[Nfbwv-talk] A Weekend in Baltimore

[Carolyn Heath]

Brad,

It's about time someone said something.  Congrat to you for speaking up!

Carolyn Heath-Bible, Exe. Dir.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Hodges" <BHodges at afb.net>
To: "NFB of West Virginia Discussion List" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] A Weekend in Baltimore


> Federation Colleagues:
>
> SO much of the news we are bombarded by is negative. We constantly hear 
> about how the young generation won't have what it takes to be successful. 
> If Bre and our other student leaders are representatives of the younger 
> generation, then the naysayers aren't active in the NFB of WV. So I say to 
> Bre, and everyone else that I think our future is bright and have every 
> confidence that the movement will continue.
>
> Congratulations Bre, and the other student leaders.
>
> In Federationism,
>
> Brad Hodges
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Bre B
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 6:15 AM
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
> Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] A Weekend in Baltimore
>
> Hello everyone,
> Now that I am caught up on all my school work and only have 19 days left, 
> lets hear about a weekend in Baltimore.
> On April first and second, 14 students from Romney spent time at the NFB 
> Jernigan Institute learning about what it takes to be a successful blind 
> person. Kerri Kosten and I went as mentors for the group. It all began 
> with Dr. Maurer. He always does interesting things, so while taking role, 
> we told him our favorite food. We learned 5 elements of being successful 
> blind people, toured the institute, played Minute to Win It, grilled 
> burgers, and created our own presentations. Treva told me we were the 
> first ones to play Minute to Win It. I think it was successful, and 
> extremely fun. There were some interesting challenges. I think grilling 
> burgers was a great confidence guilder for some, including me.
> The elements for success were full of good information, and very 
> interactive. Everyone showed interest. I heard a lot of positive feedback 
> from the students. One student in particular told me that the most 
> important thing she learned was that it is okay to be blind. A few 
> students are interested in the training centers. Finally, I believe some 
> learned that things really are possible. Especially when they heard about 
> the blind driver challenge. Overall this was time well spent for the 
> school.
>
> I spoke about why I am choosing to go to a training center and about our 
> student division. I am proud to say we have some that want to join. The 
> students asked me a lot of questions. I really liked being a mentor, and I 
> hope I get to do more of it.
> Lets keep up the good work West Virginia. We have a lot to look forward 
> too.
>
> Bre
>
> "One smile can create one-hundred smiles."
>
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