[Nyabs] Attention board members

[Jorge Paez]

Hi Alex:
I'd like to suggest the teaching of Chess for the kids at this NFB convention.
Its an interesting game, and something that teaches kids-specially young ones to think creatively and make snap decisions with full awareness of the consequences.

Let me know if interested by contacting me off list, as I can help teach if needed.

Jorge




On Sep 15, 2010, at 9:34 PM, Alexander Castillo wrote:

> 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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>> 
>> 
>> --
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