[Coagdu] FW: NFB of Colorado State Convention Agenda attached and following

Mon Oct 19 22:46:31 UTC 2015

Here is the convention agenda.
Attached and below my
signature.  

Warmly,

Melissa R. Green and Pj

It is 'where we are' that
should make all the
difference, whether we believe
we belong there or not. 

From: Lisa Bonderson
[mailto:lbonderson at cocenter.or
g] 
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015
4:19 PM
To: Lisa Bonderson
(lkb at labarrelaw.com)
Subject: NFB of Colorado State
Convention Agenda attached and
following

AGENDA

National Federation of the
Blind of Colorado

61st Annual State Convention

October 29 - November 1, 2015

Antlers Colorado Springs

Four South Cascade

Colorado Springs, Colorado
80903

Heritage Ballroom Salons C & D

LIVING THE LIVES WE WANT! 

Scott C. LaBarre, President

2233 W. Shepperd Avenue

Littleton, CO 80120

303-778-1130

NFBCO Logo K Rect for ticket 2

NFB PLEDGE

  I pledge to participate
actively in the effort of the

  National Federation of the
Blind to achieve equality,    

  opportunity, and security
for the blind; to support the

  policies and programs of the
Federation; and to abide  

  by its constitution.

NFB MESSAGE

  The National Federation of
the Blind knows that    

  blindness is not the
characteristic that defines
you or 

  your future. Every day we
raise the expectations of 

  blind people, because low
expectations create 

  obstacles between blind
people and our dreams. 

  You can live the life you
want; blindness is not what  

  holds you back.

TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS

We extend our sincerest
gratitude to our Title
Sponsors; 

Colorado Center for the Blind,
and WE Fit Wellness.

Since 1988, the CCB has been
changing what it means to be
blind one life at a time.  The
Center has provided world
class blindness training to
students from all over the
world.  Contact Julie Deden,
Executive Director,
<mailto:jdeden at cocenter.org>
jdeden at cocenter.org,
303-778-1130.  Also visit
<http://www.cocenter.org/>
www.cocenter.org for more
information.

WE Fit Wellness was created
from a need for accessible,
affordable, and achievable
health and wellness solutions
for EVERYONE. Our wide array
of services encourage healthy
eating, more moving, and a
holistic approach to better
living. For more information
visit our website
<http://www.wefitwellness.com>
www.wefitwellness.com or
contact Jessica Beecham
866-543-6808 or email
<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.
com>
jessica at wefitwellness.com!  

WE ALSO THANK OUR TITANIUM,
GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS:

Vanda Pharmaceuticals,
Titanium Sponsor

Audio Information Network of
Colorado, Gold Sponsor

LaBarre Law Offices, P.C.,
Gold Sponsor

Civil Rights Education and
Enforcement Center, Silver
Sponsor

Learning Ally, Silver Sponsor

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

REGISTRATION:  

Heritage Ballroom Foyer

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. 

Registration Fee:
$25.00

Friday Luncheon:
$25.00

Saturday Lunch:
$25.00

Saturday Banquet:
$40.00

CHILDCARE INFORMATION:  

Please contact childcare
coordinator, Michelle Chacon, 

303-507-6291, to make
arrangements.

Childcare will be held in
Junior Suite 1303.

Friday:  Childcare will be
open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.

Parents must provide meals for
their children.  

Saturday:  Childcare will be
open from 8:30 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m.  Parents must
provide lunch for their
children.  

Childcare will re-open at 6:30
p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. 

Sunday:  Childcare will be
open from 8:45 a.m. to Noon.  

DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:

To access the dog relief area,
you will go out the front
doors, cross the valet
driveway and go up a ramp.
When you reach the top of the
ramp, there will be a railing
directly in front of you.
There are identical courtyard
areas on your left and right
with railings set up before
some benches and a trash can
stationed on the pavement
between the benches.  

There is a small step up to
the grass on the ends.  If you
approach the grass by the
benches, you will not need to
step up. 

Please deposit all waste in
the trash cans provided.

