[nfbwatlk] Why don't we?

[Don Mitchell]

Hello Gedi and all.

I think we should get an imagination grant to fund a movie night. Perhaps we 
could get funds to bring youth for a one night activity at the spring 
activity. We would need to get an application in before the end of August. I 
am willing to pursue imagination grant for the event.

Don Mitchell
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From: "Jedi" <loneblindjedi at samobile.net>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Why don't we?


> Beth,
>
> You're absolutely right. I would also like to see us do more for youth 
> since youth will be what carries this affiliate into the future. 
> Washington hasn't been stagnant on this issue. We've been inching our way 
> forward. Like you, i'd like to see us inch a little faster and cover more 
> ground.
>
> This spring, I know we're planning a youth seminar. Would you be willing 
> to help in the project? I also need some students to help me do the work 
> of the student division (which is struggling for multiple reasons).
>
> Washington State has a few challenges that can make things interesting for 
> planning big programs like you've seen nationally. For one, we're not as 
> rich in funds or membership as Utah for example. We need all hands on deck 
> to fulfill both needs. I invite you to join those of us who are interested 
> in youth development in building events for youth and an environment that 
> will support their membership in our movement.
>
> If you're interested, I'd like to talk with you about your ideas. My 
> number is 360-920-5213. You know, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to 
> have some kind of conference call for those who are interested in youth 
> development so we can get something going? I know we discussed having a 
> movie and social hour for local youth at our fall convention. I can't 
> remember, but I think we were a little hesitant to pursue it when we 
> discussed it at our spring conference because we weren't sure how to fit 
> it into our fall convention schedule. If I'm correct, perhaps we need to 
> revive and rethink the idea and make it happen provided that we can make 
> the time and have sufficient folks to work it. I think we can if we're 
> creative enough. Comments from the affiliate?
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi
>
> Original message:
>
>
>
>> Since attending the rally part of the March for Independace, I have been 
>> woundering why WA dosent have any such programs for our youth.
>
>> What kind of programs are there for WA blind youth?
>
>> How many blind youth does WA have?
>
>> I would think we should have some things for them to particapate in that 
>> the NFB does.
>
>> Am I the only one that thinks it is odd that places like UT have progams 
>> for the blind youth but we dont.
>
>> Beth M.
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