[Youth-outreach] State and Regional Youth SLAMS`

Tue Aug 11 06:05:15 UTC 2009

I don't think smaller and closer events should replace the larger
ones, simply supliment them, assist them to get the message across.
Aziza

On 8/10/09, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:
> On the other hand, with great respect, I would opine that trying to get
> said youth *away* from those overprotective parents for a few days is
> partly what this is all about and that's harder to do when one is close
> to home. Also, I suspect that a fair number of affiliates don't have the
> resources to foot most of the bill of a local "youth slam" event so
> either HQ will have to substantially subsidize such events or the local
> affiliates will have to come up with hard-to-come-by funds to make local
> events fly.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aziza C" <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
> To: "Youth outreach projects Support List" <youth-outreach at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 2:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Youth-outreach] State and Regional Youth SLAMS`
>
>
> Nice suggestions Petter. I agree, sometimes smaller closer events are
> better places to start, especially for families new to the NFB with
> parents on the over-protective side. Shorter and closer to home events
> might appeal to those parents more, which can increase their
> confidence later when it comes to longer and farther events for their
> kids. When dealing with youth, we are not only teaching them and
> building their confidence, we have parents and family to teach as
> well, sometimes I think that is forgotten.
> Aziza
>
> On 8/10/09, Peter Donahue <pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Hello Mary Joe and listers,
>>
>>     Will efforts be made to host state or regional Youth SLAMS in
>> order to
>> expose a greater number of blind youth to the NFB and our philosophy
>> and to
>> bring this dynamic event "Closer to home" for these kids? Will you be
>> designing "How-to" information packs for states wishing to host such
>> an
>> event in their state or in a particular part of the country? Just some
>> food
>> for thought.
>>
>> Peter Donahue
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Thorpe, Mary Jo" <MThorpe at nfb.org>
>> To: <state_youth_coordinators at nfbnet.org>; "Youth outreach projects
>> Support
>> List" <youth-outreach at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Zakhnini, Karen" <KZakhnini at nfb.org>; "Thorpe, Mary Jo"
>> <MThorpe at nfb.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:37 AM
>> Subject: [Youth-outreach] Now the NFB Youth Slam is over....
>>
>>
>> HI all,
>>     Well, the second NFB Youth Slam has come and gone with a lot of
>> exciting memories made and lessons learned.  Most importantly though,
>> a
>> brand new batch of youth were introduced to our organization and
>> unique
>> philosophy on blindness.  Thanks to all of you again who helped
>> recruit
>> this summer's great group.  But, don't forget, we still need all of
>> your
>> help to keep them engaged in our cause.
>>     Back in May, a member from our team sent contact information to
>> respective state presidents for youth who had applied and/or were
>> accepted to the NFB Youth Slam.  We hope that you will all take
>> advantage of this opportunity to follow up with these youth and get
>> them
>> engaged in your affiliates.  If you need this information again,
>> please
>> contact Becca Cordell at bcordell at nfb.org or at 410-659-9314 ext. 2312
>> to have this info re-sent to you.
>>     We had some of the brightest, exciting young people at this event
>> and know they can make great contributions to our organization.  Here
>> are a few suggestions how you as a state affiliate can start getting
>> them involved:
>>
>> *Invite NFB Youth Slam participants to speak at your next state
>> convention about their experience in the program
>>
>> *Have the chapter president from the youth's area contact them and
>> invite them to attend the next chapter meeting
>>
>> *Pair the NFB Youth Slam participant(s)  up with positive mentors in
>> your state
>>
>> *Ask your state's student division to contact these youth and invite
>> them to student activities
>>
>> *Invite the NFB Youth Slam participant(s) to write up something about
>> his/her experience for your affiliate's newsletter or website
>>
>> *If your state has a transition club, Jr. NFB chapter, or some other
>> kind of youth program, invite NFB Youth Slam participants to join if
>> they are not already a part of this program.
>>
>> If you have other ideas to share with these lists, please feel free to
>> do so.  We would love to hear what you all are doing to help involve
>> these youth in your states.  If you have any questions, please feel
>> free
>> to contact me.
>>
>>     On one last note, there are some great postings and podcasts from
>> the NFB Youth Slam participants available at www.blindscience.org.  I
>> encourage you all to check them out and share them with those you
>> know!
>> It's exciting to see how our work is making a difference.
>> Best of luck!!!
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle
>>
>>
>>
>> Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC
>>
>> Education Program Manager
>>
>> Jernigan Institute
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>> 1800 Johnson St.
>> Baltimore, MD 21230
>> Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
>> Email: MTHORPE at nfb.org <mailto:MTHORPE at nfb.org>
>> Visit www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/>
>>
>>
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