[Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 13

Sat Apr 23 17:54:30 UTC 2011

I vote for movie

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> From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
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> Thanks, Gary!
>
> Does this DVD/VCR unit also include a TV?  It may sound like an airheaded
> question, but I want to be sure that I understand completely.
>
> To everyone: It looks like we need to pick between a movie and an open mic
> night.  As I think about it more, I think the movie would be a nice kick-off
> evening activity.  We'll have more time to talk to each other on Saturday
> night as well as throughout the convention.  That was the advantage to the
> open-mic night.  I still question whether or not we could fill up an open
> mic night.  Please provide more discussion of your thoughts.  If I hear none
> in the next week, I'll have to act fast and ask Gary for help getting the
> room and equipment for the movie night.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Justin
>
> Justin M. Salisbury
> Undergraduate Student
> The University Honors Program
> East Carolina University
> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>
> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET MEAD
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> H. Ray [ghraynfbofnc at charter.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:49 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
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> You should not have to pay for the room, but you will need to provide your
> own equipment.  I might be able to bring a DVD/VCR unit for you all to use.
> That is, if you ask nicely.  I have one that I take to my library
> presentations.
>
> gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:17 PM
> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
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> If I may, I'll try to paraphrase what Cindy's saying.  She wants us to
> figure out how much it will cost us to get a room and proper electronic
> equipment for the movie night or open microphone.  I'm picturing some sort
> of meeting room with a projector and speakers for the movie night.
>
> Justin M. Salisbury
> Undergraduate Student
> The University Honors Program
> East Carolina University
> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
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> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
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> ________________________________________
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Cindy
> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:54 PM
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> I don't know. I am not familiar with costs in this situation. I was
> just saying that those details should be figured out to see if that
> kind of event is even possible before we start planning for it.
>
> Cindy
>
> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>> Accommodate us for free?  Specify.
>>
>> Spock
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Cindy Bennett
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 5:34 PM
>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> We have a convention scholarship for a student who has become more
>> involved in the last year. I definitely think we should actually
>> reward it htis year and use the suggestions i mentioned before, offer
>> to ride public transportation with someone who perhaps wasn't, or pay
>> for a room and open it to other students so they can save money. I
>> will commit to getting a room and allowing up to 3 other women stay
>> with me.
>>
>> But before we make a decision about open mic/video, let's make sure
>> the hotel is willing to accommidate us for free.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>>> Justin:
>>>
>>> You have it.  You all need to get folks to come to the convention.  Have
>> you
>>> all thought about helping out folks who come?  Many chapters do.  In
> fact,
>>> some actually pay the whole load.
>>>
>>> gary
>>>
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> Behalf
>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:28 PM
>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>>
>>> We tried board games in 2009, and it wasn't a huge hit.  At the same
> time,
>>> we didn't really have many students attend the state convention period,
> so
>>> everyone who was there attended the game night, but not a lot of students
>>> came period.
>>>
>>> I like the idea of getting a nice descriptive video from the library for
>> the
>>> blind if we do a movie night.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure how much participation our survey would get.
>>>
>>> I'm really glad to see your name on our list, Leah.  I think I'm pretty
>> safe
>>> in speaking for the group to say that we hope to see you around more!
>>>
>>> Justin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>> Undergraduate Student
>>> The University Honors Program
>>> East Carolina University
>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>
>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change
>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>>
>>>
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>> Leah
>>> Seabury [leah.seabury88 at gmail.com]
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:12 PM
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>>> As long as I am not working during the day, I can help man power any
>>> thing that is needed. I think all of the ideas are good ones Movies,
>>> charoke, or what about some board games? Maybe a survey can go out on
>>> what activities students would like to do. I think Alcohol should be
>>> avoided if at all possible because of the fact that parents may not
>>> allow their kids to come.
>>>
>>>
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>>>>    1. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>       (Salisbury, Justin Mark)
>>>>    2. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Cindy Bennett)
>>>>    3. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Gary H. Ray)
>>>>    4. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Gary H. Ray)
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>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:16:56 +0000
>>>> From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
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>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
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>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>> East Carolina University
>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>
>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>> change
>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET MEAD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>> Cindy
>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>> a great idea!
