[nfbmi-talk] updated Friday agenda

Tue Oct 25 17:08:15 UTC 2011

Hello Larry,

Thank you for sending this out. However, I thought the Resolutions meeting 
was going to be from three to six. Why was this time changed? Since this 
meeting is scheduled later than announced, and the registration for the 
student seminar is scheduled earlier than announced, I am not quite sure 
what someone like me is suppose to do. how can I possibly be at two places 
at once?

Elizabeth
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From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:27 AM
To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] updated Friday agenda

> 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.
>
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