[VABS] VABS 2017 Student Programming Schedule (Tentative)

[Christopher O'meally]

Sounds like your going to have a good student track at convention this
year.  Sadly due to travels around that time I can't make it this
year, but if I can help at all with planning or anything, feel free to
reach out, my number hasn't changed.

On 9/14/17, Robert Parsons via VABS <vabs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings VABS
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> I hope that you are doing well. I am beginning this thread to start
> finalizing the student agenda for the 2017 NFB of Virginia State
> Convention.
> Look at this schedule and make sure that you remember you're a member of
> VABS and student programming is a priority. I have had students come to
> convention in the past and see a girl or guy they like and run off to
> attempt to make something happen. When that happens, sad things occur, like
> Robert eating their pizza. Just saying. Anyway, look and let me know what
> you think.
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> 2017 NFBV State Convention Student Program
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> Friday, November 3, 2017
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> 8pm-10pm: VABS Student Social and Membership Affair
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> Bring $5 to pay your yearly dues to the division. This is the time where
> you
> all are officially considered members. Paying your dues gives you voting
> privileges, assistance privileges, and the right to represent us on a
> local,
> state, and national level.
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> Welcome to the Division: Robert P.
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> Ice Breakers Session: Kinston W, Naim AEH, Andrea P, Michael M.
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> Saturday, November 4, 2017
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> 12pm-1:30pm: VABS Student luncheon and Business Meeting
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> This is our annual business meeting, where we reflect and review all that
> has been accomplished during the year and make plans on how we can improve
> our efficiency and bank account in the future.
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> Welcome Address: Robert P, Kathryn W.
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> Treasurer's Report: Andrea P.
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> Discussion on Events/Fundraising: Naim AEH.
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> Plans: Membership as a Whole
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> Elections: Kathryn W., Robert P.
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> 1:30pm-4:pm: Breakout Sessions
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> These 30-minute panel discussions are used as points of knowledge for many
> questions that may be burning in your minds. Take the time to ask the
> student speakers about their experience and what they suggest.
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> 1:30pm-2pm: Netiquette and How to Effectively Communicate
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> Student Panel: Christopher Nusbaum, Robert Parsons
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> 2:30pm-3pm: Social Pressures of High School and College
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> Student Panel: Naim Abu El-Hawa, Michael Munn, Kinston Walker
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> 2:30pm-3pm: Training and Its Benefits
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> Student Panel: Michael Osment, Marc Canamaso, Chris Nusbaum
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> 3pm-3:30pm: VABS and the Federation: The Effectiveness of the Network
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> Student panel: Kathryn Webster, Luke Schwinck, Andrea Perry
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> 3:30pm-4pm: Legislative Advocacy and AIM High
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> Student Panel: Michael Osment, Robert Parsons, Naim Abu El-Hawa
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> Sunday, November 5, 2017
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> 9am-11:30am: Self-Defense Youth Track Collaboration
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> Bring your game face, sweat pants, and Bruce Lee moves because VABS is
> getting physical. This self-defense course will teach practical
> self-defense
> so that in the event danger is at your doorstep you can act freely, move
> swiftly, and be free of all bodily harm.
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>
> Please keep in mind, we will be having our fundraiser the whole time that
> we
> are at convention. I will start a different thread about that in a day or
> so. Also, please stay tuned for more updates. If there is anyone that would
> want to speak as a panelist on one of these discussions, please let me
> know.
> I am glad to let you take the bull by the horns and teach the group
> something.
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> Robert E. Parsons Jr.
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> President, Richmond Chapter
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> President, Virginia Association of Blind Students
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> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
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> Randolph Macon College '18
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> Phone: 804 801 7674
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> "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass
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Very Respectfully,

Christopher O’Meally.

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