>>>>
>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>
>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>
>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>> should
>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>> parents.
>>>>>
>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>> gets
>>>>> boring.
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>> much
>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>
>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>> Jewel
>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have both
>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and if
>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions. If
>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor of
>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the day
>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be more
>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
> table?
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>> we
>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
> of
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
> our
>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>> able
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>> it
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>> can
>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
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>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>
>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
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>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:58:48 -0400
>>>> From: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
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>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>> should
>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>>> gets
>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>> much
>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
> both
>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
> if
>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
> If
>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
> of
>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
> day
>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
> more
>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>> table?
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>>> we
>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>> of
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>> our
>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>>> it
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>> can
>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?
> ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>
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>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>> Message-ID: <004301cbfd00$43fa5e20$cbef1a60$@net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Artiels will be due by last day of June.
>>>>
>>>> gary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Cindy Bennett
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:59 PM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>> Cindy
>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>> should
>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>>> gets
>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>> much
>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
> both
>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
> if
>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
> If
>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
> of
>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
> day
>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
> more
>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>> table?
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>>> we
>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>> of
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>> our
>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>>> it
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>> can
>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
> -MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>> Message: 4
>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>> Message-ID: <004401cbfd00$46806cc0$d3814640$@net>
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>>>>
>>>> You all could get a move from the library for the blind.  I can see that
>>> it
>>>> happens.
>>>>
>>>> gary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:09 AM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>> should
>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>> parents.
>>>>
>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>> gets
>>>> boring.
>>>>
>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
> much
>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>> Gary.
>>>>
>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>
>>>> Justin
>>>>
>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>> East Carolina University
>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>
>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>> change
>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>> Jewel
>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>
>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>> this, too.
>>>>
>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>
>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have both
>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and if
>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>> or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions. If
>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor of
>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the day
>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>
>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be more
>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a table?
>>> I
>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>> having
>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
> we
>>>>>> know
>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man our
>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
> able
>>>> to
>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
> it
>>>> to
>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>>> MEAD
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:34:37 -0400
> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
> 	<ncabs at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
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> It does have a TV tuner on it, but I don't use it that way.  It has a small,
> flat panel display that has a DVD/VCR attached.  I demo DVS movies for
> prospective DVS club members
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:24 AM
> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>
> Thanks, Gary!
>
> Does this DVD/VCR unit also include a TV?  It may sound like an airheaded
> question, but I want to be sure that I understand completely.
>
> To everyone: It looks like we need to pick between a movie and an open mic
> night.  As I think about it more, I think the movie would be a nice kick-off
> evening activity.  We'll have more time to talk to each other on Saturday
> night as well as throughout the convention.  That was the advantage to the
> open-mic night.  I still question whether or not we could fill up an open
> mic night.  Please provide more discussion of your thoughts.  If I hear none
> in the next week, I'll have to act fast and ask Gary for help getting the
> room and equipment for the movie night.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Justin
>
> Justin M. Salisbury
> Undergraduate Student
> The University Honors Program
> East Carolina University
> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>
> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Gary
> H. Ray [ghraynfbofnc at charter.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:49 AM
> To: 'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>
> You should not have to pay for the room, but you will need to provide your
> own equipment.  I might be able to bring a DVD/VCR unit for you all to use.
> That is, if you ask nicely.  I have one that I take to my library
> presentations.
>
> gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:17 PM
> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>
> If I may, I'll try to paraphrase what Cindy's saying.  She wants us to
> figure out how much it will cost us to get a room and proper electronic
> equipment for the movie night or open microphone.  I'm picturing some sort
> of meeting room with a projector and speakers for the movie night.
>
> Justin M. Salisbury
> Undergraduate Student
> The University Honors Program
> East Carolina University
> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>
> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Cindy
> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:54 PM
> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>
> I don't know. I am not familiar with costs in this situation. I was
> just saying that those details should be figured out to see if that
> kind of event is even possible before we start planning for it.
>
> Cindy
>
> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>> Accommodate us for free?  Specify.
