[Colorado-talk] 2012 NfBCO Convention Agenda
Jessica Beecham
jbeecham at cocenter.org
Fri Oct 19 18:01:04 UTC 2012
Hello Everyone
Below and attached you will find the 2012 NFBCO Convention agenda. We look
forward to seeing you all in Boulder!
Best Wishes
Jessica Beecham
AGENDA
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
58th Annual State Convention
October 25-28, 2012
Millennium Harvest House Hotel
1345 28th Street Boulder, Colorado 80302
Grand Ballroom
CELEBRATING OUR PAST, BUILDING OUR FUTURE
Scott C. LaBarre, President
2233 W. Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
303-778-1130
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.
TRIBUTE TO OUR SPONSORS
We extend our sincerest gratitude to the Colorado Center for the Blind, our
Titanium Sponsor. 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 salute this year’s Gold Sponsors, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. and NanoPac,
Inc.
LaBarre Law Offices P.C. is owned and operated by Scott LaBarre and has been
providing legal representation in ADA cases, employment law, disability
rights, Social Security, and some business matters since 1998. Contact
Scott LaBarre at <mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com> slabarre at labarrelaw.com,
303-504-5979, or go to <http://www.labarrelaw.com/> www.labarrelaw.com for
more information.
NanoPac, Inc. is Colorado’s source for Freedom Scientific products!
Topaz, ONYX, Sapphrire and Ruby video magnifiers.
JAWS, OpenBook, MAGic, Focus Braille displays.
Please contact our Colorado representative for Low Vision and Blindness
products and consult at <mailto:franceyliefert at gmail.com>
franceyliefert at gmail.com or call 970-391-2547.
<http://www.nanopac.com> www.nanopac.com
We thank the following Silver Sponsors:
Audio Information Network of Colorado
Ai Squared
DynamicBuna
K-NFB Reading Technology
GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION:
Friday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom Entrance
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grand Ballroom Entrance
Registration Fee: $20.00
Thursday Bonfire and Board Meeting: $20.00
Friday Luncheon: $20.00
Saturday Luncheon: $20.00
Saturday Banquet: $40.00
CHILDCARE INFORMATION:
Please contact childcare coordinator, Michelle Chacon,
720-240-1074, to make arrangements.
Friday: Childcare will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Parents must provide meals for their children.
Hospitality Suite 431
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.
Hospitality Suite 431
Sunday: Childcare will be open from 8:45 a.m. to Noon.
Hospitality Suite 431
DOG RELIEF AREA INFORMATION:
Contact Dog Guide Coordinator, Diane McGeorge, and pay attention to general
announcements. The dog relief area is located out the exit door at the back
of the hotel just past the restaurant and coffee shop. Please deposit all
waste in the trash cans provided
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
EXHIBITS:
Exhibits will be open in the Sunshine Room and Grand Ballroom Entrance
throughout the entire Convention at the discretion of the individual
exhibitor. The times listed below are times when the Exhibits will be open
without any competing convention activities.
Grand Ballroom Foyer and Sunshine Room
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Please stop to visit the following exhibitors and sponsors:
Audio Information Network of Colorado, Silver Sponsor
Ai Squared, Silver Sponsor
AKB Visions, Exhibitor
Beyond Sight, Inc., Exhibitor
Colorado Center for the Blind, Titanium Sponsor
Colorado Talking Book Library, Exhibitor
DynamicBuna, Silver Sponsor
HumanWare, Exhibitor
K-NFB Reading Technology, Silver Sponsor
LaBarre Law, Gold Sponsor
Learning Ally, Exhibitor
MagniSight, Inc., Exhibitor
Me and My Dad, Exhibitor
NanoPac, Gold Sponsor
NFB of Denver, Exhibitor
NFB-NEWSLINE®, Exhibitor
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NFB COLORADO HISTORY SEMINAR: Celebrating Our Past and Contemplating
Our Future
Century Room
Julie Deden, Moderator
First Vice President
NFB Colorado
Special Guests
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jernigan
Policy Advisor to the President
National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland
Diane McGeorge, Board Member
NFB Colorado
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
NFB COLORADO PICNIC AND BONFIRE
Outdoor Pavilion and Fire Pit
This is an old fashioned picnic dinner and bonfire event.
