[Nfbo-announce] 2016 NFB of Oregon State Convention Update

[Kirk Wagner]

Hi everyone:

Here is the full agenda for this year’s NFB of Oregon State convention  In addition we are, once again offering the convenience of registering for the convention online at the NFB of Oregon website.  Here is the link to the convention information and registration:

http://www.nfb-oregon.org/home/events/convention/nfb_of_oregon_2016_convention_info.php

Web registration includes an option to choose one of three available food selections, each for Saturday lunch and the banquet Saturday evening.  

This agenda is also available for download from the website and is attached to this email.  

Looking forward to seeing you in Springfield at state convention next month!

Kirk Wagner,
NFB of Oregon




The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon
				Annual State Convention
				   October 14-16, 2016

				    Hilton Garden Inn
				  3528 Gateway Street
				 Springfield, OR 97477
				
			         President:  Carla McQuillan

			       "WE ARE HERE FOR YOU"


Friday Afternoon. Oct. 14  

1:00-3:00 	Student Seminar: Samrawit Byazin, 2016 National Scholarship Winner

1:00-3:00		Parents of Blind Children Seminar: Vivian Carlile Smith: 1st ViP, NFB of Oregon

3:00-4:30		Resolutions Committee Meeting:  Robert Jaquiss, Chair

4:30-6:00		Chapter/Division Meetings
		   		Student's
		   		At Large
		   		Diabetics
		   		Eugene


Friday Evening

6:30		No Host Bar and Hors 'D oeuvres

7:00		"Murder Among the Maties"  an interactive murder  mystery with a Pirate Theme.    
 		Dressing in pirate garb is appropriate.

8:30		Auction  Steve Edmonds, Auctioneer 
	
Saturday Morning, Oct. 15
	
General Sessions

9:00		Welcome: Carla McQuillan, President NFB of Oregon

9:15		National Report: James Brown, Board Member of the National Federation of the 			   Blind; President, NFB of Tennessee

10:00	The 2016 Oregon Bell Academy:  Carla McQuillan and Vivian Carlile Smith, 
		 Co-ordinations;  Craig Cooper, Teacher; Sarah Greg, participant; Elicia Greg, 			   Sarah's Mom

10:40	Parental Rights: Kristen Jocums and Carla McQuillan

11:10	The Working Blind, Justin Hartford, Project Manager for Mobility International
		
11:30	Presidential Report, Carla McQuillan


Afternoon Sessions

12:00   	Luncheon 

1:15		Talking Book and Braille Library: Susan Westin, Program Manager

1:30		The Oregon Commission for the Blind: Dacia Johnson, Executive Director

1:50		Q & A		

2:00--5:00	Break Out Sessions

2:00-3:30		Session 1

		   A.  I Devices- What's New: Richard Turner, OCB Rehabilitation Instructor
		   B.  Changes in the Business Enterprise Program: Eric Morris, BEP Director
		   C.  Understanding Social Security:  Carla McQuillan

3:45-5:00		Session 2

		   A.  The Unified English Braille Code:  Richard Turner
		   B.  The 5 Essentials for Success in the NFB:  James Brown
		   C.  Blindness in the Media:  Kristen Jocums	
	
Saturday Evening

6:30		No Host Bar	
7:00		Banquet
		Keynote Address: James Brown, President, NFB of Tennessee and member of 				the National Board of Directors
		Scholarship Awards
		Other Awards

Sunday Morning, October 16

9:00-11:00	Business Meeting
		   2015 Annual Meeting Minutes
		   Financials
		   The 2017 Legislative Seminar
		   Other Business
		   Elections  
	
Registration Fees

Registration	$10
Meal Package	$70. ( Fri. Reception, Sat. Lunch. and Banquet)

Individual Meals

Reception	$25
Lunch		$25
Banquet	$35

Hotel
Room Rate	$92+tax (includes full breakfast at the restaurant)

Hotel reservations should be made through the state office.

NFB of Oregon
5005 Main Street
Springfield, OR. 97478
541-653-9153
president at nfb-Oregon.org

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