[Nfbf-l] Rough Draft 2018 Agenda
Miranda Kilby
mbkilby at gmail.com
Wed May 2 02:02:47 UTC 2018
Greetings Fellow Federation Family,
Attached is a rough draft of our 2018 state convention agenda. Please
keep in mind that things are still subject to change, and we, should
have our final version within the week.
We hope that you are making arrangements to join your NFB family at
the end of this month. The deadline to reserve a hotel room using our
NFB room rate is May 3rd. Please call the Hilton Tampa Airport
Westshore at 813-877-6688.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at yourconveniance.
2018 STATE CONVENTION
Friday through Monday, May 25 - 28, 2018
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
2225 North Lois Avenue
Tampa, F
Florida 33607
Phone: 813-877-6688
NFB 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.
Important Convention Information
You must be registered for the Convention to WIN door prizes and to
qualify for the hotel’s special convention rates!
Door prizes will be awarded at general sessions and at the banquet.
You must be PRESENT in the session or on approved National Federation
of the Blind of Florida business to receive a door prize.
Please turn in auction baskets and door prizes at the NFB of Florida
Registration Desk in the Pre-function Foyer Friday, May 26th from 4:30
– 6:00 pm.
Exhibit Hall – Bay Shore Ballroom
Rafael Fernandez, Coordinator
Hours of operation:
Friday, May 26th: 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 27th: 12 Noon to 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 28th: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm
Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.
Schedule of Convention Events
Friday, May 25th
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm NFB of Florida Convention Registration
Pre-function Foyer
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Meet and Greet
Gasparilla Ballrooms 3 and 4
Come and meet Federationist you know and those you don’t know.
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall
Bay Shore Ballroom
6 PM to 7 PM Blind Parents Meet and Greet
Room 112, Hospitality Room
Facilitator: Nicole Fincham-Shehan, Coordinator, NFBF of Blind Parents
Are you a blind parent? Come and meet and share ideas with other
blind parents across the state of Florida.
7:00 pm to 7:50 pm NFB of Florida Resolutions Committee
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, Co-Chairs, NFB of Florida Resolutions Committee
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm NFB of Florida Board Meeting
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
Join us for our open board meeting and meet our NFB OF Florida 2018
Scholarship Winners!
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm Mingle with the State Affiliate
Gasparilla Ballrooms 3 and 4
Come and meet the Board of Directors of the National Federation of
the Blind of Florida.
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Student Social
Room 112, Hospitality Room
Come and mingle with students from all over Florida.
Saturday, May 26th
7:00 am to 8:30 am NFB of Florida 2018 Scholarship Breakfast
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Facilitator: Paul Martinez, Chair, NFB of Florida Scholarship Committee
NFB of Florida Scholarship Committee and 2018 Scholarship WINNERS ONLY
8:00 am to 8:55 am NFB of Florida Convention Registration
Pre-Function Foyer
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
General Session
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
9:00 am Call to Order
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
9:05 am Invocation
Lois Ann Sorensen, Master of Divinity Student at Luther Seminary,
Parish Deacon, Grace Lutheran Church, Tampa
9:10 am NFB Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance
Carol Dean, Secretary, Suncoast Chapter
Scott Wilson, Treasurer, Suncoast Chapter
9:15 am Official Greeting
Presentation of Proclamation
Honorable Luis Viera,
Chair, Pro-Tem, Tampa City Council
9:20 am Roll Call of Chapters
NFB of Florida Chapter Presidents or delegates
9:30 am President's Report
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
9:50 am Report from our National Movement
Pam Allen, First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind,
President, NFB of Louisiana
10:20 am Florida parents of Blind Children
Cherice Togun, President, Florida Parents of Blind Children
10:25 am Climbing motherhood as a Blind Parent
Nicole Fincham-Shehan, coordinator, NFB of Florida Blind Parents Group
10:30 am “I have the Fever”
Alicia Kilby, Vice president, Suncoast Chapter
10:35 am Braille and Talking Book Library
James Woolyhand, Bureau Chief, Florida Braille and Talking Book Library
10:50 am Preparing for a storm
Marcus Martin, Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and
Recovery, Hillsborough County Emergency Management
11:10 AM Rubio
11:30 am Spotlight on Adaptive Technology
Exhibitor’s Showcase 2017!
