[VABS] VABS Pat Yourselves on the Back

[Christopher Nusbaum]

Robert:

What an awesome testament to the hard work of a thriving student division!
Also, what a testament to your dynamic and inspirational leadership, which
continues to energize your team to do more. As the President of our
student division in Maryland, I can tell you that we are now looking to
VABS as a division whose success we want to emulate. It will be my
personal honor to work directly with all of you during my four years as a
Virginian! Keep kicking butt, VABS!

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: VABS [mailto:vabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Parsons
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Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2017 3:51 AM
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Cc: Robert Parsons <rob.parso3389 at gmail.com>; 'Tracy Soforenko'
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Subject: [VABS] VABS Pat Yourselves on the Back

Hey Vabsters



I just wanted to take this time to say that you all are doing a wonderful
job. I went to register for the state convention online today (don't
forget to register at www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org> ) and I saw the
child care information up there for parents. I was pleased to see that our
fundraising chair, Naim Abu El-Hawa, is coordinating those efforts. Naim,
your leadership is amazing and I am so happy that you are being so active.




I really want to talk about everything that our division has done this
year.
When I first became President of this division last November, I was
somewhat lost because I did not have a blueprint of how to run a division.
I did not know how to retain interest in students and I did not know what
events would work and get everyone excited. However, I took the challenge
anyway and hoped for the best. From our trip to the National Center in
Baltimore for the Student Summer Blowout to the fundraising at national
convention to the planning of our work at state convention, I can't
believe the leaps and bounds we have taken as a group and division. I had
to check the magnitude of our event in October and I will say this. We,
VABS, are the first Virginia affiliate  division in over 6 years to host
our own event for National Meet the Blind Month. It may not seem like a
big deal, but let me tell you, on the national level divisions are just
as, if not stronger, than chapters or affiliates themselves. This year, we
saw the National Association of Blind Students cohost the National
Convention. With our efforts truly focused and performing the way we do,
we could one day be asked to host the state convention. Let's keep on
pushing and making things happen as students for this state affiliate
because people are watching and people are impressed. Excellent job
everyone on all that you do and have a good weekend.



With Love



Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Randolph Macon College '18

Phone: 804 801 7674

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass



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