[NFBF-L] Convention agenda in the body of the email

Kaye Baker kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com
Tue Sep 20 15:22:53 UTC 2022


Hi, for those who may struggle with attachments, here is the agenda  contained within the email body.

Read on for a great convention.

 

 



 


2022 STATE CONVENTION


 

 

Friday through Sunday, 

October 7 - 9, 2022

 

 

The Southbank Hotel and Conference Center, 

(a Marriott Bonvoy property)

1515 Prudential Drive,

Jacksonville, FL 32207 

Phone: 904-396-5100

 

Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.


NFB PLEDGE


 

 

I pledge to participate actively

 

In the efforts of the National Federation of 

 

the Blind

 

To achieve Equality, Opportunity,

 

And Security for the blind;

 

To support the policies and programs of the 

 

Federation;

 

And to abide by its constitution.




 


Important Convention Information


 

You must be registered for the Convention to WIN door prizes and to qualify for the hotel’s special convention rates!

Door prizes will be awarded at general sessions and at the banquet. You must be PRESENT in the session or on approved National Federation of the Blind of Florida business to receive a door prize.

Please turn in auction baskets and door prizes at the NFB of Florida Registration Desk in the Pre-Convention Area Friday, October 7th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm.

 


COVID POLICY


Masks are optional at our convention. If any attendees wish to wear a mask, they may feel free to do so. The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will follow the hotel’s policies. We will additionally follow any guidelines mandated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local, state or federal entities that may be enacted up until the close of our convention.

Note: This policy is subject to change based on hotel policy, local, state, or federal regulations that may be placed in effect at the time of our convention.

 


INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, AND CODE OF CONDUCT


We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our Code of Conduct found at  <https://nfb.org/codeofconduct> https://nfb.org/codeofconduct.  

We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Prohibited behaviors include harassment and sexual misconduct. Prohibited behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or to report an incident at the convention, please call 410-659-9314, extension 2475, or email  <mailto:code at nfb.org> code at nfb.org. Formal reports can be submitted at  <https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form> https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form. All formal reports will be fully investigated according to the steps in our Code of Conduct. For support or guidance, connect with our survivor-led task force at  <mailto:survivors at nfb.org> survivors at nfb.org or extension 2238. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and support of the blind community.




CLUSIV


 

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Clusiv is remote and self-paced so you can learn from the comfort of home. Ask your vocational rehab counselor about Clusiv today!!!

 

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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  <http://www.non-24.com> www.non-24.com

Call a health educator toll free at 1-855-856-2424, 24 hours a day


Property Search by Voice with Finding Homes


Stellar MLS is proud to collaborate with Lundy, Inc. to bring search by voice and enhanced data accessibility to our customers, their prospects, and homebuyers and sellers who are searching for homes in Florida and Puerto Rico. Now, with Lundy's comprehensive voice-activated property search engine via Amazon's Alexa app, blind and visually impaired individuals can be immersed in the home buying experience.



Scan the QR code here to listen to our Finding Homes video for more information!


 


 




 



				
				

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Presidential Suite - Room 401


By appointment – Please make appointments by contacting President Martinez at 813-390-5720 or  <mailto:President at NFBFlorida.org> President at NFBFlorida.org.

 


Hospitality Suite – Room 133


Friday, October 7th


3:00pm – 7:00pm


Saturday, October 8th


7:30am – 8:45am, 12:00pm – 6:00pm


Sunday, October 9th


7:30am – 8:45am, 12:00pm– 5:00pm

 


Exhibit Hall – Starboard Ballroom


Russ Davis, Exhibit Hall Coordinator


Friday, October 7th, 3:00pm – 7:00pm


Saturday, October 8th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm


Sunday, October 9th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm


 

The Big Red Bus will be on site at the hotel, (in the rear parking lot near the Exhibit Hall), Saturday, October 8th, 11:00am – 7:00pm.  Donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and a Halloween T-shirt.  Also doing wellness checkups.  Appointments are encouraged, visit oneblood.org/donate and use sponsor code #68952. ID REQUIRED.

 

The Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center will be on site with its Communications Station – located in the rear parking lot near the Exhibit Hall for free hearing evaluations, Saturday, October 8th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm.