11:55 am Announcements
12:00 noon Adjourn
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Lunch Break
12:00 noon to 12:50 pm NFB of Florida Convention Registration
Pre-function foyer
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
12:00 noon to 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall
Bay Shore Ballroom
12:15 pm to 6:00 pm Hospitality
Room 112
Saturday General Interest Seminars
1:00 pm to 4:50 pm
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm NFB of Florida Deaf-Blind Division Meeting
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
Emily Taylor-Snell, Deaf Blind Project Coordinator, Florida and
Virgin Islands Deaf Blind Collaborative
Come and learn some of the best resources for deaf-blind persons in
Florida and abroad; what are the best practices for communicating as a
deaf blind person; socialization vs. isolation, and so much more!
Alicia Betancourt, President, Florida Deaf Blind Division
Florida Deaf Blind Division business meeting and elections.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Legislation Committee
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, Co-Chairs, NFB of Florida Legislation Committee
Join us for updates on our National and State legislative priorities.
Learn about our future goals as an affiliate.
2:05 PM to 2:50 PM Come Relief the Tension of Convention
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Merry Schoch, License Clinical Social worker, Ray of Sunshine
Empowerment Services LLC
Come learn ways to reduce stress and anxiety. The first 25 people
through the door will receive a free therapeutic gift sponsored by
Merry Schoch.
1:10 pm to 1:45 pm Apple Tips and Tricks
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Rafael Fernandez, Board member, NFB of Florida
The wonderful thing about technology is, it’s always evolving. Join us
in a brief showcase of iOS, learn the newest features along with a
short Q and A regarding the platform.
2:05 pm to 2:50 pm Appetizing APPS
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Scott Wilson, Treasurer, Suncoast Chapter
We will be showcasing and demonstrating apps that are voice over
friendly. Vorail, a voice only social media, several new GPS apps, and
a little bit more for everyone, even the gamer in you.
3:10 pm to 4:50 pm Staying Safe in the Storm! Timely Tips for you and your Dog.
Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Marcus Martin, MS, Division Director Emergency Preparedness and
Recovery Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management
Do you want crucial advice for keeping you and your dog safe this
hurricane season? Interested in accurate information on flying with
your guide dog? Curious about the latest from some guide dog schools
and possibly winning a cash prize? It’s all happening at the FLAGDU
seminar.
Sherrill O’Brien, President, Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
Florida Association of Guide Dog Users Annual Meeting
3:10 pm to 3:50 pm Senior Concerns Group
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Gloria Mills Hicks, Chair, NFB of Florida Seniors Concerns Group
Come one, come all! We are open to all ages. We will be discussing
technology and some time to stretch and exercise.
4:05 pm to 4:50 pm Become a Power User with Windows 10 and JAWS 2018
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Jorge Hernandez, Board Member, NFB of Florida
Come and take a peek at JAWS 2018 and Windows 10 enhanced features. An
intuitive session to assist you in navigating Windows 10, browsing
techniques and JAWS 2018 commands.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Dinner - On Your Own
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm We are Family Trivia Party and Auction
Gasparilla Ballroom
Steve Blum, Host
Come and interact with your federation family with a fun game of
Trivia. In addition, tickets for the auction will be sold at the
beginning of the party, and this will be your last chance to win one
of our amazing baskets. There will be a cash bar at this event.
Sunday, May 27th
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Presidents and Vice Presidents meeting
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
8:00 am to 8:50 am Registration (Final Opportunity!)
Pre-function foyer
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
General Session
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
9:00 am Call to Order
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
9:05 am Invocation
James Johnson, Member, Florida State Wide Chapter
9:10 am Florida Association of Guide Dog Users Report
Sherrill O’Brien, President, Florida Association of Guide Dog users
9:15 AM Guide Dog Uber Project Report
Merry Schoch, Chair, Uber Project
9:20 am Rehabilitation Center Update
Ed Hudson, Bureau Chief, Florida Division of Blind Services
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
9:35 am Deaf-Blind Division Report
Newly Elected FDBD Board Members
9:40 am Legislation Update
Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, Co-Chairs, NFB of Florida Legislation Committee
9:50 am Why I am a Federationist
Jeanette Torres, Board Member, Tampa Bay Chapter
10:00 am NFB Training Center
Pam Allen, Director, NFB Louisiana Center for the Blind
10:15 am Division of Blind Services Report
Robert Doyle, Director, Florida Division of Blind Services
10:35 am Ring, Ring its BELL Time
Kimberly Banks, Coordinator, NFB of Florida Braille Enrichment for
Literacy and Learning
10:45 am “How I Slam it”
10:50 am NFB-Newsline® Report
Russ Davis, Chair, NFB of Florida Newsline®
10:55 am NFB-Newsline® Marketer Report
Sherri Brun, Marketer, and NFB of Florida Newsline®
11:00 am “It Takes a Village to Transform Dreams into Reality and
FIMC-VI is in Your Village”
Kay Ratzlaff, Supervisor, Florida Instructional Materials Center for
the Visually Impaired.
