[Njabs-talk] NJABS Teleconference Minutes

[Rania]

Do you want us to put out the word about the 28th ASAP?
Rania,
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From: "EVELYN E. VALDEZ" <tweetybaby19 at comcast.net>
To: <njabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:58 PM
Subject: [Njabs-talk] NJABS Teleconference Minutes


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> NjABS Teleconference began at 8:13pm on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Joe 
> Ruffalo, our affiliate president was one of our guest speakers. From the 
> Cherry Hill Chapter, Ed Godfrey and Linda Debeardinis were present on the 
> call as well as Jerilyn Higgins who is the president of the Central Jersey 
> Chapter and Dan Faccini who is president of the Northeast Chapter. Alicia 
> shared with us the fundraising activities that her and Melissa Herf are 
> doing for Camp Marcella. Blind kids can still go to Camp Marcella and the 
> cut-off age is now 17. Phil is back as the director. Email addresses and 
> fax numbers for applications will soon follow. So spread the word that 
> Camp Marcella will go on this summer but the Easter Seals are running it. 
> You can also apply to be a counselor but you have to work all camp 
> sessions. Alicia will post more info about Camp Marcella and the benefit 
> concert that will be going on in Southern NJ.
>
> Joe Ruffalo discussed how important it is to apply for an NFB scholarship 
> for graduating high school seniors, college students, and graduate school 
> students. Don't leave any piece of info out of your application packet or 
> else your packet gets put in Pile B and it is harder at that point to get 
> your packet in Pile A. Remember that the essay you write is imperative. 
> Deadline for applications is March 31, 2009. If you apply for a 
> scholarship, you will have a phone interview with Joe Ruffalo and then he 
> writes a letter.
>
> Finally, our other guest speaker Mr. Anil Lewis, NFB Scholarship 
> Chairperson joined us on the call from the airplane. So better late than 
> never. He highlighted a couple of things. Don't become discouraged if you 
> don't win, keep on applying because your name is now in the system. You do 
> not have to be a member of the NFB to win a scholarship. As a scholarship 
> winner, not only do you win but you gain a network of blind professionals, 
> Affiliate action has a host of activities such as seminars throughout the 
> year, etc.
>
> Louis Braille Commemorative Coin launches March 26, 2009. It marks the 
> 200th birthday of the man who gave us Braille. An event will be held on 
> Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Clark, NJ from 11am-1pm. 
> Congressman, state senators, and the governor have been invited. A 
> proclamation will be read in print and in Braille by various individuals. 
> Everyone is invited, blind and sighted. Tables will be set up with 
> individuals using a slate and stylist and paper and pencil, Braille 
> writers and typewriters, Braille Note and laptops, and individuals reading 
> twin vision books. Sorted breads and coffee will be served. Hopefully all 
> members of the NJABS list serve and division will be able to attend for 
> this very important event. Please R.S.V.P as soon as you can so an 
> estimate of how many people are going to go can be calculated. Save the 
> date: Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11am-1pm.
>
> Members present:
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> Evelyn Valdez-president
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> Jessica Skinnell-board member
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> Casey-board member
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> Paul Grenier-board member
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> Greg-secretary/treasurer
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> Ben Vercelone
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> Rania Ismail
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> Christina Mitchell
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> Melissa Casiano
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> Danny Romero
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> Alicia
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> Missy Lomax
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> Angel Reyes
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> Ishaan "Henry"
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> Connor Mullin
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> Jason Capati
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> Jeremy Capati
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> Sarah Weinstein
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> Respectfully Submitted,
>
> Ms. Valdez
>
>
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