[Mn-at-large] Fwd: [Nfbmn-news] Semiannual Convention Agenda

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>2019 Semiannual Convention
>#NFBMN
>Saturday, May 18, 2019
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>Registration
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>$5.00 if paid in advance, $10.00 if paid on the 
>day of the convention; lunch: $10.00. If you 
>pre-registered, please stop by to pick up your 
>lunch ticket. When you register, you may also 
>pay your $5 membership dues for the upcoming 
>year if you have not already done so.
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>Once you have picked up your agenda and lunch 
>ticket, please move out of the lobby area so we 
>can keep the line moving. Also, note that there 
>will be seating at tables in two rooms this 
>year; the sound system will be set up so that 
>all attendees can hear and participate in any discussion.
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>Door Prizes
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>Door prizes will be awarded throughout the 
>morning session. To be eligible, you must be 
>registered and in the room when your name is 
>drawn. Our door prize chairperson this year is Amy Baron.
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>Childcare
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>Childcare will be available on the Fourth Floor 
>of our building during the morning and afternoon 
>sessions. The cost is $10 per child. Children 
>can be dropped off at 8:30 a.m. and will need to 
>be picked up during lunch. The convention 
>breakout sessions will end by 4:30 p.m. Our 
>childcare coordinator is Briley O'Connor.
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>Live Streaming
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>Those unable to join us in person for the day 
>can listen to the morning session of the 
>convention via live stream by visiting 
>www.nfbmn.org/stream to find information and links to the stream.
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>Agenda
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>8:15           Registration
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>Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Please 
>pickup your convention agendas and lunch tickets.
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>9:00 Morning General Session
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>9:00           Call to Order and Welcome from Host Chapter
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>Deanna Langton, President, Metro Chapter
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>Pro Tip #1
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>9:10           What's Happening at State Services for the Blind
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>Carol Pankow, Director, Minnesota State Services for the Blind
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>9:30           A Hand for our Heroes; Honoring and Supporting Blind Veterans
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>Jack Rupert, 1st Vice President, National association of Blind Veterans
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>9:45           Mid-Year Treasurer's Report
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>Jennifer Dunnam, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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>Pro Tip #2
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>10:00         Ensuring Access to Education for the Blind in Africa
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>Devrework Damte, advocate and friend to the blind of Ethiopia
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>10:15         Kicking down the Doors of Adversity: The Blind in Martial arts
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>Kyle Hanneman, Fitness Consultant
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>10:25         Kylesthenics
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>Kyle Hanneman, Fitness Consultant
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>10:30         Election of Delegates to the 2019 National Convention
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>10:35         Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan
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>10:40         Announcing the 2019 Scholarship Class
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>Alex Loch, Chairman, Scholarship Committee
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>Pro Tip #3
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>10:45         What is the Client Assistance Project
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>Kristina Petronko, Staff Attorney, Minnesota Disability Law Center
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>11:05         Five years as Director: Perspective and Updates from BLIND Inc.
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>Dan Wenzel, Executive Director, Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions, Inc.
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>Pro Tip #4
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>11:35         President’s Report
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>Ryan Strunk, President, National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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>11:45         Pledges to the tenBroek Fund
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>11:55         Logistics and What Comes Next
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>12:00         Adjourn
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>Lunch
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>Back by popular demand, our student division 
>will provide us with a delicious, noontime meal. 
>Relax and enjoy the company of your fellow 
>Federationists while supporting the work of the 
>Minnesota Association of Blind Students. Special 
>thanks to Leann Pischke for her assistance.
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>1:30 Concurrent Afternoon Session
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>Tech Talk (NFB Conference Room, Main Level)
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>There’s no denying that technology can play a 
>vital role in obtaining independence when it’s 
>used well. Come ready to share an app, device, 
>or practice that has contributed to your life 
>and engage with other tech enthusiasts.
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>Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning 
>(BELL) (Communications Room, Upper Level)
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>Later this year, the NFB of Minnesota will host 
>a BELL program where we will teach young 
>children the importance of Braille and our 
>philosophy. If you are interested in 
>volunteering, this session is for you. (Briley O'Connor, Facilitator)
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>Building Our Movement (Basement Conference Room, Lower Level)
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>Our members and our funds are two critical 
>components in ensuring our continued ability to 
>improve the lives of blind Minnesotans. Join us 
>for an open forum on programs we can enact to 
>strengthen both. Come ready to discuss your 
>ideas. Let’s go build the Federation!
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>Exercising as a Blind Person (Lunchroom, Main Level)
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>Exercise is a key component in staying healthy. 
>It’s a great weight loss tool, and it can even 
>create social opportunities. As a blind person, 
>though, it can be hard to find accessible 
>exercise experiences. Come learn about tips and 
>tricks for making sure you can stay active and fit. (Randi strunk, Facilitator)
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>3:00 Concurrent Afternoon Sessions
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota 
>Seniors Division (NFB Conference Room, Main Level)
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>Join us for an informative and interactive 
>session full of practical ideas and information 
>about issues affecting seniors
and make your 
>voice heard! (Judy Sanders, President)
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>Minnesota Association of Blind Students 
>(Basement Conference Room, Lower Level)
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>Students are invited to a meeting for discussing 
>all things student-related!  Don’t be shy
let 
>your voice be heard! (Cody Beardslee, President)
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>Minnesota Blind Parents and Parents of Blind 
>Children (Communications Room, Upper Level)
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>Whether you’re a blind parent or a parent of a 
>blind child, you may have questions about what 
>you should do to make sure your children grow up 
>happy and healthy. Come and network with other 
>parents and find out how you can help your 
>children to live the lives they want. (Briley O’Connor, Facilitator)
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>Braille Games and Entertainment (Lunchroom, Main Level)
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>Come relax and socialize with other 
>federationists while enjoying Braille games.
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>4:30 Adjourn
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>All convention activities will conclude by 4:30.
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>Special Thanks
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>We thank Site Improve for sponsoring our 
>semiannual convention. Learn more about them at www.siteimprove.com.
>We’d like to thank our setup and clean-up crews, 
>all made up of fellow Federationists!
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>About Us
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>The National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota 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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>For more information about the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota:
>Visit our web site at <http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
>Call us at (612) 872-9363.
>Follow us on Twitter (@nfbmn) and find us on Facebook.
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>Ryan Strunk, President
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
>www.nfb.org
><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
>(612) 872-9363
>Live the life you Want.


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