11:15 AM PAC Plan Report
Jorge Hernandez, Chair, NFB of Florida PAC Plan Committee
11:20 AM Fundraising Report
Paul Martinez, Chair, NFB of Florida Fund Raising Committee
11:25 AM NFB of Florida Committee to Empower Underserve Populations Report
Marilyn Baldwin, Chair, Committee to Empower Underserved Populations
11:30 am KNFB Reader Update
Jorge Hernandez, KNFB Reader
11:35 am Communications Committee Update
Miranda Kilby, Chair, NFB of Florida
11:40 am Announcements
11:45 am Adjournment
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Lunch Break
12:00 noon to 12:50 pm Chapter and Division Secretaries Working Lunch
Tampa Bay Room
Facilitator: Sylvia Young, Secretary, NFB of Florida
12:00 noon to 12:50 pm Chapter and Division Treasurers Working Lunch
(Add location)
Facilitator: Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
12:00 noon to 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall
(Final Opportunity!)
Bay Shore Ballroom
Sunday General Interest Seminars
1:00 pm to 4:50 pm
1:00 pm to 2:45 pm "Independence Starts in the Home" Florida Parents
of Blind Children
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Pam Allen, Executive Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind, First
Vice President, National Federation of the Blind
Kay Ratzlaff, Supervisor, Florida Instructional Materials Center for
the Visually Impaired.
Come learn about the important components of the Expanded Core
Curriculum and how to plant seeds of independence in your child’s home
and school environments to ensure our blind children grow into
independent skillful blind adults.
1:00 pm to 2:45 PM Know Before You Go
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
Facilitator: Nicole Fincham-Shehan, West Palm Beach Chapter
Come and learn tips on being an informed paratransit user.
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm NFB 101
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Facilitators: Kathy Davis, Past President, NFB of Florida and Dan
Hicks, Immediate Past President, NFB of Florida
Come and learn the history of the National Federation of the Blind.
3:10 PM to 3:45 PM NFB Book Club
Gasparilla Ballroom 3
Facilitator: Camille Tate, Board Member, NFB of Florida
Are you new to the National Federation of the Blind? Would you like to
learn your NFB philosophy? Come and join our book club and discussion
group. We will be going over the speech, “The Role of the Blind in a
Democratic Society” by Dr. Jacobus Tenbroek. All speeches can be found
at nfb.org.
4:05 PM to 4:50 PM NFB-Newsline®
Gasparilla 3 Ballroom
Facilitator: Russ Davis, Chair, NFB of Florida Newsline®
Join us for a fun fill 101 on Newsline. Learn what’s new and how
navigating is easy. Not a subscriber? Get signed up for free, and
have your questions answered.
3:00 pm to 4:50 pm NFBF Committee to Empower Underserved Populations
Gasparilla Ballroom 4
Facilitator: Marilyn Baldwin, Chair, NFBF Committee to Empower
Underserved Populations
The goal of this Seminar is to discuss the different types of mental
health disabilities, and to help people locate resources for
themselves or others living with mental illness including depression
and opioid abuse. There will also be a short business meeting of the
Empowerment committee.