Contact Dog Guide Coordinator,
Melissa Green, and pay
attention to general
announcements. 

DOOR PRIZES:  

Jon Deden serves as our Door
Prize Chairman.  Door Prizes
will be drawn in general
convention session and you
must be present to win.
Please bring your prizes to
Jon prior to the beginning of
general sessions.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Don't forget to set your
watches back one hour for the
change that occurs early
Sunday morning.  Smart phones,
of course, should handle this
change automatically.

RECYCLING LANYARDS AND NAME
BADGE HOLDERS

If you do not care to keep
your convention lanyard and
name badge holder, do please
drop them off on the
registration table at the
ballroom entry as convention
winds down.  

We will be able to use them
for future conventions. 

EXHIBITS:  

Exhibits will be open in the
Heritage Ballroom Foyer
throughout the entire
Convention at the discretion
of the individual exhibitor.
The times listed below are
times when the Exhibits will
be open largely without any
competing convention
activities.  It is likely that
exhibits will also be open
during breakout sessions,
especially on Friday. 

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m.

Please stop to visit the
following exhibitors and
sponsors:

Audio Information Network of
Colorado, Gold Sponsor

Beyond Sight, Exhibitor

Blind Institute of Technology,
Exhibitor

Colorado Center for the Blind,
Title Sponsor 

Civil Rights Education and
Enforcement Center, Silver
Sponsor

Guide Dogs for the Blind,
Exhibitor

LaBarre Law Offices, P.C.,
Gold Sponsor

Learning Ally, Silver Sponsor 

Magnisight, Inc., Exhibitor

NanoPac, Inc. / Freedom
Scientific, Exhibitor 

NFB Aurora Chapter, Exhibitor

NFB COAGDU, Exhibitor

NFB Colorado Springs,
Exhibitor

NFB Denver Chapter, Exhibitor

NFB of Greeley, Exhibitor

NFB Sports and Recreation,
Exhibitor

No Barriers USA, Exhibitor

Vanda Pharmaceuticals,
Titanium Sponsor

Volunteer Ministers, Exhibitor

WE Fit Wellness, Title Sponsor

Note:  This year we will again
be conducting a door prize
drawing for all those who can
prove that they have visited
all the exhibitors.  You will
be given a card which each
exhibitor needs to stamp.  If
your card is complete, it will
go into the hat for a drawing
that will be worth cash and
other nice prizes.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER
29, 2015

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

JOIN THE ACTION: Lead the
Movement

Join The National Federation
of the Blind of Colorado
Sports and Recreation Division
for an action oriented
leadership seminar. Unite the
mind, body, and spirit to
become a more powerful leader
from the inside out.

NOTE: We will not provide mats
for this seminar so please
bring a towel from your room
if desired.

2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

INTRODUCTION

        Summit I   

2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

TRANSITION TO FIRST SEMINAR

3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

SESSION 1

Choose one:

        - Chair yoga (Senior
Track) in Cameron

        - Self Defense in
Summit II

        - Cardio Drumming in
Carson

        - Relaxation Station
in Stratton

        - Dance in Summit I

3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

TRANSITION TO SECOND SESSION

4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

SESSION 2

- Senior Track in Cameron

- Yoga in Fremont

        - Self Defense in
Summit II

        - Cardio Drumming in
Carson

        - Relaxation Station
in Stratton

        - Dance in Summit I

4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

TRANSITION TO THIRD SESSION 

5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

SESSION 3

- Senior Track in Cameron

- Yoga in Fremont

        - Self Defense in
Summit II

        - Cardio Drumming in
Carson

        - Relaxation Station
in Stratton 

        - Dance in Summit I

SELF DEFENSE

Learn some simple, confidence
building moves that will help
keep you out of sticky
situations. In this beginners
self-defense class leaders
will gain insight into:

*      Choosing your battles
wisely

*      Appearing confident
even when you may not feel
that way

*      Learning how to smooth
the waters when things feel a
little bumpy

*      Power comes in many
different shapes, sizes, and
forms. 