You must make a reservation with Lisa Bonderson or
Scott LaBarre in advance. A donation of $20.00 will be
requested.
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION
Grand Ballroom Entrance
Pick up your pre-registration packets and register for door prize drawings.
If you didn’t register in advance, Convention Registration is $20.00, Friday
Luncheon $20.00, Saturday Luncheon $20.00, and Banquet $40.00.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NFB COLORADO KID CORRAL
Hospitality Suite 431
Michelle Chacon, Corral Leader
This is our NFB 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 meals except for the banquet when pizza will be
provided to the kiddos. Snacks will be available throughout.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
EXCLUSIVE CONVENTION SPONSOR AND
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
Sunshine Room and Grand 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 Titanium Sponsor, the Colorado Center for the Blind; and
our Gold Sponsors, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C. and NanoPac, Inc.
10:00 a.m. to NOON
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom
10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME, INVOCATION AND
OPENING CEREMONIES
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB Colorado
MaryAnn Migliorelli, President
NFB Boulder Valley Chapter
10:15 a.m.
HOW YOUR LIBRARY IS FARING DURING THESE
CHALLENGING TIMES
Debbi MacLeod, Director
Colorado Talking Book Library
Denver, Colorado
10:35 a.m.
PROTECTING YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
Faith Gross, HAVA Coordinator for Colorado,
Legal Center for People with Disabilities and the Elderly
10:55 a.m.
CALLING STOPS 100% OF THE TIME:
How RTD will make this a Reality
Eric Farrington, P.E. Program Manager
Information Technology, TMO, RTD
11:15 a.m.
GREATER PARTICIPATION BY THE BLIND
IN SPORTS
Brent Batron, Second Vice President,
NFB Colorado
Matt Simpson, Membership and Outreach Coordinator
USABA
11:35 a.m.
EXPANDING THE HORIZONS OF INFORMATION
ACCESS: A Report from AIN
David Dawson, Executive Director, AIN
Boulder, Colorado
11:50 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MESSAGES FROM OUR SPONSORS
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 26, 2012
12:00 p.m. BREAK
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
NFB COLORADO ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Grand Ballroom
Mistress of Ceremonies, Buna Dahal, Secretary
NFB Colorado
INTRODUCING OUR FUTURE: A Presentation from the 2012 NFB Colorado
Scholarship Class
Anna Avramenko, Ukraine
Freshman at Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas
Cody Bair, Greeley, Colorado
Sophomore at the University of Northern
Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Savanah Baker, Broomfield, Colorado
Freshman at Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska,
Dora Lopez, Greeley, Colorado
Sophomore at Aims Community College, Greeley, Colorado
Kylene Quigley Lima, Greeley, Colorado
Graduate Student at the Colorado School of Public
Health, University of Colorado in Denver,
Colorado
1:10 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REPORT: Celebrating Our Success, Embracing Our Future
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB Colorado
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY: Taking a Byte of the Apple:
Apps and Accessibility in Lion and iOS
Hospitality Suite 231
Chip Johnson, Technology Specialist/Instructor
Colorado Center for the Blind
Technology: It’s Not Just for Geeks
Come to Our seminar and hear from leading vendors of technology for the
Blind, learn about accessible games, get your hands on an iPad and much
more. Hope to see you there.
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2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
YOUTH FITNESS SEMINAR
Century Room
Brent Batron, Youth Services Coordinator
Colorado Center for the Blind
Bring your comfortable clothes; learn to play goal ball,
experience running with a guide, and other fun fitness
activities.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ORIENTATION & MOBILITY:
Have Cane, Have Dog will Travel
Millennium Room
Monique Melton
David Nietfeld
Steve Patton
Travel Instructors
Colorado Center for the Blind
Littleton, Colorado
This informational and interactive seminar is designed for anyone
who wants to learn more about independent travel. Topics to be
addressed include: using a GPS device, use of a cane versus a dog,
when a blind child should be introduced to using a cane, preferred cane
techniques, and methodologies in teaching orientation and mobility.
