[Nyabs] Attention board members

[Alexander Castillo]

Hi, we should discuss how to reach out to parents as well, I'm on a
sort of group which is helping out with the planning of the parens of
blind children events which will be taking place during our
convention, so any suggestions for activities for the kids, teens and
under, are appreciated.

As for the  points, these are loosely lead discussions points, the
main objective is that we share our advice on them: a sort of share
and tell. I think most people feel more relaxed in these situations
and speaking seems to flow better.

I would say however, that if there is a particular topic in which we
would like someone to speak on, we make that suggestion early, as to
allow for that person to prepare, and so that we have enough time on
our agenda.

Alex

On 9/15/10, Kate Carroll <carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am available (at the regular phone conference time of 9:45) on Saturday
> (9/18), Sunday (9/19) and Tuesday (9/21) for a pre-convention call.
>
> Alex: Are these items on the agenda conversation-starters or are we going to
> try and have led discussions?
>
>  I am pretty sure the off-campus activities topic will bleed together, so we
> shouldn't trouble ourselves with breaking it down further.
>
> Should we also include a discussion on how to reach out to the Parents'
> division or something like that?
>
> -Kate
>
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Alexander Castillo <
> alexandera.castillo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello board members, our state convention is coming up and we should
>> have a short conference call to plan for our student agenda within the
>> next 7 days or so. . Please let me know of your availability as soon
>> as possible. In the meantime, take a look at some of the items for our
>> possible agenda below and remove or add any suggestions. Also, we
>> mentioned wanting to do sell some raffle tickets, this is also
>> something to discuss as we need to organize this quickly and let Carl
>> know about it.
>>
>> Thanks for reading,
>> Alex
>>
>>
>>
>> Topics
>> Science and math class, adaptive solutions for those classes which
>> require more than just traditional studying and
>>
>> written assignments. This is a time to share our tips, tricks and
>> techniques for succeeding in the classroom.
>>
>> transitioning from high school to college- college to grad school-
>> ideas and advice for transitioning students
>>
>> internships- volunteerships- jobs while attending school-  Sharing
>> tips to get the most out of your college
>>
>> experience outside the campus
>>
>> Campus life- being involved- community- activism- politics- commuter
>> school with little active campus life, or large
>>
>> state university with a highly active campus life: ideas on making
>> your college experience something beyond studying
>>
>> and homework
>>
>>
>> volunteering time- Share tips on how to  stay active and feeling
>> connected to a cause, community, or project.
>>
>>
>>
>> GRE and other entrance exam preparation- Share your tips on preparing
>> for these exams.
>>
>> Graduate and Post Graduate education- Share your tips on workload
>> management, finances, and other....Topics
>>
>> topics on NFB Philosophy:
>>
>> preferential treatment
>>
>> Special Accommodations at school? Necessary to sign up with disability
>> services?
>>
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