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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~ Editor Dan & Michelle, 2008-2010 Miss Deaf America ~

Photo Caption: Editor Dan posing with Michelle (Maryland), 2008-2010 NAD Miss Deaf America at the campus pf Gallaudet University. Both are classmate in Math and now become friends.

For text users, find an attachment of ‘Dan-MissDeafAmerica’ in JPG format

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From the desk of CEO/Editor:

Wishing you and your family blessed Easter!

April: Glory and bonour are in His presence; strength and gladness are in His place.

~ 1 CHRONICLES 16:27 KJV

Date(s) to Remember:

• April Fool’s Day: Thursday, April 1^st
• Good Friday: Friday, April 2^nd
• Easter: Saturday, April 4^th
• Administrative Professionals Day: Wednesday, April 21^st
• Earth Day: Thursday, April 22^nd

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This issue (April) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to.Michelle, 2008-2010 Miss Deaf America for crowning at the NAD Conference in New Orleans, LA in the summer of 2008. She will be traveling to the upcoming NAD Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to reign..

2011 National Conference

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Note: One of four priority goals that was ade by President Dan and Vice President Timothy during last year’s campaign is dependable conference … Special THANKS to Ad-Hoc committee for steering further in finding site and working on strategies.

Immediate Release from Chair Dan

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Dan at soon-to-be 50!: Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’

Countdown on turnig 50 71 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010

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UPCOMING EVENTS

ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)

• AAD General Meeting: Saturday, April 10^th – 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.

Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)

BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, April 2^nd @ 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

· LA Deaf Heritage Festival

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Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)

HOUMA (ZIP-703)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)

LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)

• Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, April 10^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

Flyer can be found at LAAD Poker

• DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, April 14^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

· LAAD Crawfish Boil

To view flyer; click on: LAAD

· LADBC Annual Crawfish Boil

To view flyer; click on: LADBC

• LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, April 18^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

Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)

LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)

• Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, April 16^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)

NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)

• Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner: Saturday, April 3^rd starting at &;00 p.m.until 9;00 p.m., Starbuck’s, 817 West Esplanade Ave (corner Chateau Blvd), Kenner, LA

• Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, April 10^th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).

• Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, April 15^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!

· Deaf Bowling – Kenner

To read more information, click on: Deaf Bowling

· NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010

To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010

Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)

SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)

~ No Reporting

Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)

NEIGHBORING STATES

· SWCID Reunion 2010

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· MCAD Summer Monthly Events

To view flyer; click on: MCAD Summer 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour

To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH

Louisiana Lottery

Log at the website of the DeafBayou to find ‘Louisiana Lottery’ under the Main Menu to click to find winning numbers daily

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)

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

APPEAL – SSP Service: Need Your HELP!

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Book: “A Proud Tradition”

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HEALTH

Blind British Soldier Regains Sight With His Tongue

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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: The Crawfish of Lafville…created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia

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POETRY

Poetry of the Month

Click on: Prayer…America’s Home … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan

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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

LFFL X

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