>>
>> Spock
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Cindy Bennett
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 5:34 PM
>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> We have a convention scholarship for a student who has become more
>> involved in the last year. I definitely think we should actually
>> reward it htis year and use the suggestions i mentioned before, offer
>> to ride public transportation with someone who perhaps wasn't, or pay
>> for a room and open it to other students so they can save money. I
>> will commit to getting a room and allowing up to 3 other women stay
>> with me.
>>
>> But before we make a decision about open mic/video, let's make sure
>> the hotel is willing to accommidate us for free.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>>> Justin:
>>>
>>> You have it.  You all need to get folks to come to the convention.  Have
>> you
>>> all thought about helping out folks who come?  Many chapters do.  In
> fact,
>>> some actually pay the whole load.
>>>
>>> gary
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf
>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:28 PM
>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>>
>>> We tried board games in 2009, and it wasn't a huge hit.  At the same
> time,
>>> we didn't really have many students attend the state convention period,
> so
>>> everyone who was there attended the game night, but not a lot of students
>>> came period.
>>>
>>> I like the idea of getting a nice descriptive video from the library for
>> the
>>> blind if we do a movie night.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure how much participation our survey would get.
>>>
>>> I'm really glad to see your name on our list, Leah.  I think I'm pretty
>> safe
>>> in speaking for the group to say that we hope to see you around more!
>>>
>>> Justin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>> Undergraduate Student
>>> The University Honors Program
>>> East Carolina University
>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>
>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change
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>> Leah
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>>> As long as I am not working during the day, I can help man power any
>>> thing that is needed. I think all of the ideas are good ones Movies,
>>> charoke, or what about some board games? Maybe a survey can go out on
>>> what activities students would like to do. I think Alcohol should be
>>> avoided if at all possible because of the fact that parents may not
>>> allow their kids to come.
>>>
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>>>>    1. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>       (Salisbury, Justin Mark)
>>>>    2. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Cindy Bennett)
>>>>    3. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Gary H. Ray)
>>>>    4. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Gary H. Ray)
>>>>
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:16:56 +0000
>>>> From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
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>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>> East Carolina University
>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>
>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>> change
>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET MEAD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>> Cindy
>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>> a great idea!
>>>>
>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>
>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>
>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>> should
>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>> parents.
>>>>>
>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>> gets
>>>>> boring.
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>> much
>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>
>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>> Jewel
>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have both
>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and if
>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions. If
>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor of
>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the day
>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be more
>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
> table?
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>> we
>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
> of
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
> our
>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>> able
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>> it
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>> can
>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
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>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:58:48 -0400
>>>> From: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>> Message-ID: <BANLkTi=XhrW7KcaFLRgbg+fAE0j==t_8PQ at mail.gmail.com>
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>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>> should
>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>>> gets
>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>> much
>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
> both
>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
> if
>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
> If
>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
> of
>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
> day
>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
> more
>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>> table?
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>>> we
>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>> of
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>> our
>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>>> it
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>> can
>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?
> ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>> Message-ID: <004301cbfd00$43fa5e20$cbef1a60$@net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Artiels will be due by last day of June.
>>>>
>>>> gary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Cindy Bennett
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:59 PM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
> wrote:
>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>> Cindy
>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>> should
>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>>> gets
>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>> much
>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
> both
>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
> if
>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
> If
>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
> of
>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
> day
>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
> more
>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>> table?
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>>> we
>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>> of
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>> our
>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>>> it
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>> can
>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
> -MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
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>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>
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>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
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>>>> ------------------------------
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>>>> Message: 4
>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>> Message-ID: <004401cbfd00$46806cc0$d3814640$@net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> You all could get a move from the library for the blind.  I can see that
>>> it
>>>> happens.
>>>>
>>>> gary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:09 AM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>> should
>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>> parents.
>>>>
>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>> gets
>>>> boring.
>>>>
>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
> much
>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>> Gary.
>>>>
>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>
>>>> Justin
>>>>
>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>> East Carolina University
>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>
>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>> change
>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>> Jewel
>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>
>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>
>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>> this, too.
>>>>
>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>
>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have both
>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and if
>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>> or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions. If
>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor of
>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the day
>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>
>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be more
>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a table?
