[NFB-Utah] NFB of Utah Convention October 9-10
Nfb Utah
nfbutah at gmail.com
Tue Oct 6 11:34:07 UTC 2020
Hello Federationists,
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>> The 2020 Virtual NFB of Utah Convention begins This Friday all information is listed below, as an attachment and on our website, www.nfbutah.org,
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>> We are changing what it means to be blind,
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>> 63rd Annual Convention
>> 1st Ever Virtual Convention
>> The NFB of Utah is Anywhere and Everywhere!
>> October 9 – 10, 2020
>> If you are using social media during our convention:
>> #NFBU20
>> You can live the life you want;
>> Blindness is not what holds you back.
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>> THE 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 programs and policies of the Federation and to abide by its constitution.
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>> CONVENTION INFORMATION
>> Registration Chair Jerry Nealey
>> Auction Chair Tara Pursel
>> Door Prize Chair Danielle Frampton
>> Scholarship Chair Marnie West
>> Virtual Committee:
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>> Barbie Elliott Chair, Ken Duke, James Bybee, Jerry Nealey, Vernon Jensen
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>> All Convention Sessions will be held over the Zoom Platform
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>> Join the Zoom Meting
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>> https://zoom.us/j/8061136194#<https://zoom.us/j/8061136194>
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>> One tap mobile: +17207072699,,,8061136194#
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>> Meeting ID: 806-113-6194.
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>> Registration closed on September 20th. Anyone can still view the convention sessions through Zoom, or You Tube
>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXJU3pIPw9tcmE72GLauB1w
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>> Door Prizes and Registration:
>> All who registered will have their name placed for drawings of door prizes. Registration closed on September 20th. Door prizes will be drawn during the General Sessions and Banquet. You must be present to win!
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>> Proposed Voting Procedures
>> for the 2020 virtual convention
>> Because of the pandemic, the NFB of Utah will be holding a virtual convention. This will cause the convention to consider different ways to conduct business then we usually do when we are together in person. None of these proposed procedures are meant to alter our current constitution. The convention remains the supreme authority of the affiliate and the convention must consider and approve any proposed changes.
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>> We have been authorized to use the Swift Balloting system by our National Headquarters. This will serve as the platform for how we will conduct our elections and any policy adoptions.
>> As stated in our constitution, in order to participate in voting, membership must be verified. This is being done by reviewing the registration list for proof of payment of affiliate dues, and/or verifying with chapter presidents of current chapter membership rosters
>> Members will have their phone information loaded into the Swift voting system and will be able to vote by text or phone call. Members must be present during the business meeting to participate in the elections
>> A nominating committee will be assigned by the President as in years past and the nominating committee will make recommendations. Nominations will also be taken from the floor during elections
>> Any questions regarding membership or voting will be referred to Cheralyn Creer and William Black who have been assigned the responsibility of handling any questions or issues that may occur during the elections process
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>> NFB of Utah Welcomes our 2020 Convention Honored Guests
>> NFB National Representative: Anil Lewis
>> Currently employed as the executive director for Blindness Initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind, located in Baltimore, Maryland, he coordinates outreach, marketing, and fundraising activities for a national nonprofit organization. He leads a dynamic team of individuals responsible for the creation, development, implementation, and replication of innovative projects and programs throughout a nationwide network of affiliates that work to positively affect the education, employment, and quality of life of all blind people.
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>> Lewis has dedicated his leadership skills to the development and growth of disability rights organizations that promote independence and improve quality of life. Lewis additionally volunteers as a teacher and mentor for blind kids, working with promising blind students who, because of limited resources and lack of trained professionals to teach them, are inappropriately encouraged to pursue special education diplomas. He wants blind students to set higher goals for themselves and to receive the training and tools they need to acquire the skills to reach their full potential.
