[VABS] VABS 2017 Student Programming Schedule (Tentative)

Christopher Nusbaum nusbaum_c at lynchburg.edu
Sun Sep 17 20:06:38 UTC 2017


One slight correction before you finalize this: Michael's last name is
spelled Ausbun. Otherwise, awesome agenda!

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Subject: [VABS] VABS 2017 Student Programming Schedule (Tentative)

Greetings VABS



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.



2017 NFBV State Convention Student Program



Friday, November 3, 2017



8pm-10pm: VABS Student Social and Membership Affair



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.



Welcome to the Division: Robert P.

Ice Breakers Session: Kinston W, Naim AEH, Andrea P, Michael M.



Saturday, November 4, 2017



12pm-1:30pm: VABS Student luncheon and Business Meeting



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.



Welcome Address: Robert P, Kathryn W.

Treasurer's Report: Andrea P.

Discussion on Events/Fundraising: Naim AEH.

Plans: Membership as a Whole

Elections: Kathryn W., Robert P.



1:30pm-4:pm: Breakout Sessions



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.



1:30pm-2pm: Netiquette and How to Effectively Communicate

Student Panel: Christopher Nusbaum, Robert Parsons



2:30pm-3pm: Social Pressures of High School and College



Student Panel: Naim Abu El-Hawa, Michael Munn, Kinston Walker

2:30pm-3pm: Training and Its Benefits



Student Panel: Michael Osment, Marc Canamaso, Chris Nusbaum



3pm-3:30pm: VABS and the Federation: The Effectiveness of the Network



Student panel: Kathryn Webster, Luke Schwinck, Andrea Perry



3:30pm-4pm: Legislative Advocacy and AIM High



Student Panel: Michael Osment, Robert Parsons, Naim Abu El-Hawa



Sunday, November 5, 2017



9am-11:30am: Self-Defense Youth Track Collaboration



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.



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.



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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