[Oabs] Fwd: FW: Student Event on the Dunes This June 21st

Tue Jun 3 03:31:42 UTC 2014

Hi all,

I know that the vast majority of us will be at Braille Beats at this
time, and will miss this event, but anyone who is not going to be in
Michigan in 2 weeks should consider attending this.  It sounds like
the Indiana and Illinois student divisions have worked hard to put
this event together, and they have welcomed any student from
surrounding states to attend.  I am unsure of where Michigan City is,
but if it is possible for you to go, it sounds like it will be a good
time.

For the benefit of the membership committee: I have sent Indiana's
student division president, Christopher Meyer, an email regarding
future events.  I don't think that we're going to get a spot at a camp
site or retreat center this late in the game.  The more I call around,
and our original plans didn't work out so I'm calling places which are
further and further away from a central location, the more I'm hearing
that places were booked up by February or early March, so it seems
like we're going to have to either rethink our location or we'll have
to hold off until next year and start seriously planning in November
or December if we want to do something ourselves.  However, I think
that collaborating with other student divisions is a great idea not
only because it will allow us to meet others from different states,
but also because we'll have more manpower and funds to use at our
disposal.  It seems like these two divisions have managed to find a
common location which works for everyone, and I'm sure that could also
be arranged if Ohio joined in as well.  Jordan Castor, president of
Michigan's student division, has also expressed interest in having
Michigan join the event planning should another one happen next year.
I have asked Christopher to keep me informed of any future plans so we
can consider collaborating with Indiana and other nearby student
divisions.

Thoughts?  See flyer and information below for those of you who will
be free on June 21st.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Christopher Meyer <chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu>
Date: Sat, 31 May 2014 21:35:32 -0400
Subject: FW: Student Event on the Dunes This June 21st
To: jordyn2493 at gmail.com, Vanasha Washington
<vanasha.washington at gmail.com>, kea.anderson at gmail.com,
reillych3184 at gmail.com, kaiti.shelton at gmail.com
Cc: Lillyman Brianna <12blillyman at gmail.com>, Gregory Chang Patti
<pattischang at gmail.com>, ronald brown <rb15 at iquest.net>

Hello Student Division Presidents!

I am passing on the full info on our Midwest Meetup event coming up soon.
This is a "Day at the Dunes," at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on
June 21st. We plan for a day of fun, NFB philosophy, and recruiting
opportunities for our student divisions. Karen Anderson, NABS Midwest Rep,
will be attending. The Indiana and Illinois student divisions collaborated
on planning, and we would love for you to join in!

Please pass on the email forwarded below and the attached flyer to your
student divisions. The registration deadline is June 14th.

For simplicity on our firsttime event, we chose not to arrange travel for
students outside our own states. If we hear of enough interest and demand,
we may be able to work with you at a future event on travel arrangements
from your states. (I know there is some definite interest with our neighbors
in Michigan). For now, your students should plan to cover their own travel
to Chicago. From there, your $15 (or $20 on the day of) will cover
transportation from Chicago to Michigan City, Indiana.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at my contact info below.

P.S. to Karen Anderson: could you pass this on to the right email addresses
if I have some out-of-date?

Yours in the Bond, and Fellow Student Division President,

Christopher Meyer, Indiana Association of Blind Students

Christopher S. Meyer

President, Indiana Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Indiana

chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu <mailto:chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu>  | +1 (765) 480-2978

Skype: ChristophMeyer180 | Facebook: ChristopherMeyer1992

From: Christopher Meyer [mailto:chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu]
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2014 8:51 PM
To: nfb-indy at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Student Event on the Dunes This June 21st

Hello Federationists:

Please find the attached flyer for our Midwest student event on June 21st at
the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan City, IN. All high-school
and college students are welcome! This event costs $15 per student and
transportation along the way will be arranged - with the expectation that
parents can meet us along the way (e.g. at an interstate off ramp). This
event will run from around 10:00AM to 10:00PM, with less time for those
nearer Michigan City.

Please distribute the attached flyer (also copied below) far and wide to TVI
lists, among the Parents of Blind Children division list, in your chapter
list-serves, and more.

We are hoping for around fifteen Indiana student participants (and welcome
those from Illinois, Michigan and others nearby as well), so your help is
very appreciated!

Parents and students: Please make sure to register online. Whether you pay
online or send a check, we must know of your attendance. Registration
deadline is Saturday, June 14th.

I am the contact person for any inquiries and travel arrangements for
Indiana. Please feel free to reach me through my information below. For
travel arrangements outside Indiana, contact me and I will pass you on as
needed.

With All the Best Wishes,

Christopher Meyer

Christopher S. Meyer

President, Indiana Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Indiana

chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu <mailto:chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu>  | +1 (765) 480-2978

Skype: ChristophMeyer180 | Facebook: ChristopherMeyer1992

  _____

MIDWEST MEETUP:

DAY AT THE DUNES

Swim, hike, play Discs on the Dunes (accessible disc golf), Sculptionaries,
Castle Contests,  music, chill with cool people, food, fun, and memories

      Hey all you blind high school & college students;  Are you ready for a
break after a long semester, a way to meet & bond with friends and build
real memories?  Come for some fun in the sun with the IL & IN Associations
of Blind Students' Day at the Dunes.

      Saturday, June 21, 2014

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - Michigan City, IN

Departure: 10:00 AM from Indianapolis and locations along the way; Return:
10:00 PM

      Just $15 (includes transportation & food)

      To register, go to:  <http://nfbofillinois.org/?page_id=651>
http://nfbofillinois.org/?page_id=651

For more information or to learn about transportation options, please
contact Christopher Meyer at (765)480-2978 or
<mailto:chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu> chsmeyer at umail.iu.edu.

Don't forget your swimsuits and towels!

The National Federation of the blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and their dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

-- 
Kaiti Shelton
University of Dayton 2016.
Music Therapy, Psychology, Philosophy
President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
Sigma Alpha Iota-Delta Sigma
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