[Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: NOPBC Youth Track at this year’s National convention

Tue Jun 18 08:31:10 UTC 2019

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>Greetings Federationists,
>
>If you or someone you know is between the ages 
>of 11 and 18 years old, you won’t want to miss 
>this year’s Youth Track activities taking place 
>throughout the 2019 National convention in Las 
>Vegas.  There is something for all of our youth.  See attached and below.
>
>Let’s encourage our youth to build the Federation together.
>
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>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
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>2019 NOPBC Youth Track
>Live the Life You Want
>
>Betting on Blindness
>Welcome to the 2019 NOPBC Youth Track!
>
>We are so excited you are taking part in this 
>year’s Youth Track.  We hope you find these 
>sessions not only prepare you to live the life 
>you want, but they also will be a place where 
>you will meet new friends, become more confident 
>and independent and have a lot of fun.  Bring 
>your cane, your positivity, and your open mind 
>for a great Youth Track in Las Vegas!  Don’t 
>have a cane?  That’s okay, we will have a cane 
>bank for you to use for Youth Track 
>sessions.  Sessions are open to all blind and 
>low vision students, children of blind adults 
>and sighted siblings aged 11-18, unless stated differently in description.
>
>Day 1:  Sunday, July 7, 2019
>7:30 AM  8:45 AM: Youth Track Registration-- Outside of Trade Winds D
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>9:00 AM  10:45 AM: Games and Prizes
>More fun than any casino, come join your 
>Federation Youth family for Ice Breakers and 
>Introductions. Let the games begin!  This first 
>session we will see old friends, and discover 
>new ones. If this is your first time, or you are 
>a little bit shy, no worries, everyone will have 
>a perfect place in our introduction session.--Shell Seekers A and B
>
>11:00 AM  12:15 PM:
>Introduction to your National Federation of the 
>Blind Convention and Youth Track Activities. So 
>much to do, so little time.  Increase your odds 
>for the maximum amount of learning and 
>fun.  This convention has so much to 
>offer.  Come learn about what will happen each 
>day, and get your questions answered so you can 
>make this convention your best ever.  In this 
>session you never know whom you may meet.  You 
>may even win a door prize. -- Shell Seekers A and B
>
>12:15 PM  1:45 PM: Lunch
>
>2:00 PM  3:30 PM:  Breakout Sessions
>Looking Good, Feeling Good: Shell Seekers A
>
>Looking and feeling your best often comes when 
>skill meets confidence.  Many blind mentors are 
>excited to share with you their tips and tricks 
>you can use to look and feel your best.  Some of 
>the things you can learn include tying a tie and 
>shaving; putting on makeup and creating fabulous 
>hairstyles; choosing and shopping for your style 
>of clothes; and how to use and understand body 
>language to communicate your thoughts and feelings.
>
>
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>Express yourself:  Shell Seekers B
>
>Come learn how to use various mediums to express yourself through tactile art.
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>   3:30 PM  5:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
>Looking Good, Feeling Good:  Shell Seekers A
>Looking and feeling your best often comes when 
>skill meets confidence.  Many blind mentors are 
>excited to share with you their tips and tricks 
>you can use to look and feel your best.  Some of 
>the things you can learn include tying a tie and 
>shaving; putting on makeup and creating fabulous 
>hairstyles; choosing and shopping for your style 
>of clothes; and how to use and understand body 
>language to communicate your thoughts and feelings.
>
>
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>Express yourself:  Shell Seekers B
>
>Come learn how to use various mediums to express yourself through tactile art.
>
>
>5:30 PM  6:00 PM Dinner Break
>
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>6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: NOPBC Family Game Night and Raffle:       Trade Winds D
>You and your parent/guardian are welcome to get 
>to know your National Organization of Parents of 
>Blind Children family. You will have the 
>opportunity to play games, and you might even 
>win an extraordinary raffle prize.  Your family 
>must have tickets to enter the raffle.
>
>8:00 PM  10:00 PM:  Breakout Sessions
>National Association of Blind Students Networking Event
>
>Come meet students in college.  Mentors can help 
>facilitate introductions and assist in 
>initiating conversations that can help answer 
>some provocative questions for our high school youth.
>
>
>
>It’s Cool to be in Middle School:  Shell Seekers A
>
>Welcome to all students in middle school for 
>games and prizes.  Think role-play. Think Game of Life.
>
>
>Day 2:  Monday, July 8, 2019
>8:45 AM  10:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
>Protect yourself, methods and strategies of self-defense:  Shell Seekers A
>Cane Walk
>
>Don’t have a cane yet?  Come explore how a cane 
>can give you more freedom.  Learn how you can 
>receive a free NFB white cane.  Take a walk with 
>the world’s best cane training 
>instructors.  Come learn how awesome it feels to walk proud and free.
>
>
>
>Philosophy:  Shell Seekers B
>Let’s get Social. Everyone wants to make 
>acquaintances, friends, and mentors.  Come learn 
>how to use all your networking options in a safe and meaningful way.
