[Nyabs] Attention board members

[Alexander Castillo]

Hi Jorge, that sounds like a good suggestion, I will bring it up.




Alex

On 9/15/10, Jorge Paez <jorgeapaez at mac.com> wrote:
> 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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