[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend RetreatandMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 27 01:39:09 UTC 2012


And Chris, yes, I guess we will have to do that if Gary cannot skype us in.
Josh

On 1/26/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Good evening, Melissa, Chris, and all. Melissa, I did not know that 2
> people from msb would be going. And yes, I take spanish 2 at
> Parkville.
> Best,
> Josh
>
> On 1/26/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Oh, and Josh, I unfortunately am not going to the NABS meeting or
>> Great Gathering In either; stupid school, LOL! I don't know if
>> Gary can still Skype us into Great Gathering In, but if he or
>> someone else can't, I guess we'll have to read the report in the
>> Braille Monitor.
>>
>> 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: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:34 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend
>> RetreatandMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>
>> Well stated, to all.  And yes, Amy, some good points made here.
>>
>> On 1/23/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>  Yeah really! And, BTW, Melissa should be from MD; she's the
>>  President of the * Maryland * Association of Blind Students!
>> LOL!
>>
>>  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: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:28:31 -0500
>>  Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>  andMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>
>>  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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