[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] NfB of SC 66th annual State Convention Agenda

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> Soar in Strength
> 66th Annual State Convention
> National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
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> Jennifer Bazer, President
> North Charleston Marriott
> 4770 Goer Drive
> North Charleston, SC 29406
> (843) 747-1900
> Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28, 2022
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> CONVENTION NOTES
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE
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> I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity and security for the blind; to support the programs and policies of the Federation and to abide by its constitution.
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND ONE MINUTE MESSAGE
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> 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.
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> INTEGRITY AND RESPECT
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> As with all NFB of SC functions, our members are held to the highest standards of decorum outlined in the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina’s Code of Conduct.  To allow all attendees the chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.
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> WELCOME
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> We welcome you to the North Charleston Marriott for our 66th annual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, NFB of SC. The North Charleston Marriott has an outside pool, state of the art 24/7 fitness center, free high-speed internet, and an airport shuttle.
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> DOG RELIEF AREA
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> For those with dog guides, there is a specific dog relief area. A trash receptacle has been placed there for convenience and tidiness.  Please ask the front desk for the location of this area.
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> CONTACT US
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> We have several convenient ways for you to connect with us.  They are …
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> Address:
> Federation Center of the Blind
> 119 S. Kilbourne Rd.
> Columbia, SC 29205
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> Phone: (803) 254-3777
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> Web: www.nfbofsc.org
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> NFB of SC President:
> Jennifer Bazer
> Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com
> (803) 960-9977
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> You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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> National Representative
> We welcome National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono as our national representative to the NFB of SC 66th annual state convention!
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> SCHEDULE
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> Thursday, August 25, 2022
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> 6:00–7:00 PM:     Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 6:00-7:00 PM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections
> 7:00–8:00 PM:     NFB of SC Open Board Meeting, Momentum
> Will be broadcast on the Federation Center Zoom platform located at the bottom of this message.
> 8:00–10:00 PM:   Blind Merchants Pre-Convention Prep Session, Discover
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> Friday, August 26, 2022
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> 8:00 AM–6:00 PM:  Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 9:00-11:00 AM:   Blind Merchants Pre-Convention Prep Session, Discover
> 9:00 - 10:45 AM:  Computer Science and Technology Division, Innovator
> 10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Exhibit Hall, Reflections
> 11:00 AM–12:45 PM:At Large Chapter, Innovator
> 1:00–2:45 PM:     SC Association of Blind Students, Innovator
> 1:00–2:45 PM:     Senior Division, Explorer
> 3:00-4:45 PM:      Back to the Basics:
> Beginning O&M Skills Refresher
> Terry Smeltzer, Explorer
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> For anyone who never had formal orientation and mobility training or would like to review basic skills. This will be a hands-on session to practice human guide, trailing, self-protective techniques; locating dropped objects; and basic cane techniques. There will be people available to help participants execute the skills as the presenter explains the techniques. It does not take the place of formal O&M training, but will be a good introduction or review of the basic skills.
> 3:00-4:45 PM:      "From Founder to CEO, the Entrepreneurial Journey" 
> We will be talking about the lifecycle of a business and the founder. From Idea to building, raising capital, and finding product market fit as well as the life changes that occur to a founder as they become more of a defined CEO.  Clusiv Inc., Luke Simianer, Innovator
> 5:00-6:45 PM:      Blind Merchants Division, Explorer
> 5:00-6:45 PM:      Resolutions Committee, Innovator
> 7:00-10:00 PM:   Reception, Compass Ballroom
> 10:00–11:00 PM:          Black Leaders Serving for
> Advancement Interest Meeting, Innovator
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> Saturday, August 27, 2022
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> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Boxed Breakfast in the back of Compass Ballroom
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> MORNING GENERAL SESSION
> Compass Ballroom
> All sessions on Saturday will be broadcasted on the Federation Center Zoom platform which can be found at the bottom of the agenda.