RELAXATION STATION

Sit back, relax, and unwind
with some self-massage, learn
about the healing and relaxing
power of essential oils,
practice some guided
meditation and learn ways that
successful leaders keep stress
at bay including:

*      Setting boundaries

*      Delegating tasks

*      Taking time for
yourself

*      Managing your work load

       DANCE

Release your inhibitions and
move with imagination.  During
this session you will
experience important
leadership concepts including:

*      When to take the solo
and when to nurture the
upcoming stars  

*      How to lead and how to
follow 

*      How to let your
creative juices flow 

*      Taking direction from
others 

*      How to be flexible and
go with the flow

CARDIO DRUMMING

Join us for a high energy
cardio drumming session. While
drumming it out to some of
your favorite tunes, we will
explore leadership topics
including:

*      Leading and following

*      Being creative

*      Stepping up and taking
charge even when you  may not
know exactly what you're doing

*      How to make
modifications that work for
you 

*      Being a part of the
whole 

*      Keeping track of your
own job

YOGA

In this gentle yoga practice
designed for people at all
levels of fitness, you will be
challenged to stretch,
strengthen, and find balance
in your body and mind. 

All good leaders must be
strong, flexible, and
balanced. During this session
you will learn to incorporate
these powerful leadership
skills into your life on and
off the mat.

SENIOR TRACK

Learn new leadership
techniques and share
collective wisdom while
gaining insight into health,
exercise, and nutrition. 

Experience:

*      Chair Yoga

*      Nutrition

*      Exercise apps for the
iPhone/iPad

NOTE: anyone can participate
in the senior track and
seniors are welcome in all
other tracks. The senior track
is simply specially designed
by our CO Center for the Blind
Senior Program Specialists

THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 29,
2015

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

EMBRACE YOUR PLACE: Taking a
Purposeful Role In the NFB

        Freemont

Whether you are new to the
Federation or a grizzled
veteran come teach and learn
about the structure of the NFB
and how you fit in the mix.
Discuss ways to get involved
on every level and ask
questions. Engage in
meaningful discussion that
will help us all embrace our
place with a purpose driven
attitude.

7:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

OPENING MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT

Scott C. LaBarre, President

NFB of Colorado

Centennial, Colorado

7:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

BREAKING DOWN AFFILIATES,
CHAPTERS, DIVISIONS AND
COMMITTEES, AND WHAT POSITIONS
ARE HELD 

Monique Melton, Vice
President, NFBCO Mile High
Chapter 

Englewood, Colorado

Cody Bair, Board Member,
NFBCO; 

President, Greeley Chapter

Denver/Greeley, Colorado

8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Getting
Involved On Every Level;
Finding Your Purpose; the
Importance of Membership and
Involvement

Mark A. Riccobono, President

National Federation of the
Blind

Baltimore, Maryland

Jessica Beecham, Executive
Director

WE Fit Wellness

Littleton, Colorado

Maureen Nietfeld, First Vice
President, NFB of Denver Board

        Littleton, Colorado

8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

OPEN DISCUSSION LED BY KEVAN
WORLEY 

AND DIANE MCGEORGE

9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

        SOCIAL HOUR

        Summit I & II

After an exciting day learning
about wellness, leadership,
and chapter building, join
your friends for a networking
social event.  Light
refreshments and a cash bar
will be available. 

FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30,
2015

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.    

REGISTRATION

               Heritage
Ballroom Foyer

Pick up your pre-registration
packets and register for door
prize drawings.  If you didn't
register in advance,
Convention Registration is
$25.00, Friday Luncheon
$25.00, Saturday Luncheon
$25.00, and Banquet $40.00.

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
SHOWCASE

Heritage Ballroom Foyer

Peruse this year's selection
of Convention Sponsors and
Exhibitors and find out what
is new in technology,
products, and services.  In
particular, we want to salute
our Title Sponsors WE Fit
Wellness and Colorado Center
for the Blind.

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

        RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

               Carson    

        Brent Batron and Dan
Burke, Co-chairmen

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.    

NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL 

Junior Suite 1303

Michelle Chacon, Corral Leader

This is our NFB of Colorado
Childcare and it's not just
babysitting.  Michelle has
planned a number of activities
to keep the kiddos busy.
Although there is no charge
for Corral, we ask that you
register your children for the
Convention.  Donations to
NFBCO are welcome to help
defray the expenses.  Kids in
childcare will be eligible to
receive door prizes through
their parents if their names
are called.  Also, parents are
responsible for providing the
children with meals, except
for the banquet when pizza
will be provided to the
kiddos.  Snacks will be
available throughout. 

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT
SESSION I

11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Heritage Ballroom C & D

11:00 a.m. 

CALL TO ORDER: Our Pledges;
Welcome from Colorado Springs;
Introduction of Our National
Representative

Scott C. LaBarre, President

NFB of Colorado

Centennial, Colorado

Alexander LaBarre, Boy Scout
Troop 457

Centennial, Colorado

Emily LaBarre, Girl Scout
Heritage Elementary Troop
Centennial, Colorado

Jeanette Fortin, President

NFB Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Mark A. Riccobono, President

National Federation of the
Blind

Baltimore, Maryland

11:15 a.m. 

CRACKING THE EMPLOYMENT NUT
FOR THE BLIND IN NEW WAYS 

Michael Hess,
Founder/Executive Director,
Blind Institute of Technology

Lakewood, Colorado  

11:30 a.m.

NON-24 SLEEP/WAKE DISORDER:
What it is and Why You Should
Care

Richard Rabito,
Non-24/Circadian Rhythm
Patient Advocate for Colorado

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Denver, Colorado

11:45 a.m.

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT BY
LIVING OUR LIVES WELL

Jessica Beecham, Executive
Director

WE Fit Wellness 

Littleton, Colorado

12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. 

NFBCO ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Brent Batron, Master of
Ceremonies

Second Vice President NFBCO

Member of the Board of
Trustees, Colorado School for
the Deaf and Blind 

Littleton, Colorado

MEET THE NFBCO SCHOLARSHIP
CLASS OF 2015

Michelle Chacon, Chairperson,
Committee on Scholarships

Arvada, Colorado

Justine (JJ) Aragon

University of Northern
Colorado

Greeley, Colorado

Cerridwyn Nordstrom

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado

MEETING OUR NEW PRINCIPAL AT
THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE
DEAF AND BLIND

Jamie Lugo, Principal, CSDB

Colorado Springs, Colorado 

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF
LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

Debbi MacLeod, Director,
Colorado Talking Book Library

Denver, Colorado

Kieran Hixon, Technology &
Digital Initiatives Consultant
for the State Library

Denver, Colorado

AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK OF
COLORADO: Helping Us Live The
Life We Want

David Dawson, Executive
Director, AIN Colorado
Boulder, Colorado 

WHAT'S WITHIN YOU IS STRONGER
THAN WHAT'S IN YOUR WAY: A
Presentation from No Barriers
USA

Penn Street, Events
Coordinator, No Barriers USA,
Loveland, Colorado

1:45 p.m.  ADJOURN

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30,
2015

2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

        SPORTS AND RECREATION
FIELD TRIP   

Experience the place where
United States Paralympic and
Olympic athletes come to
train. Tour the facility, meet
Paralympic athletes, touch the
torch, get in an actual
bobsled and get a little
closer to the Olympic
experience.  Advanced
registration required by
Monday 10-26-15 Contact
Jessica Beecham at
615-497-0435 or email
<mailto:jessica at wefitwellness.
com> jessica at wefitwellness.com

2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

SENIOR DIVISION MEETING

        Carson

        Diane McGeorge,
President, NFBCO Senior
Division

We welcome all seniors,
friends and family members to
our Friday afternoon seminar.

Come and learn about services
that are available to seniors
in your area of the state as
well as the many services
offered by our Colorado Center
for the Blind.  Due to a grant
from DRCOG, we are now able to
serve seniors in eight
counties in the metro area.
Meet our instructors and
volunteers who want to bring
you the services and
information you want in order
to maintain a healthy, happy,
life style.