Schedule of Convention Events


Friday, October 7, 2022


 


3:00pm - 7:00pm        EXHIBIT HALL- Starboard Ballroom


Russ Davis, Coordinator

National Federation of the Blind of 

Florida

 

3:00pm - 6:00pm             Tactile Art Display and Sale 

                                  by Local Artists (Fundraiser Event) Public Invited

Atrium Foyer

Vicky Lennon, Curator

Greater Jacksonville Chapter

 


4:00pm - 7:30pm        Convention Registration


Atrium Foyer

Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida


4:00pm - 4:45pm        Ambassadors Meeting 


Hotel Lobby

Doug Ingram, Chair, Ambassadors Committee National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 

5:00pm                            Guided Hotel Tour 

                                  Led by Ambassadors 

Hotel Lobby

 


6:00pm                       Rookie Round-up


Port Ballroom

Paul Martinez, President, National 

Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


7:00pm - 7:45pm        Resolutions Committee


Port Ballroom

Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


8:00pm - 9:00pm         Open Board Meeting


Port Ballroom 

Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 

9:00pm - 10:00pm           Happy 52nd Birthday Party, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Winward Ballroom

Peggy Fleischer, Convention 

Planning Chair, National Federation

of the Blind of Florida


 


10:00pm - 11:00pm     Students Social


Hospitality Suite, Room 133

Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students

 


Saturday, October 8, 2022


 


7:15am - 8:45am         President’s/Vice President’s 


                                  Breakfast


Admiralty Room 

Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


7:30am - 8:45am         Devotions 


Tug Room

Communities of Faith

 


8:15am - 8:45am        Convention Registration


Atrium Foyer

Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida


 


 


General Session


9:00am to 12:00 Noon


Port Ballroom

 


9:00am                       Call to Order 


Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:03am                       Invocation


Dr. Winson Butler, Dinsmore Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL

 


9:08am                       Pledge of Allegiance and Veterans


                                  Salute


Doug Ingram, United States Navy

Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:20am                       National Anthem


Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President

Florida Association of Blind Students 

 


9:25am                       National Federation of the Blind 


                                  Pledge


Scott Larson

Greater Daytona Beach Chapter

 


9:27am                       National Federation of the Blind 


                                  One Minute Message


Russ Davis, Treasurer, Greater Jacksonville Chapter

 


9:30am                       Welcome


Kaye Baker, President, Greater Jacksonville Chapter

Brian Norton, President, Greater Daytona Beach Chapter

Peggy Fleischer, Convention Planning Chair

Greater Daytona Beach Chapter

 


9:45am                       Welcome from the City of


                                  Jacksonville


Kara Tucker, Chief Disabled Service Division

 


10:00am                     National Report


John Pare’, Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy, National Representative 

 


10:25am                     Title Sponsor - Clusiv


Luke Simianer, CEO Clusiv

 


10:35am                     Report from the Division of Blind


                                  Services


Robert Doyle, Director

Division of Blind Services

 


10:55am                     Report from our Florida School for 


                                  the Deaf and the Blind, President,


                                  Carol Bogue, Principal


Department of the Blind

 


11:05am                     Navigating Healthcare When All


                                  They Can See is That You Can’t 


                                  Debra Kendrick, Author, National 

                                  Federation of the Blind 

 


11:15am                     Braille Panel


Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


11:30am                     Why I Am a Federationist


Doug Ingram, Board Member

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


11:35am                     Senator Audrey Gibson


Florida State Legislature, Senate District 06

 


11:50am                     Title Sponsor: Able United


John Finch, CEO

 


12:00pm                     Announcements & Adjournment

 


 


12:00pm - 1:00pm       Lunch Break 

 


12:00pm - 12:45pm     Treasurers Lunch 


                                  Navigator Room

Sylvia Young, Treasurer

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


12:00pm - 6:00pm       Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom


 


12:00pm - 6:00pm       Hospitality Suite 133




 


Saturday Special Interest Meetings and Workshops


1:00pm to 5:00pm

 


1:00pm - 1:45pm         How to Protect Your Assets


Sail Room

Edward Kimmel, RFC, LUTCF

Kimmel Insurance & Investments LLC

Would you like to keep more of your earnings and prevent your assets from shrinking? Several strategies will be explored, which will include controlling spending, eliminating debt, maximizing savings, providing for your children and grandchildren’s education, and using cash flow insurance to reduce taxes and create opportunities to earn more than inflation.

 


1:00pm - 2:45pm        Deaf-Blind Division Annual Meeting


Port Ballroom

Brian Norton, President

Deaf-Blind Division of Florida 

Come learn about services available for Deaf-Blind children and adults with guest speakers Carol Bogue Principal, Department for the Blind, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and Nancy Epps, Conklin Davis Center.

