[nfbwatlk] Fw: [S and R extravaganza

[Alco Canfield]

Hi, Mike,

I can appreciate your ambivalence.  However, it's a first step for people
who might otherwise not try a new recreational activity.  Maybe after
achieving success in adaptive sports, someone might go on to do something in
"regular rec".

Alco
-----Original Message-----
From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:22 PM
To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Fw: [S and R extravaganza

I put the below letter on the list in that it has to do with a valid 
division of NFB and valid NFB activities. Personally, however, I can't 
get overly-enthusiastic about events which largely have to do with 
adaptive sports when the fundamental purpose of NFB is to promote the 
integration of the blind into *regular* society on a basis of equality 
with the sighted, i.e., integrating the blind into the *regular* 
pursuits, passtimes and activities the rest of society enjoys.

Ah well.

Mike

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman
  To: NFB of Washington Talk
  Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 6:33 PM
  Subject: [nfbwatlk] Fw: [S and R extravaganza


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Christella Garcia
  To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
  Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:53 AM
  Subject: [Sportsandrec] S and R extravaganza


  Hello everyone,  several of you have been asking what you can do to
  become more involved.  Well, here is your chance,  The Sports and
  Recreation division is planning on hosting a sports extravaganza 
during
  the 2008 convention.  You are probably asking what is this?  So, I 
will
  give you a brief description.  It is still in the planning stage
  however, We are fortunate on this list to have people with knowledge
  about sports and recreation .  If someone asks a question it is 
answered
  by individuals who are extremely helpful.  It is the hope of our board
  to spread this knowledge to the entire Federation during next years
  convention.  In the past, S and R with the assistance of several
  dedicated people has put on events like two tandem bike rides, a 
rowing
  event and dance lessons.  Now we want to take it one step further.  We
  want to teach people about goalball, judo, tandem bike riding  track 
and
  field, dance, rowing  ECT.  This is a huge endeavor, but I honestly
  believe an event like this is necessary.  I also think it is something
  that can be accomplished but it is going to take a lot of hard work 
and
  people to make it happen.  This is where you come in.  If you are
  interested in helping in any way please let me know by emailing me off
  list at: christellablue at gmail.com and I will find a way to utilize 
your
  talents and expertise. I want to make this event a success and I 
believe
  that this division has the energy, talent and drive to make this one 
of
  the most exciting events to be held at a NFB convention.  So if you 
are
  interested in helping an any capacity please let me know.  We are 
going
  to try to have some parolimpians to speak and provide guidance 
however,
  we also need any assistance we can get.  I strongly encourage anyone 
to
  be a part of this extravaganza.  If you don't mind working hard and
  having fun please get in touch with me.  Thanks in advance
  Christella Garcia Vice President Sports and Recreation Division.


 
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