[Nfbf-l] 2019 State Convention Agenda
Tekesha Saffold
tnsaffold82 at gmail.com
Sat May 11 02:13:00 UTC 2019
Thanks,
Tekesha Saffold
President of the National Federation of the Blind of Palm Beach
Consumer Advocate and Consultant of the Palm Beaches
> 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.
>>
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>> 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?
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>> 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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