[Nfbv-announce] Join Virginia Students in the Visit to the NFB National Center May 6-8

[Tracy Soforenko]

The Virginia Association of Blind Students (VABS) will participate in the
great programming along with running some student specific activities. 

Join the Virginia Association of Blind Students at our national center in
Baltimore May 6-8. Experience  a fun filled weekend of connecting with other
students, developing new skills, and learning from student leaders from
across the country. Learn about your rights as a blind student, experience a
mock job interview and check out the Jernigan Institute. 

But you need to act fast. The deadline for RSVP to Brian McCann is Friday,
April 22.

 

Generally, students need to follow  the same registration details below.
Additionally, students should make certain Brian knows you are a student and
provide your age if you are under 18. All students under 18 will need to
have a parent/guardian complete the registration form. Brian will email the
registration form to you.

 

If you or your parents have questions, please contact Brittany Savage, NFB
of Virginia Youth Coordinator, at 804 832-5439 or via email at:

 

tanielizabeth21 at yahoo.com

 

The NFB of Virginia unites with our national leadership for a weekend packed
with our positive NFB philosophy, great fellowship, learning you can take
home to your chapters and apply in your own life. Our visit to our National
Center is for EVERY member of any of our chapters, our at Large chapter, any
of our divisions, and people who are feeling disconnected & want to
re-connect with the NFB. New members and seasoned Federationists will
benefit from participating in the programming. 

 

No leadership role or prior program participation is required to be a part
of this experience. 

Mark Riccobono, Our National President, is personally engaged in the
programming and you will have an opportunity to meet with him, ask
questions, and learn from leaders in our national and affiliate leadership
team. 

 

The agenda is loaded, but spots are limited. We want you to get yours before
it's too late.

 

This event will run from Friday evening, May 6 at 6:30 PM through late
Saturday, May 7. Respecting requests to limit programming on Sunday, May 8
due to Mother's Day, we will offer breakfast on Sunday but no programming.
To register, please call or email Brian McCann as described in the How to
Register Section below.

 

Details on the programming can be found below.  

 

Do not miss this opportunity open to all our members.

President Riccobono and other national leaders want to work with us
personally on growing leaders and growing the Federation. 

 

We are extending the invitation to all members, whether you are a leader in
a chapter or just want to grow your leadership potential and learn much more
about the NFB. We are planning an engaging and interactive program   where
you will learn skills you can apply in your life and with your local
chapter. In this program, we will conduct engaging discussions on how the
organization works, NFB Philosophy and history,   building our chapters and
local leaders, raising funds, and developing great programming that advances
our movement. Through the Virginia Seminar, you will learn skills you can
apply at home, build a connection with President Riccobono and other
leaders, and understand your role in our great Federation. 

 

The NFB National Center is not just an office building, it is also a
conference center with shared accommodations and a really nice dining room.
The cost for accommodations and dining is covered by the national office
with support from the affiliate. As a result, you are expected to
participate actively in the programming we are planning. 

Members are responsible for their transportation costs. We believe this
program will be especially valuable for our members and do not want
financial challenges to prevent people from attending. Please reach out to
your chapter president if you need financial assistance. If the chapter is
unable to assist, please contact President Kasey. 

 

Working with President Riccobono, we are developing an outstanding program
but we need you to be there to maximize the benefit for you your chapter and
the affiliate. Make the investment in growing yourself and the Federation
and sign up today.

 

Every participant should walk away from the seminar with ideas they can use
in their local chapter, in their own life and in our affiliate to grow the
Federation. Do not miss this opportunity, sign up today.

 

We are asking that everyone arrive before 6:30 PM on Friday, May 6.
Programming will run late on Saturday evening. Based on requests to limit
programming on Mother's Day, we will not be holding programming on Sunday
and members should plan to leave the National center on Sunday morning.

 


How to Register:


 

In order to arrange for room assignments and food at the seminar,
reservations to participate are due no later than Friday, April 22, 2016.
Brian McCann has agreed to handle registration for the Virginia Leadership
Seminar. You can sign up   simply by emailing Brian with the following
information:

 

Name

Chapter

Email address

Phone number 

Male/Female so we can figure out shared rooming details

If you are a student, mention you are a student and provide your age

Individuals under 18 must bring a registration form signed by a parent or
guardian.

Brian's email address is brnmccnn at gmail.com

You can also reach Brian by phone at 757 472-2494.

 

Amtrak, Greyhound, and Mega Bus serve Baltimore from various locations
throughout Virginia. Additionally, Chapters may choose to work on joint
transportation to ensure affordable transportation to Baltimore.  

 

 

The National Center for the Blind is located at:

200 East Wells Street
      at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314

 

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact me.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595