[NFB-Conventions] NFBKS 2024 state convention agenda

[David Andrews]

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>     The National Federation of the Blind
>     Of Kansas
>   56th Annual State Convention
>     Agenda
>   November 1-3, 2024
>
>     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 abide by its constitution.
>
>
>       "Growing Together in the Blind Movement"
>
>
>     Friday, November 1, 2024
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>
>   2:00 PM­ Vendors Hall, Regency B and C
>   5:00 PM­Registration, Hallway
>   5:00-7:00 PM­Hospitality, Regency B and C
>   7:00 PM­Resolutions immediately following the 
> nominating committee will meet, Regency A
>   7:00-10:00 PM­Game night for the youth; Brazilian A
>
>
>     Saturday, November 2, 2024
>   (General Session, Regency A)
>
>
>   8:00 AM­Registration, Hallway
>   9:00 AM­Presentation of flags, NFB Pledge, 
> Welcome  by Mayor, and Opening remarks
>   9:15 AM­National Report, Pam Allen National Rep.
>   10:00 AM­State Report, Tom Page Affiliate President
>   10:45 AM­Talking Books, Michael Lang
>   11:00 AM­ Legislators
>   11:15 AM­ NFBKS legislative update, Rob Tabor
>   11:25 AM­Q and A
>   11:30 AM­Introduction of the Board Officers
>   11:45 AM­Resolutions and Nominating Committee Reports
>   12:00-1:15 PM­Lunch, Regency C
>   Senior Division lunch and business meeting, Regency B
>   (Break Out Session for the Youth, Brazilian A)
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>   1:15 PM­ Vocational and Rehabilitation Services update, Dan Decker
>   1:30 PM­ Disability Rights Center (DRC) Voting rights, Mike Burgis
>   1:45 PM­Kansas School for the Blind (KSSB), 
> Jon Harding and Christian Puett
>   2:05 PM­The ABC's of the NFB, Rob Tabor
>   2:35 PM­Introduction of the general board members
>   2:45 PM­ Blindness skills what are they and 
> why do we need them? the Louisiana Center for the Blind, Pam Allen
>   3:00 PM­Navilens, What is it and what can it do? Frank and Mary Webber
>   3:10 PM­ Social events development of game 
> night and descriptive movies, Don and Jody Mulik
>   3:20 PM­ How to approach your Pharmacist, Emily Schlenker
>   3:35 PM­ Have You Ever, Open Discussion
>   4:05 PM­Sports and Recreation Division, Amy Wilson and Michael Nava
>   4:15 PM­ Introduction of Chapter and Division Presidents
>   4:30 PM­Review of proposed changes to the NFB 
> of Kansas constitution, Sharon Luka
>   4:45 PM­ Nominating and Resolutions Committee reports and closing remarks
>   5:00 PM­Adjourn
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>   Youth Seminar
>   (Brazilian A)
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>
>   "Navigating blindness requires alternative thinking"
>
>
>   12:30 PM­registration
>   1:15 PM­Introductions, Opening remarks, and 
> The NFB Who we are and what we do.
>   1:30 PM­Representative from Wichita State 
> University (WSU); Admission standards and 
> requirements, Financial aid, and How to pick a major, John Jones
>   2:00 PM­Blindness skills, what are they and 
> why do you need them, Pam and Roland Allen
>   2:15 PM­High and low tech, Accessible 
> curriculum, Demonstration of alternative 
> techniques braille, screen readers, Apps. And 
> etc., Brandon Murphy and Luther Fuller
>   2:45 PM­ Self-advocacy, Emily Schlenker
>   3:00 PM­Safety and self defense, Amy Wilson
>   3:15 PM­Hobbies and Leisure Activities; 
> games,  video  gaming, Music Production sports 
> and recreation, and etc. Brandon Murphy, Luther 
> Fuller, Matt Mitchel  and Michael Nava
>   4:00 PM­Working through the system to be a 
> successful blind person, Rowan Gorello
>   4:15 PM­Careers and Opportunities, Alison 
> Roets, Emily Schlenker, Loren Bush and Renee Morgan
>   4:45 PM­closing remarks
>   5:00 PM­Adjourn
>
>     NFBKS policy:
>   Any person under the age of 18 must be 
> accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend 
> NFBKS seminars, programs, and events.
>
>
>   November 2, 2024
>   (Regency B and C)
>
>
>   6:00 PM­Happy Hour  (cash bar)
>   7:00 PM­Banquet, Keynote Address and awarding of scholarships
>   9:00 PM­Entertainment by Easy Pieces
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>
>     Sunday, November 3, 2024
>   (General Session, Regency A)
>
>
>   7:00 AM­Blind Christians Group business meeting, Regency A
>   9:00 AM­Opening of Business Meeting
>   Noon­State Convention Adjourn
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>     Vendors
>   NanoPac Inc.
>   Guiding Paws
>   Kansas Library Services
>   Newsline
>   Audio Reader
>   Safety Positive Foundation
>   Braille Bibles International
>   NFBKS
>   Lutheran Braille Workers
>   Massage fund raiser Emily Schlenker
>   Envision
>   Alpha Pointe
>   Navilens
>   Independence Inc.
>   MLV Foundation (My Limitless Vision)
>   Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy
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>   LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT!
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