[Nfbf-l] 2019 State Convention Agenda
Marilyn Baldwin
commmdb at aol.com
Sat May 11 00:45:52 UTC 2019
Thank you Peggy. Looking forward to seeing you and your. Family at Convention. This should help our members during Convention and in planning for the sessions they want to attend. Have a good weekend.
Marilyn Baldwin
Sent from my iPad
> On May 10, 2019, at 8:25 PM, Merry Schoch via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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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