 


1:00pm - 2:45pm        Florida Association of Guide Dog 


                                  Users


Anchor Room

Brittany Fraer, President, Florida,

Guide Dog Users

Come and participate in a discussion with a veterinarian and have your questions answered.

 


1:00pm - 2:45pm        Tactile Art Workshop


Tug Room

Vicky Lennon, Curator 

Greater Jacksonville Chapter

Have you been checking out all the tactile art pieces displayed? Come and learn how to express yourself by making your own tactile art masterpiece.

 


2:00pm - 3:45pm         Florida Association of Blind 


                                  Students Annual Meeting 


                                  Sail Room

Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President 

Florida Association of Blind Students 

There’s a lot going on with our students. Come find out about all the happenings.




 


2:00pm - 3:45pm         Employment Seminar


Commerce Room

Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Are you interested in the wide variety of jobs blind individuals can hold? Come to our employment seminar and find out what we do, and how we do it. Listen to our panel as we discuss what jobs we hold, how we got them, and what technology we use to get our work done every day. We’ll discuss challenges, successes and much more. We’ll even have time for your questions.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 


3:00pm - 4:45pm        Seniors Concerns Committee


Anchor Room

Gloria Mills-Hicks, Vice President

Tampa Bay Chapter

This year the Senior Concerns Committee will focus on transportation throughout Florida. Did you know that grants are being awarded throughout the state to make future travel easier and more affordable for the transportation disadvantaged? This and other topics we will discuss should be of interest to all seniors and those who plan to be seniors – in short, everyone!

 


4:00pm - 5:00pm        Dress for Success


Commerce Room

Camille Tate, 2nd Vice President

Jorge Hernandez, 1st Vice

President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Living in a sighted world, we are often judged by our appearance. What do I wear for a job interview? How do I dress for a cocktail party? How important is it to wear make-up and when do I wear it? All these questions and more can be answered at Dress for Success. We will talk about professional, business casual and casual modes of dress for any occasion. Come and ask your questions and win a prize! 

 


4:00pm - 5:00pm        Florida Statewide Chapter


Presidential Suite, Room 401

Paul Martinez, President

Florida Statewide Chapter 

 


5:00pm - 6:30pm         Dinner - on your own


 


6:30pm - 7:30pm        Live Entertainment


Windward Ballroom

The Timeless Elegance of Miranda Madison, The Siren of Swing

 


7:30pm -10:30pm        Annual Fundraising Auction


Windward Ballroom

Paul Martinez, Auctioneer

 


10:30pm - 11:00pm     Live Entertainment


Windward Ballroom

Miranda Madison

www.mirandamadison.com



Sunday, October 9, 2022


 


7:30am - 8:00am         Devotions


                                  Tug Room


                                  Communities of Faith


 


7:45am - 8:45am         Nominating Committee  


                                  Delegates only 


Sail Room 

Camille Tate, Committee Chair, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

                                  


8:15am - 8:45am        Convention Registration


                                  Final Opportunity!!


Atrium Foyer

Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 


 


General Business Session


9:00am - 12:00pm


Port Ballroom

 


9:00am                       Call to Order 


Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:03am                       Invocation 


Dr. Joyce Taylor, Vice President Melbourne Space Coast Chapter


 


9:08am                       National Federation of the Blind 


                                  Pledge and One Minute Message 


Andrew Rood

Greater Jacksonville Chapter

 


9:10am                       God Bless America


Sherry Adams

Greater Daytona Beach Chapter

 


9:12am                       President’s Report


Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:30am                       Treasurer’s Report


Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:35am                       Resolutions Committee Report


Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee

 


9:50am                       From the Classroom to the 


                                  Courtroom


Owen McCaul

Florida School for the Blind

 


10:10am                     Title Sponsor: Vanda 


                                  Pharmaceuticals


Vicki Preddy

 


10:20am                     Title Sponsor: Stellar


 


10:30am                     Nominating Committee Report


Camille Tate, Chair, Nominating Committee

 


10:35am                     Elections


 


12:00pm                     Announcements & Adjournment


 


12:00pm - 1:00pm       Lunch - On your own


 


12:00pm - 12:45pm     Secretaries Lunch 


Navigator Room

Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida


 


12:00pm - 5:00pm       Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom


 

12:00pm - 5:00pm       Hospitality Suite 133




Sunday General Interest Meetings and Workshops


1:00pm to 5:00pm 

 


1:00pm - 1:45pm        Florida Blind Parents 


Tug Room

Miranda Kilby, President, Tampa Bay Chapter

Home remedy tricks and tips Join the Blind parents group and learn a few different home remedies that work! Come share your home remedy with others. all are welcome to attend.

