[Nfbf-l] 2019 State Convention Agenda
DENISE VALKEMA
valkemadenise at aol.com
Fri May 10 20:58:22 UTC 2019
Thanks Miranda and Peggy for making the agenda accessible to our members.
Together,
Denise Valkema, President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(305)972-8529
president at nfbflorida.org
www.nfbflorida.org
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You can live the life you want.
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.
> On May 10, 2019, at 4:33 PM, Miranda Kilby via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Thanks Peggy! We appreciate this!
>
> --
> Miranda b. Kilby
> Ph: (352)942-0417
>
>> On May 10, 2019, at 4:23 PM, peggy Fleischer via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello NFBFL,
>>
>> I have created a braille “brf” copy of the agenda for use on notetakers. I thought others might like to have the agenda in brf so here is the download link.
>>
>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/qtac4rbsbffhr4s/2019%20Convention%20Agenda.brf?dl=0
>>
>> Peggy Fleischer
>> Greater Daytona Beach chapter
>>
>>> On May 10, 2019, at 11:56 AM, Miranda Kilby via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Greetings All,
>>> We are so excited that there is only 2 more weeks until we are all
>>> together. Please find attached and pasted below for convenience our
>>> 2019 state convention.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2019 STATE CONVENTION
>>>
>>>
>>> Friday through Monday, May 24 - 27, 2019
>>>
>>>
>>> Embassy Suites by Hilton
>>>
>>> 661 NW 53rd St
>>> Boca Raton, FL 33487
>>> Phone: (561) 994-8200
>>>
>>>
>>> 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 lobby Friday, May 24th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm.
>>>
>>> Exhibit Hall – Aruba Room
>>>
>>> Rafael Fernandez, Coordinator
>>> Hours of operation:
>>> Friday, May 24th: 5:00 to 10:00 pm
>>> Saturday, May 25th: 12 Noon to 6:00 pm
>>> Sunday, May 26th: 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm
>>>
>>> Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.
>>>
>>> Aira
>>>
>>> Aira is proud to be a part of the NFB family. We are grateful to
>>> President Riccobono and all of you for being vital stakeholders in the
>>> creation of the Aira service, enhancing access to information. Always
>>> on your terms. Whenever you need it. And however, you want it. As part
>>> of our partnership, we are glad to offer Aira Access for the annual
>>> Florida Convention.
>>>
>>> What is Aira Access? It is the ability for anyone to download the Aira
>>> app and use Aira for free, finding a hotel room, a conference room,
>>> reading a hotel menu, describing exhibit hall tables, or calling an
>>> Uber or Lyft to get to the airport.
>>>
>>> To download the Aira app go here: www.aira.io/app you will see a
>>> banner at the top of the app that says, “Tap to use Aira as a Guest
>>> for Free.”
>>> Want to learn more before you are onsite?
>>> Aira’s Website
>>> NFB & Aira
>>> Aira Access
>>>
>>>
>>> Schedule of Convention Events
>>> Friday, May 24th
>>>
>>> 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm NFB of Florida Convention Registration
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>> Lobby
>>>
>>> 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall
>>> Aruba Room
>>>
>>> 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Meet and Greet
>>> Bermuda Room
>>>
>>> 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm NFB of Florida Resolutions Committee
>>> Camille Tate, Chair, NFB of Florida Resolutions Committee
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>>
>>> 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm NFB of Florida Board Meeting
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>> Join us for our open board meeting and meet our NFB of Florida 2019
>>> Scholarship Winners!
>>>
>>> 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm NFB Trivia & Treats
>>> Tekesha Saffold, President
>>> Palm Beach Chapter
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy an evening full of fun,
>>> diverse & challenging questions, and of course lots of treats! Come
>>> share and learn interesting facts about the NFB!
