[NFBMO] FW: NFBKS 2024 state convention agenda
Daniel Garcia
dgarcia at nfbmo.org
Wed Oct 23 20:51:29 UTC 2024
Dear Friends:
The NFB of Kansas convention is right across the border in Lawrence, Kansas
this year. Below is the agenda for your consideration.
Regards,
Daniel
Daniel Garcia, Second Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
dgarcia at nfbmo.org
(816) 621-0902
www.nfb.org
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Live the life you want
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> The National Federation of the Blind
> Of Kansas
> 56th Annual State Convention
> Agenda
> November 1-3, 2024
>
> NFB Pledge
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National
> Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security
> for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation;
> and to abide by its constitution.
>
>
> "Growing Together in the Blind Movement"
>
>
> Friday, November 1, 2024
>
>
> 2:00 PM- Vendors Hall, Regency B and C
> 5:00 PM-Registration, Hallway
> 5:00-7:00 PM-Hospitality, Regency B and C
> 7:00 PM-Resolutions immediately following the nominating committee
> will meet, Regency A
> 7:00-10:00 PM-Game night for the youth; Brazilian A
>
>
> Saturday, November 2, 2024
> (General Session, Regency A)
>
>
> 8:00 AM-Registration, Hallway
> 9:00 AM-Presentation of flags, NFB Pledge, Welcome by Mayor, and
> Opening remarks
> 9:15 AM-National Report, Pam Allen National Rep.
> 10:00 AM-State Report, Tom Page Affiliate President
> 10:45 AM-Talking Books, Michael Lang
> 11:00 AM- Legislators
> 11:15 AM- NFBKS legislative update, Rob Tabor
> 11:25 AM-Q and A
> 11:30 AM-Introduction of the Board Officers
> 11:45 AM-Resolutions and Nominating Committee Reports
> 12:00-1:15 PM-Lunch, Regency C
> Senior Division lunch and business meeting, Regency B
> (Break Out Session for the Youth, Brazilian A)
>
>
> 1:15 PM- Vocational and Rehabilitation Services update, Dan Decker
> 1:30 PM- Disability Rights Center (DRC) Voting rights, Mike Burgis
> 1:45 PM-Kansas School for the Blind (KSSB), Jon Harding and
> Christian Puett
> 2:05 PM-The ABC's of the NFB, Rob Tabor
> 2:35 PM-Introduction of the general board members
> 2:45 PM- Blindness skills what are they and why do we need them? the
> Louisiana Center for the Blind, Pam Allen
> 3:00 PM-Navilens, What is it and what can it do? Frank and Mary Webber
> 3:10 PM- Social events development of game night and descriptive
> movies, Don and Jody Mulik
> 3:20 PM- How to approach your Pharmacist, Emily Schlenker
> 3:35 PM- Have You Ever, Open Discussion
> 4:05 PM-Sports and Recreation Division, Amy Wilson and Michael Nava
> 4:15 PM- Introduction of Chapter and Division Presidents
> 4:30 PM-Review of proposed changes to the NFB of Kansas
> constitution, Sharon Luka
> 4:45 PM- Nominating and Resolutions Committee reports and closing
remarks
> 5:00 PM-Adjourn
>
>
> Youth Seminar
> (Brazilian A)
>
>
> "Navigating blindness requires alternative thinking"
>
>
> 12:30 PM-registration
> 1:15 PM-Introductions, Opening remarks, and The NFB Who we are and
> what we do.
> 1:30 PM-Representative from Wichita State University (WSU);
> Admission standards and requirements, Financial aid, and How to pick a
> major, John Jones
> 2:00 PM-Blindness skills, what are they and why do you need them,
> Pam and Roland Allen
> 2:15 PM-High and low tech, Accessible curriculum, Demonstration of
> alternative techniques braille, screen readers, Apps. And etc.,
> Brandon Murphy and Luther Fuller
> 2:45 PM- Self-advocacy, Emily Schlenker
> 3:00 PM-Safety and self defense, Amy Wilson
> 3:15 PM-Hobbies and Leisure Activities; games, video gaming, Music
> Production sports and recreation, and etc. Brandon Murphy, Luther
> Fuller, Matt Mitchel and Michael Nava
> 4:00 PM-Working through the system to be a successful blind person,
> Rowan Gorello
> 4:15 PM-Careers and Opportunities, Alison Roets, Emily Schlenker,
> Loren Bush and Renee Morgan
> 4:45 PM-closing remarks
> 5:00 PM-Adjourn
>
> NFBKS policy:
> Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or
> guardian to attend NFBKS seminars, programs, and events.
>
>
> November 2, 2024
> (Regency B and C)
>
>
> 6:00 PM-Happy Hour (cash bar)
> 7:00 PM-Banquet, Keynote Address and awarding of scholarships
> 9:00 PM-Entertainment by Easy Pieces
>
>
> Sunday, November 3, 2024
> (General Session, Regency A)
>
>
> 7:00 AM-Blind Christians Group business meeting, Regency A
> 9:00 AM-Opening of Business Meeting
> Noon-State Convention Adjourn
>
>
> Vendors
> NanoPac Inc.
> Guiding Paws
> Kansas Library Services
> Newsline
> Audio Reader
> Safety Positive Foundation
> Braille Bibles International
> NFBKS
> Lutheran Braille Workers
> Massage fund raiser Emily Schlenker
> Envision
> Alpha Pointe
> Navilens
> Independence Inc.
> MLV Foundation (My Limitless Vision)
> Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy
>
>
> LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT!
>
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