 


1:00pm - 2:45pm         Clusive Workshop


Sail Room 

 


1:00pm - 1:45pm         Federation Foundations


Anchor Room

Camille Tate, 2nd Vice President National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Our Book Club, now re-named Federation Foundations, invites you to a discussion on “Leadership and the Matrix”, a speech given by Dr. Marc Mauer in July 2002, at the Louisville, Kentucky convention. You may read or listen to the speech by visiting nfb.org/banquet-speeches. This will be an interactive discussion! 



2:00pm - 2:45pm         Sports and Recreation 


Commerce Room 

Denise Valkema, Board Member

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

Come to an easy to do strength and balance class designed to strengthen key muscles to improve and maintain balance. You will be able to continue taking classes at home. Lisa Fisher, Wellness Coordinator New Vision for Independence

 


2:00pm - 3:45pm         Legislation and Self-Advocacy


Anchor Room 

Russ Davis, Legislative Director 

Camille Tate, Legislative Director

Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Come and join us as we discuss our state and national legislative priorities! We will also have a self-advocacy discussion led by Kaye Baker, Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, and President of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter!

 


3:00pm - 4:45pm         Diversity and Inclusion: STEM and 


                                  Transportation


Sail Room

Marilyn Baldwin, Chair and Tashara Cooper, Central Florida Chapter

 


S.T.E.M. Thinking Beyond & The Value of the Blind


This audience interactive presentation will focus on describing various STEM and STEM related/complementary fields within government, industry, and academia. More specifically, how persons who are blind can leverage the skills and tools they utilize in their everyday lives to market themselves within this competitive job market. Topics such as human factors, instructional design, user interface design, user experience and more will be discussed. They will be discussed from the "value of blindness" perspective along with real-world examples.


 


3:00pm - 4:00pm         Communications Workshop 


Tug Room

Doug Ingram, Communications Director, National Federation of the Blind of Florida


 


3:00pm - 4:45pm         Technology: 3D from VERC


Commerce Room 

Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center, Florida State College at Jacksonville 


Come and find out how 3-D printing can work in the blind community! The Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, Florida, will demonstrate the 3-D printing process and answer your questions.


 

 

 


4:00pm - 4:45pm         Sighted Supporters Meeting


Navigator Room

Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 


This is an open discussion among sighted Federationists who want to support their fellow Federation friends and family to live the life they want.



Convention Banquet


Sunday, October 9, 2022


7:00pm - 10:00pm

Russ Davis and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies 

Port and Windward Ballrooms

 


7:00pm                       Call to Order 


Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

 


7:03pm                       Welcome and Introductions


Russ Davis and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


7:10pm                       Invocation 


Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

 


7:45pm                       Keynote Address 


John Pare’, Executive Director Advocacy and Policy National Federation of the Blind Representative

 


8:45pm                       Presentation of Scholarship 


                                  Winners


Jorge Hernandez, 1st Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 


9:25pm                       Awards Presentation


Doug Ingram, Chair, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

 


9:50pm                       Raffles and Drawings


 


10:00pm                     Adjournment



Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors


 


Title Sponsors


ABLE United

Clusiv

Stellar MLS

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

 


Independent Sponsors


ORCAM


 


Equality Sponsors

Democracy Live Inc

Friends of Library Access Inc

UZURV

 


Security Sponsor


Blind Girl Designs 

Emerald Coast Vision Aids

Enhanced Vision

Family First Life Insurance

Florida Reading & Vision Technology

Florida School of the Deaf & The Blind

GuideLights and Gadgets Inc

Lighthouse Works Central Florida 

Patriot Vision Industries 

 


Non-Profit Exhibitors


Advocates for Service Animal Partners 

Center for Independent Living of Jacksonville

Division of Blind Services

Florida Association of Blind Students

Florida Association of Guide Dog Users 

Florida School of the Deaf & Blind

Guide Dogs for the Blind

IRIS Lending Library for the Blind Inc

Greater Jacksonville Chapter

Melbourne Space Coast Chapter

New Vision for Independence 

The Seeing Eye 

Florida Statewide Chapter

Southeastern Guide Dogs

 




 


Southbank Hotel by Marriott-Description


2022 National Federation of the Blind of Florida

State Convention

 

The Greater Jacksonville and Greater Daytona Chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida are ready to welcome you to our 2022 State convention at the Southbank Hotel.