>>> Saturday, May 25th
>>>
>>> 7:00 am Presidents and Vice Presidents Meeting
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>> Bermuda Room
>>>
>>> 8:15 am - 9:15 am NFB of Florida Convention Registration
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>> Lobby
>>>
>>> 8:45 am - 9:15 am Devotional by Communities of Faith
>>> Group, Marilyn Baldwin, Chair
>>> St. Croix Room
>>>
>>> General Session
>>> 9:30 am to 12:00 Noon
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>>
>>> 9:30 am Call to Order
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 9:35 am Invocation
>>> Pastor Charles Ricks
>>> Calvary Community Church
>>> West Palm Beach, Florida
>>>
>>> 9:40 am NFB Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance
>>> John Crossley, Treasurer, Palm Beach Chapter
>>>
>>> 9:45 am Greeting from the Host Chapter
>>> Tekesha Saffold, President
>>> Palm Beach Chapter
>>>
>>> 9:50 am Official Greeting
>>> Todd J. Bonlarron,
>>> Palm Beach Assistant County Administrator
>>>
>>> 10:00 am Roll Call of Chapters & Pledges
>>> NFB of Florida Chapter Presidents or Delegates
>>>
>>> 10:20 am President's Report
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 10:30 am Report from our National Movement
>>> Ron Brown, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind,
>>> President, NFB of Indiana
>>>
>>> 10:55 am Community Outreach, Sarah Smedley,
>>> Palm Beach Talking Books Manager
>>>
>>> 11:05 am Know Our Services
>>> Carlos Montas
>>> Disability Rights Florida
>>>
>>> 11:20 am Cane Traveler Solutions
>>> Jodi Jainchill, Physical Therapist
>>>
>>> 11:30 am Goddess Johnson, Vice President of the Community
>>> Service Division
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>>
>>> 11:35 am Spotlight on Adaptive Technology
>>> Exhibitor’s Showcase 2019!
>>>
>>> 11:55 am Announcements & Adjournment
>>>
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch Break – On your own
>>>
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm NFB of Florida Convention Registration
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>> Lobby
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall
>>> Aruba Room
>>>
>>> 12:15 pm - 4:30 pm Hospitality Room 724
>>>
>>> 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Women’s Luncheon
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> Please join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for our first
>>> Women’s Luncheon, Women of The Movement. This will be a time to honor
>>> and celebrate the women of our affiliate. There will be guest
>>> speakers, including our National Representative Mr. Ron Brown along
>>> with special awards and other surprises.
>>>
>>> Saturday General Interest Seminars
>>> 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
>>>
>>> 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Financial Seminar
>>> Ken Nemery, Wells Fargo Advisor
>>> St. Croix Room
>>> Developing a Personal Financial Plan for Today and Tomorrow.
>>> Including when to retire and avoiding 9 big mistakes when
>>> saving for retirement.
>>>
>>> 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Financial Seminar, Part 2
>>> Ken Nemery, Wells Fargo Advisor
>>> Saint Croix Room
>>> Estate Planning Basics for Everyone Regardless of Age or Wealth
>>>
>>> 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm NFB of Florida Deaf-Blind Division Meeting
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>> Business meeting
>>>
>>> 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm NVDA Technology Seminar
>>> Jorge Hernandez, NFB of
>>> Florida Board of Directors & Ryan Mann, Daytona Beach Chapter
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> Come and learn how NVDA “Non-Visual Desktop Access” can be your screen
>>> reader of choice. We will discuss how to download the application,
>>> and the various options of installation methods such as a portable
>>> application, to a complete installation on your computer and keyboard
>>> commands.
>>>
>>> 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Florida Newsline®
>>> Russ Davis, Newsline® Chair
>>> Jorge Hernandez, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> There are so many new ways to connect with NFB Newsline. Join us as
>>> we share the newest ways of connecting with the Amazon Alexa smart
>>> speaker and the NFB Connect app. Not yet a subscriber, or have
>>> questions about your login, Russ can help with that too.
>>>
>>> 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm FLAGDU Seminar and Business Meeting
>>> Merry Schoch, President
>>> St. Croix Room
>>> Attention People and Your Pups! Come and receive professional advice
>>> and techniques to ease those aching bones and stressful days!
>>> Physical therapist and guide dog user Jody Jainchill will share
>>> strategies to help you prevent physical stressors caused by using a
>>> guide dog. Certified canine massage therapist Magda Vazquez will
>>> guide us in hands-on techniques to strengthen the bond with our dogs.