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> 9:00-9:15 AM:      Welcome, Jennifer Bazer, President
> 9:15-9:30 AM:      Will Hamlin “Happy”
> 9:30-10:00 AM:   National Report, Mark Riccobono, President,
> National Federation of the Blind
> 10:00-10:20 AM: Art You Can Touch, Margaret Edwards
> 10:20-10:40 AM: Clusiv, Luke Simianer
> 10:40-10:50 AM: Fit break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec 10:50-11:10 AM:    South Carolina Commission for the Blind,
> Darline Graham, Commissioner
> 11:10-11:30 AM:  SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
>           Jolene Madison and Valerie Feiling
> 11:30-noon: Presidential Report, Jennifer Bazer,
> President, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
> Noon: Adjourn
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> LUNCH BREAK
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> 12:15-1:45 PM.: Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 12:15-1:45 PM:   Exhibit Hall, Reflections
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> AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION
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> Compass Ballroom
> 2:00-2:15 PM:      Dorothy Barksdale Memorial Tribute
> 2:15-2:30 PM:      Federation Legislative Lineup: Past, Present, & Future - Legislative and Advocacy Committee Update,
>           Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price, Co-Chairs
> 2:30-2:50 PM:      How People who are Blind and Low Vision can Help Shape Digital Accessibility in SC: an Overview of Able Access – Sarah Massengale and e.k.hoffman (they/them or ze/hir pronouns)
> 2:50-3:10 PM:      South Carolina Talking Book Services, Jennifer Falvey,
> Director
> 3:10-3:20 PM:      Fit Break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec
> 3:20-3:35 PM:      National Association of Blind Students, Kenia Flores
> 3:35-3:50 PM:      SC Association of Blind Students
> 3:50-4:00 PM:      Introducing the 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship Class
> 4:00-4:20 PM:      Understanding the Standards for Evaluation and Eligibility Determination (SEED):  Eligibility Criteria for Visual Impairment Update from the SC Department of Education Office of Special Education Services, Marty R. McKenzie, Statewide Vision Consultant
> 4:20-4:40 PM:      Rocky Bottom Report, Thom Spittle, RBRCCB Chair
> 4:40-5:00 PM:      Federation Center Report, David Houck, Executive Director and Ed Bible, FCB Board Chair
> 5:00 PM:              Adjourn
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> EVENING BREAK
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> 5:15-6:45 PM: Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 5:15-6:45 PM: Exhibit Hall, Reflections
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> CONVENTION BANQUET
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> Compass Ballroom
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> 7:00-10:00 PM
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> Welcome, Jennifer Bazer, President
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> Keynote Address, Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the
>           Blind and National Representative
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> Presentation of Scholarships, Shannon Cook, Scholarship Committee
> Chair and NFB of SC Secretary
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> Recognition of Sponsors:
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> Bignon Foundation, Carolyn Jackson, Platinum Level Sponsor
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Non-24, Inc., Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN, Nurse   Educator, Gold Level Sponsor
>           Vispero, Silver Level Sponsor
>           Eschenbach Optik of America, Silver Level Sponsor
>           Farmers’ Telephone Cooperative, Bronze Level Sponsor
>           Clusiv.io, Luke Simianer, Bronze Level Sponsor
>           Ed and Julie Bible, White Cane Sponsor
>           Carolyn Phillips, White Cane Sponsor
>           Carolyn Jackson, White Cane Sponsor
>           Lorenzo Cousar – LC Hauling, White Cane Sponsor
>           Jan Shaw, LMT – Balance Institute
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> Donald C. Capps Award: David Houck, chair
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> Banquet Fundraiser
> Our annual banquet fundraiser is an opportunity for individuals, chapters, divisions, and business partners to contribute to the NFB of SC to further programs, services, and policies of the Palmetto affiliate.  Donations can be made through Pay Pal on
> www.nfbofsc.org, by cash or writing a check made payable to the NFB of SC and mailed to Federation Center of the Blind.  See page 3 for the address.
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> Adjourn
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> FOR NIGHT OWLS
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> 10:00-Midnight:   SCABS Trivia Fundraiser by the SC Association of Blind
>           Students, Explorer
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> Sunday, August 28, 2022
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Boxed Breakfast in the back of Compass Ballroom
> 7:00-8:15 AM:      Nominating Committee, Innovator
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> MORNING GENERAL SESSION
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> Compass Ballroom
> All sessions on Sunday will be broadcasted on the Federation Center Zoom platform which can be found at the bottom of the agenda.
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> 8:30-9:00 AM: Remembering Those Who Went Before Us, A Memorial,
> 9:00-9:30 AM: Rocky Bottom, NFB of SC, and Successful Transitions 
> Treasurers’ Report, Valerie Warrington, Treasurer
> NFB of SC and Rocky Bottom
> 9:30-10:00 AM:   Resolutions, Valerie Warrington, Committee chair,
> 10:00-10:20 AM: Update on SUN, PAC, Dream Circle, Frank Coppel, chair, Doing Our Fair Share Committee
> 10:20-10:30 AM: Fit Break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec
> 10:30-11:50 AM: Elections
> 11:50-Noon: Chapter, Committee, and Division Drawings
> 12:00 PM: Adjourn
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> Federation Center Zoom
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> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09
> Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578
> One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)
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