[VABS] An Introduction from a Temporary Virginian

[Robert Parsons]

Chris 

Welcome and I am happy that you are taking part in convention. Looking forward to catching up with you soon. 

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> On Aug 25, 2017, at 1:33 AM, Naim Abu-ElHawa via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Chris And Hello All:
> Good Day!
> Welcome to The VABS Family, Chris. However, as you very well know, you are at home with us. So, this welcome statement is simply just put out to remind you that you are now welcomed home. Enjoy Lynchburg College, And we look forward to hearing a lot from you in the future. Thank you much! Welcome home, man!
> 
> Many Thanks And Much Respect.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> 
> Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
> 
> Student: Northern Virginia Community College.
> Member: Virginia Association of Blind Students.
> Member: National Association of Blind Students.
> Member: National Federation of the Blind.
> 
> Email Address: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com
> 
> Cell Phone Number: (202) 848-8932
> 
> "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow."
> Robert H. Goddard
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 24, 2017, at 10:30 PM, Christopher Nusbaum via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Federation Family:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have often heard it said by other Federationists that one of the great
>> benefits of joining our organization is that, wherever we go, we can take
>> comfort in the knowledge that members of our Federation family are there to
>> welcome and support us in our new permanent or temporary home. I now know
>> for myself the truth of that statement, which is why I joined this list and
>> why I’m writing to you today.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Some of you have probably heard my name pop up on occasion, whether in
>> connection with my work in our Maryland affiliate, my past service on the
>> Board of the National Association of Blind Students, or other Federation
>> activities in which I have participated. I recognize many of your names
>> from connections made at our recent regional seminar in June. For those who
>> don’t know me or who would like to know more about this random guy now
>> seeking involvement in VABS, my name is Chris Nusbaum, and I hail from
>> Maryland. I currently serve as President of the Maryland Association of
>> Blind Students—a division from which Robert apparently wants to steal me.
>> LOL. Anyway, I am now in Virginia attending Lynchburg College, where I’m
>> majoring in Special Education with the end goal of being a teacher of blind
>> students.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Much of my life has been dedicated to the Federation, and I remain
>> passionate about our work even as I adjust to college life. Therefore, I
>> would like to offer myself up to Robert and our leaders in Virginia as
>> someone who will do all that I can to help VABS build and grow during my
>> four years in this great commonwealth. I’m already planning to attend your
>> state convention, and I look forward to learning about what VABS is up to
>> there. In short, I’m glad to be on this list, and I look forward to getting
>> involved in our work in Virginia. Let’s go build the Federation!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Christopher A. “Chris” Nusbaum, Interdisciplinary Studies/Special Education
>> Major
>> 
>> Lynchburg College Class of 2021
>> 
>> Phone: (443) 547-2409
>> 
>> Email: Nusbaum_c at lynchburg.edu
>> 
>> Twitter: @Chrisn98
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> “The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real
>> problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information which exist. If a
>> blind person has the proper training and opportunity, blindness can be
>> reduced to a mere nuisance.” –Kenneth Jernigan
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