>>>
>>> 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Blind Parents’ Group
>>> Nicole Finchan-Shehan, Chair
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> We will have an open discussion to share ideas on being a resource and
>>> support network, NFB philosophy, custody or legal challenges and
>>> educate the public about the normalcy and challenges of being a blind
>>> parent/caretaker.
>>>
>>> 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Self Defense - Martial Arts Nation
>>> Ricardo Liborio, Owner
>>> St. Thomas Room
>>>
>>> 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner - On your own
>>>
>>> 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Party in Paradise and Auction
>>> Tekesha Saffold, Host, President of Palm Beach Chapter
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>> Come and interact with your federation family and hear great talent.
>>> In addition, participate in our auction, and win one of our amazing
>>> baskets, with Paul Martinez and Sylvia Young as auctioneers. There
>>> will be a cash bar at this event.
>>>
>>> Sunday, May 26th
>>>
>>> 7:00 am Nominating Committee
>>> Delegates only
>>> Paul Martinez, Nominating Committee Chair
>>> Bermuda Room
>>>
>>> 8:25 am - 8:50 am Registration (Final Opportunity!)
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>> Lobby
>>>
>>> 8:45 am - 9:15 am Devotional by Communities of Faith Group,
>>> Marilyn Baldwin, Chair
>>> St. Croix Room
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> General Business Session
>>> 9:30 am to 12:00 am
>>> Caribbean Ballrooms
>>>
>>> 9:30 am Call to Order Denise Valkema, President, NFB of
>>> Florida
>>>
>>> 9:35 am Invocation
>>> Elder Manes Pacius
>>> Beer-Sheba Seventh Day Adventist Church, Deerfield Beach, Florida
>>>
>>> 9:40 am NFB Pledge
>>> Patricia Moore, Palm Beach Chapter
>>>
>>> 9:45 am Legislation Update
>>> Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, Co-Chairs, NFB of Florida Legislation Committee
>>>
>>> 9:55 am Turning Dreams into Reality
>>> Jorge Hernandez, NFB of Florida Board of Directors, President, Miami
>>> Dade Chapter
>>>
>>> 10:00 am "Bell Ringers"
>>> Bella Liborio
>>> 2018 Orlando BELL participant
>>>
>>> 10:05 am 2019 BELL Academy
>>> Placing Hands on the Future
>>> Miranda Kilby, Second Vice President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 10:15 am Resolutions Committee Report
>>> Camille Tate, Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 10:25 am Division of Blind Services Report
>>> Robert Doyle, Director, Florida Division of Blind Services
>>>
>>> 10:40 am The Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>>> Jeff Whitehead, Program Manager
>>> Florida Department of Education
>>> Division of Blind Services
>>>
>>> 10:50 am NFB of Florida Fundraising Report
>>> Paul Martinez, Fundraising Chair
>>>
>>> 11:00 am Nominating Committee Report
>>> Paul Martinez, Committee, First Vice President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 11:05 am Elections
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 11:55 am Announcements & Adjournment
>>>
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch Break – On your own
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm Chapter and Division Treasurers
>>> Working Lunch
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>> Room 726
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 12:50pm Chapter and Division Secretaries
>>> Working lunch
>>> Sylvia Young, Secretary, NFB of Florida
>>> Room 715
>>>
>>> 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall, Final Opportunity!
>>> Aruba Room
>>>
>>> Sunday General Interest Seminars
>>> 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
>>>
>>> 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Book Club
>>> Camille Tate, Chair, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>> Join our lively discussion on our NFB history and philosophy with
>>> fellow Federationists. We will discuss “Blindness: The Other Half of
>>> Inertia”, a banquet address given by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan in Kansas
>>> City, 1983. Time is limited, so review the speech by viewing or
>>> listening to Dr. Jernigan at nfb.org/banquet-speeches.
>>>
>>> 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm NFB of Florida Seniors Group
>>> Gloria Mills-Hicks, Chair
>>> St Croix Room
>>> Topics will include, Safety in your Home. We will have a guest speaker
>>> from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department. Learn how to
>>> prevent fires, and what to do if you have one. Persons of all ages are
>>> welcome to attend, share, and learn.
