[NFBNJ] Saturday, October 26, 2024NFBNJ Convention Agenda

[NFBNJ Convention]

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Morning General Session



*6:00 to 7:30 AM—Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet*

*Garden Room*

Bring the correct day’s ticket with you to exchange for a buffet bracelet.
Service will be provided only to those with bracelets.



*8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pre-Registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration*

*Studio Room*



*8:00 to 8:25 AM–Banquet Ticket Exchange*

*Windsor Ballroom*



*8:30 AM–Pre-General Session Music*

*Windsor Ballroom*



*9:00 AM–General Session*

*Windsor Ballroom*

Welcome and Call to Order Linda Melendez, President NFB  NJ



*9:05 AM–Presidential Report*

Linda Melendez, President NFB of NJ



*9:40 AM–Introduction of Scholarship Class of 2024*

Lia Stone, Director of Youth Programs, NFB of NJ



*9:55 AM–National Association of Blind Students Report*

Zachary Ledford, NABS



*10:10 AM–NJABS Committee Report*

Natasha Ishaq, Chair Student Committee, NFB of NJ



*10:20 AM–Marching Together on Capitol Hill*

Clarke King Facilitator; Panelists Lauren Altman and Bree Douglas



*10:50 AM–Fit break*

Denise Avant, Esq., Chair Membership Committee, NFB; HQ



*11:05 AM–Landing in Orlando*

Lia Stone Facilitator; Panelists Nimisha Rani and Isabelle Nutt



*11:35 AM–Blind Museum*

Patti Gregory-Chang, Esq., National Representative



*11:55 AM–Announcements*



*12:00 PM–Adjourn*




*12:00 PM to 12:15 PM–Banquet Ticket Exchange Windsor Ballroom*
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Lunch Break-Out Sessions

*12:00 to 12:20 PM– Pre-Purchased Lunch Pick-Up *

*Garden Ballroom*

Pick up your pre-purchased lunch. You must bring the correct day’s lunch
ticket with you to exchange for your meal!



*12:10 PM to 1:10 PM–NJ Association of Blind Students Gathering*

*Lincoln Room*

Students, join us to learn about NJABS and enjoy free pizza



*12:15 PM–NFB Courtesy Rules of Blindness Discussion*

*Garden Room*

Jane Degenshein, Facilitator. Grab your lunch and join us!

To view Courtesy Rules of Blindness please visit:

Courtesy Rules of Blindness | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/courtesy-rules-blindness>



*12:15 PM–Parents of Blind Children—NJ Meet and Talk *

*Windsor Ballroom*

Carol Castellano, Founder & Facilitator, POBC-NJ, Come meet new people and
see old friends at this informal session. We can talk about your child's
education and development, ways to deal with challenges, and any other
things that may be on your mind. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Afternoon General Session & Evening Activities



*1:15 PM–Afternoon General Session*

*Windsor Ballroom*

Welcome, Call to Order, Announcements

Linda Melendez, President, NFB of NJ



*1:25 PM–Fundraising and Outreach*

Patti Gregory-Chang, Esq., National Representative, Director of Outreach,
National Federation of the Blind



*1:45 PM–NFB Branding, Communications and Social Media*

Stephanie Cascone, Director of Communications, NFB HQ



*2:30 PM–Fit Break*

Aubrey Bird, President NFB of NY

*2:45 PM–Affiliate Business Meeting: What We’ve Accomplished, What’s Ahead*

Linda Melendez, President NFB of NJ

Chapter and Committee Reports, Resolutions, Financial Report,
Elections. Proposed
Affiliate Constitution will be publicly read for the second time and voted
on.



*4:45 PM-Announcements and Closing Remarks*

Linda Melendez and Patti Gregory Chang



*5:00 PM–Adjourn*



*5:10 PM to 5:25 PM–Final Banquet Ticket Exchange*

*Windsor Ballroom*



*5:30- to 7:00 PM–Portrait Studio *

*Lincoln Room*

Stephanie Cascone, Director of Communications, NFB HQ

Come and have your picture taken in your Banquet finery.



*7:30 PM–Banquet* Doors open at 7:15 PM

*Talmadge Ballroom*

Bring your pre-purchased banquet exchange ticket with you! Everyone must
have a ticket to be served! There will be a cash bar. Food and bar service
will not be available during keynote address.

*Maestra of Ceremonies*—Jane Degenshein, Board Member, NFB of NJ; Chair,
Senior and Technology Committees

*Invocation*— Denise Avant, Esq., Chair Membership CommitteeNFB HQ



*Keynote Address*—Patti Gregory-Chang, Esq., National Representative,
Director of Outreach, National Federation of the Blind



*Recognition of Contributors *to State Scholarships



*Presentation of State **Scholarship Awards *—Lia Stone, Director of Youth
Programs, NFB of NJ



*Door Prizes*
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