[nagdu] nagdu Digest, Vol 54, Issue 8

cheryl echevarria cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Mon Sep 7 19:25:32 UTC 2009


Hey Marion did Dr. Maurer get out the chainsaw, we cut wood with the chain 
saw when I was at leadership seminar in 2007 wow that long ago, it gets you 
going.

Cheryl Echevarria

skype: angeldn3


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>    1. I Am Home! (Marion & Martin)
>    2. Re: I Am Home! (Cindy Ray)
>    3. Re: I Am Home! (Nicole B. Torcolini)
>    4. Re: I Am Home! (Sherri)
>    5. Re: I Am Home! (Marion & Martin)
>    6. Re: I Am Home! (Marion & Martin)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:40:28 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>, "FLAGDU List" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <00d901ca2f53$ccb55f70$6601a8c0 at marion475ae1fe>
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> Dear All,
>     I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the "Two-Bowl" 
> Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the 
> NFB! Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up 
> calls and an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired 
> until my head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and 
> clarify my role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network 
> with some of the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the 
> United States and Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me 
> can only be described as transformational!
>     I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during 
> the Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is 
> given, much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been 
> invited and to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do 
> the expanding work of the Federation. I look forward to the future 
> progress and prosperity I plan to create!
>
> fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:47:38 -0500
> From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <5462680090044C17A324D2FF3AA0FB5F at CindyAspireOne>
>
> Ah, you went to a Leadership Seminar. They are a wonderful experience, and
> I'm glad you had that opportunity. Can't help wondering how *your* seminar
> came by its name. *smile*
> Cindy Lou
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "FLAGDU List" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 7:40 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
>
>
> Dear All,
>     I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the "Two-Bowl"
> Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the 
> NFB!
> Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up calls and
> an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired until my
> head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and clarify 
> my
> role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network with some of
> the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the United States 
> and
> Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me can only be
> described as transformational!
>     I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during 
> the
> Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is given,
> much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited 
> and
> to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do the 
> expanding
> work of the Federation. I look forward to the future progress and 
> prosperity
> I plan to create!
>
> fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:57:23 -0700
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <1D170B8757BA4465815FD53EE5501635 at NicolePC>
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> Welcome back.  The list just isn't the same without you.
>
> Nicole
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marion & Martin
> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 5:40 PM
> To: NAGDU List; FLAGDU List
> Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
>
> Dear All,
>     I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the "Two-Bowl"
> Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the 
> NFB!
> Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up calls and
> an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired until my
> head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and clarify 
> my
> role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network with some of
> the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the United States 
> and
> Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me can only be
> described as transformational!
>     I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during 
> the
> Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is given,
> much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited 
> and
> to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do the 
> expanding
> work of the Federation. I look forward to the future progress and 
> prosperity
> I plan to create!
>
> fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 03:29:32 -0400
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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> Marion, It's great that you got to attend the seminar. I attended a
> leadership seminar so many years ago now it is just a vague memory, but 
> the
> things I learned did much to change my view of blindness and to strengthen
> my resolve to stay involved with NFB through thick and thin, good times 
> and
> not so good times. I'd like to hear more about your seminar. Glad you made
> it home safely.
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 12:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
>
>
> > Welcome back.  The list just isn't the same without you.
> >
> > Nicole
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> > Of Marion & Martin
> > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 5:40 PM
> > To: NAGDU List; FLAGDU List
> > Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> >
> > Dear All,
> >    I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the 
> > "Two-Bowl"
> > Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the
> > NFB!
> > Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up calls 
> > and
> > an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired until my
> > head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and clarify
> > my
> > role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network with some 
> > of
> > the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the United States
> > and
> > Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me can only be
> > described as transformational!
> >    I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during
> > the
> > Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is 
> > given,
> > much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited
> > and
> > to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do the
> > expanding
> > work of the Federation. I look forward to the future progress and
> > prosperity
> > I plan to create!
> >
> > fraternally yours,
> > Marion Gwizdala
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > nagdu mailing list
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:42:41 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <00e801ca2fb0$4efc0810$6601a8c0 at marion475ae1fe>
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> reply-type=original
>
> Nicole,
>     Though the Seminar was an awesome experience, it's great to be home! I
> missed my wife and our pups. I also appreciate the flattery you offer; it
> will get you everywhere! (smile)
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 12:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
>
>
> > Welcome back.  The list just isn't the same without you.
> >
> > Nicole
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf
> > Of Marion & Martin
> > Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 5:40 PM
> > To: NAGDU List; FLAGDU List
> > Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> >
> > Dear All,
> >    I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the 
> > "Two-Bowl"
> > Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the
> > NFB!
> > Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up calls 
> > and
> > an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired until my
> > head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and clarify
> > my
> > role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network with some 
> > of
> > the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the United States
> > and
> > Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me can only be
> > described as transformational!
> >    I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during
> > the
> > Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is 
> > given,
> > much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited
> > and
> > to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do the
> > expanding
> > work of the Federation. I look forward to the future progress and
> > prosperity
> > I plan to create!
> >
> > fraternally yours,
> > Marion Gwizdala
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > nagdu mailing list
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> >
> >
> >
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:24:46 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <00ed01ca2fb6$305fd2a0$6601a8c0 at marion475ae1fe>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> reply-type=response
>
> Sherri,
>     As you know from attending Seminar, it is a tremendously intense
> experience. In addition to spending four full days in a very intimate
> setting with President maurer, I also had the opportunity to get to know 
> the
> other Seminarians on a very personal level. This sort of networking will
> greatly enhance the effectiveness and visibility of NAGDU. The 
> relationships
> I formed during the 72nd Seminar will last a lifetime!
>     I think the most important lesson I learned during the Seminar was how
> to manage my work with the Organization. It helped me understand how to
> utilize my potential, as well as learn techniques to overcome those who
> would attempt to minimize it.
>     Frankly, it is very difficult to summarize the effect of the Seminar 
> or
> to put into comprehendible words the impact it has on me. fresh from the
> intensity of it all, I am still synthesizing the experience! Furthermore,
> the true impact of the Seminar is that it makes an internal shift in 
> energy
> that cannot be adequately described; it must be experienced! In this
> respect, the only way to share this shift is to say that I am more 
> grounded
> in my connection with the Federation and my potential to effect change.
>     The Seminar gave me so much more than I expected. President Maurer
> frequently said to the Seminarians, quoting from the words of Jesus, "To
> whom much is given, much is expected!" I  believe I can meet these
> expectations!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 3:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
>
>
> > Marion, It's great that you got to attend the seminar. I attended a
> > leadership seminar so many years ago now it is just a vague memory, but
> > the things I learned did much to change my view of blindness and to
> > strengthen my resolve to stay involved with NFB through thick and thin,
> > good times and not so good times. I'd like to hear more about your
> > seminar. Glad you made it home safely.
> > Sherri
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Nicole B. Torcolini" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> > To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 12:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> >
> >
> >> Welcome back.  The list just isn't the same without you.
> >>
> >> Nicole
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> >> Behalf
> >> Of Marion & Martin
> >> Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 5:40 PM
> >> To: NAGDU List; FLAGDU List
> >> Subject: [nagdu] I Am Home!
> >>
> >> Dear All,
> >>    I wanted to let everyone know that I have returned from the 
> >> "Two-Bowl"
> >> Seminar more enthused and excited about the direction of NAGDU and the
> >> NFB!
> >> Though it was a grueling four days consisting of 6:00 am wake-up calls
> >> and
> >> an 11:00 pm adjournment nearly every night, I didn't feel tired until 
> >> my
> >> head hit the pillow! The Seminar helped me better understand and 
> >> clarify
> >> my
> >> role with the NFB, as well as create friendships and network with some 
> >> of
> >> the most dynamic, influential leaders of the blind in the United States
> >> and
> >> Canada. What transpired during the past four days for me can only be
> >> described as transformational!
> >>    I must admit, though, that it is very daunting! Several times during
> >> the
> >> Seminar, Dr. maurer quoted from the bible, saying "To whom much is 
> >> given,
> >> much is expected!" It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited
> >> and
> >> to participate in this Seminar, as well as  to be chosen to do the
> >> expanding
> >> work of the Federation. I look forward to the future progress and
> >> prosperity
> >> I plan to create!
> >>
> >> fraternally yours,
> >> Marion Gwizdala
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> nagdu mailing list
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> >>
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