We have several instructors who will be happy to work with
participants individually. Sighted individuals will have an opportunity to
use a cane and sleep shades.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DEAF BLIND SEMINAR: When Hearing Loss Strikes
Hospitality Suite 331
Paul Migliorelli, Chairperson
This is a panel discussing how training venues handle the
interaction and accommodations for both blind and hearing impaired Deaf
Blind clients.
There will be discussions of instructional techniques, along
with suggestions and options. Also, an open forum for whatever is of
interest. Join us and share.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR:
Growing and Sustaining Our Movement
Flatiron Conference Room
Jessica Beecham, Moderator
Chapter and Community Development Coordinator NFB Colorado
This seminar will cover all aspects of chapter building, from how to start a
chapter, to fundraising, and how to
grow and sustain an existing chapter.
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 2012
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NFBCO RECEPTION: A Reception to Eat Drink, Be
Merry, and Hear From Our Convention Sponsors
Grand Ballroom
Join us for a wonderful reception where heavy
hors d'oeuvres will be served, a cash bar will be available, and where you
will hear briefly from the sponsors helping to make this a terrific
convention.
6:00 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
FUNDRAISING AUCTION
We will be conducting the silent part of our fundraising
auction Friday evening.
Anahit LaBarre and her committee have put
together tons of nice items. A complete list of all auction packages and
the companies that have donated is available as a separate handout. Please
inquire at the registration table in the foyer of the
Grand Ballroom.
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING
Boulder Creek Board Room
Julie Deden, Chairperson
Each chapter and division should send a representative. This is a closed
meeting.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Millennium Room
Brent Batron and Tom Anderson, Co-chairmen
8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
NFB COLORADO HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Grand Ballroom
COSTUME CONTEST
Dress in your Hollywood best and other Halloween costumes. Our
distinguished judges will pick out the best costume presentations and the
winners will receive nice prizes.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 2012
8:00 a.m. to Noon
REGISTRATION
Grand Ballroom Entrance
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE
SHOWCASE
8:30 a.m.
SECOND GENERAL SESSION
8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB Colorado
8:35 a.m.
THE LATEST AND GREATEST FROM KNFB
READING TECHNOLOGIES
James Gashel, Vice President for Business Development, KNFB Reading
Technologies
8:50 a.m.
CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND THROUGHOUT AMERICA: A National
Report
Anil Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications
National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland
9:20 a.m.
EDUCATE BLIND CHILDREN NOW: An In-depth and
Robust Discussion of the Educational System for Blind
Youth
Kevan Worley, Moderator
Board Member
NFB Colorado
A REPORT FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Tanni L. Anthony, Director of Low Vision and Blindness
Colorado Department of Education
RINGING THE BELL FOR BRAILLE IN 2012
Diane McGeorge
Michelle Chacon
BELL Program Coordinators
PERSPECTIVES FROM OUR TEACHERS
Trina Boyd Pratt, TVI, COMS, Aurora Public Schools
Michelle Chacon, TVI, COMS, Adams 50 School District
NEW LEADERSHIP AT OUR SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
David Dawson, Chairman, Board of Trustees
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Jennifer Langley, Principal
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE COLORADO CENTER FOR THE BLIND
Brent Batron, Youth Services Coordinator
Colorado Center for the Blind
SWAP PROGRAM
LaVerne Dell
State-wide Coordinator for the Blind
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Barbara Palmer
Principal Consultant in Secondary Transition Services
Colorado Department of Education
10:50 a.m.
REHABILITATING THE BLIND IN COLORADO:
A Report from the Colorado Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Nancy Smith, Director
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
11:10 a.m.
WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE GOT HERE:
Reflections on the Growth of Our Movement
Mrs. Mary Ellen Jernigan
Policy Advisor to the President
National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland
11:30 a.m.
ACHIEVING NEW HEIGHTS OF INDEPENDENCE: A Report from the Colorado
Center for the Blind
Julie Deden, Executive Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
12:00 p.m.
MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF
Three members of our Federation family will tell their
stories of blindness and how the Federation forever changed them.
12:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
BREAKING UP AND BOXING YOUR LUNCH
At the end of My Blindness Myself, we will break up into several different
afternoon seminars. Boxed lunches will be available in the Grand Ballroom.
Grab your lunch and go to the seminar of your choice.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 27, 2012
1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.
COLORADO PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN SEMINAR: Making Friends and Fitting In
Millennium Room
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm
Meet, Greet and EAT! Bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxing
social hour with other parents and families before the seminar begins.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a look at what it takes for a blind child to be
accepted by peers as "just another kid on the block". A panel of
esteemed NFB of Colorado mentors will reflect on their experiences as
children and interact with the parents in a round-table discussion.
School psychologist, Christine Cde Baca, a member of the Bully
Prevention Task Force, will address the problems of bullying and
teasing in school.
>From 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. we will hold CO-POBC Board Meeting and
Elections. Two door prizes of $25 each will be drawn at the conclusion of
the Board Meeting. One prize will go to a person who has entered their
name on the CO-POBC voicemail before October 25, 2012. (303-778-1130, ext.
305). The other prize will go to a person who attended the meeting and who
registered for the NFBCO Convention.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COLORADO
ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS:
Having Control of your School Life
Century Room
Antonio Rozier, President
We will have a one-hour philosophy discussion about bullying and how to deal
with unusual behavior from others. There will also, be speakers about
gaining access to books, accessible science, how to get money for college
and many more interesting topics.
1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COLORADO BLIND
SENIORS DIVISION
Hospitality Suite 231
Duncan Larsen, Moderator
Senior Services Program Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
Littleton, Colorado
We will begin at 1:15 when we invite our At-Large Chapter
friends to join us for a Meet & Greet session. Following that, we hope that
everyone will stay for the Senior Division meeting at 1:45.
Would you like to find out ways to make your life easier?
During our meeting, we will show you how to use alternative skills in
technology, cane travel and Braille.
Our business meeting will include election of officers. Help us
set goals for the upcoming year so that we can all make a positive
impact in the lives of seniors in our state.
3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
Hospitality Suite 331
Colorado Association of Blind Merchants gather to explore
opportunities in Randolph-Sheppard and beyond.
Kevan Worley, Executive Director
National Association of Blind Merchants
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PREBANQUET RECEPTION
Grand Ballroom
Let’s get tuned up for our Annual Banquet with music,
a cash bar, and interaction with one another. This year, we are fortunate
to have Ann’s Band performing jazz and folk tunes during our social hour.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ANNUAL BANQUET
Grand Ballroom
Kevan Worley, Master of Ceremonies
Board Member, NFB of Colorado
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Anil Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications
National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland
NFB COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS
Buna Dahal, Chairperson
Committee on Scholarships
AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB Colorado
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Anahit LaBarre, Auction Chairperson
SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 28, 2012
8:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Colorado Center for the Blind
Grand Ballroom
9:00 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
THIRD GENERAL SESSION
Moderator, Julie Deden, Executive Director
Colorado Center for the Blind
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m.
MORNING WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
DEVELOPING OUR CHAPTERS, BUILDING OUR FUTURE
Jessica Beecham, Chapter and Community Development
Coordinator, NFB Colorado
9:30 a.m.
WINNING OUR FUTURE THROUGH THE NFB FELLOWS PROGRAM
James Brown, President
NFB Tennessee
Antioch, Tennessee
Kyle Shachmut, Board Member
NFB of Massachusetts and
President, Massachusetts Association of Blind Students
Newton, Massachusetts
9:55 a.m.
FIGHTING FOR FAIR WAGES IN AMERICA
Scott C. LaBarre, President
NFB Colorado
Anil Lewis, Director of Strategic Communications
National Federation of the Blind
Baltimore, Maryland
10:20 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
This is our annual business session. We will conduct elections, take up our
financial report, consider other reports on various activities of our
Federation including reports from chapters and divisions, and adopt
resolutions.
