[nfb-talk] Self Defense Classes at Convention

[kaye zimpher]

I will definitely be at one of the classes. I don't think the price is to 
high at all. Sighted people wishing to take the same kind of class would pay 
tons more. If I am available at any of the class times I will be there. I am 
still ironing out whether or not The gov will let me take my leave for the 
convention even though it is right in my own home town.
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From: "T. Joseph Carter" <tjcarter at bluecherry.net>
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Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 2:56 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Self Defense Classes at Convention


> For those who are going, I really think you should seriously consider
> this.  A blind person can defend themselves, and enough members of society
> suffer enough moral decay these days that you never know when it'll be
> necessary to defend yourself or your loved ones.
>
> I only wish I were going to convention again this year, if only to keep
> from completely losing touch with Federationists.  Again.  We do have a
> local Salem chapter, and in previous years it was apparently pretty big,
> but I have no way to contact anyone in it.  Add to that the fact that I'm
> about to move to Monmouth which is so small and so far away from Salem
> that the local chapter here is unreachable.
>
> I will still have the lists, but they are little substitute for real
> people, I have discovered.  Plus, lists are a luxury I won't have time for
> in September.  I'll be working both for a Master's degree and rent money,
> which tends to leave little time for email not related to one or the
> other, based on others' experiences.
>
> There are actually a few other blind people in attendance at WOU already.
> I've met two.  I think neither shares our view of blindness, though.  If
> you listen to the people in Disabled Services, they'll basically tell you
> that our philosophy is essentially prohibited there.  You MUST do things
> their way or else, and their way is not the Federation way.  That's a long
> story for NABS whenever I have time to write it.
>
> But anyway, the self defense class is a really good idea.  Everyone should
> take it, seriously, unless you know you already have significant skill in
> the area.  It only takes one desperate or just plain evil person, and you
> might not have an opportunity like this again.  Who knows where you'll
> wind up next year.
>
>
> On Wed, May 02, 2007 at 11:51:12PM -0500, David Andrews wrote:
>> From: "Lisamaria Martinez" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: please forward and circulate
>> Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 17:24:02 -0700
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> The Sports and Recreation Division is wanting to host several 
>> self-defense classes this year at convention. In order to reserve a few 
>> classes I need to
>> know jus how interested people are about learning self-defense. The 
>> person who would be teaching the classes comes highly recommended from 
>> folks in the
>> wonderful land of Ohio.
>>
>> Fees are $30. The first class would most likely be on Saturday June 30. 
>> Several classes will continue throughout the week. The price may seem 
>> high, but
>> the instructor adapts the class specifically for those who are blind. I 
>> trust my sources in Ohio, and therefore, recommend everyone attend.
>>
>> So, if you are interested please contact me at
>> lmartinez217 at gmail.com
>>  or call at 510.289.2577. If you know others who are interested please 
>> call and give me an estimate of ... oh say ... five folks who would like 
>> to sign
>> up.
>>
>> We'd like to have 150 people register ahead of time so that we can 
>> guarantee that this wonderful instructor gets paid.
>>
>> Best of luck to all. Please consider this fabulous opportunity. And, 
>> don't forget to call me with an estimate of people interested. I can then 
>> send you
>> the contact info to send in your money. People are always welcome at the 
>> door.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Lisamaria Martinez, President
>>
>> Sports and Recreation Division
>>
>> What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to 
>> what lies within us. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
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