[Arizona-students] 2006 NFB National Convention Information

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi all,
    The AABS constitution cautions us to be not "merely a social 
organization" and to actively work to promote opportunities for blind 
students. That said, as long as we include educational programming as well 
as socials, I think socials play an important role in recruiting members and 
building camaraderie and networking. We traditionally hold one summer and 
one winter social, just like some of the NFBA chapters. This summer, I will 
probably not be in Arizona and so will not be hosting the summer social like 
I did for the past two years. Therefore, we should consider Sunsplash or 
another water park as a possible fun destination. In addition, I have asked 
Paul Ruffner to consider planning a social for students in the Prescott area 
if he is home during the summer. The board will decide on the summer social 
in April, but we would welcome any suggestions from you guys, so let's keep 
the discussion going.

    Also, please continue to post fund-raising ideas to the list, especially 
if you have contacts. Our fund-raising chair is Melissa Cordell, who can be 
reached at
tonysohl at extremezone.com
Let her know if you want to be on the fund-raising committee and/or if you 
have ideas. Fund-raising will also be on the agenda for our Sunday night 
board meeting, which is open to the membership. If you want to come to the 
board meeting or contribute to the agenda, please email me off-list at
arielle.silverman at asu.edu

Good discussions, everyone! Keep it up!

Arielle Silverman
President, AABS