[Colorado-Talk] Sneak Peak at NFBCO 65th Annual Convention AGenda

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----- Original Message -----
From: Scott C. LaBarre via Colorado-Talk  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: his'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'"    <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019 4:53 pm
Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Sneak Peak at NFBCO 65th Annual Convention AGenda

>
>
> Happy Friday Everyone, below is a sneak peak at our NFBCO Convention Agenda.  Please note that this is not the final version and a number of items are still in flux.  However, this will give you a good idea of what we have in store for you.
>  
> Cheers!
>  
> Scott
>  
> ***
>  
> THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, 2019
>  
> 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
> BOOT SCOOT AND BOOGIE WESTERN 
> HALLOWEEN BALL
>         
> Pay $5 at the door or show your NFBCO membership coin. Dress in your finest western duds or dress as a favorite character from the old west. Be sure to arrive hungry and hankering for a fine BBQ picnic type spread.  
>  
> After the Barbecue join us for a little boot scootin. Whether you are an old pro on the dance floor or just learning, descriptive lessons will be provided so that everyone can boogie!  
>  
> FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
>  
> 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.     
> REGISTRATION
>                 Colorado State Ballroom Foyer
>  
> Pick up your pre-registration packets and register for door prize drawings.  If you didn't register in advance, you may inquire as to availability of the various meals.  Convention Registration is $25.00, Friday Luncheon $30.00, Saturday Luncheon $30.00, and Banquet $45.00.
>                                         
> 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.   
> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS SHOWCASE
> Hilton Atrium
>  
> Peruse this year's selection of Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors and find out what is new in technology, products, and services.  In particular, we once again want to salute our Title Sponsor, Colorado Center for the Blind.  Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Audio Information Network of Colorado, Colorado Business Enterprise Program, CREEC, Spectrum/Charter Communications, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C. and Sprint Vision.
>  
> 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
>         RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
>                 Salon I     
>  
>         Brent Batron and Dan Burke, Co-chairmen
> Come and help set the policy of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado!
>  
> 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.     
> NFB OF COLORADO KID CORRAL 
> Hospitality Suite #232
>  
> Ena Batron, Corral Leader
>                                         
> This is our NFB of Colorado Childcare and it's not just babysitting.  We have 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
> Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III
> 11:00 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
>  
> 11:00 a.m.
> KICKING IT OFF: Opening Ceremonies for the 65th 
> Annual NFB Colorado Convention
>  
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado; Norma Crosby, Member NFB Board of Directors, President, NFB Texas, Alvin, Texas
>  
> 11:10 a.m. 
> MAXIMIZING THE VOCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THE 
> BLIND OF COLORADO: A Report from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
>  
> Joe Barela, Executive Director, COULDLE, Denver, Colorado; Cher Haavind, Deputy Executive Director, Denver, Colorado
>  
> 11:45 a.m. 
> ADVANCING AND SECURING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE 
> ON TERMS OF EQUALITY
>  
> The Honorable Senator Jessie Danielson, Colorado General Assembly, Senate District 20, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Curtis Chong, Secretary, NFB of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado; Daniel Burke, Chair, NFB Colorado Legislative Affairs, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> 12:20 p.m. 
> LUNCH SERVED
>  
> Sit back and enjoy a scrumptious feast prepared by the master chefs of the Fort Collins Hilton as we take sundry items such as NFBCO's Annual Auction, door prizes, words from our sponsors, and other announcements.
>  
> 12:50 p.m. 
> TRANSFORMING A COLORADO TREASURE INTO A 
> 21;ST CENTURY GATHERING PLACE: Will the Blind of Colorado Still Have Access to Denver's Sixteenth Street Mall?
>  
> Brian Pinkerton, Principal Project Manager, Public 
> Works, City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado
>  
> 1:05 p.m. 
> OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Report from the Colorado 
> Talking Book Library
>  
> Debbi MacLeod, Director, Colorado Talking Book Library, Denver, Colorado
>  
> 1:25 p.m. 
> TACTILE GRAPHICS LITERACY
>  
>         Ann Cunningham, Golden, Colorado
>  
> Introducing the Children's Book Brigade.  
> We are working to make images more available.