>
>10:30 AM  12:00 PM:  Breakout Sessions
>Protect yourself, methods and strategies of self-defense:  Shell Seekers A
>Cane Walk
>
>Don’t have a cane yet?  Come explore how a cane 
>can give you more freedom.  Learn how you can 
>receive a free NFB white cane.  Take a walk with 
>the world’s best cane training 
>instructors.  Come learn how awesome it feels to walk proud and free.
>
>Philosophy:  Shell Seekers B
>Let’s get Social. Everyone wants to make 
>acquaintances, friends, and mentors. Come learn 
>how to use all your networking options in a safe and meaningful way.
>
>12:00 PM  1:00 PM: Lunch
>
>1:00 PM  4:00 PM:  Breakout Sessions
>NOPBC Style Show Breakout Session
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>1:00 PM  Rehearsal
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>2:45 PM  Style Show Begins
>
>What better place to be if you are looking and 
>feeling good than the Youth Style Show?  We will 
>be working with you on how to own that runway, 
>so why not sign up to show off your style?
>
>STEM for College and Career:  Shell Seekers A and B
>
>Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is 
>for everyone.  Come learn how to use nonvisual 
>tools and techniques to conduct experiments and 
>projects in the fields of Physics, Engineering, 
>Biology, Geology, and Mathematics.  We promise, 
>it won’t feel like school, but you will bring 
>back many ideas to share with your teachers.
>
>4:00 PM  5:30 PM:  Resolutions Explained:  Shell Seekers A and B
>What does a resolution mean, and how does the 
>National Federation of the Blind use resolutions 
>to make us stronger?  We will explore the 
>resolutions recommended by the National 
>Federation of the Blind resolutions committee.
>
>5:30 PM  6:30 PM: Dinner
>
>7:00 PM  9:00 PM: NABS Meeting Breakout Session 
>(Registration opens at 6:00 PM; meeting begins at 7:00 PM.)
>
>Day 3:  Tuesday, July 9, 2018
>9:00 AM  11:30 AM: National Federation of the 
>Blind Board of Directors Meeting
>Come hear from all the Federation leaders and 
>learn how they are working together to help us live the lives we want.
>
>11:30 AM  1:00 PM: Lunch
>
>
>1:00 PM  5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Challenge: Shell Seekers A and B
>Join a team, gather information, tools, and win 
>prizes as you explore the exhibit hall. Learn 
>all the ways you can accomplish any task you 
>choose in school and work.  We will explore the 
>exhibit hall located in Sebastian Ballroom K and 
>L, Level 1.  When each team has completed their 
>challenge, you will return to our youth track 
>room and submit your challenge card.  Prizes 
>will be awarded in our last session.
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>5:00 PM  7:00 PM: Braille Book Fair and Dinner
>
>7:00 PM - 9:00 PM American Action Fund Celebration
>For 100 years, the American Action Fund has been 
>supplying us with Braille books and tactile 
>activities. The overall goal of the American 
>Action Fund is to help us advance our potential 
>through literacy.  Come celebrate 100 years with games, food and prizes.
>
>Day 4:  Wednesday, July 10, 2019  GENERAL SESSION
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>7:00 PM  8:00 PM: Breakout Sessions Shell Seekers A and B
>What Kinds of Jobs Can Blind People Do?
>
>Not sure what you want to be when you grow 
>up?  Come meet blind mentors working in all 
>kinds of jobs.  Already have your career planned 
>out?  Great!  Come meet someone in your field 
>who can give you some useful tips and tricks.
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>All in the Family
>
>Are you a sighted sibling of a blind 
>person?  This session is for you.  Let’s talk 
>with other mentors about any questions or 
>thoughts you may have.  What does the cane 
>actually do?  Can I read braille too? How can I 
>make sure my sibling and I get the same kinds of 
>chores?  How can I deal with people who 
>stare?  Siblings can experience a cane walk, 
>learn the alphabet in Braille, and ask any questions they have.
>
>8:00 PM  10:00 PM Philosophy Shell Seekers A and B
>Let’s get personal. In the Federation we all 
>know that it is respectable to be blind.  Let’s 
>talk about our personal journeys and how to 
>navigate the barriers in the road that hinder us 
>from respecting ourselves, and living the lives we want.
>
>Day 5:  Thursday, July 11, 2019  GENERAL SESSION
>
>7:00 PM  9:00 PM
>Unconventional Convention Scavenger Hunt: Shell Seekers A and B
>There won’t be anything conventional about this 
>convention scavenger hunt!  You will be working 
>in teams to scour the hotel for the next clue 
>that will lead you to the final destination!
>
>
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>We have accomplished so many things together 
>throughout this convention.  Let’s explore all 
>the things we have learned, and identify the 
>ways we can stay connected to keep our 
>federation spirit alive all year long.  Prizes 
>will be awarded from the exhibit hall challenge.
>
>
>
>Amy Porterfield
>
>Chief Operations Officer
>Saavi Services for the blind
>520-795-1331 EXT 321
>aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
>www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us>
>
>Expect More,
>Achieve More,
>Become more!
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