Author: Cathy Jackson
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Company: National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky

National Federation of the 
Blind of Kentucky
67^th Annual State Convention 
Crowne Plaza 
Louisville, Kentucky
September 26, 27 & 28

Welcome to Louisville, Kentucky.  We are celebrating our 67^th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and we are pleased that you could join us. 

Cathy Jackson, President, National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

Katie Adkins, President, National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville, Member of the Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky

Sam Gleese, National Representative, President, National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi, Member, Board of Directors National Federation of the Blind
Executive Officers NFB of Kentucky

Cathy Jackson, President, Louisville
Pamela Glisson, First Vice President, Lexington
Charles Allen, Second Vice President, Frankfort 
Lora Felty, Secretary, Ashland
Mike Freholm, Treasurer, Ashland 

Board of Directors NFBK

Katie Adkins, Louisville 
Denise Franklin, Louisville 
John Glisson, Lexington
Danny Perry, Murray
Melanie Peskoe, Louisville
George Stokes, Frankfort

Childcare will be provided from 8:45 AM, Saturday until fifteen minutes after the conclusion of the banquet in the Trimble room, Second floor.  This includes all general sessions, the open board meeting and the banquet.  Lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided.  For further information, contact Jayne Seif, (502) 500-7675.    

Friday Morning September 26, 2014

9:00 AM—6:00 PM—Technology Assistance Division (TAD) Symposium and Exhibits: Russell Shelby Room, Second Floor, Todd Stephens, President 

Friday Evening September 26^th

5:00-7:00 PM—Registration: Hotel Lobby, Mike Freholm, Treasurer, NFBK

6:30-7:30 PM Resolutions Committee: Room to be announced, Pamela Glisson, Chairperson

9:00 PM to Midnight—Monte Carlo sponsored by the NFB of Greater Louisville: There will be a cash bar and snacks for your enjoyment. Thanks are also in order for TAD and NAPUB for their help with sponsorship of the bar. 

Saturday Morning September 27^th 2014

7:00 AM—Scholarship Breakfast: Hancock Room Second Floor, Closed Meeting for scholarship finalists, committee members, and invited guests, Lora Felty, Chairperson, 
8:00-8:45 AM—Registration: Taylor Whitley Room, Second Floor, Mike Freholm, Treasurer  9:00 AM—Call to Order: Taylor Whitley Room, Second Floor, Cathy Jackson, President 
Invocation, Jennifer Hall  
Welcome to Louisville, Katie Adkins, President, NFBGL 
Greetings from our National Representative, Sam Gleese, President, NFB of Mississippi
9:10 AM—Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions 
9:40 AM—Report From Our National Representative: Sam Gleese  
10:10 AM—Updates from Our Kentucky Office for the Blind: Allison Flanagan, Director
	Questions and Answers 
10:30 AM—Employment Opportunities for the Blind and Disabled, Willie Byrd, Executive Director Options Unlimited, Jenny Tyree, Job Development and AT Specialist, Kentucky Office for the Blind,  
	Questions and Answers
10:55 AM—Learning About the Deaf-Blind Project in Kentucky: Dianne Haynes, Coordinator of the Deaf-Blind Project in Kentucky 
11:20 AM—Learning about the Unified English Braille Code, (UEB), Jan Carroll, American Printing House for the Blind
12:00 Noon—Luncheon and Open Board Meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky: Russell Shelby Room, Second Floor, Cathy Jackson, President 

Saturday Afternoon September 27, 2014 

2:00 PM—Call to Order: Taylor Whitley Room, Second Floor, Cathy Jackson, President 
2:05 PM—Introduction of Our Scholarship Finalist, Lora Felty, Chairperson
2:15 PM—Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Beep Baseball comes to Kentucky, Dave Wickstorm
2:35 PM—Report from Our State President: Cathy Jackson 
3:05 PM—75 Days of Building in the NFB: Katie Adkins & Michael Freholm 
3:25 PM— Legislation and Resolutions: Pamela Glisson, Chairperson
3:55 PM—Business Meeting:
Treasurer’s Report, Mike Freholm
Old Business
Report from the Nominating Committee and Election of Officers, Pamela Glisson, Chairperson
New Business
Adjourned  

Saturday Evening, September 27, 2014

6:00-7:00 PM Happy Hour: Russell Shelby Room, Second Floor, Cash bar available 
7:00 PM—Annual Banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky: Katie Adkins, Mistress of Ceremonies   
Invocation, Jennifer Hall,   
Recognition of Head Table  
Shaking the Money Tree: Funding the Movement, Cathy Jackson
Key Note Address, Sam Gleese
Presentation of Scholarships, Lora Felty
Presentation of Awards: Denise Franklin, Chairperson
Conclusion, Raffles and Drawings 

Sunday Morning, September 28, 2014

9:00-10:30 AM—National Association to Promote the Use of Braille In Kentucky: Perry Room, Second Floor, Annual Meeting and Election of Officers, Michael Freholm, President