>  
> 1:35 p.m. 
> ADJOURN SESSION I
>  
>  
>  
> FRIDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
>       
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> MODELS AND MAPS AND LEGOS, OH MY! 
> Salon I
>  
> The drop-in Art Room is switching things up this year and we are going to feature the new Braille Instruction Legos kits along with interactive models and maps. Come with your friends and family and stay as long as you like. These free activities are fun for kids and adults! 
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
>         LATIN DANCE 101 
>                 Salon V
>  
> Whether you are an experienced dancer or a wall flower interested in dipping your toe into dance for the first time, come shake your tail feathers with the Sports and Recreation Division and blind dance instructor Moses Hinijosa to experience Latin Dance in a judgment free and highly descriptive environment. 
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> TECH ONE-ON-ONE: Have questions about the latest, or even what you already have?
>                 Rams Room
>  
> NFBCO's best Tech-heads, Chip Johnson, Curtis Chong, Paul Sandoval and Yolanda Thompson will be on hand to answer questions, troubleshoot, and teach.
> Have questions about the latest, or even what you already have? There will be short presentations throughout on topics such as the Orbit Reader, NFB Newsline, iPhone's Braille screen input, Shorter & Quicker, Markdown, Android, and more. Meanwhile, around the room there will be multiple tables focused on a theme or device where you can meet with the experts for one-on-one sessions. Drop in any time!
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
>         SO YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE?
>                 Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor
>  
>         Julie Deden, Dan Burke & LaVerne Dell
>  
> Are you a college student, high school student considering college, or an adult thinking about going back to school? If so this is the session for you! 
> During this fun and interactive session, we will cover everything you need to know to start off or move forward in college on the right foot! We'll cover disability rights laws as they apply in higher education, the skills (both blindness and academic) you should possess when you arrive on campus, why nothing happens for you without self-advocacy, how disability access offices work, your Vocational Rehabilitation plan and much more. We'll do some role-playing, have a panel or two, and learn a lot!
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
> ABLE ACCOUNTS
>                 Aggie Room, 2nd Floor 
>  
>         Mike Keglovits, ABLE & Special Programs Manager
>           Denver, Colorado
>  
> The ABC's and 123's of ABLE Accounts - The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act brought into being ABLE accounts, which permit people with disabilities to put money aside for disability-related expenses and yet not jeopardize their SSI or Medicaid benefits, so long as your disability began before you turned 26.  Mike Keglovits of Colorado ABLE will explain how it works and how you can set up an ABLE account for yourself or someone else.
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>         SENIOR DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING
>                 Research Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Diane McGeorge, President
> NFBCO Senior Division
>  
> Join the most fun and energetic division in the outfit for our annual business meeting as well as a discussion of intergenerational learning, taking Seniors in Charge on the Road, and much more.
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
> OH! MY ACHING BACK: Wellness and Posture for Cane and Canine Handlers Alike
>                 Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Ellie Carlson, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, 
> Fort Collins, Colorado
>  
> Traveling with a cane or teaming with a guide dog takes a toll on our bodies and affects our lifestyle, posture, and overall health. How does exercise, massage, chiropractic, and proper travel technique apply to you? Come gain practical tips and experience hands on demonstrations.
>  
> 3:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> THE HISTORY LADY
>         Aggie Room, 2nd Floor 
>  
> Peggy Chong, Aurora, Colorado
> Join the Blind History Lady as she brings to life the lives of our blind Colorado ancestors! Learn about the importance of preserving our history and how you can be part of this important work.
>  
> 3:35 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT WITH HEARING LOSS OR DEAF-BLINDNESS 
> Research Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Doula Jarboe, Denver Colorado and Paul Migliorelli, Boulder Colorado
>  
> Gain the resources to live fully and independently as a blind person with hearing loss or deafness. Join us for a presentation from an audiologist on hearing testing and learn about the I Can Connect Program which serves blind people with hearing loss or deafness. Be part of our continued efforts to develop the Deaf-Blind Division!
>  
> 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS
> Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Melissa Green, President, COAGDU, Greeley, Colorado 
>  
> Join the Colorado Association of Guide Dog Users for our annual business meeting.
