[Ncabs] Updates

[Kenia Flores]

Good morning, all,

I apologize for not attaching the template and examples to my previous
email. I have attached them below.

On 12/3/17, Kenia Flores <kenia.flores101 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Fellow students:
>
> I know everyone is in the midst of finals right now, so in lou of
> having a conference call tonight, I have decided to send out minutes
> by email. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any
> questions or concerns.
>
> NABS Personal Testimony Letters
> The National Association of blind students Legislative Advocacy
> Committee is asking that each student division collect five personal
> testimonies before Washington Seminar. These testimonies can highlight
> either positive or negative experiences. I have attached a template
> and two examples of what a great testimony looks like. You can email
> your testimony to me at kenia.flores at furman.edu
>
> Washington Seminar
> What: The Washington Seminar is an annual event of the National
> Federation of the Blind to introduce the agenda of blind
> Americans--the priority issues requiring congressional attention over
> the coming year. The issues are selected from official positions of
> the Federation and may address concerns in the following areas:
> relevant civil rights issues; educational programs and services;
> rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation
> of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized
> library services for the blind; the organization and funding of
> federal programs; Social Security and Supplemental Income programs;
> and other timely topics. Approximately three legislative initiatives
> are chosen for priority attention during the Washington Seminar.
> When: Monday, January 29, through Thursday, February 1, 2018
> Where: Holiday Inn Capitol
> 550 C Street, SW
> Washington, DC 20024
> Phone: 202-479-4000
> Please reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Capitol (550 C Street, SW
> Washington, DC 20024) for Washington Seminar by Tuesday, January 2,
> 2018. Check-in at our booking rate begins Friday, January 26, 2018
> with a check-out by Friday, February 2, 2018.
> The rate is $192.00 per night. This rate does not include DC sales
> tax, currently 14.8%.
>
> National Federation of the Blind National Scholarship Program
> Application period: November 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018
> To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of
> the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States
> and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based,
> national-level scholarships worth from $3,000 to $12,000. For more
> information about applying, visit the National Federation of the Blind
> 2018 Scholarship Program page at nfb.org/scholarships.
>
> NCABS Upcoming Seminars
> Mark your calendars! NCABS will be hosting seminars in the following
> cities on the dates specified below. Flyer and agenda coming soon.
> January 5, 2018- Raleigh
> February 10, 2018- Charlotte
> February 17, 2018- Wilmington
> March 3, 2018- Boone
> Treasurer’s Report
> Current balance: $988.55
> Next NCABS Call
> When: Sunday, January 14 at 8:30 pm eastern
> Phone: 712-432-3900 and access code: 3866158
>
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