>>>
>>> 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm NFB of Florida Parents of Blind Children
>>> Cherice Togun, President, FPOBC
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> To Braille or not to Braille & other tools for implementation. Join
>>> us for a live demonstration of Braille instruction taught remotely and
>>> discussion regarding implementation of this tool for students and
>>> individuals. Special guest, Casey Robertson, Adjunct Instructor at
>>> Louisiana Tech University in the Professional Development and Research
>>> Institute on Blindness, will show us how accessible Braille is! A
>>> HumanWare representative will help us explore appropriate tools and
>>> access technology.
>>>
>>> 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm iOS and The Smart Home - Technology
>>> Rafael Fernandez & Jorge Hernandez, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>> Come and join us as we showcase some of the technology to make your
>>> lives a little easier as we show off smart speakers and tips and
>>> tricks using your iOS devices.
>>>
>>> 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Diabetes Group
>>> Lauren Blum, Chair, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>> Bermuda Room
>>> Calling all Federationists!! The Diabetic Awareness group will be
>>> presenting a quick overview of portion control. We will also be
>>> discussing how to make recipes more diabetic friendly. We are open to
>>> everyone, so join us for a fun filled hour.
>>>
>>> 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm NFB of Florida Legislation Committee
>>> Merry Schoch and Camille Tate, Co-Chairs, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>> St Croix Room
>>> The Legislative Committee of the National Federation of the Blind of
>>> Florida invites you to our informative session! Come and hear about
>>> what the Committee has accomplished and what we are planning for the
>>> rest of the year.
>>>
>>> 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm NFB of Florida Diversity and Inclusion Group
>>> Marilyn Baldwin, Group Chair
>>> St Croix Room
>>> “Knowing Transportation Disadvantaged and ADA Before You Ride.” We
>>> will have a panel discussion of our paratransit program in Florida.
>>> The panelists will discuss the Transportation Disadvantaged Local
>>> Coordinating Boards, ADA paratransit updates and safety standards. The
>>> panelists are: Gloria Mills-Hicks, John Williams, Nicole Fincham
>>> Shehan, and Tanya Dawson. Come and bring your experiences, questions
>>> and ideas to share with us.
>>>
>>> 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Flamenco Dancing
>>> Yvonne Rosanelli
>>> St. Thomas Room
>>> Flamenco with a flair! Learn about the basic tempos of flamenco.
>>> Attendees will learn to use their canes to create the martinete rhythm
>>> for the flamenco dancer and learn to use castanets, a manton (shawl)
>>> and the abanico (fan).
>>>
>>>
>>> Convention Banquet
>>> Sunday, May 26, 2019
>>> 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
>>> Caribbean Ballroom
>>>
>>> 7:00 pm Call to Order and Remarks
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 7:05 pm Welcome and Introductions
>>> Jorge Hernandez and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies
>>>
>>> 7:10 pm Invocation
>>> James E. Young, Tallahassee Chapter Board of Directors
>>>
>>> 7:15 pm Introduction of Head Tables
>>> Tekesha Saffold, Convention Host Chair President, Palm Beach Chapter
>>>
>>> 7:30 pm “Transforming Dreams into Reality”
>>> Scott Wilson, Statewide Chapter
>>>
>>> 7:40 pm Keynote Address
>>> Ron Brown, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind,
>>> President, NFB of Indiana
>>>
>>> 8:30 pm Presentation of 2019 Scholarship Winners