>  
> 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> NON-24 CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDER EDUCATION PROGRAM
>                 Salon V
>  
> Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
>                 
> Come learn more about a debilitating disorder called Non-24 from our nurse educator expert - Shauna Jatho.  Non-24 is a serious, chronic circadian rhythm disorder that is very common in people who are totally blind.  Non-24 causes nighttime sleep problems and a wide range of daytime difficulties, including an overwhelming urge to sleep during the day affecting the ability to do everyday tasks.
>  
> For those who have not heard of Non-24 or interested in learning about Non-24, please come join us in the discussion.  Those that have met Shauna and heard the non-24 discussion in past years are welcome to come and ask questions, offer feedback and/or share their sleep struggles. 
>  
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients.
>  
> 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
> BUSINESS MEETING
>                 Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Cynthia Coffin, Vice President, Colorado Association of Blind Students, Denver, Colorado
>  
> Join the Colorado Association of Blind Students for our annual business meeting.
>  
> $5 registration
>  
> FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1, 2019
>         
> 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
> FRIDAY FUN: GAMES AND ADVENTURES!
>         Salons II and III
>  
> Get ready for Friday night fun with our chapters and divisions. Whether you are looking for an exciting adventure or a fun evening socializing with friends, there is something for everyone. Hang on for a wild ride on the mechanical bull, compete with friends on the bungee run, or hop into the Inflatable Bouncy Boxing House and bop your best friend with oversized boxing gloves. Don't forget to place your bet for the annual NFBCO Sports and Rec horse race! 
>  
> A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.
>  
> 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
>         NOMINATING COMMITTEE
>                 Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor
>         Julie Deden, Chairperson 
>  
> (Note:  This is the only closed meeting of the Convention.  Only appointed representatives 
> from chapters and divisions are permitted to 
> be in attendance.) 
> 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
> TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
> Vet Medicine - 8pm to 9pm 
>  
> Gary Van Dorn , Chair, Mile High NFBCO Transportation Committee, Denver, Colorado
>  
> SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
>  
> 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   
> REGISTRATION
> Colorado State Ballroom Foyer
>  
> 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.     
> EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS EXCLUSIVE
> SHOWCASE
> Hilton Atrium
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION II
> Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III
> 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
>  
> 9:00 a.m. 
> GRAB YOUR CUP OF COFFEE AND LET'S GET THE 
> DAY STARTED
>  
> Scott LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> 9:05 a.m. 
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT AND TRANSFORMING 
> OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY ALL AROUND THE WORLD: A National Report
>  
> Norma Crosby, Member, Board of Directors, NFB, President, NFB Texas, Alvin, Texas
>  
> 9:45 a.m. 
> EXPECTING AND ENSURING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN IN COLORADO
>  
> Dr. Tanni L. Anthony, Director of Access, Learning and Literacy Team, Exceptional Student Services Unit, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, Colorado
>  
> 10:05 a.m. 
> MEETING THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF 
> THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND: A report from CSDB
>  
> Dr. Nancy Benham, Superintendent, CSDB, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Brent Batron, Member, Board of Trustees, CSDB, Second Vice President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> 10:35 a.m. 
> RINGING THE BELL LOUDLY AND PROUDLY IN COLORADO: A Report on our 2019 BELL Academy
>  
> Michelle Chacon, President, NFB North Metro Chapter, Denver, Colorado
>  
> 10:55 a.m. 
> MEET THE 2019 NFB COLORADO SCHOLARSHIP 
> CLASS
>  
> Jessica Beecham, Secretary, NFB Colorado, Chair, NFBCO Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado
>  
> Bhoomika Bhagchandani
> Superior, Colorado
> PhD Candidate & Graduate Fellow
> Hugh Downs School of Human Communication 
> Arizona State University
>  
> Cynthia Coffin 
> Denver, Colorado 
> Masters in Social Work
> University of Denver 
>  
> Quincie Mattick
> Colorado Springs, Colorado
> Pre-Physical Therapy and Health Sciences
> Idaho State University
>  
> 11:15 a.m. 
