[NFB-Conventions] FW: 2022 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention Agenda

[David Andrews]

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>Subject: 2022 National Federation of the Blind 
>of Pennsylvania State Convention Agenda
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>Greetings to all!
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>Please visit 
><http://www.nfbp.org/convention/agenda>www.nfbp.org/convention/agenda 
>or read below the *** for the online version of 
>the 2022 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention 
>Agenda. You can also access both the online and 
>downloadable versions of the agenda at 
><http://www.nfbp.org/convention>www.nfbp.org/convention 
>under the section labeled “Agenda”.
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>Look forward to seeing everyone in Pittsburgh November 10-13!
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>***
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>NATIONAL Federation OF THE BLIND OF PENNSYLVANIA 2022 ANNUAL CONVENTION
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>November 10-13, 2022
>Sheraton Station square
>300 W. Station square Drive
>Pittsburgh, PA 15219
>(412) 261-200 0
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>Lynn Heitz, President
>Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair
>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, Inc.
>101 Cambridge Place
>Chalfont, PA 18914
>Phone: (215) 988-0888
><mailto:president at nfbp.org>president at nfbp.org
>http://www.nfbp.org
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>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF PENNSYLVANIA 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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>Officers:
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>President:
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>Lynn Heitz:
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>215-208-7582
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>First Vice-President:
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>Joseph Drenth:
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>215-827-7787
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>Second Vice-President:
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>Emily Gindlesperger:
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>724-863-3706
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>Secretary:
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>Harriet Go:
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>610-259-1706
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>Treasurer:
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>Brian Mackey:
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>609 680 8488
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>Directors:
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>Simon Bonenfant:
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>610 212 0016
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>Denice Brown:
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>215-808-5875
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>Kirk Hunger:
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>484-239-0741
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>Michelle McManus:
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>814-769-3191
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>Jason Polansky:
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>301 606 4480
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>Connie Scheu:
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>814-868-1122
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>Description of the Sheraton Station Square Lobby
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>We will be using Cardinal directions to describe 
>the hotel lobby. With your back to the front 
>doors, you are facing North and South is behind 
>you. West is to your left and East is to your right.
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> From the Front Door, walk Northwest to the 
> Front Desk. When you have finished checking in, 
> you will turn south (Left), walk about five 
> feet, and turn West (Right). This will put you 
> on track toward the elevators to the sleeping 
> rooms. As you walk West you will pass the hotel 
> gift shop on your left. As you pass the gift 
> shop follow the hallway bearing left. The 
> elevators will be on your left. Across the 
> hallway from the elevators is a small coffee 
> stand. You can purchase from a limited menu of grab and go breakfast items.
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>Back to the Front doors facing North. Walking 
>North, you will encounter a carpeted area with a 
>variety of seating options. When you locate the 
>carpeted area, turn West (Left) to the end of 
>the carpet and turn North(right). Follow the 
>carpet to the end, about twenty feet, continue 
>walking North, for another eight feet and you 
>will arrive at the Hostess Stand for the restaurant.
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>Back at the Front Doors facing North, walk 
>forward to the carpeted area and turn 
>East(right) to the end of the carpet. At the end 
>turn North(left) following the carpet to the 
>end. Continue walking North(straight) on the 
>tile floor. You will pass through a short 
>walkway. In about four feet you will find the 
>Registration table and continuing 
>North(straight) the doorway to the Admiral and 
>Reflections Ballrooms will be on your right.
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>2nd Floor Meeting Rooms:
>Take one of the first two sleeping room 
>elevators to the 2nd floor. When you exit the 
>elevator, bear right for about twelve feet and 
>you will find a hallway. Traveling down the 
>hallway the first room on your right is Brighton 
>3 and 4. The second room on the right is 
>Brighton 1 and 2. These rooms will only be used on Friday.
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>Registration will be held Thursday, Nov. 10th 
>from 11:00A.M. to 5:00P.M. and on Friday, Nov. 
>11th from 10:00 A.M. to 3:30P.M. outside of the Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>A table featuring materials of the National 
>Federation of the Blind will be available in the registration area.
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>There is a dog relief area available outside of 
>the hotel. For further information, contact Joseph or Marsha Drenth.
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>There will be an Exhibit Hall on Thursday, Nov. 
>10th from 11:00A.M. to 5:00P.M. and on Friday, 
>Nov. 11 from 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. located in the 
>Reflections Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>Box Lunches will be available for pick-up on 
>Thursday and Friday from 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. 
>in the Reflections Ballroom, Lobby level
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>Thursday, November 10, 2022
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>9:30A.M. to 12:00P.M.
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>Senior Possibilities Fair; Connie Scheu and 
>Deneice Hopper, Facilitators, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>11:00A.M. to 5:00P.M.
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>Exhibit Hall, Reflections Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>Noon to 1:00P.M.
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>Box Lunches will be available in the Reflections 
>Ballroom. Be sure to bring your meal ticket
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>1:00P.M. to 5:00P.M.
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>Technology Seminar; Joseph Drenth, Moderator, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>7:00P.M. to 10:00P.M.