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>> Speaking of his personal life, Anil Lewis says that his proudest accomplishment is his bright, ambitious son Amari, born in 1997. Balancing his many civic responsibilities with his personal life as a father is undoubtedly his greatest challenge. His greatest success, he thinks, has been overcoming the temptation to subside into becoming an unmotivated, self-pitying person with a disability. He thinks his greatest contribution so far has been to encourage other people with disabilities to believe in themselves and to understand that they can make a difference.
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>> All times are Mountain Standard Time
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>> Friday Morning General Session
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>> 9:00 am CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
>> WELCOME: Everette Bacon, President, NFB of Utah
>> Invocation: Ken Duke, President, Salt Lake Chapter
>> National Anthem: Kenadi Dodds, America’s Got Talent Finalist and daughter of Chris and Brandy Dodds
>> Pledge of Allegiance: Nathan Ostergaard, President, Blind Veteran Association
>> NFB Pledge: Jerry Nealey, Vice President, Weber Davis Chapter
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>> 9:20 am WELCOME TO SALT LAKE CITY
>> Recording from the Honorable Erin Mendenhall, Mayor, Salt Lake City
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>> 9:40 am NFB NATIONAL REPORT:
>> COLLECTIVELY SHAPING OUR FUTURE
>> Anil Lewis, Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives,
>> National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD
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>> 10:10 am HOW THE BLIND HAVE ADAPTED TO THE NEW NORMAL
>> An update from DSBVI
>> Steve Winn, Assistant Director DSBVI Utah
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>> 10:25 am THE BLIND MAKING UTAH EVEN BETTER
>> Ryan Boudwin, Candidate for District 42, United Utah Party
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>> 10:40 am LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND:
>> What’s New With Bard, News Line, And More
>> Lisa Nelson, Director, Utah State Library for the Blind and Print
>> Disabled
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>> 10:50 am THE BLIND ON THE MOVE:
>> An Update From Utah Transit Authority
>> Cherissa Alldredge, PHD ADA Compliance Officer
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>> 11:00 am IDENTIFYING BLINDNESS ISSUES RELATED TO
>> BLINDNESS THROUGHOUT UTAH
>> Recorded message
>> The Honorable Spencer Cox, Lieutenant Governor, State of Utah 2020
>> GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE
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>> 11:15 am LITERACY ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE
>> Wendy Bybee, Coordinator Utah BELL Academy
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>> 11:30 am NEW BEGINNINGS AND CONTINUED SUCCESS IN
>> EDUCATION FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION
>> STUDENTS
>> Susan Patten Associate Superintendent of the Blind USDB
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>> 11:45 am PROJECT S.T.R.I.V.E. BROADENING THE
>> HORIZONS OF BLIND YOUTH IN UTAH
>> Cheralyn Creer, Coordinator and 1st Vice President, NFB of Utah
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>> 12:00 pm ADJOURN
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>> Friday Afternoon Session Tracks open to everyone
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>> 2:00 pm RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
>> Come and hear what resolutions will be considered by the convention
>> on Saturday
>> Karl Smith, Chair, 2nd Vice President, NFB of Utah
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>> 3:05 pm VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS
>> : Do you have difficulty with a routine schedule sleeping at night or
>> staying awake during the day? Come learn about a rare/chronic
>> condition called Non-24 affecting totally blind and visually impaired individuals.
>> Moderator Shauna Jatho at 202-538-0396 to learn more.
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>> 3:40 pm WHAT IS GOING ON WITH BLIND STUDENTS IN THE NEW
>> NORMAL
>> Moderator, David Carillo, President UABS and Johna Wright, Board
>> Member, NABS
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>> 4:45 pm Parenting during a pandemic! How Parents of Blind Children and
>> Blind parents are adapting and flourishing
>> Moderator Sarah Erb, President UPBC
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>> 6:00 pm Q&A with Anil Lewis!
>> Come and get to know our National Representative. Come with
>> questions about NFB philosophy and more!
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>> 7:30 pm. SHOWCASE OF KARAOKE AND TALENT NIGHT.
>> Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Utah’s Project
>> STRIVE and friends.
>> There are a lot of talented members of our affiliate. We will have a fun
>> night of karaoke singing and talent. Audio and video performances
>> should have been submitted before October 4, 2020. For those wishing
>> to sing karaoke, come with your music and let’s have a great time. For
>> those who just want some great federation fun and laughter, bring your
>> favorite refreshments and let’s have a great time celebrating the talent of . our fellow Federationists
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>> Saturday Morning General Session:
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>> 9:00 am CALL TO ORDER
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>> BUILDING OUR FUTURE: PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 NFBU
>> SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
>> Marnie West, Chairperson, NFB of Utah Scholarship Committee
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>> 9:15 am STATE OF THE STATE
>> Everette Bacon, President, NFB of Utah
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>> 9:35 am WHY I’M A FEDERATIONIST: AUTHENTIC TO MYSELF
>> A STRONG, BLIND LATINA MOTHER
>> Ulvia Guadelerama, Founder, NFB of Utah Spanish Division
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>> 9:50 am Utah Valley Chapter and Spanish Division Update
>> Laura Vincent, President
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>> 10:05 am ADVOCACY IN ACTION: A SPOTLIGHT ON WASHINGTON
>> SEMINAR AND FIRST-TIMERS PERSPECTIVE
>> Moderator: Sachin Pavithran, PhD, Legislative Director, NFB of UT
>> Panel: Katie Nelson, Member, Utah Valley Chapter and Valentino
>> Jaurigue, Board Member, Red Rocks Chapter
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>> 10:30 am RED ROCKS CHAPTER UPDATE
>> Helen Eckman, President
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>> 10:40 am LEADERSHIP SEMINAR: LEADING BY EXAMPLE –
>> IT’S ELEMENTAL
>> Ned Lindholm PHD, 2nd Vice President, Salt Lake Chapter
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>> 10:55 am GUIDE DOG GROUP UPDATE
>> Tina Reisner, Chair
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>> 11:10 am SALT LAKE CHAPTER UPDATE
>> Ken Duke, President
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>> 11:25 am WHY I’M A FEDERATIONIST: FROM HAWAII TO UTAH
>> AND EVERYWHERE IN-BETWEEN
>> Danielle Frampton, 1st Vice President, Salt Lake Chapter
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>> 11:40 am Weber/Davis Chapter Update
>> William Black, President
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>> 11:55 am At Large Group update
>> Aaron Timm, Chair
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>> 12:10 am ADJOURN
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>> Saturday Afternoon Business Meeting
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>> 2:00 pm CALL TO ORDER AND BIG DOOR PRIZE
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>> 2:05 pm NFB OF UTAH TREASURER’S REPORT
>> Mark Turley, Treasurer, NFB of Utah
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>> 2:30 pm 2020 NFB OF UTAH RESOLUTIONS
>> Karl Smith, 2nd Vice President NFB of Utah
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>> 3:15 pm NFB OF UTAH BOARD ELECTIONS
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>> 3:40 pm BANQUET AND AUCTION PREVIEW
>> Tara Pursle, Auction Chair
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>> 4:00 pm ADJOURN
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>> 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
>> SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET
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>> MASTER OF CEREMONIES
>> Everette Bacon
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>> KEYNOTE ADDRESS
>> Anil Lewis
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>> NFB OF UTAH SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
>> Marnie West
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>> NFB of Utah Pac Plan Chair
>> Chris Wycoff
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>> NFB OF UTAH AUCTION
>> Tara Pursel
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>> The National Federation of the Blind of Utah would like to wish a special Thank you to our many members and friends who provide us support in many ways! 2020 has brought so many new challenges to our affiliate but we are stronger than ever! The Board of Directors, Chapter leaders, Division leaders, programs and groups are excited and hopeful for all of us to be together again live and in person in 2021!
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>> <NFB of Utah Agenda 2020.doc>
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