> MEET THE BLIND AT WORK IN COLORADO
>  
> Kevan Worley, Moderator, President and CEO, Worley Enterprises, Member, NFBCO Board of Directors, Colorado Springs, Colorado;  Yolanda Avila, member, city council, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Jerry Leary, Entrepreneur and Owner, The Unseen Bean, Boulder, Colorado; Zachary Parks, Warehouse Associate, The Green Joint, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 
>  
> 11:45 a.m. 
> LUNCH SERVED
>  
> Sit back and relax as the master chefs and expert wait staff at the Fort Collins Hilton serve you a savory and stupendous lunch while we take up the NFBCO Auction, door prizes, words from our sponsors, and other announcements.
>  
> 12:15 p.m. 
> REALIZING OUR HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS: A 
> Report from the Staff and Students of the Colorado Center for the Blind  
>  
> Julie Deden, Executive Director, CCB, First Vice President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> 12:45 p.m. 
> MY BLINDNESS, MYSELF
>  
> Meet two Federationists who will share their inspiring stories about their blindness and the Federation's role in allowing them to live the lives they want!
>  
> 1:15 p.m. 
> TRANSFORMING OUR DREAMS INTO REALITY IN 
> COLORADO: A Presidential Report
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB Colorado, Centennial, Colorado 
>  
> 1:45 p.m. Adjourn Session II
>  
> SATURDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> MODELS AND MAPS AND LEGOS, OH MY! 
> Salon I
>  
> The drop-in Art Room is switching things up this year and we are going to feature the new Braille Instruction Legos kits along with interactive models and maps. Come with your friends and family and stay as long as you like. These free activities are fun for kids and adults! 
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
> COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
>                 Salon V
>         
>         Brad Basta, President, Colorado Association of Blind 
> Merchants, Golden, Colorado
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> A TRAINING HOSTED BY CAER
>                 Rams Room
>  
> Brent Batron, Past President, CAER, Centennial, Colorado
>                 
> Colorado Association of Educators and Rehabilitation Professionals In-service Training - If you are an educator or rehabilitation professional this is the training for you! During this session we will explore useful and applicable topics and tools for blindness professionals.
> The cost for this seminar is separate from Convention registration.  For CAER members the cost is $10 and $20 for non-members.
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
> BLIND PARENTS DIVISION SEMINAR
>                 Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor
>                 
> Dishon Spears, Vice President, NFB of CO Blind Parents Division, Littleton, CO
>  
> We'll begin with a 30-minute business meeting to elect our board.  After we take care of business you may join us to try your hand at some of the alternative techniques blind parents use. Practice measuring medicine with marked syringes, pulling strollers and more. $5 dues must be paid to vote.
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
> SPEED DATING
>         Aggie Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Nathan Hecker, Littleton, Colorado
>  
> Come get to know members of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado in a fast, fun, and friendly game of speed dating. Don't worry! No actual dating is required!
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.
> PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN
>                 Research Room, 2nd Floor
> Rob Harris, Grand Junction, Colorado
> Join the Colorado Parents of Blind Children for our annual business meeting.
>  
> 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
> EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Embracing Diversity and
> Inclusion in the National Federation of the Blind of
> Colorado
>                 Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> ReNae Anderson, Darian Smith, JJ Aragon, Melissa Green, and Kevan Worley 
>  
> This session will kick off with ice breaker and interactive activities to highlight the importance and value of diversity in our affiliate. Come help us explore next steps in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming organization for EVERYONE!
>  
> 2:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
> BLIND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
>                 Salon V
>  
> Come and learn from four talented blind entrepreneurs as they share their trades and offer valuable advice about entrepreneurship! 
>  
> From 2:50 p.m. to 3:05 p.m. Annie Pineda LMT, will discuss being owner and operator of AP Body Therapy.  She is a home herbalist who currently works from her home and provides therapeutic and relaxation massage, as well as prenatal and postpartum doula services. 
> From 3:10 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. Ileen Gallegos will discuss her journey through Tupperware sales as well as how to stay healthier with Tupperware products. 
>  
> From 3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jennifer Spears will discuss the "the book in you" and how to self-publish.
>  
> From 4:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Brittany Savage will discuss life as a Mary Kay Saleswoman and offer hands on demonstrations of how to apply makeup! This is the perfect chance to get all dolled up for banquet! 
> 3:00 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.
