[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-L] Convention agenda in the body of the email
Miranda Kilby
mbkilby at gmail.com
Tue Sep 20 16:58:13 UTC 2022
Attention to those who are attending our state convention,
Below you will find the agenda in the body of the email. There will be a separate email with the agenda in an attachment.
> Hi, for those who may struggle with attachments, here is the agenda contained within the email body.
> Read on for a great convention.
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> 2022 STATE CONVENTION
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> Friday through Sunday,
> October 7 - 9, 2022
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> The Southbank Hotel and Conference Center,
> (a Marriott Bonvoy property)
> 1515 Prudential Drive,
> Jacksonville, FL 32207
> Phone: 904-396-5100
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> Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.
> NFB PLEDGE
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> I pledge to participate actively
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> In the efforts of the National Federation of
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> the Blind
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> To achieve Equality, Opportunity,
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> And Security for the blind;
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> To support the policies and programs of the
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> Federation;
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> And to abide by its constitution.
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> Important Convention Information
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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 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. 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 survivors at nfb.org or extension 2238. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and support of the blind community.
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> CLUSIV
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> Building Unseen Talent
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> Hey NFB Florida!
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> Clusiv is the world's first accessible e-learning platform built for & by people who are blind.
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> Clusiv training teaches you the necessary skills needed to access remote job opportunities in today’s modern workforce.
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> Learn confidence-building techniques for virtual interviews, save files on the cloud, master email platforms, and become a vital part of any remote team with Clusiv’s training.
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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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> Visit Clusiv.io to find out more.
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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 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.
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> Scan the QR code here to listen to our Finding Homes video for more information!
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> Florida’s Disability
> Savings Program
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> ABLE United has provided thousands of Floridians
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> with disabilities a new way
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> to save tax-free without
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> impacting government
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> benefits. Open an account
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> today — it’s more than
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> just saving, it’s investing
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> in a brighter future.
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> thousands of Floridians
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> Save with the potential for tax-free growth
> Save with the help of family and friends
> Save without impacting Medicaid or SSI
> Use for housing, assistive technology and more
> ENROLL BY NOVEMBER 11 AND RECEIVE A $50 ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTION
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> ableunited.com
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> UZURV
> IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS YEAR’S NFB OF FLORIDA CONVENTION. WE WORK WITH TRANSIT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE PRIVATE, ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION THAT IS SAFE, COURTEOUS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED. DRIVERS ARE FULLY CREDENTIALED, AND EVERY TRIP IS MONITORED IN REAL-TIME. WE’RE CURRENTLY IN JACKSONVILLE, ORLANDO, AND THE TAMPA BAY REGION. LEARN MORE AT UZURV.COM/RIDE.
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> Democracy Live – Accessible Voting Technologies
> Anytime. Anywhere. In too many states, voters with disabilities don’t have equal access to voting independently and privately from home. Fortunately, there are new accessible at-home voting technologies now available. The Democracy Live OmniBallot accessible at-home voting system is a fully ADA Section 508, WCAG 2.1 compliant remote ballot marking solution. The system has been tested to meet the accessibility requirements of over 90 combinations of browsers, operating systems, screen readers and devices. OmniBallot has been deployed as an accessible absentee tool since 2008, in over 4,000 elections, serving more than 2,500 jurisdictions, in 28 states and 96 countries around the world. OmniBallot has been tested and reviewed by members of most every leading disability organization in the nation. For further information, please contact
> Democracy Live: 855-655-VOTE (8683) Toll Free Email: info at democracylive.com
> www.democracylive.com
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> Presidential Suite - Room 401
> By appointment – Please make appointments by contacting President Martinez at 813-390-5720 or President at NFBFlorida.org.
