[nfbmi-talk] NO LIMITS Youth Outreach Bridewalk SEPT1-5

[Cheryl Wade]

    Hello, Melinda,

Thank you for adding my name to your e-mail list. I am more than halfway
through a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling and am totally blind.
I am looking for ways in which I might advocate for young people who are
blind, mentor them or even teach literary Braille or Braille music.

I probably won't be able to attend the bridge walk, but would like to know
if there are any other specific ways I might volunteer in the Lansing area.

I left my job nearly two years ago and came here to school because my heart
is broken for many people who are blind. They've either gotten the shaft
from organizations or people, or haven't received proper training, or don't
believe they can solve their own problems or establish their own definition
of success. I want to work with individuals so that I can become a
new-school counselor with client-first prospedctives and atypical solutions
to problems. I'm trying to network with people who are doing cutting-edge
things, people who might need a volunteer such as myself, people who can
teach me valuable lessons for my future career.

Please send my information to anyone with whom I could network.

Cheryl Wade
2791 Northwind Drive, Apt. 56
East Lansing, MI, 48823
e-mail: wadecher at msu.edu


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From: "melinda latham" <youthslammi at yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:43 AM
To: "nfb mi" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] NO LIMITS Youth Outreach Bridewalk  SEPT1-5

> GREETINGS,
>
> I Pleased to report that the Michael Seay Memorial Bridge Walk is taking 
> place again this year.  The fun will begin on Thursday, September 1,2011. 
> We will being staying at Camp Arbutus, a beautiful YMCA camp in Traverse 
> City.  We have tons of activities and excitement planned for you.  Such 
> activities may include rock climbing, canoeing, fishing,zip line, 
> campfires, climbing sand dunes, and so much more.  Also, don't forget 
> about the five mile Bridge walk that will take place on Monday Morning 
> Sept 5.  We are super excited about our plans for you!!!!!
>
> Details:
> Attached you will find details and forms needed for the trip.  Please, pay 
> close attention to deadlines.  Because we are working with others to make 
> this event go,
>
> We also are excited about the possibility of another affiliate joining us 
> this year.  We will announce the details of that once it has been made 
> official.  I mention it to say get ready to bring your A game for some 
> friendly competition.
>
>
> There will be a central pickup in Lansing, with a possibility of other 
> stops throughout the State based on demand.
>
>
> Fees and deadlines:
>
> The cost of this years event will be $225 for youth and $200 for adults. 
> This includes all activities, transportation and food, with the exception 
> of two meals.  We are expecting that the cost of those meals be around 
> $20.   There is a $25 NONREFUNDABLE deposit that is due NO LATER than 
> August 15th.   The remaining balance is due NO LATER THAN August 29,2011. 
> This will be strictly enforced.
>
> Scholarships for up to $200 are available for youth 18 and under.  Contact 
> MDE_LIO for details( Info attached).  Please notify me as well if your 
> applying so i can send the proper paper work.
>
>
> Mentors are needed.  Please contact me if your interested.
>
>
> We are also looking for donations of snacks, water or money to purchase 
> these items or other expenses.
>
>
> More details are provided in the attached documents.
>
>
> We'd like to thank Dean Transportation and MDE_LIO for their assistance in 
> making this event possible.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> MELINDA LATHAM
> Youth Outreach Coordinator, NFB of MI
> 517.505.1637



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