style
>
> Everette Bacon, President, National Federation of the Blind of Utah;
> Member,
> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind; Salt Lake City, UT
>
>
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> 4:50: Acing the Tests of Today, Embracing the Promise of Tomorrow: A Report
> from MDABS
>
> Chris Nusbaum, President, Maryland Association of Blind Students;
> Taneytown,
> MD
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> 5:05: Slaying the Giant: Acing Your Papers Efficiently and Accessibly
>
> Moderator: Ellana Crew, Vice President, Maryland Association of Blind
> Students; Baltimore, MD
>
> Panelists: Meaghan Roper, Associate, Earl Center for Learning  Innovation;
> Treasurer, Massachusetts Association of Blind Students; Boston, MA
>
> Arielle Silverman, Consultant, Disability Wisdom Consulting; Past
> President,
> National Association of Blind Students; Silver Spring, MD
>
> Brian Keseling, Student, Carroll Community College; President, Greater
> Carroll County Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
> Westminster, MD
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>
>
> 5:30: Pizza Break
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>
>
> 5:50: Acing the Tests of Leadership: Reflections from a Longtime Student
> Leader
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> Nathan Clark, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Hanover,
> MD
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>
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> 6:00: Acing the Tests of the Study Abroad Experience: Reflections on an
> Exciting Journey
>
> Emma Mitchell, Student, George Washington University; Washington, DC
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> 6:10: Secretary's Report
>
> Nathan Clark, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Hanover,
> MD
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> 6:15: Treasurer's Report
>
> Erin Daring, Treasurer, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Silver
> Spring, MD
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> 6:20: Elections
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> 6:30: Adjourn
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> Notes:
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>
>
> 1.	Immediately following the meeting, join us in Warfields for "Pizza
> and a Play!" Come support your Braille is Beautiful Players, including
> MDABS
> leaders Chris Nusbaum and Sharon Kim, as they present to you a comedic take
> on the traditional Thanksgiving festivities. Though we will have already
> had
> our pizza at the meeting, you won't want to miss this year's play; it's
> sure
> to be great fun!
> 2.	Remember to join us Saturday afternoon between general sessions for
> a lunch at the mall just for you! Get to know our leaders in a relaxed and
> informal setting, and ask any questions you may have about how you can get
> involved in the work of MDABS. If you want to go but were not included in
> the headcount taken at the beginning of the meeting, please text Chris
> Nusbaum at (443) 547-2409.
> 3.	Connect with us on social media! Like MDABS on Facebook at
> facebook.com/mdabs.federation and follow @MDABS_NFB on Twitter. Also, tell
> your friends about how much fun your having at the MDABS meeting by using
> the hashtag #MDABS17, and throughout the convention by using #NFBMD17.
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