[Nevada-Announce] NFB Of Nevada 2024 state convention agenda

[Mark Tadder]

Expect a weekend of energy as we Dare to Dream, Declare, and Deliver
 
The 2024 National Federation of the Blind of Nevada State Convention
Friday, May 3- Sunday, May 5
Nugget Casino Resort
1100 Nugget Ave.
Sparks, NV 89431
 
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.
 
National Representative; Shaun Callaway
National Federation of the Blind First Vice President


National Federation of the Blind of Nevada Board of Directors
President: Mark Tadder
1st Vice President: Ramona Coker
2nd Vice President: Dawn Hyatt
Secretary: Frida Aizenman
Treasurer: Chun Chao
Board Member I: Regina Mitchell
Board Member II: Heather Destefano
Board Member III: Susan Moore
Board Member IV: Vacant
 
 
 
 
Convention Registration Costs and Details
Convention registration will ensure you a ticket into our Friday Meet and Greet Reception, Saturday & Sunday Continental breakfasts, a box lunch, and Sunday Continental breakfast. You will also be automatically entered into the many door prize drawings that will occur throughout the convention proceedings.  You must be in the room to claim your prize.
 
$15 Convention Pre-registration will open from March 12 and run until April 20. 
$20 onsite registration will be available May 3-4.
$40 Banquet Ticket must be selected during pre-Registration by April 20.
 
Guide Dog Relief Areas
East Tower - Across the street on 11th St. outside the parking garage
West Tower - Outside Orozko Restaurant, west entrance along the Victorian Plaza Avenue
 
 
Friday, May 3, 2024
 
12:00PM to 4:30PM
Onsite convention Registration – Sierra Foyer
Whether you pre-registered or not, you will need to stop by our registration table to pick up your convention packet which will contain your name badge ensuring your entry into the Welcome Mixer, Saturday box lunch, and Continental breakfasts, 
 
 
1:00PM to 4:30PM
Sierra 5
Blind and Low Vision Skills Breakout Sessions
             
Join in a set of 3 one-hour breakout sessions to introduce blindness skills with Raquel and Ryan O’Neal and members of the blind and low vision Independent Living life skills Team from NNCIL.  As a participant, you will rotate through 3 breakout groups where you will learn about using a white cane for travel, smart phone accessibility techniques, and an introduction to using Braille.
 
Make sure to bring your smart devices and your favorite cane, but we will have some demos on hand if you have never tried one before.
 
 
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Welcome Reception
Sierra 1
The National Federation of the Blind of Nevada invites you to mix, mingle, and network with Federation members and distinguished guests, all while enjoying appetizers and drinks. 
 
 
 
Saturday, May 4, 2024
 
8:00AM to 9:00AM
Continental Breakfast
Sierra 1
Sierra Pre-function foyer (Level 2)
 
9:00AM – 9:15AM
Sierra 1
Welcome Ceremonies
NFB Pledge (found at end of agenda)
 
9:15AM -9:45AM
National Report
Shaun Callaway, NFB National Representative
 
9:45AM-10:00AM
Nevada Affiliate Report
Mark Tadder
National Federation of the Blind of Nevada President
 
10:00AM to 10:30AM
Legislative Update
Becky Jayakumar, NFB Nevada Legislative Director
 
10:30AM – 10:45AM – Morning Break
 
10:45AM – 11:15AM
Chapter Reports
Southern Nevada Chapter, Becky Jayakumar, Chapter President
Southern Nye Chapter, Susan Moore, Chapter Board Representative
Northern Chapter, Ramona Coker, Chapter President
 
11:15AM – 12:00PM
NFB Newsline
Program and funding update
 
 
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Lunch – Sierral 1
A box lunch will be provided to anyone who registered and wearing a name badge.
 
 
2:00PM – 3:00PM
Adaptive Cooking -Tips and Tricks
Chef Regina
 
 
3:00PM – 3:45PM
General Board Meeting
 
3:45PM – 4:00PM -Afternoon Break
 
 
4:00PM – 5:00PM
NFB Philosophy 2024
Panel Discussion
 
5:00PM
Adjournment
 
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dinner Banquet
Sierra 1
 
In Federation fashion, come dressed to impress as we celebrate year  2024 with awards ceremony and keynote address by National Representative, Shaun Callaway. Our banquet will also include great NFB  fellowship, door prizes, exciting live auction baskets, and  presentation of the $3,000 and $2,000 student scholarship winners. 
 
 
 
Sunday May 5, 2024
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Continental Breakfast – Sierra 1
 
10:00AM – 12:00NN
Business Meeting
Treasurer’s Report – Chan “Allen” Chao, Treasurer
Membership Report – Ramona Coker, Membership Director
Resolutions – Frida Aizenman, Resolutions Chair
 
Affiliate Board Election
Nomination Committee Presentation – Mona Coker, Chair
 
Due to the change in moving the convention this Spring, all nine Board positions are up for election this year. The board positions of President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary will be elected for a 2-year term, The remaining four board positions - 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Board positions will be elected for a one year term as indicated in our State constitution.  
 
 
12:00PM – Adjournment
 
See you all next year!
 
 
 
 
 
NFB Pledge
I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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 uphold its constitution.
 
 
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