[nfbmi-talk] updated Friday agenda

[Larry Posont]

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
20812 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

October 25, 2011

Dear ffellow federationists:
     Here is the Agenda for Friday at State Convention. Please feel
free to distribute it far and wide. Anil Lewis Director of Strategic
Communications Is our National Representative. The rest of the Agenda
will be coming soon. Please submit last minute Agenda items to me
immediately.
Sincerely,

Larry Posont, President
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
(313) 271-3058
Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
Web page
www.nfbmi.org
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
OF MICHIGAN
STATE CONVENTION

November 4 : 6, 2011
Clarion Hotel, Kalamazoo Michigan

Please visit our Web Page www.nfbmi.org.  To buy our renowned coffee,
including Michigan Cherry, visit www.naturesfinestbounty.com where we
will feature products made by blind entrepreneurs.

Contact our president, Larry Posont via email at president.nfb.mi at gmail.com or
cell phone313-727-3546 home phone 313-271-3058 .

Much of the convention, including Resolutions Committee meeting,
highlights from Division meetings and the Family Feud party, along
with the general session on Saturday, the banquet and Sunday’s
business meeting and elections will be live streamed.  The stream link
is:

https://meewebsite.com/frmBroadcast.aspx

All meals during Convention will be served in the Monterey ballroom.

Child Care is located in Room 105. Child Care is open during all
general sessions and banquet, -- Pallasades ballroom.
Hospitality is located in the  Monterey ballRoom.
Exhibits are located in the  Room.

FRIDAY November 4

8:30 -- 4:00 SEMINAR Merchant’s Division of the National Federation of
the Blind of Michigan, Dave Robinson, -- Monterey ballroom.
8:30 – 9:00 registration.
9:00 – 12:00 -- Session 1 - grievances and appeals,
session 2 - federal and state taxes,
12:00 -- 1:00 Lunch $12.00
1:00 – 3:00 Session 3 roundtable on ideas for Michigan program,
Session 4- conducting a meeting and Roberts Rules of Order.
3:00 -- 7:00 EXHIBITS Room

4:00 -- 7:00 RESOLUTIONS Laguna board Room -- Dave Robinson

4:00 -- 7:00 REGISTRATION -- Mike and Paulette Powell outside
Pallasades ballroom.

Youth Outreach Activities will take place Friday evening and on
Saturday when the Convention is not in Session or having the Banquet.
Youth activities will also be available Sunday afternoon. For details,
contact Melinda Latham at
youthslammi at yahoo.com

6:30 – 10:00 PARENT’S SEMINAR, -- Reyes 2 Room
6:30 -- REGISTRATION
Fee: Friday: $10 / person or $15 / family. Sunday. $5 for each participant.
7:00 -- Mobility. Structured Discovery - What is it? Why does it work? How is it
taught? How do parents support mobility experiences across the
spectrum. Doug Boone. President D. Boone Consultants.
Transition. What is it? What do parents and students need to know? What
makes a plan meaningful. Calvin and Tricia Luker (RespectAbility
Law Center)
Why Should I be a part of the NFB? Annil Lewis.
K-12 Assessment. What do test results tell us about blind students in the
K-12 system. Which test should be given for a specific student? How to
select testing accomodations and what do these choices mean? Brunhilde
Merk-Adam.

The following poster Sessions will be available in side of the meeting room:
1. Braille Literacy
2. Integration of Technology
3. Living Trusts for kids with multiple impairments
4. Preparing for College in a smart way
5. Skills of Blindness - why they Matter (the expanded core)
6. Pro-active Parenting

6:30 Michigan Association of Blind Students, Elizabeth Mohnke, President.
 Reyes 1 Room
6:30 - 7:00 REGISTRATION $5.00
7:00 - 9:00 Student Seminar

Join us for a fun informative seminar on how students can get more involved
with the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan. Featuring current
students, national leaders, and elections.

9:00 -- 11:00 Family Feud Sponsored by the Kalamazoo Chapter
Fun and fund raisers, -- Pallasades ballRoom
Ann Arbor Chapter Gift Card Raffle 1 Ticket for $3.00 and 2 tickets for $5.00
$548 in gift cards and still growing
Buy as many tickets as you want. There will be just one winner. If you
do not buy a ticket, you are sure
not to win.

The Lansing Chapter will hold 50 - 50 drawings.  Tickets are $1.00
each or six for $5.00.  The drawing will be on Sunday morning before
Adjournment.