>>> I
>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>> having
>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
> we
>>>>>> know
>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man our
>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
> able
>>>> to
>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
> it
>>>> to
>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
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> Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:07:12 -0400
> From: Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
> 	<ncabs at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
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> Justin and all,
> I say let's do the movie and have time afterward to hang out and get
> to know people and let them get to know NCABS. Picking out the right
> movie is going to be the difficult part...does anyone have a list of
> the currently available movies from the DVS library program? GAry, I
> bet you do. Movie night would also be a good time to tell people about
> the Blind Mice Mart Movie Vault, the Library for the Blind and its DVS
> program, and other related programs, so people get some good
> information out of it.
>
> This sounds great,
> Jewel
>
> On 4/23/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>> It does have a TV tuner on it, but I don't use it that way.  It has a
>> small,
>> flat panel display that has a DVD/VCR attached.  I demo DVS movies for
>> prospective DVS club members
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:24 AM
>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> Thanks, Gary!
>>
>> Does this DVD/VCR unit also include a TV?  It may sound like an airheaded
>> question, but I want to be sure that I understand completely.
>>
>> To everyone: It looks like we need to pick between a movie and an open mic
>> night.  As I think about it more, I think the movie would be a nice
>> kick-off
>> evening activity.  We'll have more time to talk to each other on Saturday
>> night as well as throughout the convention.  That was the advantage to the
>> open-mic night.  I still question whether or not we could fill up an open
>> mic night.  Please provide more discussion of your thoughts.  If I hear
>> none
>> in the next week, I'll have to act fast and ask Gary for help getting the
>> room and equipment for the movie night.
>>
>> Thanks so much!
>>
>> Justin
>>
>> Justin M. Salisbury
>> Undergraduate Student
>> The University Honors Program
>> East Carolina University
>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>
>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change
>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>> Gary
>> H. Ray [ghraynfbofnc at charter.net]
>> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:49 AM
>> To: 'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> You should not have to pay for the room, but you will need to provide your
>> own equipment.  I might be able to bring a DVD/VCR unit for you all to
>> use.
>> That is, if you ask nicely.  I have one that I take to my library
>> presentations.
>>
>> gary
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:17 PM
>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> If I may, I'll try to paraphrase what Cindy's saying.  She wants us to
>> figure out how much it will cost us to get a room and proper electronic
>> equipment for the movie night or open microphone.  I'm picturing some sort
>> of meeting room with a projector and speakers for the movie night.
>>
>> Justin M. Salisbury
>> Undergraduate Student
>> The University Honors Program
>> East Carolina University
>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>
>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change
>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>> Cindy
>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:54 PM
>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>
>> I don't know. I am not familiar with costs in this situation. I was
>> just saying that those details should be figured out to see if that
>> kind of event is even possible before we start planning for it.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>>> Accommodate us for free?  Specify.
>>>
>>> Spock
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of Cindy Bennett
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 5:34 PM
>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>>
>>> We have a convention scholarship for a student who has become more
>>> involved in the last year. I definitely think we should actually
>>> reward it htis year and use the suggestions i mentioned before, offer
>>> to ride public transportation with someone who perhaps wasn't, or pay
>>> for a room and open it to other students so they can save money. I
>>> will commit to getting a room and allowing up to 3 other women stay
>>> with me.
>>>
>>> But before we make a decision about open mic/video, let's make sure
>>> the hotel is willing to accommidate us for free.
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> On 4/17/11, Gary H. Ray <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net> wrote:
>>>> Justin:
>>>>
>>>> You have it.  You all need to get folks to come to the convention.  Have
>>> you
>>>> all thought about helping out folks who come?  Many chapters do.  In
>> fact,
>>>> some actually pay the whole load.
>>>>
>>>> gary
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:28 PM
>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>>>
>>>> We tried board games in 2009, and it wasn't a huge hit.  At the same
>> time,
>>>> we didn't really have many students attend the state convention period,
>> so
>>>> everyone who was there attended the game night, but not a lot of
>>>> students
>>>> came period.
>>>>
>>>> I like the idea of getting a nice descriptive video from the library for
>>> the
>>>> blind if we do a movie night.
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure how much participation our survey would get.
