[NFBofAlaska] Important Notes for NFB convention on Thursday and Friday

Fri Jul 9 16:35:47 UTC 2021

Bonnie, I can't figure out how to participate in the state caucus that is
supposedly going on now.

Rick

From: NFBofAlaska [mailto:nfbofalaska-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bonnie Lucas via NFBofAlaska
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2021 7:52 PM
To: 'NFB of Alaska Mailing List' <nfbofalaska at nfbnet.org>
Cc: lucas.bonnie at gmail.com; blucas at alaskabvi.org
Subject: [NFBofAlaska] Important Notes for NFB convention on Thursday and
Friday

Hello Friends,

If you have been catching some convention meetings, I hope you have enjoyed
them. I would like to share information with you for tomorrow and Friday as
well as a reminder about Saturday.

I know that some are unsure about how to get around on the Internet so here
are a few events you may find interesting. You do not have to be registered
to attend. Simply call the number listed or use the Zoom app to click on a
link. Each link follows the words "Zoom ID number." I have converted the
times to Alaska times.

First, here is the link that takes you to the Agenda page for Thursday. You
can go there and click on any of the offerings. I'm only putting a couple in
this email but there are several that look really good to me. 

For Thursday's agenda page, click here <https://nfb.org/thursday> .  click
here

https://nfb.org/thursday

Here are a few of the meetings that occur between 7:00 and 1:00. I have
listed only a few so please check out the above link to see what I didn't
include. 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM-DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY INSIGHTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL
RIGHTS (OCR)

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/99981477825> 999 8147 7825
Hear directly from top enforcement officials, including the acting assistant
secretary for the Office of Civil Rights, on OCR's digital accessibility
work. Learn how OCR resolves hundreds of these investigations annually and
how entities can comply with Section 504 and ADA Title II.
Suzanne Goldberg, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Mary Lou Mobley and
Judith Risch, OCR National Digital Access Team

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM-ACCESSIBLE PHARMACY & BE MY EYES: MED MANAGEMENT

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/93033920184> 930 3392 0184
Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and Be My Eyes will discuss how
they collaborate to support blind and low-vision patients with medication
and diabetes management.
Andy Burstein, CEO, Accessible Pharmacy; and Will Butler, VP of Community,
Be My Eyes

9:00 - 11:00 AM-AMATEUR RADIO DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/97475511274> 974 7551 1274
Amateur radio can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Come find out how you can
get on the air and how you can use the hobby to serve. 
Karen Anderson (ke0cdq), President

9:00 - 11:30 AM-WRITERS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/94313705770> 943 1370 5770
Come join the Writers Division, learn of its future, and be a part of the
new leadership team for next term. Enjoy readings by our contest winners and
other division members.
Shelley Alongi, President

9:00 - 1:00 PM-SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION MEETING

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/96933768719> 969 3376 8719
Join us for a high-energy meeting where we will discuss the business of the
division and provide information, tools, and motivation to help you live the
life you want through health and wellness.
Jessica Beecham, President

10:00 - 12:00 AM-SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/97770727700> 977 7072 7700
We will elect officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats.
We'll discuss Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker
shares his thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to
win door prizes.
President, Ruth Sager  

And finally, one you won't want to miss, the first general session. This is
the session with the roll call of states. It is quite exciting to hear from
all State Presidents. In the NFB, meetings can be long but time passes
quickly, especially if you dance around while listening!

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

Zoom meeting ID:  <https://zoom.us/j/97379331900> 973 7933 1900

3:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION

3:05 PM    WELCOMING CEREMONIES: UNIFYING OUR MOVEMENT FROM WHERE THE
FEDERATION FLAG FLIES HIGHEST TO EVERY CORNER OF OUR NATION
2021 National Convention Host Committee: 

Ronza Othman, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland;
Baltimore, Maryland 
Juhi Narula, Secretary, Maryland Association of Blind Students; Baltimore,
Maryland 

3:35 PM    CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: VETERANS RECOGNIZED
Vernon Humphrey, President, National Association of Blind Veterans, a
Division of the National Federation of the Blind; Mauk, Georgia

3:55 PM    ROLL CALL OF STATES AND APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE

5:25 PM    LEADERSHIP AND COMMON BONDS: TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND CIVIL
RIGHTS GROUNDING FROM MARYLAND'S SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The Honorable Kweisi Mfume, United States House of Representatives, Seventh
Congressional District; Maryland 

5:45 PM     REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS

5:50 PM     ADJOURN

Last but not least, here is the 7:00 AM link for Friday Morning Alaska
Caucus where we will get to know each other some, talk about the future of
the NFB in Alaska, and discuss the resolutions which will be voted on at the
last session on Saturday afternoon. Here's how to join.:

Topic: NFB of Alaska Convention Caucus

Time: 7:00 AM 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266900193?pwd=RHlaamc0bHJpS29tLzdpb2tDcWMyZz09

Meeting ID: 882 6690 0193

Passcode: 504018

One tap mobile

+16699006833,,88266900193# 

Bonnie Lucas
President
National Federation of the Blind of Alaska
Cell: 907-301-6808

Email: lucas.bonnie at gmail.com <mailto:lucas.bonnie at gmail.com> 

Web: alaskanfb.org <https://alaskanfb.org/> 
The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

[Delegate-BML]

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