[Nfbf-l] 2019 State Convention Agenda
Merry Schoch
merrys at verizon.net
Sat May 11 00:25:23 UTC 2019
Great initiative! Thanks to all involved!
Sent from my iPad
> On May 10, 2019, at 4:58 PM, DENISE VALKEMA via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> 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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