The DEAF 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 10 September, 2009
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 6th
Labor Day: Monday, September 7th
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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 6th marking 36th 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 2nd Time: Oh again, ole’ Dan! It’s a G-I-R-L! Countdown being GRAND-dad a 2nd time:85 days left; Kirsten, eldest daughter of Editor Dan, is having a second baby, due on the 23rd 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 12h – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.

CDSC: Thursday, September 24th 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)
AADGeneral MeetingSaturday, October 10h
CDSCDeaf SeniorsThursday, October 22nd

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 4th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host


Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
LAADNDMBA National Mixed BowlingJune, 2011 (TBA)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
Cajun Deaf Club21st Annual Deaf PicnicSaturday, July, 2010 (TBA)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, September 9th 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 email and/or pager for more info

DIX Gathering: Next - Friday, September 11th
For more details; click on: DIX Gathering

· Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, September 19th 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

· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, September 20th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Raymond Massie, 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)
DBSGCope MeetingWednesday, October 14th
LAADGeneral MeetingSunday, October 18th

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, September 18th @ 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 ASLSocial NightFriday, October 2nd

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

Deaf Chat Coffee - Kenner: Saturday September 5th 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 Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, September 12th 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, August 20th 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!

· 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)
NOBDAGala – “New Orleans Jazz”Saturday, November 14th
NOBDASWBDA Conference 2010July 30 – 31, 2010

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

NEIGHBORING STATES

· 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)

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

(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

NEW Announcement from Deaf411 – “Deaf Friendly Cities”
Read MORE

NEW Helen Keller Statue Scheduled
Read MORE
Note: Editor Dan is under consideration to be there on that day.

HEALTH

Developing Gene Therapy to Fight Blindness
Read MORE

Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE


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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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: 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 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

Gallaudet University Football Schedule
Bison football schedule will be distributed in few days

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
Flyer can be found at LFFL ‘09

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…

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