[Nebraska-senior-blind] Pre-Agenda to the 2017 NFBN Convention

Fri Oct 6 17:31:16 UTC 2017

Hi you all

Below is a short version of what will become a complete agenda for our 2017
state convention. Especially check out the time on Saturday morning when the
Senior division is to meet. This pre-agenda will give you a look at what is
happening and when on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Later, more than likely
the first of next week, we will get more detail on general sessions, other
events, and additional venders who camp-out in the exhibit area.)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA

46th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

OCTOBER 13-15 2017

Divots Lodge and Convention Center 

Norfolk, Nebraska

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
Amy Buresh, President
1033 O Street, Suite 24B
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 477-7711
Web Site:  <http://www.ne.nfb.org/> http://www.ne.nfb.org

ABOUT THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA

The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska 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.  Together with love, hope, and
determination, we transform dreams into reality.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE

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 policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

STAY CONNECTED AND IN THE KNOW!

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EXHIBITS

Vendors will be here Friday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00
AM to Noon to demonstrate their products.

The following is a partial list of exhibitors and sponsors:

Nebraska Association of Transportation Professionals, Empowerment Level
Sponsor

NanoPac, White Cane Level Sponsor

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Exhibitor

On The Go, Exhibitor

Ski for Light, Exhibitor

Note: This year we will once again be conducting a special prize drawing for
all those who can prove that they have visited all the exhibitors. You will
be given a card in your registration packet which each exhibitor needs to
punch. If your card is complete, it will go into the hat for a special
drawing Sunday morning. Must be present to win.

CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS

If you have any questions about convention arrangements, contact Mike
Hansen, Convention Arrangements Chair.

All persons taking advantage of the reduced room rates offered by Divots for
this convention are required to register with the convention and to pay the
registration fee of $25.00.

DOG RELIEF

The hotel has stated that any grassy area is fine to use.

ALL SHOOK UP

You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous door prize!

Names will be drawn throughout the general sessions and banquet. To be
eligible to win, you only need to be registered and be present when your
name is drawn. All donations of door prizes should be clearly labeled in
Braille and print and turned in to Jamie Richey, Door Prize Chairperson.

CONVENTION AGENDA

Friday, October 13, 2017

11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.: Registration - Dakota Foyer Mike Hansen,
Convention Arrangements Chair

Registration Costs
Registration: $25
Friday Fun Luncheon: $25

Banquet: $50
So Long Box Lunch: $15.00

All convention participants must register to be eligible for door prizes,
hotel convention rates, and to participate in convention activities. Both
print and braille agendas are available at the registration desk. 

12:00 P.M.: Welcome Lunch and Learn! -Bountiful Harvest Room.

1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. : General Session-Bountiful Harvest Room.

3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.: Exhibits-Link Area  

3:00 P.M.to 5:00 P.M.: tactile Art - See it. Touch it. Learn how to create
it.

4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.: Rookie Round-Up: - Field of Dreams Room: Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter, Facilitator.  If you are new to our convention, then we
strongly urge you to attend this event. You'll have a chance to meet and
hear from Federation leaders and learn first-hand who and what we are all
about.

5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.: Registration-Dakota Foyer. Mike Hansen, Convention
Arrangements Chair

Registration Costs
Registration: $25

Friday Fun Luncheon: $25

Banquet: $50.00

So Long Box Lunch: $15.00

All convention participants must register to be eligible for door prizes,
hotel convention rates, and to participate in convention activities. Both
print and braille agendas are available at the registration desk. 

7:00 P.M.: Resolutions Committee- Field of Dreams Room Barbara Loos,
Resolutions Committee Chair

8:30 PM to 12:00 P.M.: Trivia Night!  -Bountiful Harvest Room. Gather your
smartest friends together or come yourself and join a team. Show off your
mental agility and win something sweet! $5.00 entry fee per round (three
rounds played). Top notch items will be auctioned off in between trivia
rounds. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds go to fund state and national
legislative efforts.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

8:00 A.M.: Breakfast with the Board: (Open to all) -Field of Dreams Room
bring your meal and hear from the board of directors. 

8:30 A.M.: Nominating Committee (closed meeting): Board Room

9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.: Exhibits: Link Area

9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 1TouchT Self-Defense-Nebraska Room. Jeff Altman,
Facilitator.  Practical, effective and empowering, the National Federation
of the Blind of Nebraska is pleased to present an introduction to 1Touch
Self-Defense. This training will introduce the basic movements and concepts
of the 1Touch system, including One Touch, One Step, Releases, Feeds, Basic
Locks, Contouring, and Touch Strike. This seminar is your opportunity to
learn about this system of self-defense which can help you build the
confidence and techniques to effectively respond to the sort of unexpected
situations that could impact your personal safety. 

9:00 A.M. To 11:00 P.M.: Senior Division Meeting: Robert Newman, President  

11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.:  NABS business meeting: Stacey Cloyd-Scruggs,
President

1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.: General Session: -Bountiful Harvest Room.

6:00 P.M.: Cocktail Reception/Cash Bar - Bountiful Harvest and Field of
Dreams Rooms

7:00 P.M.: Annual NFBN Banquet - Bountiful Harvest and Field of Dreams
Rooms, Emcee: Barbara Loos.

Invocation: Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind
of Nebraska.

Keynote Address: Anil Lewis, Executive Director, Jernigan Institute,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Scholarships: Shane Buresh, Chairperson.

9:30 P.M.: Standup And Live The Life You Want,  A  night of Comedy and music
For Change $5.00 admission

Banquet is over but don't go to bed just yet! $3 lets you be one of the
entertainers at the mic. Proceeds will go to fund the 2018 BELL Academy.
NFBN  member and standup

comedian,   Stephanie Wagle is inviting you to show off your musical
stylings. Think you're funny? Put your own humorous spin on your comparison
of your perceptions versus societal perceptions of blindness and/or what  a
world where blind people having  equal rights was not even a question looks
like to you.

 Like a karaoke night at the Comedy club, amateurs are encouraged!

Whether among the performers or the members of the audience, I guarantee you
will hid the pillow laughing. This event puts the "fun" in "fundraiser".

Sunday, October 15, 2017

8:00 A.M.:  Non-denominational Devotions-Nebraska Room:  Linda Mentink and
Christine Boone, Coordinators

9:00 A.M.: General Session: -Bountiful Harvest Room.

9:05 A.M.: Do You Dream In Color 

11:45 A.M.: Wrap-up, announcements and final business

12:00 P.M.: Adjourn

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