[Nebraska-students] Southern Strums 2009

Mon Jun 29 00:26:51 UTC 2009

I am really looking forward to Southern Strums 2009 however in the
inviation bellow the date of the event is not mentioned. If you could
pass the date of the event along I would love to attend.

Thanks
Mike
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Mike Hansen

On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 1:57 PM, Joe Orozco<jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
> From: tabs_students at googlegroups.com [mailto:tabs_students at googlegroups.com]
> On Behalf Of 2009 TABS President
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 1:56 AM
> To: The Texas Association of Blind Students
> Subject: [TABS] 2009 Southern Strums Brought to you By T.A.B.S
>
>
> For Immediate Release
>
> Contact
> Jose Martinez, Event Coordinator
> The Texas Association of Blind Students
> Phone: (210) 722-3597
> E-Mail: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com
>
> Southern Strums Pulls into the
> Motor City
>
> San Antonio, Texas - For five years the Texas Association of Blind Students
> (TABS) has brought together some of the organization's finest musical
> talents in the convenience of one exceptional performance.  In times past
> the benefit concert has evolved into a tradition in the general flow of the
> National Federation of the Blind's annual convention, and this year the
> event is raising the bar, venturing out into the general public as the main
> entertainment for one of Detroit's finest jazz restaurants.  Join TABS, in
> collaboration with Seldom Blues, as they proudly present Southern Strums
> 2009.
>
> In the chaotic landscape that is the vibrant annual convention of the
> National Federation of the Blind one often wonders where the time will be
> found to do it all.  Seasoned members and first time conventioneers are
> always astounded by the sheer number of new people there are to meet, but
> the benefit to this dynamic fundraiser is that these interactions can be
> struck up and rekindled in the midst of a relaxing atmosphere serenaded by
> some of the NFB's brightest performers.
>
> "Southern Strums," says TABS president, Juan del Rosario, "is as much about
> providing an evening of top notch entertainment as it is about raising funds
> for educational projects benefiting blind students across the state of
> Texas.  We work around the year to ensure our fellow students have equal
> access to educational, employment and technological opportunities, and
> Southern Strums is a good means of conveying our message in a wholesome
> manner for everyone involved."
>
> All Federationists are welcomed to Seldom Blues, conveniently located in the
> Renaissance Center.  The show kicks off at 6:00 PM and runs until the lights
> go out at 10:00 PM.  All guests are kindly asked to provide a donation of
> five dollars to be a part of this special event to a TABS representative at
> the registration table next to the restaurant entrance.  Come one, come all.
> This will be an elegant evening you will not want to miss.
>
> About Seldom Blues
>
> 400 Renaissance Ctr # 1
> Detroit, MI 48243
> WWW.SeldomBlues.com
>
> Seldom Blues is Detroit's premier jazz restaurant and supper club.
> Seldom Blues offers a unique downtown entertainment and dining experience.
> The menu breathes excellence bringing new and inspired tastes to continental
> cuisine. Located In the prestigious GM Renaissance Center, Seldom Blues
> presents a breathtaking view of the Detroit River and Canadian skyline. From
> a magnificent Sunday Brunch, to a signature lunch and dinner, we invite all
> generations to impress dates, business clients, and guests of Detroit. Jazz
> musicians amidst and delectable cuisine generates a remarkable and memorable
> dining experience.
>
> About the Texas Association of Blind Students
>
> TABS is a membership organization devoted to the advancement of blind
> students of all ages. Since its inception in 1990, TABS has worked on
> multiple levels to encourage the equal participation of blind individuals in
> all functions of society. Through instructional seminars, state and national
> conventions, legislative action, social events, and literature, we strive to
> promote independence and self- advocacy. The organization operates as a
> whole under the principle that inside and outside the classroom blind
> students are fully capable of leading normal productive lives. In order to
> reinforce this belief, it is necessary to view the change within blind
> students themselves.
> Thus, our ongoing objective is to work in conjunction with the National
> Association of Blind Students (NABS) and to a larger extent with the
> National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to build a sturdy foundation of
> useful skills, solid confidence, and raw determination so that we may in
> turn show the public that blindness is not the limitation it is thought to
> be. In essence, the primary goal of TABS is to follow its parent
> organizations in changing what it means to be blind.
>
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