[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
josh gregory
joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 22 23:28:31 UTC 2012
Ah, i see. Yes, true. Anybody see the Ravens game? Sorry for hijacking
a thread, but curiosity killed the cat lol. Not sure if you're from
here in md Melissa, but let's just say the ending was... idk, bad.
On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
> No, you are right. The invitation always stands for you to attend
> some of our events. I don''t have to do any community service, but I
> do because it makes my resume look a lot better.
>
>
>
> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Unless I missinterpreted the meaning of that, which I might have.
>>
>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Ah yes, community service. my service learning hours (as that's what
>>> my school calls them) are done with, but it'd be nice to get out and
>>> about :)
>>>
>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>> Alright. And also, you can find other opportunities to meet students
>>>> from all over Maryland by staying updated on some of the events MDABS
>>>> will be running, sponsoring, and supporting. We are going to do
>>>> several community service events this year, so this may be helpful for
>>>> you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> And, even if I don't, there is always Chris's idea that I could use. i
>>>>> shall have to see how things shape up in the coming days, schoolwise.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>>>> Wonderful!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> Good points, Melissa! Shall take them into consideration, :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hey Josh! if you are interested in coming, you could always just
>>>>>>>> come
>>>>>>>> for the weekend. I know missing school isn't most students' intent,
>>>>>>>> but just consider the positives if you did. It's a special chance
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> meet hundreds of students from across the country who could say the
>>>>>>>> words that could help you in any of your struggles as a blind
>>>>>>>> student
>>>>>>>> or give you ideas for fun pass-times. BISM would appreciate your
>>>>>>>> presence even if it ends up being for a day or two.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Well, even if we can't do chats, I can certainly record the NABS
>>>>>>>>> meeting and the Great Gathering-In Meeting. BTW, I have a lot of
>>>>>>>>> recordings from state convention if you want them; they're in WAV
>>>>>>>>> format right now though.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:59:46 -0500
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>>> and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Ah, excellent dude! Doesn't look as if there will be a lot of
>>>>>>>>> time for
>>>>>>>>> all that, but yeah.
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Josh
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hey Josh,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I know; I don't know if I'm going yet either. If I am, I
>>>>>>>>> probably won't have my laptop, but will definitely have my Apex,
>>>>>>>>> and if they have wifi, I can chat with you and tell you what's
>>>>>>>>> going on. I can also record it for you if you want.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:35 -0500
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>>> and Monday atthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Ah, a pity this is on a Monday where I have to be in school...
>>>>>>>>> looks
>>>>>>>>> awesome though! :)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> ---- Original Message ------
>>>>>>>>> From: Amy Phelps <aphelps at BISM.org
>>>>>>>>> Subject: [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Monday
>>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>>> the NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>>>>> Date sent: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:01:22 +0000
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Dear Friends,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Please help us spread the word about our "2012 BISM Student
>>>>>>>>> Weekend Retreat" and Monday at the NABS Winter Seminar. Please
>>>>>>>>> find the agenda below. For registration information, please
>>>>>>>>> contact Dezman Jackson 410-737-2676
>>>>>>>>> djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> It is time for winter to move over...here comes an exciting fun
>>>>>>>>> filled weekend!!
>>>>>>>>> Come hang out with friends, go to a Super Bowl Party, and
>>>>>>>>> attend
>>>>>>>>> the Winter Conference of the National Association of Blind
>>>>>>>>> Students in Washington, DC..
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What: BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>>>>>> Who: Blind and low vision students (8th grade -
>>>>>>>>> college)
>>>>>>>>> When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Monday, February 6,
>>>>>>>>> 2012
>>>>>>>>> Where: Baltimore, MD
>>>>>>>>> Hosted by: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Youth
>>>>>>>>> Programs
>>>>>>>>> Maryland Association of Blind Students
>>>>>>>>> What do you need: Notetaking materials, clothing appropriate to
>>>>>>>>> the weather that weekend, extra spending money if desired,
>>>>>>>>> personal care items
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Saturday, February 4, 2012
>>>>>>>>> 1:00 PM Student check-in (BISM - 3345 Washington Blvd.,
>>>>>>>>> Baltimore, MD 21227)
>>>>>>>>> 2:00 PM Icebreakers and overview of weekend
>>>>>>>>> 3:30 PM Break
>>>>>>>>> 3:45 PM Depart BISM and check into hotel (Homewood
>>>>>>>>> Suites,
>>>>>>>>> BWI Airport)
>>>>>>>>> 4:45 PM Depart hotel for fun filled evening of bowling
>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>> dinner out
>>>>>>>>> 9:30 PM Return to Hotel
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Sunday, February 5, 2012
>>>>>>>>> 7:30 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>>>>>> 9:00 AM Depart for BISM
>>>>>>>>> 9:30 AM How to feel confident advocating for yourself
>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>> when is it time to ask someone to join you in advocating for
>>>>>>>>> your
>>>>>>>>> rights as a blind student
>>>>>>>>> What is Washington Seminar and the NABS
>>>>>>>>> (National Association of Blind Students) Winter Conference
>>>>>>>>> 12:00 PM Lunch
>>>>>>>>> 1:00 PM Super Bowl Party!
>>>>>>>>> So, you have been invited to a Super Bowl Party? What do you
>>>>>>>>> take? What if you want to host a Super Bowl Party? Where to
>>>>>>>>> begin? All of those questions and more will be answered in this
>>>>>>>>> fun filled afternoon and evening of preparing for our very own
>>>>>>>>> Super Bowl Party!
>>>>>>>>> 9:00 PM Depart for hotel
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Monday, February 6, 2012
>>>>>>>>> 6:00 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>>>>>> 7:00 AM Depart for DC
>>>>>>>>> 9:00 AM National Association of Blind Students Winter
>>>>>>>>> Seminar and resource fair (Holiday Inn Capital, Washington,
>>>>>>>>> D.C.)
>>>>>>>>> 5:00 PM Washington Seminar Great Gathering In
>>>>>>>>> 7:00 PM Depart for Baltimore (will stop at Wendy's for
>>>>>>>>> supper)
>>>>>>>>> 9:00 PM Student pick up - BISM
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Warm regards,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms
>>>>>>>>> Twitter @BISM_Youth
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Help sponsor our youth program activities
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Donate<https://npo.networkforgood..org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubs
>>>>>>>>> criptionId=1003647
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>>>>>>>>> 3345 Washington Blvd
>>>>>>>>> Baltimore, MD 21227
>>>>>>>>> Phone: 410-737-2642
>>>>>>>>> Mobile: 410-274-1647
>>>>>>>>> Fax: 410-737-2689
>>>>>>>>> Toll Free: 888-322-4567
>>>>>>>>> E-mail: aphelps at bism.org<mailto:aphelps at bism.org
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind
>>>>>>>>> person can do the average job in the average place of business
>>>>>>>>> and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." --Dr.
>>>>>>>>> Kenneth Jernigan, quoted in "Freedom for the Blind" by James H.
>>>>>>>>> Omvig
>>>>>>>>>
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