[Nmabs] Student seminar update.

Terese Garcia terese.kg at gmail.com
Mon Oct 11 18:37:29 UTC 2010


Ok I will do that.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 11, 2010, at 10:43 AM, "NMABS President" <nmabs.president at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd like you to write something, use it extemporaneously though. That means
> to only use notes, not read the speech itself.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Terese Garcia
> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 12:55 AM
> To: New Mexico Association of Blind Students
> Subject: Re: [Nmabs] Student seminar update.
> 
> Ok great. I will prepare something. Do you want me to write a speech
> or just free form it?
> 
> On 10/10/10, NMABS President <nmabs.president at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Ok, that works.
>> Tara
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Terese Garcia
>> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 7:48 PM
>> To: New Mexico Association of Blind Students
>> Subject: Re: [Nmabs] Student seminar update.
>> 
>> 15 to 20 minutes would work. I would like to leave some time for
> questions.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 10, 2010, at 6:54 PM, "NMABS President" <nmabs.president at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Would 15 m8inutes be enough? I would like to make it short and sweet
> since
>>> we have a lot going on.
>>> Tara
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf
>>> Of Terese Garcia
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 5:26 PM
>>> To: New Mexico Association of Blind Students
>>> Subject: Re: [Nmabs] Student seminar update.
>>> 
>>> I am not sure how long I would need. I would like more time than I had
> for
>>> last year's student seminar at state convention.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Oct 10, 2010, at 5:06 PM, "NMABS President"
> <nmabs.president at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> Greate ideas all. Terese, I think you have a wonderful idea, how long
>>> would
>>>> you need to do your speech so we can start finalizing the agenda?
> Monica,
>>>> I'd love you to be the contact for the registration forms, the cost is
> $5
>>>> and I think having them to you by Friday November 5, is a wonderful
> idea.
>>> We
>>>> can meet that evening and compile the forms with the money and make sure
>>> we
>>>> have everything for the day of. I can print some for the day of the
>>> seminar,
>>>> plus I think the state has some sort of discount with one of the office
>>>> places. Any other ideas or someone to help with the agenda would be most
>>>> appreciated, Amanda, would you mind? Thanks,
>>>> Tara
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nmabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Darian Smith
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 5:37 PM
>>>> To: New Mexico Association of Blind Students
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nmabs] Student seminar update.
>>>> 
>>>> I was thinkinging...
>>>> one thing that is always pretty cool is a "didn't  know anyone who
>>>> did this" topic.
>>>> for example: at national convention  at the student meeting in 09 I
>>>> spoke about  AmeriCorps as I was generally considered the first
>>>> totally blind person to serve in the national civilian community corps
>>>> of AmeriCorps.
>>>> I use this as  an example, someone  who you know  of as a student
>>>> that has done something pretty cool that is rather unique.
>>>> if you know of someone in the state and can get them there, I  think
>>>> it would be worth it.
>>>> Just one more thought.
>>>> 
>>>> Great ideas all!
>>>> Darian
>>>> 
>>>> On 10/9/10, Terese Garcia <terese.kg at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hello Tara,
>>>>> I had an idea as far as a guest speaker. As a freshman in college, I
>>>>> have been exploring my horizons and trying out different classes. I
>>>>> feel that it would be very benefitial to everyone if I did a little
>>>>> speech about what to do when meeting a new teacher. I had some very
>>>>> interesting experiences this year that I would really love to share
>>>>> and I feel like they have made me a better person.
>>>>> Let me know what you think,
>>>>> Terese.
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 10/9/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Holey Whosits!
>>>>>> you all are on to some things!
>>>>>> i agree that  there are some solid topics to talk about! I would get
>>>>>> this out in the state bulletin if possible too.   a speaking of
>>>>>> communications- state newsline channel, maybe?
>>>>>> fundraiser options, maybe have  a table in the back where you all can
>>>>>> sell your amazing mugs and t-shirts too!
>>>>>> as for registration, is there going to be something in place to  get
>>>>>> people signed upon your member list/list serve?
>>>>>> As nabs reps, we try to  make ourselves  available to sign people up
>>>>>> for  the nabs membership list.
>>>>>> speaking of nabs repping;  I would love to come out and help out with
>>>>>> making this event a success; I'm just excited to hear that this looks
>>>>>> very likely to happen!
>>>>>> As the current NMABs president,  requesting the rep falls on you, but
>>>>>> we can talk about that off-line.
>>>>>> as transportation goes, depending on if you have agencies sending
>>>>>> their students, you can see if they are going to provide dransport for
>>>>>> their  own to the location- I think that's the best thing.
>>>>>> best,
>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 10/9/10, Christopher Chavez <cchavez367 at cnm.edu> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hey Guys,
>>>>>>> I'm glad to see some solid content that could be discussed. At the
>> last
>>>>>>> statewide seminar, we mostly just had people ask questions about us,
>>>>>>> which didn't go over very well. The fact that we are coming up with
>>>>>>> different activities and topics for presentation makes this whole
>> thing
>>>>>>> seem more feasible to me. This might be the first step towards
>> bringing
>>>>>>> more life into the division again. As far as transportation goes, as
>>> the
>>>>>>> only sighted member of NMABS and as Tara's husband, I will surely be
>>>>>>> involved in transport from Costco and stuff like that, although it'll
>>> be
>>>>>>> another matter when it comes to transportation to and from the
>> seminar.
