[nfbmi-talk] Volunteering at Camp Tuhsmeheta

Tue May 25 00:35:09 UTC 2010

J.J., 
The dates for the science camp weekend are actually July 19 through 23.
When we chose those dates, we did not know about the technology weekend, and
we were working with our volunteer science teacher to find a suitable date.
As you know, the MPVI has traditionally held its convention in September, so
I did not anticipate this conflict.  I am still supposed to be on the
mailing list for the QET, which is the Education Task-force that was started
as a consortium of persons and organizations interested in the education of
blind children in Michigan.  Most of the mailings from the MPVI come over
that list...but it appears that I have been dropped from the QET list.  

I am really sorry, and I want to make lemonade from this predicament if we
can.  If parents already have their children in Grand Rapids for the Tech
weekend, could they not perhaps bring them to Camp T on Sunday night?  We
were thinking that the proximity of the Camp to GR might offer an
opportunity.  Sunday was selected as the check-in day, because  would not be
working and this would be convenient for them.  We certainly could
conceivably shift the start date to Monday July 20, and run through Friday
the 24th.  

Anyway, that is the story here.  I would like very much to work with Gwen,
and others who are instrumental in the Tech weekend,  on coordinating this
for kids who are interested and who would be impacted by the weekend event.

Hope this makes some sense.  

Christine

At any rate, we had   

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Volunteering at Camp Tuhsmeheta

I am wondering why the NFBM chose July 17-22 as the date ws for waht is now
Science Camp? This date overlaps with a technology weekend hosted by the
MPVI in Grand Rapids. It seems like moving the camp just a day later
(Sunday-Friday) would solve this conflict and allow for more people to
attend both programs.
Thanks.

J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Boone" <Christine_Boone at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Volunteering at Camp Tuhsmeheta

> Hi Jackie,
> It looks like I will be there for Braille camp and Science camp.  If I can
> find work, then those would be the only times that I could volunteer.
> However, finding work is not looking really likely in the next few weeks, 
> so
> I might possibly be available for additional times.
>
> I would like to start by volunteering only for Science and Braille camps.
> If, after searching for volunteers,  you end up needing people for a
> particular camp in addition to these, then let me know, and I will do my
> best to make myself available.
>
> Christine
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Jacalyn Paulding
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:14 PM
> To: oublab at googlegroups.com; oub-board at googlegroups.com; Laura White; NFB 
> of
> Michigan List
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Volunteering at Camp Tuhsmeheta
>
> Hello All!
>
> Greetings from wonderful Camp Tuhsmeheta.  We are working hard to open up
> the camp, train staff, recruit campers and get ready for a fabulous 
> summer.
> We are very excited to be partnering with both the National Federation of
> the blind of Michigan for three camps as well as Michigan Parents of
> Children with Visual Impairments for family camp.
>
> I am writing because I know these lists are made up of a huge group of
> incredible role models who are blind as well as people who truly care 
> about
> young people who are blind.  We are in need of volunteers for our 
> different
> camps this summer.  Our greatest need at the moment is for people who are
> willing to work as cabin counselors to assure that our campers feel at 
> home
> when they are at camp.
>
> I am also eagerly seeking individuals who feel they can volunteer to 
> teach,
> lead or assist in teaching or leading activities.
>
> If you have a week, two or ten to give at Camp Tuhsmeheta please send me 
> an
> e-mail so I can send you more information.
>
> I am so grateful for your time and attention.  For more information on
> specific camps please visit www.campt.org
>
> Thanks so much again!  I am truly blessed that so many people have given
> selflessly to keep Camp T open and I am eager for our magical summer to
> begin.
>
> As one last note if you have spoken to someone about volunteering but a
> clear role and time has not been designated please send me an e-mail.  I 
> am
> now in the process of getting lists together of specific volunteers for
> specific camps.
>
> SIncerely,
> Jackie Paulding
> Camp Director
> 616-754-5410
> Jackie at campt.org
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