Bring your ideas for our
Newsletter which has been very
popular this past year.

We know you have much more to
share.

2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ALL THINGS APPLE

        Heritage A

Chip Johnson, Technology
Instructor, CCB

Join us as we explore the
iPhone and Mac. Get your
iPhone questions answered and
learn about using the Mac with
VoiceOver. We will have a few
Macs on hand but we encourage
those who have their own Macs
to bring them.

2:15 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: An Engaging
and Thought Provoking Seminar
Helping You to Become a Better
Advocate

               Heritage B

Moderators: Amy Robertson,
Esq., Co-Executive Director,
Civil Rights Education and
Enforcement Center

Denver, Colorado

Kevin Williams Esq., Legal
Program Director, Colorado
Cross Disability Coalition

Denver, CO

Brought to you by our friends
and Convention Sponsor CREEC,
this seminar will inform you
of your rights as a person
with a disability in Colorado;
advise you as to recent legal
and educational initiatives;
and provide an open and
interactive forum to ask
questions and discuss
disability rights policy.

2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

            TEAM BUILDING WITH
FUN ACTIVITIES AND 

SKILLS TRAINING 

               Fremont

        Brent Batron, Director
of Youth Services

Colorado Center for the Blind

This event will be focused on
getting to know new people and
other students from around
Colorado.  

We will be having some games
and fun team building and get
to know you activities.  We
will have games that pit teams
against each other in fun ways
as you compete for fun prizes!
Activities will include
clutter busting, the Braille
game of facts, the spaghetti
tower and much more!

FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30,
2015

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        A SPONSORS SPOTLIGHT

               Heritage C & D

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!  Hear
from Our Convention Sponsors,
enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and
networking time with your
colleagues.  

7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

        NOMINATING COMMITTEE

               Jackson

        Julie Deden,
Chairperson 

(Note: This is the only closed
meeting of the Convention.
Only representatives from
chapters and divisions are
permitted to be in
attendance.) 

7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

FABULOUS FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL!

        Heritage C & D

Come one; come all!  Join us
for our fabulous Friday Night
Social!

There will be games and fun
activities for everyone!

>From Braille twister to a
talking Limbo Rope.we will be
getting up and moving around
with our families.  There will
be face painting and an
amazing balloon twister.  We
will be enjoying some
fellowship and networking time
together after the games are
over, a cash bar for the over
21 crowd and prizes for those
who play games.

The Colorado Springs chapter
is joining with other chapters
from around the state to have
an active evening for
everyone.

SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 31,
2015

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  

REGISTRATION

Heritage Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.    

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
EXCLUSIVE

SHOWCASE

Heritage Ballroom Foyer

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT
SESSION II

9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Heritage Ballroom C & D

9:00 a.m. 

CALL TO ORDER AND A HALLOWEEN
WELCOME

Scott C. LaBarre, President 

NFB of Colorado

Centennial, Colorado

9:05 a.m. 

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT
THROUGHOUT AMERICA: A National
Report

Mark A. Riccobono, President

National Federation of the
Blind

Baltimore Maryland

9:40 a.m. 

GETTING THE EDUCATION WE WANT

Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director

Access, Literacy and Learning
Team and State Consultant on
Blindness and Low Vision,
Colorado Department of
Education

Denver, Colorado

9:55 a.m. 

TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO
REALITY IN COLORADO: A
Presidential Report

Scott C. LaBarre, President 

NFB of Colorado

Centennial, Colorado

10:20 a.m. 

MEET OUR NEW PARTNER AT THE
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND EMPLOYMENT

Ellen Golombek, Executive
Director

Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment Denver,
Colorado

10:40 a.m. 

RINGING THE BELL IN COLORADO:
Bringing Literacy to Blind
Children

Michelle Chacon, Coordinator,
NFBCO BELL Program

Arvada, Colorado

BELL Staff and Students

10:55 a.m. 

THE COLORADO CENTER FOR THE
BLIND: Changing The World As
We Know It

Julie Deden, First Vice
President, NFBCO; 

Executive Director, Colorado
Center for the Blind
Littleton, Colorado

Colorado Center for the Blind
Staff and Students

11:25 a.m. 

MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF

Three Members of our
Federation Family will tell
their story of blindness and
how the Federation has helped
them live the life they want.

12:00 p.m.

BOX UP YOUR LUNCH AND GET
READY TO LEGISLATE

12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 

UNDER THE GOLDEN DOME: To Live
the Life We Want 

Kevan Worley, Board Member,
NFBCO

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Diane McGeorge, Board Member,
NFBCO 

Denver, Colorado

<http://coloradocenterforthebl
ind.org/about-us/meet-the-staf
f/#pkucheryavvy> Petr
Kucheryavyy, Senior Outreach
Specialist, CCB

Littleton, Colorado

Dan Burke, Public Relations
Specialist, CCB

Littleton, Colorado

Each year, the members of the
National Federation of the
Blind of Colorado conduct our
day at the Capitol. We gather
under the Golden Dome to bring
our important issues to the
General Assembly. Throughout
the year, we build
relationships with
legislators, each of whom can
make a real difference in our
lives. During this fast-paced
interactive seminar, we will
meet and interact with members
of the General Assembly,
legislative staff members, and
leading advocates in the
National Federation of the
Blind of Colorado. Learn the
legislative process, from
grassroots to the Governor's
office. Special guests
include: The President of the
Colorado Senate, Bill Cadman;
State Representative, Pete
Lee; and State Representative,
Kit Roupe. Speakers also
include: The Chairman of the
Colorado Center for the Blind,
Diane McGeorge; Co-chair of
the NFB of Colorado
Legislative Advocacy
Committee, Dan Burke; and
Advocate and Federation
Member, Petr Kucheryavyy. We
will also hear from Patrick
Teegarden, Legislative Liaison
from the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment, as
well as other special guests,
to be announced.

2:15 p.m.  ADJOURN

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER
31, 2015

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
STUDENTS ANNUAL MEETING

        Learning Center

Samantha Barrasso, President,
CABS

Aurora, Colorado

Are you a high school student
aspiring to attend college, a
nontraditional student
thinking of going back to
school, a seasoned college
veteran, or a professional
employed in the education of
blind students?  If so, please
come join us for a fun filled
afternoon.

Topics we will cover include,
the latest developments in
technology, studying abroad,
developing leadership skills
and the benefits of attending
a NFB training center.
Registration is $5.

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE
DOG USERS:

Leading, Seeing and Guiding
the Pack: Seminar #102

               Carson    

Melissa, Green, President

COAGDU

Greeley, Colorado

Are you wanting to be a
LEADER? Are you SEEING
yourself being able to change
the lives of blind people in
Colorado as well as across the
United States?  

We will be working on GUIDING
all of our "pack" members in
the areas of "pack building",
showing the "pack members" how
to educate the public about
COAGDU and learning about and
discussing different issues
that we as guide dog handlers
are going through and how to
handle them.  

We will have our elections,
great discussions, and some
great smelling oils that you
can use on yourself, and there
are even some oils that have
been designed for your dog
too.  

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to
vote in the elections, then
you must pay your dues at
registration which will take
place from 2:00 p.m. to about
2:30 p.m.  We hope to see all
of your "wagging tails" here. 

COAGDU will also be selling
our dog treats in a jar, a
mixture of wheat flour and
chicken bouillon and a number
of other ingredients that you
can take home and make some
healthy and delicious snacks
for your dog.  For dogs with
an allergy to wheat, we have
the product in oatmeal as
well.  The small jars are
$7.00 and the larger jars are
$9.00.  We haven't forgotten
about you "pack members" with
two legs as well.  COAGDU will
be selling both kinds of M&Ms,
Rice Krispy Treats, Snickers
and Grandma's Cookies that
will surely "tie you down"
until lunch or dinner time.

