[nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

Mon Jul 20 21:11:09 UTC 2009

Hi Chrys,

Sorry to be so slow in responding, but I knew others were more qualified
than me to give you advise and They did give you great advise. I concur with
all they said.  You are young and can afford the time to prepare to be at
the top of your game before you return to college.  They will teach you
skills that will make college easier and allow you to do your best work as
well as skills that will carry you along for the rest of your life.  I have
watched graduations from our centers who form extraordinary close friendship
bonds with other attendees.  The training allows you to have a leg up on
your education.

It was good to be able to spend so much time with you at the convention and
to read how much you got out of it.  First conventions can be quite
overwhelming and extremely addictive. If you plan things right you can even
get another convention out of your Colorado experience.  Timing is a great
thing.  Do keep us posted as to your plans as well care and want to help in
any way we can.

Kay Burrows

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Chrys Buckley
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:28 AM
To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions

Hey everyone,
This is my first post on the list, and after returning from my first
convention, I feel like I'm still digesting everything.
I actually liked the hotel, and found it okay to navigate after I got used
to it (finding the way to the Courtyard the first time was a bit of an
adventure). As others have said there was a lot of "caning" especially in
the first few days. I thought everyone who worked at the hotel was very
respectful and helpful and offered quality service. I had a really good
experience at the hotel.
I would have preferred an extra day b/c it did feel like a lot of things
were squished on top of each other, so there was a lot of times where I had
to choose between three or four different activities or meetings that all
sounded great. Also it would have been nice to have more time at the Exhibit
Hall - it seemed as though it wasn't open for all that long. So I would
definitely vote for an extra day.
I feel like I learned a lot. A definite highlight for me was "test driving"
a guide dog. That rocked! i had a great dinner out with the group that
Elizabeth mentioned, and a great banquet table. The scholarship awards were
really inspiring and heartwarming, and I was psyched for Lily.
Congratulations! 
As for the meetings, I feel like I learned a lot. What I most took away from
the convention was a sense of inspiration. It was great to see so many blind
people doing so many cool things, things that growing up I got the message
that we could not do. It was great to see blind people in all sorts of jobs
and walks of life - to me that was the best part of the convention. I
especially liked the Science Division meeting for that reason. 
I also just want to say THANK YOU to Mike Freeman and to Doug, for bringing
me to this convention, and to anyone else who had a part in that.
Financially I would not have been able to do it without the help and I'm
really glad I had the chance to experience a convention finally! The timing
was perfect b/c I had just left my job in preparation to transition to going
back to school, so it worked out well.
One thing that I have been thinking about since the convention and I would
like to hear anyone's opinion on, is the Colorado center. I keep going back
and forth in my mind about whether I want/need to go or not. Part of me
thinks oh I don't need it and I don't have time in my life to take six to
nine months, and another part of me thinks it could be really helpful -
especially now that I went to their site and found out some of their
college-oriented sections of their Independent Living program center around
the maths and sciences, which is partly what I plan to pursue at school.
Also the confidence building part of it woudl be a big help. I am thinking
Colorado b/c it is more urban than the other two main centers and that is
what I'm looking for, and also b/c they do more outdoor adventure stuff than
other centers.
So what it comes down to is I am thinking of doing that, going through the
CCB training program, before I go back to school, but still gathering
information, weighing the decision, and having doubts. I would like any
input or insight from any of you. 
Anyway great to meet and reconnect w/those of you at the convention and I
look forward to more times like that!
Chrys

http://chrysbuckley.blogspot.com

Chrys Buckley
PO Box 1231
Eastsound, WA 98245
lotusmoonflowering at hotmail.com

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> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:33:48 -0700
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions
> 
> Do they have See's Candy in BC?
> 
> Mike
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions
> 
> 
> 
> Elizabeth,
> I'll get the details  and pass them onto you.
> 
> bob
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of elizabeth lalonde
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:38 AM
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions
> 
> Bob where can I buy  the candy bars to sell at ho me as a fundraiser?
> Thanks!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Robert Sellers
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:05 AM
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions
> 
> 
> Hi Listers,
> 
> As usual there was plenty to do and never having enough time to do
> everything one wants to do.
> 
> Although the shorten  convention probably saved money, I would have 
> liked
> that extra day. Wendsday afternoon off was missed. I often would use 
> that
> time to  browse more in the exhibit hall, I think some of the meetings 
> might
> have been spread out more, giving more opportunity to to learn more.
> There was never lack of something to do. A good aspect of the convention 
> was
> there seemmed to be a large group of first timers. Congradulations to 
> Lily
> and Annie.
> I am impressed by the NFB Newsline online. I was able to attend a 
> session,
> in which, renee did an excellent job in describing the features of the
> system.
> 
>  The big downer for me was the 2 politicians. Unless it is blindness 
> related
> I don't think our convention floor is the place for political agendas.
> Regardless if it is a Republican or a Democrat. I suppose, Dr. Mourer is
> caught between a rock and a hard place. The game of 'you scratch my back 
> and
> I'll scratch yours" occurs....
> 
> Before the story gets enhanced or twisted, when Kaye Kipp,  KB and I 
> went
> out to dinner, to a location I recommended, I was not aware that the
> upstairs  had been a beaudello.
> 
> One of the highlights of the week for me is the awarding of our 
> scholarships
> to blind students. Our scholarship program is one of the best programs 
> we
> offer. My opinion.
> 
> The Clark County Chapter's candy bar sale was a success. I sold my two 
> boxes
> (with help of Kaye), Kaye sold her box and I believe Don sold his box, 
> also.
> 
> 
> I didn't see any new teckie item that jumped out and made me say "Wow". 
> Did
> anyone else see anything that super impressed them? Or made them say "I
> can't live without that.".
> 
> Overall I thought it was a good and informative convention.
> 
> I think it would be useful and beneficial  if we could share contents, 
> tips,
> tricks, etc.  from  meetings we attended. What we learned, how we might
> apply it here in Washington. What say you?
> 
> Bob Sellers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:23 AM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Convention Impressions
> 
> Hi, all.
> 
> Anyone care to give their impressions of convention?
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
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