06 June Newsletter

TheDEAF BAYOU e-news -LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/ Vol. 4 Issue 7 June, 2009 Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ~ Keller & Editor Dan ~ Photo Caption: Editor Dan (right) poses with Keller JohnsoThompson, great niece of Helen Keller in the front of the home of the birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Keller is scheduled being keynote at the first-ever Louisiana Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Lunchen in Lafayette, LA on Saturday, June 13th. ------ From the desk of Editor: Wishing you all enjoyable summer time! June: “The healthiest competition occurs when overage people win by putting above average effort.” ~ Colin Powell Date(s) to Remember: Editor Dan’s 49th Birthday: Wednesday, June 10th Flag Day: Sunday, June 14th Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21st St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec): Wednesday, June 24th !29th Anniversary of Helen Keller’s Birth: Saturday, June 27th ------ This issue (May) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Keller Johnson Thompson, great niece of Helen Keller whom is being keynote speaker that is scheduled to come.to afayette on the 13th of June. AADB Election Result: American Association Deaf-Blind (AADB), national deaf-blind organization will have immediate release to annunce the winner of its President and Vice President in the ‘AADB Today’ today (June 1st). “Dan – Hulk NOW!” Being a GRAND-dad a 2nd Time: Oh again, ole’ Dan! Countdown being GRAND-dad a 2nd time:187 days left; Kirsten, eldest daughter of Editor Dan, is having a second baby, due on the 4th of December. Editor Dan (Grandpa) will keep you posted every month until the baby arrives and may consider on new dramatic acts like what he DID for Landon before so stay tune for the showtime! ­­­­­­­­­­ UPCOMING EVENTS ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714) AAD General Meeting: Saturday, June 13th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details. CDSC: Thursday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.; CenLA Deaf Senior Citizens (CSDC); Located at AAD Hall, 6647 First Street; Ages: 55 and up; Lunch will be provided. For more details, contact Rose Brosset. Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative) AAD General Meeting Saturday, July 11th CDSC Deaf Seniors Thursday, July 23rd BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708) Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, June 5th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host · Summer Fun Picnic To view a flyer; click on: Summer Fun Picnic Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative) ICDA Annual Deaf Picnic Sunday, August 2nd LAAD NDMBA National Mixed Bowling June, 2011 (TBA) HOUMA (ZIP-703) · 20th Annual Deaf Picnic To view a flyer, visit Cajun Deaf Club Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative) Cajun Deaf Club 20th Annual Deaf Picnic Saturday, July 11th LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705) · LAAD Annual Deaf Picnic To view flyer; visit LAAD DIX Gathering: Next - Friday, June 12th For more details; click on: DIX Gathering · Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, June 20th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Raymond Massie Flyer can be found at Déjà vu Poker · Announcing AADB/LADBC House Party Read MORE Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative) LAAD General Meeting Sunday, August 16th DBSG Cope Meeting Wednesday, September 9th LADBC Labor Day Picnic/ Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday, September 12th LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706) Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, Jun 19th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Smith for more info. Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative) Cajun ASL Social Night Friday, July 3rd NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701) Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday June 13th starting at 6:30 p.m.; Starbuck’s, 3245 Williams Blvd. (Williams Blvd. & 33rd Street), Kenner, LA. For more information, call (504) 465-1301. Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, June 18th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans! Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative) SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711) · DFA Campaign Training Read MORE Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative) NEIGHBORING STATES · Deaf Awareness Day: Wet ‘N Wild To view a flyer, click on: Florida · Deaf-Blind Access of the South Camp 2009 Read MORE · Arkansas Deaf-Blind Retreat Read MORE ENTERTAINMENT Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH Bingo Sessions The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$. Click here to find more information. FINANCIAL Market on the Move (Month to Date) NAME May 1st May 31st Change + / - Dow Jones $8,168.12 $8,500.33 + $332.21 NASDAQ $1,717.30 $1,774.33 + $57.03 (Source: Washington Post) FOOD Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department. You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager GENERAL BA Interpretation Program – Expand for 2009 Read MORE VRS & IP Relay Ten-Digit Number Registration Deadline Advisory Read MORE Louisiana Deaf Community Survey Read MORE NAD Exhibits at 2009 DeafNation Expos Nationwide To find a schedule, visit Deaf Expos ­­­­­­ HEALTH Angel Food Ministries An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all Read MORE HUMOR Joke of the Month Click on: Like Father, Like Son… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia EXTRA! Cajun Jokes: Louisiana Cajun ---------- You could send in your jokes to Humor Manager ‘Joke of the Month’ will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to laugh for your enjoyment to share. POETRY Poetry of the Month Click on: My First Deaf-Blind Encounter … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan ---- You could send in your poetry to Poetry Manager. ‘Poetry of the Month will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to love for your enjoyment to share. SPORTS LFFL IX The 9th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) begins SOON! If interested, contact Commissioner Dan at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it College Bowl Pick ‘em The 6th College Bowl Pick ‘em powered by 3-D Commissioners (Dan, Daz, & Dustin) is coming up soon. If interested, contact Dustin Cutrer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Hope to see you all playing with us for the th College Bowl Pick ‘em next season! CLASSIFIED ADS Classified Ads can be found at the classified department AND you could place & send in your ads to Classified Manager if you wish to acknowledge everyone… Copyright © 2009 The DEAF BAYOU e-news The DEAF BAYOU e-news reserves the right to edit, fix for space or reject or postpone giving better merit to the readers. The DEAF BAYOU e-news serves as an independent subscription, created by Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor. The purpose of the DEAF BAYOU e-news is to strongly state our needs in sharing with the diverse of deaf, deaf-blind, & hard of hearing citizens, especially 24K ‘Golden Hands’ interpreters in our community to KEEP DEAF ALIVE. Let our HANDS be heard! NOTE: You can surely acknowledge your friends about The DEAF BAYOU e-news to subscribe. Should you have asked any questions or comments about the DEAF BAYOU e-news, please do not hesitate & feel free to contact the Editor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you for your continued support. Deaf Bayours, Dan Arabie CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news DEAF BAYOU Office 106 Dempsey Drive Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-5610 Tele/Videophone Direct: 866.928.9832 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Visit us at http://www.deafbayou.com/

 

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