11:47 a.m. ADJOURNMENT
AUCTION LIST
Auction Rules:
Items will be presented for auction at various times throughout the
convention. There will be an auction segment at the NFB of Colorado
Reception on Friday night (October 26). Our banquet is always a highlight
of the weekend so please join us as we auction off more packages then. We
will accept cash, checks or credit cards. All payments need to be received
by noon on Sunday, October 28th. Individual restrictions and expiration
dates apply. Please see the items for details.
For your convenience we have listed the items we currently have to offer.
There will be additions to this list as we expect more items to arrive. The
items will not be presented for bid in the order of this list. Keep in
mind: we are near the holiday season; some of the items would make a great
gift! Support the BELL and annual scholarship programs
our kids, our future!
And let’s have fun!
PACKAGES:
1. A night out in downtown Denver ($170 value)
Two tickets to the Denver Center Theater Company Production “White
Christmas”, valid Nov. 23rd – Dec. 14th, 2012, excludes Saturday
performance. ($120 value);
A $50 gift certificate to Rialto Café downtown Denver.
2. A night out at Landmark Square ($92 value)
4 tickets to the Landmark Movie Theater
($42 value expires 12-31-13); a $50 gift certificate to Pappadeaux
restaurant at the Landmark square.
3. Taste of Denver ($100 value)
$25 gift certificate to Rio Grande Mexican restaurant downtown; two $25 gift
certificates to the Rock Bottom Brewery (Sing Sing, Walnut Brewery or Rock
Bottom Brewery); a $25 gift card to the Snooze restaurant in
Cherry Creek.
4. Taste of Centennial ($75 value)
A $20 gift certificate to Ali Baba Grill at Landmark; a $50 gift card to the
Via Baci Italian Bistro on Lincoln; a $15 gift certificate to Diego Zhang’s
Burger Café at Southglenn.
5. Family Fun ($70 value)
Two tickets to the Wildlife Experience Museum ($20 value exp. Oct. 31,
2013); four tickets to the Denver Zoo valid for 2012/2013 daytime visits
(family pack: two adults, two children).
6. Let’s go bowling ($50 value)
Family fun value pack from Brunswick Zone--two hour bowling, shoe rental and
a pitcher of soda.
7. Taste of Southglenn ($75 value)
$50 gift certificate along with gourmet coffee beans from Snooze restaurant;
a $25 gift certificate to the Ivy at the Glenn restaurant.
8. A night out in Littleton ($130 value)
Two tickets to the Littleton Town Hall Art Center production of Sound of
Music, valid from Nov 16 to December 30th of 2012 ($80 value); a $50 gift
certificate to Merle’s restaurant in Littleton.
9. Enjoy the Rockies!!! (value is $160)
YMCA of the Rockies. Two nights stay in a lodge room (Estes Park or Snow
Mountain Ranch; Not valid 6-1-13 to
8-31-13, not upgradable, exp. 10-31-13).
10. Coffee and sweets! ($70 value)
Lola’s Sugar Rush Retro Candy Basket, two pounds of Starbucks coffee, a
water bottle and coffee cups.
11. Happy Thanksgiving! ($175.00 Value)
Lido Wine Merchants Thanksgiving Wine Basket for 15 to 20 People.
12. Romance and good food! ($78 value)
Wooden Table Restaurant Gift Certificate ($50.00 value) and a bottle of red
Italian wine ($28 value).
13. A vacation stay in Avon, CO ($340 value)
Two nights stay in a one bedroom condo at The Seasons at Avon. To be used
within 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to availability. Donated
by James and Susan Gashel.
14. Let’s go shopping! ($75 value)
A $50 gift card to the Whole Foods Market and a $25 gift card to King
Soopers store.
15. Catch a quick meal! ($50 value)
A $25 gift certificate to Tokyo Joes and a $25 gift certificate to Sazza
restaurant in Centennial.
16. Pamper yourself ($75 value)
A $25 gift card to Kate’s Wine bar or Jake’s Brew Bar in Littleton and a $45
gift card to Ciao Bella Day Spa in Littleton along with a cupcake shaped
bath product ($5).