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Schedule of Convention Events
> Friday, October 7, 2022
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> 3:00pm - 7:00pm EXHIBIT HALL- Starboard Ballroom
> Russ Davis, Coordinator
> National Federation of the Blind of
> Florida
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> 3:00pm - 6:00pm Tactile Art Display and Sale
> by Local Artists (Fundraiser Event) Public Invited
> Atrium Foyer
> Vicky Lennon, Curator
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter
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> 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
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> 5:00pm Guided Hotel Tour
> Led by Ambassadors
> Hotel Lobby
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> 6:00pm Rookie Round-up
> Port Ballroom
> Paul Martinez, President, National
> Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 7:00pm - 7:45pm Resolutions Committee
> Port Ballroom
> Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 8:00pm - 9:00pm Open Board Meeting
> Port Ballroom
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 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
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> 10:00pm - 11:00pm Students Social
> Hospitality Suite, Room 133
> Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students
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> Saturday, October 8, 2022
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> 7:15am - 8:45am President’s/Vice President’s
> Breakfast
> Admiralty Room
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 7:30am - 8:45am Devotions
> Tug Room
> Communities of Faith
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> 8:15am - 8:45am Convention Registration
> Atrium Foyer
> Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> General Session
> 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
> Port Ballroom
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> 9:00am Call to Order
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:03am Invocation
> Dr. Winson Butler, Dinsmore Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
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> 9:08am Pledge of Allegiance and Veterans
> Salute
> Doug Ingram, United States Navy
> Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:20am National Anthem
> Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President
> Florida Association of Blind Students
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> 9:25am National Federation of the Blind
> Pledge
> Scott Larson
> Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
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> 9:27am National Federation of the Blind
> One Minute Message
> Russ Davis, Treasurer, Greater Jacksonville Chapter
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> 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
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> 9:45am Welcome from the City of
> Jacksonville
> Kara Tucker, Chief Disabled Service Division
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> 10:00am National Report
> John Pare’, Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy, National Representative
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> 10:25am Title Sponsor - Clusiv
> Luke Simianer, CEO Clusiv
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> 10:35am Report from the Division of Blind
> Services
> Robert Doyle, Director
> Division of Blind Services
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> 10:55am Report from our Florida School for
> the Deaf and the Blind, President,
> Carol Bogue, Principal
> Department of the Blind
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> 11:05am Navigating Healthcare When All
> They Can See is That You Can’t
> Debra Kendrick, Author, National
> Federation of the Blind
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> 11:15am Braille Panel
> Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 11:30am Why I Am a Federationist
> Doug Ingram, Board Member
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 11:35am Senator Audrey Gibson
> Florida State Legislature, Senate District 06
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> 11:50am Title Sponsor: Able United
> John Finch, CEO
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> 12:00pm Announcements & Adjournment
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> 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Break
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> 12:00pm - 12:45pm Treasurers Lunch
> Navigator Room
> Sylvia Young, Treasurer
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 12:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom
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> 12:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite 133
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> Saturday Special Interest Meetings and Workshops
> 1:00pm to 5:00pm
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 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!
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> 4:00pm - 5:00pm Florida Statewide Chapter
> Presidential Suite, Room 401
> Paul Martinez, President
> Florida Statewide Chapter
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> 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner - on your own
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> 6:30pm - 7:30pm Live Entertainment
> Windward Ballroom
> The Timeless Elegance of Miranda Madison, The Siren of Swing
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> 7:30pm -10:30pm Annual Fundraising Auction
> Windward Ballroom
> Paul Martinez, Auctioneer
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> 10:30pm - 11:00pm Live Entertainment
> Windward Ballroom
> Miranda Madison
> www.mirandamadison.com
> Sunday, October 9, 2022
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> 7:30am - 8:00am Devotions
> Tug Room
> Communities of Faith
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> 7:45am - 8:45am Nominating Committee
> Delegates only
> Sail Room
> Camille Tate, Committee Chair, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 8:15am - 8:45am Convention Registration
> Final Opportunity!!
