[nfbmi-talk] This is my mistake

Tue May 25 02:17:02 UTC 2010

OK, just want to make sure  I got the correct dates when I update the 
website.
Agreed if it does start Sunday it would be a perfect transition, especially 
if you can somehow get registration info worked out in advance. You could 
even run a shuttle from Grand Rapids.

J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jacalyn Paulding" <jacalynpaulding at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] This is my mistake

> Hi guys,
>
> This is my mistake the camp is the 19th, I believe i said 17th.  I think 
> it
> will work out splendidly as parents can make one trip to this part of the
> state and drop their kids off on the way home.
>
> Talk soon,
> Jackie
>
> On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 8:35 PM, Christine Boone <
> Christine_Boone at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> 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-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
>> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:21 PM
>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> 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
>> A premier Code Factory, KNFB Reader, and Sendero distributor
>> ----- 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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