Membership related
At this year’s Blind LGBT Pride International conference and convention, three new board members were elected during the annual meeting. The members would like to welcome:
Sarah Wilds as the new Treasurer;
Dennis Sims as the new member at large 3; and
Rob Hill as the new member at large 4.
Will Burley was re-elected as president.
We look forward to working with the new board members for the next two years!
Blind LGBT Pride International (BPI) will hold it’s first board of directors’ meeting Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2 PM PDT, 4 PM CDT, 5 PM EDT on the conference line 218-895-3779, access code 2012#.
The new and returning board members will be introduced, committee chair appointments will be announced plus much, much more. This meeting is open to members and friends, alike.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Will Burley
Company: Blind LGBT Pride International
Address: 5010 Echo Lane, Unit A
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (832) 779-1729
Email: vicepresident@blind-lgbt-pride.org
URL: http://blindlgbtpride.org
Blind LGBT Pride Congratulates Gabriel Lopez-Kafati for Obtaining His MBA
Los Angeles, CA – Gabriel Lopez-Kafati graduated with a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Management, from the Andreas School of Business at Barry University in May of this year.
The faculty and staff of the Andreas School of Business selected Gabriel to speak to his graduating MBA class due to his achievement within the degree program and his volunteer efforts outside the classroom. Gabriel has also obtained membership in Beta Gamma Sigma – the international honor society for collegiate schools of business.
“Blind LGBT Pride International is very fortunate to have Gabriel among its members and as a part of the board of directors,” states Will Burley, vice president of the organization. “His talents will benefit Blind Pride as well as the American Council of the Blind (ACB) family as a whole.”
Founded in 1976, Barry University’s School of Business provides high-quality academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students in an inclusive and caring environment. They strive to maintain the most rigorous standards while providing an intimate setting that is dynamic and conducive to learning. The School of Business is accredited by AACSB – International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), which has been described as the “gold standard of accreditation” for business schools. Their holistic approach to business education results in a challenging academic experience that stimulates you to grow and become a responsible business practitioner and leader. To learn more visit http://www.barry.edu/business/.
Blind LGBT Pride International is a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind. Its mission is to promote the equality and inclusion of LGBT people who are blind or vision impaired by providing its members and allies a forum to promote access to and integration into the LGBT communities as well as to provide a means of expression for the views and concerns of LGBT vision impaired persons in the broader society. To learn more please visit http://blindlgbtpride.org.
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The BPI Elections Committee will host the 2014 Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. PDT, 4:00 P.M. CDT AND 5:00 P.M. EDT.
This will be an opportunity for members and friends to listen and ask questions of the individuals seeking the open seats of president, treasurer, board member-at-large 3 and the 9th board position created last year.
Please take the opportunity to find out what vision these candidates have for the forward movement of Blind LGBT Pride International!
If you have any questions, please visit www.blindlgbtpride.org/contact and choose to email the Elections Committee.
It’s time for Blind LGBT Pride International elections!
The open seats this year are: president, treasurer, board member-at-large 3 and the 9th board seat created at 2013 convention. You may nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions. All info is due by May 15, 2014 by 5:00 P.M. EDT in order to be included on the ballot.
Send your completed nomination forms and/or questions to elections@blind-lgbt-pride.org.
*note: You must be a member in good standing before submitting your forms.
2014 BPI Convention Scholarship
Application Process, Requirements, & Criteria
Blind LGBT Pride International, BPI is thrilled and delighted to announce that we will be offering the first ever Scholarship, to attend the annual ACB national Conference & Convention,
which will be held in Las Vegas Nevada this year!
Our 2014 recipient will receive round trip airfare to Las Vegas, lodging, our BPI Convention Package, which includes tickets to all BPI sponsored activities, workshops, and a ticket to the ACB Banquet.
APPLICATION PROCESS –
Note: submissions MUST be received by email at scholarships@blind-lgbt-pride.org,
By May 7, 2014, NO LATER than11:59 PM EDT. The recipient will be named on May 21.
Please submit the following information on a cover sheet:
– Name
– Address
– City, State/Province, Country, Zip
– Phone number you are best reached at
– Email Address
– Length of time you have been a member of BPI?
– Include a statement indicating that you are both the following by April 7, 2014:
– at least 18 years of age, a BPI member in good standing, and if chosen, you agree to attend all events, and meet all conditions as they have been expressed and posted under the requirements section of the 2014 BPI Scholarship Information located on the official BPI web site at www.blind-lgbt-pride.org..
REQUIREMENTS
– Must be over 18 years of age.
– Must be a BPI member in good standing, as of April 6, 2014.
The 2014 BPI Scholarship Recipient will be responsible to –
– Submit a cover sheet as outlined above.
– Submit a 1 page essay as outlined below.
– Write an article for our post-convention “Inside Out” Newsletter, detailing your experience at the ACB convention, and attendance at the BPI sponsored activities, & workshops.
Attend the following:
– all BPI sponsored activities & workshops, including the Annual Board Meeting & Caucus,
– all ACB General Sessions, and
– the ACB Farewell Banquet.
Essay Details –
Please submit a 500 word SA which includes your thoughts on the following points:
– What experience would you be able to bring to BPI, as a volunteer, and potentially in a future Leadership role?
– How and why would coming to the ACB convention and participating in BPI be of help to you personally?
– What do you hope to gain and learn from the overall experience?
– How do you see yourself using the knowledge that you will gain from this experience to “Pay It Forward” to BPI, and to your fellow members?