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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Agenda</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sixty-Fourth Annual State Convention</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>April 9-12, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7928 NW Milrey Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kansas City, MO 64152<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone: (816) 679-5258<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Stoney Creek Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2601 S. Providence Dr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Columbia, MO 65203<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(573) 442-6400<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB BELIEF MESSAGE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Pledge<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> its constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Welcome<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The members of the Jefferson City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri warmly welcome our Federation family and other guests to Columbia for our sixty-fourth annual state convention. Our host chapter has been anticipating your arrival for months and has planned hospitality for our members and guests from across the state. Be our guest throughout the weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The hospitality room will be open on Friday evening in the Lewis & Clark Room, located on the first floor of the hotel. Hospitality will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Our Jefferson City chapter invites you to drop by for fellowship, where you can enjoy snacks while you greet old friends and make new ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Following this year's banquet and presentations, get ready for a fun-filled western dance party. Yes, that is right. Come dressed for a good old-fashioned barn dance. Do not wear your best suit or your fanciest dress. Come let your hair down, and dress for the theme. We promise you will have the time of your life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our national representative this year is Pam Allen, first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind. Pam is also the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana. Pam is with us on behalf of President Mark Riccobono, and she looks forward to meeting our members. She is eager to talk with you and discuss your ideas and questions about the National Federation of the Blind. Your ideas and perspectives are important. Please give Pam and her husband, Roland, a warm welcome to Missouri and to the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri annual state convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe place for everyone. All attendees must abide by our organization's Code of Conduct, which can be found online at NFBMO.ORG. The essence is this: be kind, welcoming, and respectful to every attendee. Please report any unwelcome behavior.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Door prizes will be given throughout the general sessions and the banquet. To win, you must be in the room. If you bring door prizes, please take them to the registration table or give them directly to Debbie Wunder.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A Note from our Gold Sponsor</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>“Thank you to our friends at the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri for your continued support. Please consider us for any of your access software, Braille, accessible electronics, and video magnification needs. We are available for product sales, support, training, and questions along the way. Thanks again, NFB Missouri!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nanopac.com">www.nanopac.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:info@nanopac.com">info@nanopac.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>918-665-0329<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thursday, April 9</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:30-7:00 p.m. Registration packet pick-up only - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7:00-8:30 p.m. NFB of Missouri Board meeting: Shelia Wright, president - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This meeting is open to all members. Members may participate in discussions; however, only board members may vote.</span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:30-10:00 p.m. Federation Family Feud and Fun: Membership committee - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <i>Play and/or cheer on your Federation Family!<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Friday, April 10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Friday Morning</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:00-10:00 a.m. Ways and Means Committee: Carol Morgan, chair – <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> The Meadows<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Taking Charge of Your Diabetes: Debbie Wunder, president, National Federation of the Blind Diabetic Action Network - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Preregistration packet pick-up: This will be the last opportunity to get your Friday lunch ticket - Second Floor Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Planned lunch: ticket required - Salon B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Friday Afternoon</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibits - Columbia Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:00-3:00 p.m. Membership Movie Matinee: Sponsored by the Membership Committee - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3:00-4:00 p.m. Harnessing Technology: A Guided Overview of WhatsApp and Be My Eyes, sponsored by the Technology Committee - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>4:00-5:00 p.m. Technology Help Forum: Bring your devices and your questions and get answers, Technology Committee - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Friday Evening</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:00-10:00 p.m. Hospitality - Lewis & Clark Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>5:30-7:00 p.m. Registration and packet pick-up - Second Floor Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:00-7:00 p.m. A Look at our NFB Core Values: Shelia Wright – the Meadows<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7:00 p.m. Resolutions Committee meeting: Daniel Garcia, chair - The Pines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:00 p.m. NFB of Missouri Annual Auction - Columbia Room<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:00 p.m. Nominating Committee (closed meeting - TBA): Jenny Carmack, chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday, April 11</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7:00-8:00 a.m. Scholarship Breakfast: Scholarship finalists and committee - Tiger’s Den<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7:45-8:15 a.m. Registration - Salon A Lobby<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday Morning General Session - Salon A</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:30 a.m. Call to Order<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:35 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Welcome: Debbie Wunder, president, Jefferson City Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:50 a.m. Introduction of our 2026 Scholarship Finalists: Genny Carmack<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:05 a.m. Report from the National Federation of the Blind: Pam Allen, National Representative and first vice president, National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:45 a.m. Presidential Report: Shelia Wright<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:15 a.m. Show Me Royal Ambassadors Contest: Money raised by our chapters for the state affiliate, Carol Morgan, chair.