>>>>
>>>> I'm really glad to see your name on our list, Leah.  I think I'm pretty
>>> safe
>>>> in speaking for the group to say that we hope to see you around more!
>>>>
>>>> Justin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>> East Carolina University
>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>
>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>> change
>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET MEAD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>> Leah
>>>> Seabury [leah.seabury88 at gmail.com]
>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 2:12 PM
>>>> To: ncabs at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] Ncabs Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7
>>>>
>>>> As long as I am not working during the day, I can help man power any
>>>> thing that is needed. I think all of the ideas are good ones Movies,
>>>> charoke, or what about some board games? Maybe a survey can go out on
>>>> what activities students would like to do. I think Alcohol should be
>>>> avoided if at all possible because of the fact that parents may not
>>>> allow their kids to come.
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>>    1. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>       (Salisbury, Justin Mark)
>>>>>    2. Re: NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night (Cindy Bennett)
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>>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:16:56 +0000
>>>>> From: "Salisbury, Justin Mark" <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
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>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>> Cindy
>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>
>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>> should
>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>>>> gets
>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>> much
>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
>>>>>>> both
>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
>>>>>>> if
>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
>>>>>>> If
>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
>>>>>>> day
>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
>>>>>>> more
>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>> table?
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>>> we
>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>>>>>>> can
>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>> of
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>> our
>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>>> it
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>> can
>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?
>>>>>>>>>> ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
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>>>>> --
>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>
>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:58:48 -0400
>>>>> From: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>> Message-ID: <BANLkTi=XhrW7KcaFLRgbg+fAE0j==t_8PQ at mail.gmail.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252
>>>>>
>>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>>> should
>>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up,
>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> gets
>>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>>> much
>>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all
>>>>>>> hang
>>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
>> both
>>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on
>>>>>>>> running
>>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a
>>>>>>>> lot
>>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student
>>>>>>>> track
>>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this,
>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
>> if
>>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2
>>>>>>>> hours
>>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our
>>>>>>>> national
>>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
>> If
>>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go
>>>>>>>> Thursday
>>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
>> of
>>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
>> day
>>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
>> more
>>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>>> table?
>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember
>>>>>>>>> us
>>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.
>>>>>>>>> Once
>>>> we
>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>> can
>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?    ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>>> of
>>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>>> our
>>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>>> able
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you
>>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> ?Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>>> can
>>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has.?
>> ?MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>
>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
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>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>
>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 3
>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>> Message-ID: <004301cbfd00$43fa5e20$cbef1a60$@net>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
>>>>>
>>>>> Artiels will be due by last day of June.
>>>>>
>>>>> gary
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>>>> Of Cindy Bennett
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 2:59 PM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I think we would need to do a lot of beforehand advertising. We should
>>>>> put something in the next News and Views, perhaps after an article
>>>>> that someone could write about the student seminar. The next one will
>>>>> be out in Early June probably, so submissions should probably be sent
>>>>> within the next month, but talking to Gary or Miriam would provide
>>>>> more accurate info on that. We could call the chapter presidents and
>>>>> tell them to inform their chapters. If we want a line up of young
>>>>> performers, then it is essential that we keep up with our seminar
>>>>> attendees and keep reminding them about our convention scholarship,
>>>>> and obviously a student track during general sessions will make
>>>>> attending more appealing. We should try to do a better job of trying