>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 10/8/10 6:27 PM, Michael Postlethwait wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> As far As far as I know, Pizza Hut is still offering any size of
>> pizza
>>>>>>>> for $10. Also, having 2 rooms sounds like a very good plan. I agree
>>>>>>>> that we should keep the breaks during this seminar to a minimum.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Thanks and take care,
>>>>>>>> -Michael
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:08 AM, Monica Martinez <mmjackson469 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>> <mailto:mmjackson469 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hey Tara,
>>>>>>>>> How about two rooms.  More than that and you might have people just
>>>>>>>>> wandering the halls and not really involved on one particular
>>>>>>>>> seminar.  I can't think of the particular pizza place right now,
> but
>>>>>>>>> there is one doing any pizza for ten dollars.  That will help keep
>>>>>>>>> expenses low and more choices for students.  As far as having
>> breaks,
>>>>>>>>> you want to be careful doing that.  Any break over five minutes and
>>>>>>>>> we might lose interest and again have wanderers.
>>>>>>>>> Perhaps someone from the commission tech services can come and give
>> a
>>>>>>>>> talk about new technology, along with some samples that students
> can
>>>>>>>>> see during the break and/or at a later point in the seminar.
>>>>>>>>> Presidents from the different areas: Alamogordo, Los Cruces,
>>>>>>>>> Albuquerque East Side, Albuquerque West Side and others can
> possibly
>>>>>>>>> give updates on what their specific divisions are doing this year.
>>>>>>>>> This will also show students that we as NMABS are advocating for
> the
>>>>>>>>> entire state, not just Albuquerque.
>>>>>>>>> As for activities, how about talking about our upcoming goalball
>> team
>>>>>>>>> and what we need to do to continue moving forward with that
> project.
>>>>>>>>> Many are interested but we still have a lot to do to make it
> happen.
>>>>>>>>> When to have the registration forms returned by-I would think a
> week
>>>>>>>>> (November 5) would be reasonable.  Is there a charge for
>>> registration?
>>>>>>>>> They can send it back to me if you would like me to be in charge of
>>>>>>>>> that.
>>>>>>>>> I am willing to be the contact for this event.
>>>>>>>>> Can Christine come and explain the different job positions for each
>>>>>>>>> board/officer position?  If so, that would be fabulous.
>>>>>>>>> Perhabs we can have Cheryl come and talk about the history of
> NMABS.
>>>>>>>>> Since she is the one that signed our original documentation into
> the
>>>>>>>>> National Federation of the Blind.  Speaking of history, why not
> have
>>>>>>>>> Art, Christine or Tonia talk about the history of the NFB?  Many of
>>>>>>>>> us don't know how it started originally.  We should know the base
> of
>>>>>>>>> what we have our division on.
>>>>>>>>> Anyway, those are just a few thoughts I had for contributing to the
>>>>>>>>> seminar.
>>>>>>>>> Monica
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 11:08 PM, NMABS President
>>>>>>>>> <nmabs.president at gmail.com <mailto:nmabs.president at gmail.com>>
>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Hi all,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  First, I'd like to apologize for not sending the previous month's
>>>>>>>>>  minutes, they will be sent in a few minutes. I wanted to give
>>>>>>>>>  everyone an update on our progress for the seminar taking place
>>>>>>>>>  next month.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  The date for the seminar is Saturday November 13, 2010 from
>>>>>>>>>  9:p00-4:30
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  It will be held at the NMSBVI Pre-school here in Albuquerque.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  We will be holding registration from 8:00-9:00 that morning.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  We are going to order pizza from somewhere, we need to decide
>>>>>>>>>  where since that would be the easiest and we can also have soda
>>>>>>>>>  and water in coolers, Christine has agreed to let us borrow her
>>>>>>>>>  ice chest if we need it.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Things we still need to finalize by October 17, 2010:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  1. Activities at the seminar
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  2. Where to order the pizza from and what drinks to purchase
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  3. Which date we want the registration forms returned and money
>>>>>>>>>  collected
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  4. Who to contact with the information
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  5. Guest speakers
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  6. Specific discussions
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  7. Breakout sessions for different groups?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  8. Partents involvement?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  9. Child care?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  10. How many rooms we will need?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Please let me know if you are able to help with any of the above.
>>>>>>>>>  I know some of us in the group have a costco account plus we
>>>>>>>>>  could purchase things directly out of the NMABS account now that
>>>>>>>>>  we have our debit card.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Any questions, please reply and let me know.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Thank you, Amanda, Michael, and Josh so far. You are all doing a
>>>>>>>>>  wonderful job.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Thanks,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>  Tara
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
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