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>Celebration of Our Veterans; Emily 
>Gindlesperger, Facilitator, 2nd Vice President, NFB of PA.
>Hors D’oeuvres will be available for attendees 
>as well as a Cash Bar. Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>Friday, November 11, 2022
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>8:00A.M. to 9:30A.M.
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>Blind Parents Group; Facilitator: Stacie Leap, 
>2nd Vice President, Keystone Chapter, NFB of PA, Brighton 3 and 4, 2nd Floor
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>9:00 A.M. to 10:15A.M.
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>Pennsylvania Association of Guide Dog Users 
>Division Meeting; Marsha Drenth, President, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>9:00A.M. to 12:00P.M.
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>Pennsylvania Association of Blind Students; 
>Simon Bonenfant, President, Brighton 1 and 2, 2nd Floor
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>9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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>Exhibit Hall; Reflections Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>9:30 A.M. to 11:45A.M.
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>Pennsylvania Organization of Parents of Blind 
>Children; Emily Gindlesperger, President, Brighton 3 and 4, 2nd Floor.
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>10:00 A.M. to 3:30P.M.
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>Registration; outside of the Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>10:30A.M. to Noon.
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>NFB of Pennsylvania DeafBlind Division Meeting; 
>Marsha Drenth, President, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>Noon to 1:00P.M.
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>Box Lunches will be available in the Reflections 
>Ballroom. Be sure to bring your meal ticket
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>1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M.
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>Are We Ready To Take The Next Step? Considering 
>a Constitution? Senior Blind Meeting; 
>Facilitators: Connie Scheu, 1st Vice President, 
>Erie County Chapter, NFB of Pa and Deneice 
>Hopper, Member, Keystone Chapter, NFB of PA; Brighton 3 and 4, 2nd floor
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>1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M.
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>Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants; 
>Pamela Baquero, President, Brighton 1 and 2, 2nd Floor
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>2:00P.m. to 3:00P.M.
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>What’s Happening with The Jigsaw Chapter! Chris 
>Westbrook, vice President, Jigsaw Chapter, NFB 
>of PA, Brighton 1 and 2, 2nd Floor
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>2:00P.M. to 3:30P.M.
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>Space: The Final Frontier; Matt Marone, PhD, 
>Professor of Physics at Mercer University in 
>Macon, Georgia; David Hurd, PhD, Planetarium 
>Director, Professor of Astronomy, Department of 
>Geosciences, Pennsylvania Western University; 
>Daniel Gardner, CEO, View Plus Technologies, 
>Inc.; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>Matt Marone is Professor of Physics at Mercer 
>University in Macon Georgia where he teaches 
>Physics, Astronomy, and Asian Studies. He 
>received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Clemson 
>University in the area of experimental 
>solid-state physics and a B.S. degree in physics 
>from the Rochester Institute of Technology. In 
>the early 1990s he worked as a post-doctoral 
>researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 
>Beijing. At Mercer he teaches a wide range of 
>physics classes including several specialized 
>classes in observational astronomy, acoustical 
>foundations of music, and ancient Chinese 
>science. In addition to his academic research, 
>he is also active in the area of space 
>resources. This work involves the extraction of 
>oxygen and metals from the regolith of the Moon, Mars, and asteroids.
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>Dr. Marone is the author of The Art of Teaching 
>Physics with Ancient Chinese Science and 
>Technology and Teaching Physics Through Ancient Chinese Science and Technology.
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>David Hurd has been teaching about the wonders 
>of science for over 35 years. Dr. Hurd is 
>currently professor of geosciences and 
>planetarium director at Pennsylvania Western 
>University. His broad science background coupled 
>with his high energy and inquiry-based pedagogy 
>is stamped on his teaching techniques and is 
>evidenced through recognition including 
>recipient of the prestigious Emmons Award 
>through the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 
>2-time winner of Teacher of the Year at 
>Edinboro, and keynote speaker for national planetarium conference.
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>Along with his colleague at College of 
>Charleston, Hurd has written and produced over 
>10 tactile books published by NASA and maintains 
>close affiliation with several NASA centers. His 
>extensive work with students who are blind/VI is 
>supported by grants with Pennsylvania Space 
>Grant Consortium, National Science Foundation and NASA.
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>Dan Gardner is the CEO and eldest son of the 
>ViewPlus founders, John and Carolyn Gardner. He 
>started as CEO in 2015 after a varied career in 
>high tech and finance. He achieved a bachelor’s 
>degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering 
>from the University of California, San Diego. 
>His wife, Susannah, and two kids, Kelly and 
>Taylor, work or have worked at ViewPlus.
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>2:15P.M. to 3:15P.M.
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>Yoga for All: Carol Lubecki, Certified Yoga 
>Instructor, Blind and Vision Rehabilitation 
>Services of Pittsburgh, Brighton 3 and 4, 2nd Floor
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>4:00P.M.
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>NFB of Pennsylvania Board Meeting; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>5:00P.M.
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>Nominating Committee; Brighton 3 and 4, 2nd Floor
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>5:15P.M. to 6:00P.M.
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>Resolutions Committee; Michelle McManus, Chair, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>7:00P.M. to?