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:25 a.m. Fit Break: Amy Wilson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:35 a.m. Youth Empowerment: Jenny Carmack, NFB of Missouri Youth Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:55 a.m. News from Wolfner Library: Jami Livingston, Adult Services, Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:15 a.m. Opportunities and Challenges at RSB: Keith Roderick, deputy director, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:35 a.m. Sharing A Favorite App: Darrin Sherman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:50 a.m. Nominating Committee Report: Jenny Carmack, chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:55 a.m. Announcements: Gene Coulter, convention coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00 noon Break for lunch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Planned lunch: ticket required - Salon B<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Afternoon Session<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:30 p.m. Convention reconvenes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1:35 p.m. Our Employment Journeys: Linda Coccovizzo, Carol Coulter, and Dennis Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2:05 p.m. The Fund That Keeps On Giving: Gene Coulter, Chair, Rittgers Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2:15 p.m. Navigating the Missouri River: Isaac McBurney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2:30 p.m. When Change is Needed: Gary Wunder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2:45 p.m. Why I Am a Federationist: Carol Morgan, Eddie Culp, and Janice Grisham<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>3:00-5:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Journey Through Blindness-Live Edition: Debbie Wunder - Hearth Room <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Each of us is on a blindness journey; whether it is our own or that of someone we know whether we have gone through vision loss or have never experienced that. There are questions to ask, experiences to share, and celebrations to cheer about. Together we are empowered to learn, grow, and become stronger.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting: Svetlana Ehlers, president, Missouri Association of Blind Students - Tiger’s Den<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Advocacy in Action: Shelia Wright - Lewis & Clark<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Saturday Evening</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>6:30 p.m. NFB of Missouri Annual Banquet: Debbie Wunder, mistress of ceremony - Salon B&C<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Invocation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Introduction of Head Table<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Banquet Address: Pam Allen, first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind; president of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana; and director of the Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Special Awards and Scholarship Presentations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Other Matters at the Discretion of the mistress of ceremonies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>8:45 p.m. After-Banquet Entertainment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Jefferson City Chapter has found a real rootin'-tootin' DJ. See who will be plucking our tunes. Please join in the fun! Dust off your best dancing boots and join us on the dance floor.</span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Y’all come!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sunday, April 12</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Reflections: A nondenominational devotion, Kathy Hurley - Lewis & Clark<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sunday Morning General Session</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:00 a.m. Convention reconvenes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:00 a.m. Audit Report: Gene Fleeman, committee chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:10 a.m. Annual Treasurer’s Report: Carol Coulter, treasurer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:40 a.m. And The Winner Is? Carol Morgan, chair, Ways and Means Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>9:55 a.m. Our State Legislative Priorities: Janice Grisham, chair, Governmental Affairs Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:10 a.m. Resolutions: Daniel Garcia, chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>10:40 a.m. NFB of Missouri Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:10 a.m. Mission BEAM Update: Jenny Carmack, project coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:20 a.m. Chapter Reports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>11:40 a.m. Other Matters to Come Before the Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>12:00 p.m. Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Helpful Notes About the Hotel and Convention Details</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Stoney Creek Hotel room rates are $99 a night (plus 12.975% tax).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The hotel is pet-friendly and has a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, and a mini-fridge and microwave in every guest room. There is no charge for parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on weekends for attendees staying at the hotel. The Antlers Lounge in the hotel lobby provides your favorite beverages and a limited menu.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There will be opportunities to register and pick up packets on Friday and early on Saturday morning. The cost for registration and all meals purchased after April 1 will increase by $5 each.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Consult the front desk for the location of the designated guide dog area. There are grassy areas at each entrance to the hotel that guide dogs can use. As of this publication, the hotel has not determined which exit will have a trash receptacle for your use.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Those who smoke are asked to move away from the door and the walkways when you go outside to smoke. Thank you for not congregating near the door.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All attendees are asked to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne or using scented lotions during convention sessions because these can trigger health problems for other people in attendance, including allergies or asthma.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you for participating in our sixty-fourth annual state convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Shelia Wright, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>7928 NW Milrey Drive, Kansas City, MO 64152<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>816-679-5258<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:Sbwright95@gmail.com">Sbwright95@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:President@nfbmo.org">President@nfbmo.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="http://www.nfbmo.org/">www.nfbmo.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>