>         DON'T CRY, IT'S JUST UEB
>                 Research Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Eliza Portugal
>  
> In this one-hour session, Eliza will turn your frown upside down as she explains how UEB will impact your Braille reading and writing experience. Each participant will leave with a Braille overview of the new UEB code changes.
>  
> 3:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
> MARYANN'S HOUSE OF IMPROV: Improving
> Communication and Confidence through Acting
>         Aggie Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Maryann Migilorelli
>  
> Come play and learn along the way. During this session you will use improvisational skills to help you improve communication, learn to be a more effective listener, and learn the power of "yes". Active Participation IS a must in this session!
>  
> 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>         PERFORMING ARTS
>                 Natural Resources Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Amy Sabo 
>         
> Calling All Performers! Come join us to network with other blind performers and learn how you can get more involved in the National Performing Arts Division.
>  
> 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
> MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS AT LARGE CHAPTER
> MEETING 
> Research Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> ReNae Anderson, Chapter President
> Party down with the At Large Chapter as we celebrate being at the same place at the same time with a lot of fun and some business too! Dues-paying members will receive party favors but everyone is welcome!
>  
> 4:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>         SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING
>                 Vet Medicine Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> Maureen Nietfeld, President, Sports and Recreation Division, Littleton, Colorado
> Join the Sports and Recreation Division for our annual business meeting and to set our agenda for 2020 and beyond.
>  
> 4:50 p.m. 
> PAPARAZZI ACCESSORIES $5 FASHION JEWELRY!
>         Research Room, 2nd Floor
>  
> ReNae Anderson, Owner, Sparkle 911
>  
> Lead free and nickel free! Little girls jewelry only $1!  Something for everyone! Find that perfect piece for the banquet. Learn the tricks and tips on owning your own jewelry business, including aps, AIRA and Facebook. 
>  
> SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 2019
>  
> 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
>         PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION
> Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III
>  
> 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
>  
> Master of Ceremonies, Kevan Worley, Board Member, NFBCO, Colorado Springs, Colorado
> KEYNOTE ADDRESS
> Norma Crosby, Member, Board of Directors, NFB, President, NFB Texas, Alvin, Texas 
>  
> AWARDS AND OTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
> Scott C. LaBarre, President, NFB of Colorado, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> NFB OF COLORADO 2019 SCHOLARSHIP 
> PRESENTATIONS
> Jessica Beecham, Chairperson, Committee on Scholarships, Colorado Springs, Colorado
>  
> ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTION
> Maryann Migliorelli, NFB of Colorado Auction Chairperson, Boulder, Colorado
>  
>         PAC IT UP and Build the National Federation of the 
> Blind!
>  
> SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
>  
> LIVING THE LIFE WE WANT SESSION III
> Colorado State Ballroom Salons II & III
> 8:30 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
>  
> 8:30 a.m.  
> NFB COLORADO ANNUAL CHAPTER AND DIVISION 
> BREAKFAST
>  
> Julie Deden, Mistress of Ceremonies, First Vice President, NFB Colorado and Executive Director, CCB, Centennial, Colorado
>  
> We will dine on a fabulous breakfast prepared by the master chefs of the Fort Collins Hilton and served by the expert wait staff.  Then we will hear reports from all chapters and divisions of the NFB of Colorado. 
>  
> 9:25 a.m.
> THE GREAT TECHNOLOGY DEBATE: Are the blind 
> becoming too dependent on their technology and 
> thereby sacrificing their independence?
>  
> Kevan Worley, Chief Innovation Advocate, Member, Board of Directors, NFB Colorado, Colorado Springs verses Curtis Chong, Chief Luddite, Secretary, NFB Aurora Chapter, Aurora, Colorado  
>  
> 9:55 a.m. 
>         PERSPECTIVES FROM ACROSS THE POND
>  
> Holly Scott-Gardner, Colorado Center for the Blind Student, United Kingdom
>  
> 10:15 a.m. 
> ALL ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION 
>  
> We will take up resolutions, conduct elections for our Officers and Board of Directors, review our financial report, facilitate the Honor Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions, and hear final remarks from Norma Crosby, our National Representative.
>  
> 11:47 a.m.
> END SESSION III AND ADJOURN THE CONVENTION
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