[NABS-L] February NABS Notes

[Ammar Tarin]

Hey Students!

As we begin a new semester, and with Washington Seminar Behind us, It is
time once again for the February NABS Notes. Questions on the Midwest
Regional Seminar? Or just want to find out what each of our awesome
committees are doing? Continue reading to find that and so much more!
NABS Notes – February 2024



We’re back! Welcome to the February addition of the NABS Notes! With
Washington Seminar behind us, we now turn to one of the most exciting times
of the year for NABS! Stay tuned to learn about everything that has been
going on, and is going to be happening in NABS!

In this addition you will find:

•Midwest Regional Seminar

•Latest NABS Now Podcast

•Committee Updates

•NABS Social Media


Midwest Regional Seminar

As the grips of winter soften it is time once again for blind students
to migrate
to the city of Chicago Illinois for the 2024 Midwest Regional Student
Seminar hosted by the National Association of Blind Students. Come be a
part of the action and shape this weekend of networking, resource sharing,
collaboration, and so much more. We encourage you to embrace the quest of
the educational journey and experience the now with us. Join us at the
Holiday Inn O’Hare located at: 5615 N Cumberland Avenue Chicago, Il 60631
on March 22nd through March 24th. Registration does close on March 1st, so
do not delay. You could find the registration link here.
<https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=2>

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Hunter Kuester at
hunterkuester2 at gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!


February NABS Now Podcast

In this episode entitled "Echoes of Advocacy & Empowerment: United Voices
for Change," we delve into the heart of collective action and advocacy with
Dr. Justin Young, a governmental affairs specialist. Join us as we explore
the impactful narratives from the National Federation of the Blind
Washington Seminar, highlighting the powerful convergence of voices
advocating for meaningful legislative change. Discover how unity,
empowerment, and collective action pushes our movement forward. From where
it all began to our three current legislative priorities today, members of
the Federation gather in Washington DC to meet with our elected officials
at the nation's capital to advocate for change. Tune in now to gain
insights, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of the crucial work being
done to shape a better future for all.

You could listen to the podcast on our Spotify
<https://open.spotify.com/show/47rJlZrFHD4EIqvgLRNhHM> Apple Podcasts
<https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nabs-now-podcast/id1507437256?uo=4>
Google
Podcasts
<https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYWRjNWZmNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==>
Or
by checking out our Anchor page <https://anchor.fm/nabs-now/>


Committee Updates Content Creation Committee

TikTok is officially live and can be found at NABS link. In addition,
Mastodon has also been created and is also found at NABS link. Our February
episode of the NABS NOW Podcast is featuring Justin Young a member of the
legislative and government affairs team at the national headquarters, and
the discussion is about Washington seminar, and how students can get
involved in legislative priorities each year. We are also launching a
Facebook student spotlight that you can nominate a student or yourself to
be highlighted on our social media platforms. You can find the link to the
nomination form here.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1791MXi9YQD0BYbFvvZM6UqBmQMJNhm7Hc1eaKcEZFR0/viewform?edit_requested=true>

If you have any questions, or just want to find a way to get more involved,
please contact chair hunter Kuester at hunterkuester2 at gmail.com.


Membership Committee

The membership committee is working on different ways to engage our
membership in fun and informative meetings. In January we hosted a general
membership call with a very fun improv game that had our participants
really thinking on their toes. In February we are planning to host a
blindness philosophy meeting during our regular committee meeting time on
Sunday the 18th at eight Eastern. So, if you’re wondering what federation
philosophy is all about or would like a refresher please come by. The
committee would also like to remind everyone that their membership status
expired at the end of 2023 so if they haven’t already done so, they should
fill out our 2024 membership form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t76MW3JNyd-LbkJ1xnTFQOBEYae1sR-4pBG7563uW2s/edit?ts=65b30b72>
and send their five dollar dues to renew their membership. Want to get more
involved? Contact Sara Luna at sol.sky.luna at gmail.com.


Fundraising Committee

Fundraising Has been hard at work. We wrapped up our auction and 50/50
raffle at Washington Seminar.

The one fundraiser that is still going and you will most definitely want to
get in on is Super Bowl roulette. What is Super Bowl roulette? You might be
asking yourself.

Super Bowl Roulette offers a thrilling way to engage with the Super Bowl
while supporting a great cause. Here’s how it works:

The Setup: A Super Bowl roulette spreadsheet will be created, with numbers
0-9 across both the top (NFC - National Football Conference) and the side
(AFC - American Football Conference).

Participation:

Purchase a square for $5 to be randomly placed on our sheet.

Winning: Winners are determined by the last digit of each team’s score at
the end of each quarter and the final score. For example, if the NFC score
is 13 and the AFC score is 10, the winning combination is NFC 3 and AFC 0.

Prizes:

Quarterly Wins: $25 per quarter.

Final Score Win: A grand prize of $50.

How to Participate and Send Payment:

Using our Donation Link: Make your payment through our donation portal here
<https://nabslink.org/donate-now>.

Via Zelle: Send payments to nabs.president at gmail.com
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/5djb05w1jen/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=nabs.president@gmail.com>
.

Via PayPal: send your payment to NABSPayments.

Remember to use the comment or note function to mention that your payment
is for the Super Bowl Roulette.

Your involvement not only adds excitement to your Super Bowl experience but
also immensely supports the initiatives of the National Association of
Blind Students. We usually sell out quickly, so don't miss your chance!

Should you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach
out to hunterkuester2 at gmail.com
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/5djb05w1jen/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=hunterkuester2@gmail.com>.
Your support means a lot to us and the community we serve.

Thank you for being part of this exciting event. Let's make this Super Bowl
an unforgettable experience!

Want to be involved in planning more activities like this? Contact Joshua
Olukanni at joshuaolukanni2002 at gmail.com.


Advocacy Committee

In the month of January we successfully rapped up planning and executing
our NABS winter seminar during Washington seminar! This was a great event,
with a lot of participation from students from across the country. In
February we are excited to hold the next iteration of our NABS bi-monthly
advocacy series, which will be held later this February, information coming
soon. Please stay tuned, and if you have any questions, please contact
chair Manahil Jafri, manahiljafri at gmail.com.


NABS Social Media

In order to catch all the latest news from NABS, make sure you Like NABS on
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Nabspage> Join the NABS Facebook group
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/173482726798026/?ref=share>, Follow NABS
on TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@nabslink?_t=8jaCvwcwCh0&_r=1> and Subscribe
to the NABS mailing list
<http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org>



-- 
Respectfully,
Ammar Ahmed Tarin
Board Member, National Association of Blind Students
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
President, Arizona Association of Blind Students
Ammar.tarin at gmail.com
480-580-7874
Live the life you want.