>>>>> to connect with students going. Maybe some of us could offer or split
>>>>> our rooms to first time attendees to help them save money. Or maybe
>>>>> some of us could try to procure rides and invite people to come with,
>>>>> or offer to ride the bus with people from our areas to people who may
>>>>> have not tried public transportation before to make the process less
>>>>> intimidating. There are things that we can do to get more students
>>>>> there, but it takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of that has to
>>>>> happen during the summer when most of us are out of touch. But before
>>>>> we make a decision on an open mic or movie night, Justin should talk
>>>>> to Gary and perhaps call the hotel and see what kind of arrangements
>>>>> can be made as far as audio/visual, and if these arrangements will
>>>>> incur a cost.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>>>>> Do you all think enough people would participate in the open mic?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>> change
>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>> MEAD
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 12:33 PM
>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really like the movie idea. The only thing I have against it is that
>>>>>> it wouldn't give time for us to really socialize, but it is definitely
>>>>>> a great idea!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really like the open mic idea. We would have to see if there is a
>>>>>> way to hook up a computer for music, and if we went the karaoke route,
>>>>>> we would have to get music, and that could be interesting. We could
>>>>>> make it like a play your own music/a cappella/poetry thing. If we do
>>>>>> this, I think we should advertise a lot beforehand so people come
>>>>>> prepared with the things they will need such as poems, instruments,
>>>>>> etc. I think we should have snacks and drinks. We would then have to
>>>>>> see the hotel's policy about bringing in food, but in the past no
>>>>>> problems have arisen from our pizza lunch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I suggested a restaurant/bar so everyone could be included. I agree
>>>>>> with not wanting to send the wrong message, but NABS has had several
>>>>>> events where alcohol was present, but I highly doubt we could even
>>>>>> begin to afford to have a bar at any event we host which is why I
>>>>>> suggested the restaurant/bar thing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But I think the movie/open mic ideas are 2 things we could definitely
>>>>>> work with. The movie might be easier logistically except we'd have to
>>>>>> find a projector screen for these who would be able to see the movie,
>>>>>> and the open mic would be better for socializing, but we would have to
>>>>>> work out sound and probably more food/ drink (even if they aren't
>>>>>> alcoholic) options.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/16/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>>>>> should
>>>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>>>> parents.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up,
>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>> gets
>>>>>>> boring.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>>>> much
>>>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>>>>> Gary.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all
>>>>>>> hang
>>>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have
>> both
>>>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on
>>>>>>>> running
>>>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a
>>>>>>>> lot
>>>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student
>>>>>>>> track
>>>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this,
>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and
>> if
>>>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2
>>>>>>>> hours
>>>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our
>>>>>>>> national
>>>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions.
>> If
>>>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go
>>>>>>>> Thursday
>>>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor
>> of
>>>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the
>> day
>>>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be
>> more
>>>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>>> table?
>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember
>>>>>>>>> us
>>>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.
>>>>>>>>> Once
>>>> we
>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>> can
>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>>> of
>>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>>> our
>>>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>>>> able
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you
>>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>>>> can
>>>>>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
>> -MARGARET
>>>>>>>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>>
>>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>>> 828.989.5383
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>>>>> --
>>>>> Cindy Bennett
>>>>> UNC Wilmington Psychology major
>>>>>
>>>>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>>>> 828.989.5383
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 4
>>>>> Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:06:28 -0400
>>>>> From: "Gary H. Ray" <ghraynfbofnc at charter.net>
>>>>> To: "'North Carolina Association of Blind Students List'"
>>>>>       <ncabs at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>> Message-ID: <004401cbfd00$46806cc0$d3814640$@net>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="us-ascii"
>>>>>
>>>>> You all could get a move from the library for the blind.  I can see
>>>>> that
>>>> it
>>>>> happens.
>>>>>
>>>>> gary
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>>>> Of Salisbury, Justin Mark
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:09 AM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the movie idea.  I also like the restaurant idea.  I think we
>>>> should
>>>>> avoid anything called a "bar" because we don't want to send the wrong
>>>>> message, especially when much of our target audience still lives with
>>>>> parents.
>>>>>
>>>>> My concern with the open mic is that, if not enough people step up, it
>>>> gets
>>>>> boring.
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of doing a small student track, but I'm not sure how
>> much
>>>>> money and time it would take to arrange.  I'll bounce the idea off of
>>>> Gary.
>>>>>
>>>>> Keep it coming, folks!