> Atrium Foyer
> Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> General Business Session
> 9:00am - 12:00pm
> Port Ballroom
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> 9:00am Call to Order
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:03am Invocation
> Dr. Joyce Taylor, Vice President Melbourne Space Coast Chapter
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> 9:08am National Federation of the Blind
> Pledge and One Minute Message
> Andrew Rood
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter
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> 9:10am God Bless America
> Sherry Adams
> Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
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> 9:12am President’s Report
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:30am Treasurer’s Report
> Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:35am Resolutions Committee Report
> Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee
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> 9:50am From the Classroom to the
> Courtroom
> Owen McCaul
> Florida School for the Blind
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> 10:10am Title Sponsor: Vanda
> Pharmaceuticals
> Vicki Preddy
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> 10:20am Title Sponsor: Stellar
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> 10:30am Nominating Committee Report
> Camille Tate, Chair, Nominating Committee
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> 10:35am Elections
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> 12:00pm Announcements & Adjournment
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> 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch - On your own
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> 12:00pm - 12:45pm Secretaries Lunch
> Navigator Room
> Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 12:00pm - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom
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> 12:00pm - 5:00pm Hospitality Suite 133
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> Sunday General Interest Meetings and Workshops
> 1:00pm to 5:00pm
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> 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.
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> 1:00pm - 2:45pm Clusive Workshop
> Sail Room
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> 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!
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> 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
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> 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!
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> 3:00pm - 4:45pm Diversity and Inclusion: STEM and
> Transportation
> Sail Room
> Marilyn Baldwin, Chair and Tashara Cooper, Central Florida Chapter
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> 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.
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> 3:00pm - 4:00pm Communications Workshop
> Tug Room
> Doug Ingram, Communications Director, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 7:00pm Call to Order
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 7:03pm Welcome and Introductions
> Russ Davis and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 7:10pm Invocation
> Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 7:45pm Keynote Address
> John Pare’, Executive Director Advocacy and Policy National Federation of the Blind Representative
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> 8:45pm Presentation of Scholarship
> Winners
> Jorge Hernandez, 1st Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:25pm Awards Presentation
> Doug Ingram, Chair, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> 9:50pm Raffles and Drawings
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> 10:00pm Adjournment
> Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors
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> Title Sponsors
> ABLE United
> Clusiv
> Stellar MLS
> Vanda Pharmaceuticals
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> Independent Sponsors
> ORCAM
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> Equality Sponsors
> Democracy Live Inc
> Friends of Library Access Inc
> UZURV
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> 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
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> 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
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> Southbank Hotel by Marriott-Description
> 2022 National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> State Convention
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
> Chapters:
> Greater Broward - Jake McEntyre, (954) 946-4148, jmac1920 at yahoo.com
> Central Florida - Marilyn Baldwin, 407-293-0565, commmdb at aol.com
> Greater Daytona Beach - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359, brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
> Gainesville - Judy Hamilton, (352) 373-7806, hamilton.j.r.2309 at gmail.com
> Greater Jacksonville - Kaye Baker, 904-580-6819, nfbjax at gmail.com
> Melbourne-Space Coast - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
> Greater Miami-Dade - Jorge Hernandez, (305) 877-2311, jeh6 at bellsouth.net
> Polk - Joe King, (863) 293-5648, joenkitty at earthlink.net
> State-Wide - Paul Martinez, (813) 390-5720, nfbf.statewide at gmail.com
> Tallahassee - Donald Christie, (850) 727-6794, doctime59 at comcast.net
> Tampa Bay - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org
> Treasure Coast - Rosemary Brunson (772) 519-0679 Rosemarybrunson1 at gmail.com
>
> Divisions:
> Deaf Blind - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359,
> brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
> Florida Association of Guide Dog Users - Brittany Fraer, (804)274-8908, bcwilson4418 at gmail.com
> Florida Association of Blind Students – Jannik Pesch (941) 264-6305, jannikpesch85 at gmail.com
>
> Committees/Groups:
> Blind Parents - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org
> Communities of Faith - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com
> Diversity and Inclusion - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com
> Federation Foundations - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net
> Legislation - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net and Russ Davis, (904) 469-8433; Russell at radiorusty.com
> Newsline® - Russ Davis, (844) 827-7371, newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org
> Senior Concerns – Gloria Mills Hicks, (813) 340-9754, Gloriannfbf at gmail.com
>
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