17. Boulder in style! ($250 value)
One overnight complimentary stay at historic Hotel Boulderado in Boulder,
Colorado. (valid until Dec. 30th 2014, cannot be used from May 1st to
October 30th).
18. Looking good! ($85 value)
Two separate haircuts from Tease Hair Salon in Littleton ($70 value) and a
$15 gift certificate for Clever handmade accessories store in Littleton.
19. Taste of Littleton ($80 value)
Two $25 certificates to the Olde Town Tavern in Littleton;
a $10 gift card to The Bistro at Aspen Grove; two $10 certificates to Fat
Frog Café in Littleton exp. 12-31-12.
Silent auction:
1. Shopping with a bonus! ($90 value)
A water bottle with a $10 gift certificate to Tokyo Joes; a $50 gift card to
the Whole Foods Market and a $25 gift card to King Soopers store.
2. The dinner is served!!! ($78 value)
The Rav House Italian Pasta Basket ($53.00 value) and a $25 from King
Soopers store.
3. A beading party ($190.00 value)
Crazy Merchants Basket.
4. A Starbucks collection ($55 value)
Two pounds of coffee, a box of tea, VIA coffee packs and mugs.
5. RTD monthly pass ($176 value)
A regional one month RTD pass to be redeemed within six months after the
auction.
6. Let’s go on a culinary adventure! ($157 value)
Cuisinart Mini Prep; Savory Spice Shop Steak Lovers Spice Kit; EVOO
chocolate fix; four pack gift set of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and
two pouring containers.
7. Something for the Lady ($78 value)
Andis sterling silver floating heart pendant on a silk cord from JF Sholl
store in Littleton.
8. A beautiful silver ring ($65 value)
A sterling silver ring with mystic topaz (size 7) from Littleton Gold and
Silver store.
9. You are looking great! ($100 value)
A complimentary haircut ($50) from Tease Hair Salon in Littleton along with
a gift bag of CHI hair products ($50) ($100 value).
10. Healthy and Happy! ($300 value)
A gift basket from Vitamin Cottage ($100 value) plus two gift certificates
to the Ancient Art Health Center in Littleton.
On behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado we would like
to thank all the donors for their generous support of our programs! Personal
thanks go to Buna Dahal and Maryann Migliorelli for their hard work and
support.
Ali Baba Grill at Landmark, Ancient Art Healing Center in Littleton,
Brunswick Zone, Hotel Boulderado, Clever handmade accessories store in
Littleton , Ciao Bella Day Spa in Littleton, Colorado Bags and Baggage,
Crazy Merchants Basket, Denver Center for Performing Art , Denver Zoo,
Diego Zhang’s Burger Café at Southglenn, EVOO store in Littleton, Fat Frog
Café in Littleton , James and Susan Gashel; Heritage Liquors, Ivy at the
Glenn restaurant, JF Sholl store in Littleton, Kate’s Wine bar or Jake’s
Brew Bar in Littleton, King Soopers; Landmark Movie Theaters, Lido Wine
Merchants, Littleton Town Hall Art Center, Littleton Gold and Silver store,
Lola’s Sugar Rush in Littleton, Merle’s restaurant in Littleton, The Olde
Town Tavern, Pappadeaux restaurant in Greenwood Village, Peppercorn store in
Boulder, Rav House, Rio Grande Mexican restaurant downtown Denver, Rock
Bottom Brewery, Rialto Café downtown Denver, RTD Denver, Savory Spice, Sazza
Restaurant ,Snooze Restaurant at Southglenn and Cherry Creek, Starbucks
company, Tease Hair Salon in Littleton . The Bistro at Aspen Grove, Tokyo
Joe’s, Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers; Whole Foods Market at Southglenn,
Wildlife Experience Museum, Via Baci Italian Bistro on Lincoln, the YMCA of
the Rockies.
Jessica Beecham
Chapter and Community Development Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind of Colorado
2233 West Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
<mailto:jbeecham at nfbco.org> jbeecham at nfbco.org
303-778-1130 extension 223
<http://www.nfbco.org/> www.nfbco.org
720-440-2632
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Colorado-
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