[Nfbv-announce] VABS Bowl With the Blind Event

Mon Aug 27 00:06:49 UTC 2018

>From Robert Parsons

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

Greetings Students and Virginia Federationists

With the fall season swiftly approaching, the season of advocacy is upon us once again. Yes, the month in which the nation’s blind raise awareness of our effectiveness and presence in local and national communities is finally returning. October is national meet the blind month and like our fellow affiliates, the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is hard at work in preparing their local events to marry awareness and camaraderie between chapters, friends, and family. Last year, the Virginia Association of Blind Students executed their first meet the blind month activity with “Bowl with the Blind, “to overwhelming success and support. As a sign of future great annual events to come, VABS will be returning with this annual culminating event. The details are below:

Title: VABS “Bowl with the Blind.”

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018

Time: 1pm-4pm

Price: $10 (Covers Three Games and Shoe Rental)

Where: Pin Boys at the Beach

1577 Laskin Rd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Stay tuned for ride share and car pool opportunities from Northern Virginia and Richmond. This year, VABS will be raffling a Google Home Mini during the event. Ticket prices for the prize will be $1 or five tickets for $3. If you would like to register for this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674 or rob.parso3389 at gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with all of you in October. 

Sincerely

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

Western Michigan University ‘21

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology

Iota Phi Theta, Inc. ‘07

Phi Beta Kappa ‘15

Alpha Phi Omega, Inc. ‘17

Alpha Kappa Delta ‘18

Order of Omega ‘18

Randolph Macon College ‘18

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Phone: 804 801 7674

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