[nfbmi-talk] 43rd Annual NFB of Oregon convention

[Larry Posont]

43rd Annual NFB of Oregon
Annual State Convention
November 1 – 3, 2013
Salem, OR


--- Friday, November 1, 2013 ---

1:00 – 3:00	A Demonstration and hands-on exploration of the accessibility
		features of iPhones, iPads and their accessories

1:00 – 3:00	The Business Enterprise Program – Susan and James Gashel

3:00		Diabetic Division organizational meeting – Jerry Hathaway

4:00		At Large Chapter Meeting – Chris Morse

5:00		Resolutions Committee Meeting

6:00		Auction – No Host Bar – Hors d’oeuvres
		Bennett Prows - Auctioneer

 --- Saturday, November 2, 2013 ---

8:30	Registration
9:00	Welcome – Carla McQuillan
9:05	Presidential Report – Carla McQuillan, President NFB of Oregon
9:30	National News – James Gashel, National Board Member
10:00	World Affairs Council – Andrew Neal
10:15	Agency Reports Panel
		Dacia Johnson, Executive Director Oregon Commission for the Blind
		Susan Westin, Talking Book and Braille Service
		Mary Dahlgreen, State Librarian
		Angel Hale, Vocational Rehabilitation
10:45	Agency Q & A
11:00	Access Oregon – Hunting, ATVs and the Great Outdoors – Darryl Von
11:20	NFBO Members at Work – A panel of members from throughout the
	  state report on activities, events and experience.

12:00	Lunch Break – Luncheon Address “Battling Sincere Ignorance and
	  Conscientious Stupidity” – Carla McQuillan

1:15	Break Out Session 1
	A.  Education of Blind Children – Scott McCallum
	B.  Social Security – Overpayment?  What you should know – James Gashel
3:00	Break Out Session 2
	A.  Music Books and More Coming Soon to a Computer Near You – James
		Gashel
	B.  Making Thompson’s Mill State Heritage Park Accessible – Tom Parsons
	C.  Health Care Reform, Medicare and You – Pacific Benefit Consultants
4:30	Adjorn
6:00	No Host Bar
6:45	Banquet
	Key Note Speaker: James Gashel
	Awards and Acknowledgements

--- Sunday, November 3, 2013 ---

9:00 – 11:00	Business Meeting
				Chapter Reports
				Committee Reports
				Meeting Minutes
				Treasurer’s Report
				Future Affiliate Activities
				Elections

Registration Information

Registration fee: $10 by October 18, $15 After

Friday Dinner:		$20
Saturday Lunch:		$15
Saturday Banquet		$25

Meal Package (Includes Registration)

$60 by October 18, $70 After

Hotel $85 per night + tax (includes breakfast)
Best Western Mill Creek Inn
3125 Ryan Drive SE
Salem, OR 97301

Please register via email or call the NFB of Oregon State Office.
Hotel reservations should be made directly through the NFB of Oregon.


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Address  	Email
Please Choose one  		 Vegetarian  		 Not Vegetarian	
Payment Method –	 Cash	 Check	 Credit Card
Please make checks payable to NFBO – Thank you
Credit card #
4 digit expiration date 	Sec Code                   Amount
Signature


NFBO
5005 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97478
541-653-9153 Phone
541-726-5527 Fax
admin at mainstreetmontessori.org