Built in 1981, the Southbank Hotel is nestled on the south bank of the St Johns River and boasts convenience to both the San Marco and Riverside neighborhoods. The hotel has many amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness center and on-site bar and restaurant. The hotel has been recently renovated and draws inspiration from the many ports and bridges around Jacksonville.

As we enter the hotel’s entrance, we find ourselves in a spacious lobby. The lobby area is shaped like a rectangle, with the entrance and elevators on the short sides of the rectangle, and the check-in area and bar along the long sides. If we were to walk straight upon entering the lobby we would come to a seating area with several couches and tables. This area can be best identified by the carpeting on the floor. The carpet is a great landmark to help us find the check-in desk, so after entering the main entrance, we will walk straight until we encounter the carpet, then make a right. Follow the carpet until it ends, then continue walking straight, and the check-in counter will be right in front of us.  Immediately to the right of the counter is an ATM machine.

 

If we place the counter on our right and continue walking straight, the next area we come to will be a vending area. Here, items such as snacks, Starbucks coffee, sodas and other sundries can be purchased. Note, the machine used to purchase the items is currently not accessible, so a member of the hotel staff, friend or volunteer will be happy to assist.

Making a right immediately after the check-in counter ends will lead down a long hallway which has the fitness center  on the left, and a vending machine containing medical supplies such as pain relievers and masks.

Continuing past the vending area will bring us to a water station on the right. The water station is a table with a water cooler and cups sitting on it. There is also a trash can directly to the left of the water station so that any used cups can be discarded.

Once we come to the end of the water station, there will be a column on the left. This column is a good indicator that the hallway that leads to the elevators is coming up soon.  Turning right at the next hall, will lead into the hallway that holds both the elevators, and Convention center. The elevators are to the left, and convention center to the right.

For now, lets return to the main entrance, and explore the other side of the lobby. This time, from the entrance, we will again go straight until we get to the carpet, but instead of a right, we will turn left. Walk until the carpet ends on the right and turn right again. Johnny’s bar will be immediately on the left.

 

If we continue past Johnny’s and walk until the wall on our left side ends, the hotel restaurant will be straight ahead. The restaurant currently is open for breakfast only.      

If we pass Johnny’s and make a left when the wall ends, we will enter an area that has a pool table and a foosball table. Going straight will take us to an exit door. This door can be used to get to one of the dog relief areas.

For this exit door, a room key is not needed. Once we have exited the hotel, we will continue to walk straight until we reach a sidewalk. Make a right on the sidewalk and keep walking straight. One great landmark is the sound of the air conditioning units. Once we hear the AC units we know the dog relief area is on the right. A trash can with baggies is also being provided. To find this continue down the sidewalk until it veers to the left.  Once the sidewalk turns, start checking on the right for the trash can and bag stand.

Now that we are back in the hotel, lets check out the convention center area. Remember that if we enter the hallway just after the water station, the elevators will be on the left, and the convention center on the right. The convention center is shaped like a crescent, with 3 entrances. When we first enter the convention center, we will find ourselves in the pre-function registration area.  This is where we will hold convention registration. Making a right here will take us down a long hall with meeting rooms on the right, and seating on the left. The first meeting room we come to is Anchor, followed by Rope. After Rope is an open area with hallways that lead to the hospitality suite, the pool, and the second dog relief area. If we turn right here, we will come to some restrooms, and an exit that leads out to the pool. If we make a left instead of a right, we will come to a hall with some suites, including our hospitality suite and an exit. Using this exit to get to the second dog relief area will require a room key.

However, if we continue going straight through the open area and down the hallway, we will come to a dead end. If we make a left here, there will be windows on the right, and Port Ballroom on the left. Port is where our General Session will be held. The next room is Winward which is where the auction will be held. Starboard is next which is where our exhibit hall will be.

Remember that when we were in the pre-function area, we made a right to get to the meeting rooms. Now let’s go back to the pre-function area and make a left. Doing this will bring us to a hallway with meeting rooms on either side. The first room on the right is Tug, on the left are Rigging and Sail. There are two final rooms that should be mentioned. They are just outside of the pre-function area. If we are coming from the elevators and walking straight, they will be on the right. Those rooms are called Commerce and Dockside.

Now that we have finished our tour of this great hotel, it is time to get ready for an awesome state convention.  Remember that if you get a little lost listen for the talking signs.  We will have talking signs and ambassadors throughout the hotel to assist whenever needed.

Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to either of the host chapters or the state board with any questions or concerns.




 

Nearby Pharmacies:

Publix Pharmacy

Publix – Shops at East San Marco

2039 Hendricks Ave.

Jacksonville, FL. 32207

Distance from hotel = 1.5 miles

(904) 523-7317

 

Nearby Veterinary Hospitals:

San Marco Animal Hospital

1546 San Marco Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL. 32207

Distance from hotel = 0.9 miles

ph. 904-516-9767

open 7 days per week

 

After hours Emergency Veterinarian

Blue Pearl Animal Hospital

3444 Southside Blvd. Unit #103

Jacksonville, FL. 32216

Distance from hotel = 7.4 miles

ph. 904-642-5911




 


National Federation of the Blind of Florida


Officers and Board of Directors


Paul Martinez, President

Jorge Hernandez, First Vice President

Camille Tate, Second Vice President 

Kaye Baker, Secretary

Sylvia Young, Treasurer

Board of Directors:

Russ Davis

Denise Valkema

Peggy Fleischer

Douglas Ingram

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Florida thanks the Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Chapters, the Convention Planning Committee, and everyone else for their dedication and hard work organizing the 2022 state convention. We thank everyone for joining and supporting us here in Jacksonville.  We acknowledge all our sponsors for their generous donations which made the convention a great success, as well as everyone who contributed to the development process. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you in 2023. 

Let’s Go build the Federation!

Sincerely,

Paul Martinez, President

National Federation of the Blind of Florida




Chapters, Divisions, Committees, and Groups


 


President:


State Affiliate - Paul Martinez, (813)390-5720, president at nfbflorida.org <mailto:president at nfbflorida.org> 


Chapters:


Greater Broward - Jake McEntyre, (954) 946-4148, jmac1920 at yahoo.com <mailto:jmac1920 at yahoo.com> 

Central Florida - Marilyn Baldwin, 407-293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> 

Greater Daytona Beach - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359,  <mailto:brian.edward.norton at outlook.com> brian.edward.norton at outlook.com 

Gainesville - Judy Hamilton, (352) 373-7806, hamilton.j.r.2309 at gmail.com <mailto:hamilton.j.r.2309 at gmail.com> 

Greater Jacksonville - Kaye Baker, 904-580-6819, nfbjax at gmail.com <mailto:nfbjax at gmail.com> 

Melbourne-Space Coast - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899,  <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net> Ctate2076 at att.net

Greater Miami-Dade - Jorge Hernandez, (305) 877-2311, jeh6 at bellsouth.net <mailto:jeh6 at bellsouth.net> 

Polk - Joe King, (863) 293-5648, joenkitty at earthlink.net <mailto:joenkitty at earthlink.net> 

State-Wide - Paul Martinez, (813) 390-5720, nfbf.statewide at gmail.com <mailto:nfbf.statewide at gmail.com> 

Tallahassee - Donald Christie, (850) 727-6794, doctime59 at comcast.net <mailto:doctime59 at comcast.net> 

Tampa Bay - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org <mailto:tampabay at nfbflorida.org> 

Treasure Coast - Rosemary Brunson (772) 519-0679 Rosemarybrunson1 at gmail.com <mailto:Rosemarybrunson1 at gmail.com> 

 


Divisions:


Deaf Blind - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359, 


       brian.edward.norton at outlook.com <mailto:brian.edward.norton at outlook.com> 

Florida Association of Guide Dog Users - Brittany Fraer, (804)274-8908,  <mailto:bcwilson4418 at gmail.com> bcwilson4418 at gmail.com

Florida Association of Blind Students – Jannik Pesch (941) 264-6305, jannikpesch85 at gmail.com <mailto:jannikpesch85 at gmail.com> 

 


Committees/Groups:


Blind Parents - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org <mailto:tampabay at nfbflorida.org> 

Communities of Faith - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> 

Diversity and Inclusion - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> 

Federation Foundations - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net> 

Legislation - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899,  <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net> Ctate2076 at att.net and Russ Davis, (904) 469-8433; Russell at radiorusty.com <mailto:Russell at radiorusty.com> 

Newsline® - Russ Davis, (844) 827-7371, newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org <mailto:newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org> 

Senior Concerns – Gloria Mills Hicks, (813) 340-9754, Gloriannfbf at gmail.com <mailto:Gloriannfbf at gmail.com> 

 

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