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin
>>>>>
>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>
>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>> change
>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>>>> MEAD
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of
>>>> Jewel
>>>>> [herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 6:24 AM
>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of going to a bar, but that leaves out the high
>>>>> schoolers and many of the college students (under 21!). What about a
>>>>> movie and popcorn? I have hundreds of movies in mp3 format with DVS
>>>>> from www.blindmicemart.com. We could pick one or two (voting, of
>>>>> course), people bring popcorn, soda, and other snacks, and we all hang
>>>>> out either in a room or in a conference room (we'd have to bring
>>>>> things to lounge on if we do it in a conference room, though!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Another idea is an open mic evening, where people get the chance to
>>>>> sing a song, tell a short story, or read poetry, while people enjoy
>>>>> refreshments and listen. Comfortable lounging spots are a must for
>>>>> this, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> With either of these, we could do the vendor hall, then have movie or
>>>>> open mic from 9 to 11pm....like a sleepover, sorta *grin*
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Typically the exhibit hall will run from 6-9. In 2009 we did have both
>>>>>> an exhibit hall and a game night. The game night was very
>>>>>> unsuccessful, but we had different people at each location. If we do
>>>>>> an event let's just make sure people can still concentrate on running
>>>>>> the table and selling snack packs, because Friday night brought a lot
>>>>>> of sales.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have always thought it would be really cool to have a student track
>>>>>> separate from the general sessions. Several other states do this, but
>>>>>> our state board has been staunchly against it in the past, but if we
>>>>>> develop a good argument, we could present it. We could perhaps have
>>>>>> some of the relevant presenters present to the general session and
>>>>>> then perhaps present separately to the students so they could
>>>>>> concentrate on their student related services and answer our more
>>>>>> specific questions such as Bookshare and NCLBPH. This would be a
>>>>>> bigger undertaking, but it could help us attract more students, and if
>>>>>> we bring up the idea of a student track, it could only be during one
>>>>>> of the general sessions, and maybe only a portion of one like 2 hours
>>>>>> or so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could do an event Friday. This year, Gary wants to stress to
>>>>>> members to get to convention early, because there will be more
>>>>>> sessions during the day. I think it would be cool to have some
>>>>>> students at these sessions which will probably be run by our national
>>>>>> rep to take notes for the students or something. I will not have the
>>>>>> school obligation, and depending on when the Ashevillians get a ride
>>>>>> down, I could potentially represent the students at these sessions. If
>>>>>> Asheville won't come early, I will see if I can afford to go Thursday
>>>>>> night. But if we wanted to do something concurrently on Friday, then
>>>>>> we would have to ask, and like I said, typically NC is not in favor of
>>>>>> anything running concurrent with their programming, and during the day
>>>>>> Friday would most likely be difficult for students.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We could always arrange to have a student breakfast that could be more
>>>>>> socially oriented than our business meeting lunch, or we could do
>>>>>> something after the exhibit hall like walk to a close buy
>>>>>> restaurant/bar or something.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> What happened in 2009 with the exhibit hall?  Did we not have a
>>>>>>> table?
>>>> I
>>>>>>> remember that we had a game night in 2009.  Last year, I remember us
>>>>>>> having
>>>>>>> a table in the exhibit hall but no separate event.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I haven't heard an official schedule for the exhibit hall yet.  Once
>> we
>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>> that, we can toy with the idea of scheduling around it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
>>>>>>> East Carolina University
>>>>>>> salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>>>>>>> change
>>>>>>> the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."    -MARGARET
>>> MEAD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ________________________________________
>>>>>>> From: ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [ncabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf
>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>> Bennett [clb5590 at gmail.com]
>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:27 PM
>>>>>>> To: North Carolina Association of Blind Students List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ncabs] NFB of NC State Convention Friday Night
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What is hard is that we will have to be sure we have people to man
>>>>>>> our
>>>>>>> table in the exhibit hall if we still plan to have one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Cala Estes <cala.estes at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Justin,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Are we talking a social event? Maybe a group dinner?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cala Estes
>>>>>>>> NCABS Secretary
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 4/15/11, Salisbury, Justin Mark <SALISBURYJ08 at students.ecu.edu>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Dear NCABS members and leaders,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>      At the NFB of NC state convention in September, we might be
>> able
>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> have some type of gathering on that Friday night.  Are you all
>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>> having such a gathering, and what type of gathering would you like
>> it
>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be?
>>>>>>>>>  Please give ideas!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thank you!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Justin M. Salisbury
>>>>>>>>> Undergraduate Student
>>>>>>>>> The University Honors Program
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>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
>> can
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>>>> --
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“casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you“(1 peter 5:7).
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world
gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it
be afraid.” (John 14:27)