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

Tue Jun 3 03:37:47 UTC 2014

Hi, Kaiti and all.
This sounds like a fun event. I hope I can make the next one they put 
together.
I also like the idea of collaboration with other divisions. As eager as I am 
to have a retreat, I'm kind of glad we might have to push it off a bit. We 
have money in our account now, but it is still such a tiny amount in the 
grand scheme of things. I'm glad our funds -- and reputation can grow over 
the next year so we can have an awesome event next year. Besides, 
collaborating with others means we will spend less, which is always nice. I 
wonder if states like Kentucky have a strong student division. I'd 
definitely love to work with Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois, though. At the 
very least, we could collaborate with those in the tristate area to come up 
with something great. Right now, I'm just excited we have some money to our 
name!

Emily
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kaiti Shelton via Oabs" <oabs at nfbnet.org>
To: "Ohio Association of Blind Students list" <oabs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 11:31 PM
Subject: [Oabs] Fwd: FW: Student Event on the Dunes This June 21st

> 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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