The DEAF BAYOU e-news

-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens

Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/

Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor

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~ Leaving LoUiSiAna ~

Photo Caption: Editor Dan waving ‘Good-bye’ at the Lafayette’s airport; packing bags en route to Washington DC to take rein as President of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB), national deaf-blind organization and, also, attending Gallaudet University.to pursue psychology in major.

For text users, find an attachment of photo of ‘Leaving LoUiSiAna’ in JPG format

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From the desk of Editor:

Wishing you all enjoyable soon-to-be End of Summer!

September: “Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ~Satchel Page

Date(s) to Remember:

• Grandparents Day: Sunday, September 6^th
• Labor Day: Monday, September 7^th

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This issue (September) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to all grandparents in observance of the National Grandparents Day – Sunday, September 6^th marking 36^th anniversary…that day has a threefold purpose as follows:

· To honor grandparents.

· To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.

· To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

As grandpa, Editor Dan encourages all of you taking your grandchildren somewhere like parks, family reunion, & more fun places to enjoy and relax.

First Official Presidential Letter to TDI:

To read PresidentDan’s first official letter; click on: Letter to TDI

Being a GRAND-dad a 2^nd Time: Oh again, ole’ Dan! It’s a G-I-R-L! Countdown being GRAND-dad a 2^nd time:85 days left; Kirsten, eldest daughter of Editor Dan, is having a second baby, due on the 23^rd of November. Editor Dan (Grandpa) will keep you posted every month until the baby arrives and may consider on new dramatic acts (softball) like what he DID (football) for Landon before so stay tuned for the upcoming showtime! Browse 2007 slideshow; visit Landon

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, September 12^h – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , President for more details.

• CDSC: Thursday, September 24^th 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

AAD	General Meeting	Saturday, October 10h
CDSC	Deaf Seniors	Thursday, October 22nd

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 4^th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Host

Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

LAAD

NDMBA National Mixed Bowling

June, 2011 (TBA)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

Cajun Deaf Club

21st Annual Deaf Picnic

Saturday, July, 2010 (TBA)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, September 9^th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Philomena Wolf, Leader by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info

• DIX Gathering: Next - Friday, September 11^th

For more details; click on: DIX Gathering

· Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, September 19^th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, September 20^th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , President

· LADBC Labor Day Picnic/ Walk-a-thon Fundraising

View a flyer; click on: Labor Day

· LAAD Boiled Crab 2009

To see flyer; visit us at LAAD

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

DBSG	Cope Meeting	Wednesday, October 14th
LAAD	General Meeting	Sunday, October 18th

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 18^th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)

Cajun ASL

Social Night

Friday, October 2nd

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, September 12^th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).

• NOBDA Picnic 2009

Visit us at NOBDA2009

• Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, September 17^th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!

· NOBDA Gala 2009

Visit us at NOBDA Gala

· NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010

To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

NOBDA	Gala – “New Orleans Jazz”	Saturday, November 14th
NOBDA	SWBDA Conference 2010	July 30 – 31, 2010

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

NEIGHBORING STATES

· Arkansas Deaf-Blind Retreat

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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	August 1st	August 31st		Change + / -
Dow Jones	$9,171.61	$9,496.28		+ $324.67
NASDAQ	$1,978.50	$2,009.06		+ $30.56

FOOD

Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department. You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

GENERAL

NEW Announcement from Deaf411 – “Deaf Friendly Cities”

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NEW Helen Keller Statue Scheduled

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Note: Editor Dan is under consideration to be there on that day.

HEALTH

Developing Gene Therapy to Fight Blindness

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Angel Food Ministries

An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all

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HUMOR

Joke of the Month

Click on: Out of the Pool and Back to School… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia

EXTRA! Cajun Jokes: Frozen Crabs and the Blond Stewerdess

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POETRY

Poetry of the Month

Click on: Dawn of a Golden Age … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan

EXTRA! Poetry: Three Wishes for Amigo

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You could send in your poetry to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . ‘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

Gallaudet University Football Schedule

Bison football schedule will be distributed in few days

LFFL IX

The 9^th 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

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