[nfbwatlk] Why don't we?

[Jedi]

Beth,

You're absolutely right. I would also like to see us do more for youth 
since youth will be what carries this affiliate into the future. 
Washington hasn't been stagnant on this issue. We've been inching our 
way forward. Like you, i'd like to see us inch a little faster and 
cover more ground.

This spring, I know we're planning a youth seminar. Would you be 
willing to help in the project? I also need some students to help me do 
the work of the student division (which is struggling for multiple reasons).

Washington State has a few challenges that can make things interesting 
for planning big programs like you've seen nationally. For one, we're 
not as rich in funds or membership as Utah for example. We need all 
hands on deck to fulfill both needs. I invite you to join those of us 
who are interested in youth development in building events for youth 
and an environment that will support their membership in our movement.

If you're interested, I'd like to talk with you about your ideas. My 
number is 360-920-5213. You know, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to 
have some kind of conference call for those who are interested in youth 
development so we can get something going? I know we discussed having a 
movie and social hour for local youth at our fall convention. I can't 
remember, but I think we were a little hesitant to pursue it when we 
discussed it at our spring conference because we weren't sure how to 
fit it into our fall convention schedule. If I'm correct, perhaps we 
need to revive and rethink the idea and make it happen provided that we 
can make the time and have sufficient folks to work it. I think we can 
if we're creative enough. Comments from the affiliate?

Respectfully,
Jedi

Original message:



> Since attending the rally part of the March for Independace, I have 
> been woundering why WA dosent have any such programs for our youth.

> What kind of programs are there for WA blind youth?

> How many blind youth does WA have?

> I would think we should have some things for them to particapate in 
> that the NFB does.

> Am I the only one that thinks it is odd that places like UT have 
> progams for the blind youth but we dont.

> Beth M.
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