>>> Merry Schoch, Chair, NFB of Florida 2019 Scholarship Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 8:50 pm Special Recognition Awards
>>> Sylvia Young, Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 9:30 pm Announcements & Adjournment
>>>
>>> Monday, May 27th
>>>
>>> General Session
>>> 9:00 am to 11:00 am
>>> Caribbean Ballrooms
>>>
>>> 9:00 am Call to Order
>>> Denise Valkema, President, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 9:05 am Invocation
>>> Rev Joan LeRoy, Pastor
>>> First Presbyterian Church
>>> Lake Worth, Florida
>>>
>>> 9:10 am NFB Pledge
>>> Tasha Lee, Palm Beach Chapter
>>>
>>> 9:15 am Memorial Day Observance TBA
>>>
>>> 9:20 am Treasurer’s Report
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer, NFB of Florida
>>>
>>> 9:30 am Guide Dog Uber Project Report
>>> Merry Schoch, President, FLAGDU
>>>
>>> 9:35 am Deaf-Blind Division Report
>>> Alicia Betancourt, President
>>>
>>> 9:40 am Florida Parents of Blind Children Division Report
>>>
>>> 9:45 am NFB of Florida Communications Committee Update
>>> Miranda Kilby, Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 9:50 am NFB of Florida Diversity & Inclusion Committee
>>> report, Marilyn Baldwin, Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 9:55 am NFB-Newsline® Report
>>> Russ Davis, Newsline® Chair
>>>
>>> 10:00 am KNFB Reader Update
>>> Jorge Hernandez, NFB of Florida Board of Directors
>>>
>>> 10:05 am NFB of Florida PAC Plan Report
>>> Jorge Hernandez, Committee Chair
>>>
>>> 10:10 am 2020 History Project
>>> Dan Hicks, Treasurer, Tampa Bay Chapter
>>>
>>> 10:20 am Final Remarks
>>> Ron Brown, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind,
>>> President, NFB of Indiana
>>>
>>> 10:25 am Announcements & Adjournment
>>>
>>> Convention Sponsors
>>>
>>> Title Sponsors
>>>
>>> Non-24
>>>
>>> Opportunity Sponsors
>>>
>>> Aira
>>> Envision America
>>> Florida Ocular Prosthetics
>>> Florida Outreach Center
>>> Florida Vision Technology
>>> GuideLights and Gadgets, Inc.
>>> JW
>>> Magnifying Aids
>>> OrCam Technologies
>>> Southeastern Guide Dogs
>>> Vispero
>>>
>>>
>>> Vanda Pharmaceuticals
>>>
>>> Vanda pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising the awareness of
>>> Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness
>>> community.
>>> Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 30% of
>>> totally blind individuals. People living with Non-24 experience
>>> excessive daytime sleepiness, nighttime sleeplessness which leads to
>>> impaired social and occupational function due to misalignment of the
>>> internal master body clock to the 24-hour day, disrupting the
>>> sleep-wake cycle.
>>> Come visit us at our booth to learn more about Non-24
>>> and sign up for additional information
>>>
>>> Non-24
>>> A circadian rhythm disorder
>>>
>>> Visit us online at www.non-24.com
>>>
>>> Call a health educator toll free at 1-855-856-2424, 24 hours a day
>>>
>>> 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
>>> Merry Schoch, Treasurer
>>> Board of Directors:
>>> Lauren Blum
>>> Jorge Hernandez
>>> Camille Tate
>>> Rafael Fernandez
>>>
>>> The National Federation of the Blind of Florida thanks the Palm Beach
>>> Chapter, the 2019 Convention Planning Committee, and everyone else for
>>> their dedication and hard work organizing the 2019 state convention.
>>> On behalf of the National Federation of the blind of Florida, we thank
>>> you for joining us at our 2019 state convention. We would like to
>>> acknowledge all our sponsors for their generous donations which made
>>> the 2019 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 their support throughout the year. We look forward
>>> to continuing to work with all of you in 2019.