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>Open Mic and Live Auction; Hors D’oeuvres will 
>be available for attendees as well as a Cash 
>Bar; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>SATURDAY, November 12, 2022
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>NFB PLEDGE
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>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 abide by its constitution.
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>General Session, Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>8:30A.M.
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>Invocation
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>8:35A.M.
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>Tribute to our Nation and the National Federation of the Blind
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>8:40A.M.
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>Welcome: Emily Gindlesperger, 2nd Vice President 
>of NFB of PA and President PAPOBC.
>Housekeeping: Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair
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>8:45A.M.
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>Presidential Report; Lynn Heitz, President, 
>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
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>9:15A.M.
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>NFB National Report; Karl Smith, National 
>Representative and Chairman, board of Directors, 
>Louisiana Center for the Blind, Ruston, Louisiana
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>9:45A.M.
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>What Can I do To Relieve Stress? Liliya 
>Asadullina, licensed massage therapist by the 
>Academy of Massage Therapy and Body Works and CPR/First Aid Certified
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>10:00A.M.
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>Getting A Bill Passed: How Does the Legislature 
>Work; Brian Rasel, Chief of Staff, State 
>Representative George Dunbar, District 56, Westmoreland County
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>10:15A.M.
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>What is the Pennsylvania Client Assistance 
>Program and Why Are They A Secret? Stephen S. 
>Pennington, Esq., Executive Director, PA Client Assistance Program
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>10:30A.M.
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>Questions
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>10:40A.M.
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>Making the Service connection; Erika Petach,
>President/CEO, Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
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>10:55A.M.
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>An Update from the State Board of vocational 
>Rehabilitation: What Are They Being told? Joseph 
>Drenth, Member, State Board of Vocational 
>Rehabilitation and 1st Vice President, NFB of PA
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>11:10A.M.
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>What’s Happening at Blindness and Visual 
>Services? Dawn Sokol, Acting director, Bureau of 
>Blindness and Visual Services, Office of 
>Vocational Rehabilitation, Commonwealth of PA
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>11:40A.M.
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>Questions
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>Noon.
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>Lunch; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>1:30P.M.
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>Reaching For The Stars; Matt Marone, PhD, 
>Professor of Physics at Mercer University in 
>Macon Georgia; David Hurd, PhD, Planetarium 
>Director, Professor of Astronomy, Department of 
>Geosciences, Pennsylvania Western University; 
>Daniel Gardner, CEO, View Plus Technologies, Inc.
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>2:00P.M.
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>Confessions of a Networking Addict: Eileen Rivera Ley, CEO, Blind Savvy USA
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>2:15P.M.
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>Report of the Nominating Committee and Elections
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>2:30P.M.
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>PACE: What is IT? And How Can I Get Involved? 
>Thomas Snedden, director, Pennsylvania PACE 
>Program, and Rebecca Lorah, PACE Program 
>Manager, Outreach and Enrollments, Department of Aging, commonwealth of PA
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>2:45P.M.
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>Do You and Your Prescription Medications Get 
>Together On A Regular Basis? Andy Burstein, CEO, 
>Accessible Pharmacy Services, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
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>2:55P.M.
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>An Update from The Bureau of Special Education: 
>Carol Clancey, Director, Bureau of special 
>Education, Department of Education, Commonwealth of PA.
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>3:15P.M.
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>How Can We Assist PATTAN? Gregory A. Lazur, 
>Educational Consultant, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
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>3:30P.M.
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>Moving forward with Accessibility; Ellen Strom, 
>Chief Accessibility Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of PA
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>3:45P.M.
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>Questions
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>3:55P.M.
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>What’s New at LAMP? Mark Lee, Administrator, 
>Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians
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>4:10P.M.
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>My Experience as a Miss Blind Diva; Esther 
>Gillyard, Member, Keystone Chapter, NFB of PA
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>4:20P.M.
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>My National Convention Experience: Christine 
>Palmer, Member, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, NFB of PA
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>4:30P.M.
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>Reports and Resolutions
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>5:00P.M.
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>Adjourn
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>6:00P.M.
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>Cash Bar; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>7:00P.M.
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>Banquet; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>SUNDAY, November 13, 2022
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>8:00A.M.
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>Breakfast; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level.
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>8:15A.M.
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>Chapter Breakfast; Moderator Harriet Go, 
>Secretary, NFB of PA and President, Keystone Chapter
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>Business Meeting; Admiral Ballroom, Lobby Level
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>9:00A.M.
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>State Financial Report; Brian Mackey, NFB of Pennsylvania Treasurer
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>9:30A.M.
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>Funding at the National level; Karl Smith, National Representative
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>9:50A.M.
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>Funding at the State level; Lynn Heitz, NFB of PA President
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>10:00A.M.
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>Funding at the Local Level; David Goldstein, 
>Treasurer, Keystone chapter, NFB of PA
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>10:10A.M.
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>Legislative Report; Emily Gindlesperger, NFB of PA Legislative Chairperson
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>10:30A.M.
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>Reports and Resolutions
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>11:30a.M.
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>Adjournment
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>The National Federation of the Blind is not an 
>organization speaking for the blind­It is the Blind speaking for themselves.
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