[nabs-l] 2017 VABS Program for NFBV State Convention
Robert Parsons
rob.parso3389 at gmail.com
Sun Sep 24 05:45:19 UTC 2017
Howdy NABS
If you are in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area the first weekend
in November, come on down to Falls Church and get a piece of this action
VABS has going on. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Below you will find the official schedule of the 2017 NFBV State Convention
for VABS Programs. I appreciate the students that opted to lead discussions
and I hope that your contribution will inspire everyone else.
2017 NFBV State Convention Student Program
Friday, November 3, 2017
8pm-10pm: VABS Student Social and Membership Affair
Bring $5 to pay your yearly dues to the division. This is the time where you
all are officially considered members. Paying your dues gives you voting
privileges, assistance privileges, and the right to represent us on a local,
state, and national level.
Beginning at 8pm:
Welcome to the Division: Robert Parsons
Collection of Dues and Registration: Andrea Perry
Ice Breakers Session: Kinston Walker, Naim Abu El-Hawa, Andrea Perry,
Michael Munn.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
12pm-1:30pm: VABS Student luncheon and Business Meeting
This is our annual business meeting, where we reflect and review all that
has been accomplished during the year and make plans on how we can improve
our efficiency and bank account in the future.
Welcome Address: Robert Parsons, Kathryn Webster.
Treasurer's Report: Andrea Perry.
Discussion on Events/Fundraising: Naim Abu El-Hawa.
Plans: Membership as a Whole
Elections: Kathryn Webster., Robert Parsons.
1:30pm-4:pm: Breakout Sessions
These 30-minute panel discussions are used as points of knowledge for many
questions that may be burning in your minds. Take the time to ask the
student speakers about their experience and what they suggest.
1:30pm-2pm: Netiquette and How to Effectively Communicate
Student Panel: Christopher Nusbaum, Robert Parsons, Kinston Walker
2:30pm-3pm: Social Pressures of High School and College
Student Panel: Naim Abu El-Hawa, Michael Munn, Oscar Montiel
2:30pm-3pm: Training and Its Benefits
Student Panel: Michael Ausbund, Marc Canamaso, Chris Nusbaum
3pm-3:30pm: VABS and the Federation: The Effectiveness of the Network
Student panel: Kathryn Webster, Luke Schwinck, Andrea Perry
3:30pm-4pm: Legislative Advocacy and AIM High
Student Panel: Michael Ausbund, Robert Parsons, Naim Abu El-Hawa
Sunday, November 5, 2017
9am-11:30am: Self-Defense Youth Track Collaboration
Bring your game face, sweat pants, and Bruce Lee moves because VABS is
getting physical. This self-defense course will teach practical self-defense
so that in the event danger is at your doorstep you can act freely, move
swiftly, and be free of all bodily harm.
Please keep in mind, we will be having our fundraiser the whole time that we
are at convention. We will be selling customized braille bracelets. Also,
please stay tuned for more updates about more items.
Thanks
Robert E. Parsons Jr.
President, Richmond Chapter
President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
Randolph Macon College '18
Phone: 804 801 7674
"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
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