Convention Banquet
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Gasparilla Ballroom
7:00 pm Call to Order and Remarks
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
7:05 pm Welcome and Introductions
Lauren Blum, Master of Ceremonies
7:10 pm Invocation
James E. Young, Board Member, Tallahassee Chapter
7:15 pm Introduction of Head Tables
Lauren Blum, Master of Ceremonies
7:30 pm Keynote Address
Pam Allen, First vice President, National Federation of the Blind,
President, NFB of Louisiana
8:20 pm Presentation of 2018 NFB of Florida Scholarship Winners
Paul Martinez, Chair, NFB of Florida 2017 Scholarship Committee
8:50 pm Pledges, Presentations and Announcements
9: 25 PM Special Recognition Awards
Sylvia Young, Chair, Special Awards Committee
9:45 pm Adjournment
Monday, May 28th
7:00 am Nominating Committee
Tampa Bay Room
Delegates only
Miranda Kilby, Chair, Nominating Committee
General Business Session
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Gasparilla Ballrooms 1 and 2
8:00 am Call to Order
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
8:02 am Invocation
Maralyn Baldwin, Vice President, Central Florida Chapter
8:05 am Memorial Day Observance TBA
8:20 AM Treasurer’s Report
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
8:30 am Nominating Committee Report
Miranda Kilby, Chair, NFB of Florida Nominating Committee
8:35 am Elections
Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
9:55 am Resolutions Committee Report
Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, co-Chairs, Resolutions Committee
10:15 am Florida Association of Blind Students (FABS) Report
Newly Elected FABS Board Members
10:20 am Final Remarks
Pam Allen, First Vice President, National Federation of the Blind,
President, NFB of Louisiana
10:30 am Announcements
10:35 am Adjournment
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Officers and Board of Directors
Denise Valkema, President
Paul Martinez, First Vice President
Miranda Kilby, Second Vice president
Sylvia Young, Secretary
Gloria Mills Hicks, Treasurer
Board Members:
Tekesha Saffold
Jorge Hernandez
Camille Tate
Rafael Fernandez
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida thanks the Suncoast
Chapter and the Tampa Bay Chapter, the 2018 Events Committee, and
everyone else for their dedication and hard work organizing the 2018
state convention. On behalf of the National Federation of the blind
of Florida, we thank you for joining us at our 2018 state convention.
We would like to acknowledge all our sponsors for their generous
donations which made the 2018 state convention a great success, as
well as everyone who contributed to the development process. The NFB
OF FLORIDA also extends our appreciation to President Mark Riccobono
and the Jernigan Institute for all of their support throughout the
year. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you in 2018.
Let’s Go build the Federation!
Sincerely,
Denise Valkema, President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Chapters, Divisions, Committees, and Groups
Presidents:
State Affiliate - Denise Valkema, (305) 972-8529, dvalkema at bellsouth.net
Chapters:
Greater Broward - Jake McEntyre, (954) 946-4148, jmac1920 at yahoo.com
Central Florida - Sherry Brun, (407) 898 6024,
flmom2006 at gmail.com
Greater Daytona Beach - Joshua Espinal, (407) 534-0160,
joshua.espinal at everest.edu
Gainesville - Judy Hamilton (352) 373-7806, jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net
Greater Jacksonville - Marita Winston (904) 323-8597, marita.winston60 at gmail.com
Melbourne-Space Coast - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
Miami - Jorge Hernandez, (305) 877-2311, jeh1065 at bellsouth.netj
Palm Beach - Tekesha Saffold, (561) 707-4799, tnsaffold82 at gmail.com
Polk - Joe King, (863) 293-5648, joenkitty at earthlink.net
State-Wide - Paul Martinez (813) 390-5720, paul09ms at gmail.com
Suncoast - Lauren Blum, (352) 584-0795, laurenblum79 at gmail.com
Tallahassee - Jada Christie, (850) 766-9378, emeraldpink15 at gmail.com
Tampa Bay - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, mbkilby at gmail.com
Treasure Coast - Tameka Butts (386) 348-0393, tameka76butts at gmail.com
Divisions:
Deaf Blind - Alicia Betancourt (386) 589-7324, licib85 at gmail.com
Florida Guide Dog Users - Sherrill O’Brien (813) 935-0474, flagdu at nfbflorida.org
Parents of Blind Children - Cherice Togun (407) 257-7637,
chericeflemingtogun at hotmail.com
Committees/ Groups:
Blind Parents of Children - Nicole Fincham-Shehan (410) 493-4461,
nicoledfincham at yahoo.com
Empowerment - Marilyn Baldwin (407) 293-0565, commMDB at aol.com
Senior Concerns – Gloria Mills Hicks (813) 340-9750, Glorianfb at irescuetax.com
Students - Rafael Fernandez (305) 903-6299, rafael.fernandez0617 at gmail.com
Bell Academy - Kimberly Banks (404) 259-2651, Kimberlybanks1984 at gmail.com
Legislation - Merry Schoch, (813) 523-6573, merrys at verizon.net
Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
Book Club - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
Newsline - Russ Davis, (904) 993-8433, Russell at radiorusty.com
--
Miranda B. Kilby, Second Vice President National Federation of the
Blind of Florida
President
Tampa Bay Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Ph: (352)942-0417
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.
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