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2009 National Federation of the Blind of Kansas<br>
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State Convention Broadcast<br>
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This first-ever broadcast of our annual
State Convention is dedicated to the memory of Dean Stanzel a long-time
member of the NFB of Kansas and the husband of Susie Stanzel.<br>
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Dean was a dedicated Federationist who believed that, whenever possible,
blind people should take charge of whatever needed to be done. Many of
you will remember him from the registration line at our annual
convention. Dean would great you by saying, “I am Dean Stanzel. How may I
help you?” Then he would take your money, give you your banquet ticket
and pass your information down to Susie to be placed in your badge
jacket. This was the Stanzel’s convention tradition for about 25 years.
He envisioned a means by which to take the federation's
message of hope to blind individuals, their families and blindness
professionals in Kansas and beyond. <br>
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In 2002 construction of the National
Federation of the Blind of Kansas Web Site began. "With assistance
from Michael Hanson of Nebraska The two designed and constructed the
National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Web Site. Dean assumed full
responsibility for its upkeep after initial construction was finished in
2005.<br>
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At
about this same time several State NFB Affiliates began broadcasting
their annual state conventions. Dean's next dream was to take the
proceedings of the NFB of Kansas State Convention to the World via the
Internet. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. As his health gradually
failed he was unable to keep up the affiliate's Web site. Dean passed
away on June 21st 2007 his dream of broadcasting the affiliate's annual
state convention unrealized.<br>
However, this flame would not be quenched with his passing.<br>
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History is full of examples of individuals who when faced with adversity
and the possibility of never realizing their dreams in their life time
called on relatives, friends, and others to carry on the work they began
to see it to completion. Dean’s wife Susie, along with members of our
Kansas Affiliate sought someone that would rise to the occasion to make
Dean’s dream a reality. Peter Donahue of Texas answered the call and rose
to the occasion. He is well-known for creating dynamic NFB Affiliate Web
Sites and other information resources on the Internet. Thanks to his
dedication to the movement and belief in the ability to reach large
audiences via the Internet the National Federation of the Blind of Kansas
is pleased to announce its first-ever broadcast of its annual state
convention.<br>
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The following convention sessions will be
broadcast on November 7, and8, and 2009 from Salina Kansas:<br>
Saturday November 7:<br>
9:00-12:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Session;<br>
1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Session;<br>
7:00-9:00 p.m. Annual Banquet.<br>
9:00-11:00 p.m. Talent Show;<br>
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Sunday November 8:<br>
7:00-8:45 a.m. Open worship Service<br>
9:00-12:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Business session.<br>
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The broadcast will also feature special
presentations describing the work of the NFB and how it is changing what
it means to be blind when the convention is not in session.<br>
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To hear the broadcast go to:<br>
<a href="http://www.nfbks.org/">http://www.nfbks.org</a><br>
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and select the “Listen” link on the home page. If due to technical issues
beyond our control or if you are unable to listen to the live broadcast
archives will be posted shortly after the convention. Visit our home page
for information concerning their availability and broadcast
status.<br><br>
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<p>. Feel free to send us your questions for convention presenters.
We will take questions and phone calls time permitting. Send all
questions and comments to:<br><br>
<a href="mailto:convention2009@nfbks.org">convention2009@nfbks.org</a><br>
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To reach us by phone call: (210) 445-6378. Do not call the hotel should
you experience technical issues with the broadcast. The above phone
number is a direct line to individuals who will address these
concerns.<br><br>
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This
broadcast is made possible by Station Playlist of Tauranga New Zealand.
StationPlaylist <b><i>Creator + Studio</i></b> integrate to provide a
very affordable and powerful radio broadcasting software solution for
terrestrial radio and internet streaming / webcasting.<br>
Also suitable for party DJ's and in-store music automation. These
applications are very accessible with screen reading systems and are used
by many blind individuals World-wide. For further information
visit:<br><br>
<a href="http://www.stationplaylist.com/">
http://www.stationplaylist.com</a><br><br>
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