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND
CHILDREN:

        Transition Points:
Stepping Stones on the Road to
Adulthood 

          Fremont 

Andrew Trunfio, President

COPOBC

Welcome to our annual parents
meeting.  We will be
discussing how to support your
child in effectively
transitioning into the next
stages of academic life.
Topics will include the
transition from pre-school to
elementary school, from to
middle school to high school
and on to college or work.  We
will discuss transitioning
from IEP to IPE.  We will also
be discussing the impact and
expectations of transitioning
from literary Braille to the
UEB code.  All of this will
help your child as he or she
transitions to being a
successful young adult.  

Join us as we, as an
organization, transition into
the future as well.  Learn how
we can assist you and how you
can benefit all families of
blind children.

Some of the presenters will
include:

Mark A. Riccobono, President 

National Federation of the
Blind

Baltimore, Maryland

Scott LaBarre, President 

NFB Colorado

Centennial, Colorado 

Dr. Tanni Anthony, Director,
Access, Literacy and Learning
Team and State Consultant on
Blindness and Low Vision,
Colorado Department of
Education

Denver, Colorado

Melissa Riccobono, First Lady
of the National Federation of
the Blind; National
Organization of Parents of
Blind Children Board Member

Baltimore, Maryland

A Representative from the
Division of Vocational

Rehabilitation

Michelle Chacon, TVI, Adams 50
Public Schools

Trina Boyd Pratt, TVI, Aurora
Public Schools

Dian Megarry, Braille
Instructor CSDB

Colorado Springs, Colorado

2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION
MEETING

        Heritage A

Maureen Nietfeld, President,
Sports and Recreation Division

Littleton, Colorado 

Join us as we celebrate the
accomplishments of the NFBCO
Sports and Recreation Division
and help us plan for our
future. Become a member!  Dues
are $5 for the year.
Participate in our annual
board elections. Be a part of
our movement to increase
movement for blind people in
Colorado and across the
nation!

3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND
MERCHANTS

Heritage B         

Bradly Basta, President

Colorado Association of Blind
Merchants

Golden, Colorado

Colorado Association of Blind
Merchants gather to explore
opportunities in
Randolph-Sheppard and beyond.

SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1,
2015

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

        PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION

Heritage Ballroom C & D 

Let's get tuned up for our
Annual Banquet with a cash bar
and socializing with one
another.

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

        ANNUAL BANQUET

Heritage Ballroom C & D

Co-masters of Ceremonies

Kevan Worley, Board Member,
NFBCO

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Maureen Nietfeld, First Vice
President, NFB of Denver Board

President, Sports and
Recreation Division,

Littleton, Colorado 

NFB OF COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP
PRESENTATIONS

Michelle Chacon, Chairperson,
Committee on Scholarships

Arvada, Colorado

AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS

Scott C. LaBarre, President 

NFB of Colorado

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION

Anahit LaBarre, Auction
Chairperson

        PAC IT UP!

        Monique Melton, NFB of
Colorado PAC Chairperson

       NFB OF COLORADO AMAZING
RAFFLE DRAWING

SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 1,
2015

LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT
SESSION III

9:00 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.

Heritage Ballroom C & D

9:00 a.m. 

CALL TO ORDER AND MORNING
WELCOME 

Julie Deden, First Vice
President, NFB Colorado

Littleton Colorado

9:05 a.m.

PARENTING AS A BLIND PERSON:
Reflections from Our First
Lady

Melissa Riccobono, Immediate
Past President

NFB of Maryland; NOPBC Board
Member

Baltimore, Maryland

9:25 am 

REFLECTING ON 60 YEARS IN THE
NFB OF COLORADO

Diane McGeorge, President
Emeritus

Board Member NFBCO

Denver, Colorado

9:50 a.m.

READING WHAT WE WANT: A
Presentation Regarding the
KNFB Reader

Cody Bair, Board Member, NFBCO

President, Greeley Chapter

Denver/Greeley, Colorado

10:05 a.m.

ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THE
FEDERATION

Julie Deden, First Vice
President, NFBCO, 

Centennial Colorado

We will take up resolutions,
elections for the board, 

a financial report, an honor
roll call of chapters and
divisions, and brief chapter
and division reports.

11:47 a.m. 

        ADJOURN      

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