>>> 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, president at nfbflorida.org
>>> Chapters:
>>> Greater Broward - Jake McEntyre, (954) 946-4148, jmac1920 at yahoo.com
>>> Central Florida - Toni Moore, (850) 321-6421, claviet at gmail.com
>>> Greater Daytona Beach - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359,
>>> brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
>>> Gainesville - Judy Hamilton, (352) 373-7806, jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net
>>> Greater Jacksonville - Marita Winston, (904) 580-6819,
>>> marita.winston60 at gmail.com
>>> Melbourne-Space Coast - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
>>> Greater Miami-Dade - Jorge Hernandez, (305) 877-2311, jdh6 at bellsouth.net
>>> 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
>>> Tallahassee - Jada Christie, (850) 766-9378, emeraldpink15 at gmail.com
>>> Tampa Bay - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, mbkilby at gmail.com
>>> Treasure Coast - Tamika Butts, (772) 708-3749, tamika_butts at aol.com
>>>
>>> Divisions:
>>> Deaf Blind - Alicia Betancourt, (386) 589-7324, licib85 at gmail.com
>>> Florida Guide Dog Users - Merry Schoch, (813) 625-1850, merrys at verizon.net
>>> Parents of Blind Children - Cherice Togun, (407) 257-7637,
>>> hchericeflemingtogun at hotmail.com
>>>
>>> Committees/ Groups:
>>> Bell Academy - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, mbkilby at gmail.com
>>> Blind Parents of Children - Nicole Fincham-Shehan, (410) 493-4461,
>>> nicoledfincham at yahoo.com
>>> Book Club - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
>>> Communities of Faith - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commMDB at aol.com
>>> Community Service - Tekesha Saffold, (561) 707-4799, tnsaffold82 at gmail.com
>>> Diabetic Awareness - Lauren Blum, (352) 584-0795, laurenblum79 at gmail.com
>>> Diversity and Inclusion - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commMDB at aol.com
>>> Legislation - Merry Schoch, (813) 523-6573, merrys at verizon.net Camille
>>> Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
>>> Newsline® - Russ Davis, (844) 827-7371, newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org
>>> Senior Concerns – Gloria Mills Hicks, (813) 340-9750, Glorianfb at irescuetax.com
>>> Students - Rafael Fernandez, (305) 903-6299, rafael.fernandez0617 at gmail.com
>>>
>>> Hotel Layout
>>>
>>> • When entering lobby area, there is bilateral sitting area to
>>> immediate right and left.
>>> • Check in desk 45-degree angle to the right with convenient store to
>>> the immediate right of desk
>>> • 50-60-degree angle to the left are the conference rooms & restrooms;
>>> where the tile meets the carpet.
>>> • Continue down the hall in order
>>> • Left side: St. Thomas B, Martinique, Cancun, Barbados, Aruba
>>> ballrooms, if you travel passed the carpet you have gone too far
>>> • Right side: Restrooms are wheelchair accessible (men on left women on right)
>>> • All other rooms are associates only but there are multiple sitting
>>> areas along the right-hand side
>>> • Enter atrium straight ahead from main entrance
>>> • Again, look for the carpet
>>> • Enter atrium, immediate left is business center with 3 computers.
>>> Middle computer is wheelchair accessible (tile floor)
>>> • Upon entering Atrium from lobby, next on the left (tile floor) is
>>> the snacks & bar area (happy hour is served). Further down, past the
>>> bar is the breakfast buffet area.
>>> • Sitting area of single chairs on the right upon entering Atrium from lobby
>>> • Atrium: straight ahead on carpet area are multiple table & chairs.
>>> Some tables are reserved for the in-house restaurant.
>>> • To access elevators (3): enter Atrium from lobby walk past seating
>>> chairs right (approximately 50ft) make a left. Elevator straight ahead
>>> but you make a slight veer to right. Elevator on left.
>>> • Lobby, Atrium, straight ahead (approximately 75ft) slight veer to
>>> right, once you reach the tile pool is straight ahead outside thru 2
>>> sets of double doors. Pool 25ft veer left for entrance. Pool towels
>>> available at front desk.
>>> • Pool from elevator: exit elevator turn right walk approximately
>>> 100ft & turn left, veer slight right, tile floor, exit thru 2 sets
>>> double doors pool ahead 25ft enter on left hand side with room key
>>> • Fitness Center: same as pool but make a left on tile floor. Exit
>>> doors. Stay on covered path (approximately 20ft) enter double doors to
>>> fitness center. Key card entry to left of doors.
>>> • Breakout rooms: exit elevator turn left.
>>> • The 1st room on right is Palm Theater (we are not using) but sitting
>>> area across on left.
>>> • Just past Palm Theater, small restrooms. Must go up 2 stairs or use
>>> ramp on opposite side of stairs. Ramp & stairs are wooden surface.
>>> Women's immediate on right and Men's room further down the hall right
>>> side.
>>> • Hall loops around in a semi-circle. Next exit past restrooms is the
>>> dog relief area. Make a right onto tile floor & keep straight. Exit
>>> through 2 sets of double doors.
>>> • After dog relief area, Bermuda room on right, followed by kitchen
>>> (associates only), last is St. Croix room. There is another room but
>>> it's storage.
>>>
>>> --
>>> 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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