[NFBofSC] NfB of SC 66th annual State Convention Agenda

Jennifer Bazer jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com
Mon Aug 22 23:18:06 UTC 2022


Subject to change slightly.


 


Soar in Strength


66th Annual State Convention


National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina

 

Jennifer Bazer, President

North Charleston Marriott

4770 Goer Drive

North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 747-1900

Thursday, August 25 - Sunday, August 28, 2022

 




 


CONVENTION NOTES


 


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PLEDGE


I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation
of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity and security for the blind; to
support the programs and policies of the Federation and to abide by its
constitution.

 


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND ONE MINUTE MESSAGE


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.

 


INTEGRITY AND RESPECT


As with all NFB of SC functions, our members are held to the highest
standards of decorum outlined in the National Federation of the Blind of
South Carolina's Code of Conduct.  To allow all attendees the chance to
benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a
harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in
cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may
learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual
respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and
the high expectations we strive to maintain.

 

 

 


WELCOME


 

We welcome you to the North Charleston Marriott for our 66th annual state
convention of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, NFB of
SC. The North Charleston Marriott has an outside pool, state of the art 24/7
fitness center, free high-speed internet, and an airport shuttle. 

 


DOG RELIEF AREA


For those with dog guides, there is a specific dog relief area. A trash
receptacle has been placed there for convenience and tidiness.  Please ask
the front desk for the location of this area. 

 


CONTACT US


We have several convenient ways for you to connect with us.  They are .

 

Address:

Federation Center of the Blind

119 S. Kilbourne Rd.

Columbia, SC 29205

 

Phone: (803) 254-3777

 

Web:  <http://www.nfbofsc.org> www.nfbofsc.org

 

NFB of SC President:

Jennifer Bazer

 <mailto:Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com> Jennifer.h.bazer at gmail.com

(803) 960-9977

 

You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.


 


National Representative


We welcome National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono as our
national representative to the NFB of SC 66th annual state convention!

 

 




 


SCHEDULE


 


Thursday, August 25, 2022


6:00-7:00 PM:     Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

6:00-7:00 PM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections

7:00-8:00 PM:     NFB of SC Open Board Meeting, Momentum

8:00-10:00 PM:   Blind Merchants Pre-Convention Prep Session, Discover

 


Friday, August 26, 2022


8:00 AM-6:00 PM:  Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

9:00-11:00 AM:   Blind Merchants Pre-Convention Prep Session, Discover

9:00 - 10:45 AM:  Computer Science and Technology Division, Innovator

10:00 AM-6:00 PM: Exhibit Hall, Reflections

11:00 AM-12:45 PM:At Large Chapter, Innovator

1:00-2:45 PM:     SC Association of Blind Students, Innovator

1:00-2:45 PM:     Senior Division, Explorer

3:00-4:45 PM:      Back to the Basics:

Beginning O&M Skills Refresher 

Terry Smeltzer, Explorer

 

For anyone who never had formal orientation and mobility training or would
like to review basic skills. This will be a hands-on session to practice
human guide, trailing, self-protective techniques; locating dropped objects;
and basic cane techniques. There will be people available to help
participants execute the skills as the presenter explains the techniques. It
does not take the place of formal O&M training, but will be a good
introduction or review of the basic skills.

3:00-4:45 PM:      "From Founder to CEO, the Entrepreneurial Journey" 

We will be talking about the lifecycle of a business and the founder. From
Idea to building, raising capital, and finding product market fit as well as
the life changes that occur to a founder as they become more of a defined
CEO.  Clusiv Inc., Luke Simianer, Innovator

5:00-6:45 PM:      Blind Merchants Division, Explorer

5:00-6:45 PM:      Resolutions Committee, Innovator

7:00-10:00 PM:   Reception, Compass Ballroom

10:00-11:00 PM:          Black Leaders Serving for

Advancement Interest Meeting, Innovator

 

 


Saturday, August 27, 2022


7:00-8:15 AM:      Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

7:00-8:15 AM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections

7:00-8:15 AM:      Boxed Breakfast in the back of Compass Ballroom

 


MORNING GENERAL SESSION


Compass Ballroom


9:00-9:15 AM:      Welcome, Jennifer Bazer, President

9:15-9:30 AM:      Will Hamlin "Happy"

9:30-10:00 AM:   National Report, Mark Riccobono, President, 

National Federation of the Blind 

10:00-10:20 AM: Art You Can Touch, Margaret Edwards

10:20-10:40 AM: Clusiv, Luke Simianer

10:40-10:50 AM: Fit break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec
10:50-11:10 AM:    South Carolina Commission for the Blind, 

Darline Graham, Commissioner

11:10-11:30 AM:  SC School for the Deaf and the Blind 

          Jolene Madison and Valerie Feiling

11:30-noon: Presidential Report, Jennifer Bazer, 

President, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina

Noon: Adjourn

 


LUNCH BREAK


12:15-1:45 PM.: Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

12:15-1:45 PM:   Exhibit Hall, Reflections

 


AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION


Compass Ballroom


2:00-2:15 PM:      Dorothy Barksdale Memorial Tribute 

2:15-2:30 PM:      Federation Legislative Lineup: Past, Present, & Future -
Legislative and Advocacy Committee Update,

          Elizabeth Rouse and Anna Price, Co-Chairs

2:30-2:50 PM:      How People who are Blind and Low Vision can Help Shape
Digital Accessibility in SC: an Overview of Able Access - Sarah Massengale
and e.k.hoffman (they/them or ze/hir pronouns)

2:50-3:10 PM:      South Carolina Talking Book Services, Jennifer Falvey, 

Director 

3:10-3:20 PM:      Fit Break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec 

3:20-3:35 PM:      National Association of Blind Students, Kenia Flores 

3:35-3:50 PM:      SC Association of Blind Students

3:50-4:00 PM:      Introducing the 2022 NFB of SC Scholarship Class 

4:00-4:20 PM:      Understanding the Standards for Evaluation and
Eligibility Determination (SEED):  Eligibility Criteria for Visual
Impairment Update from the SC Department of Education Office of Special
Education Services, Marty R. McKenzie, Statewide Vision Consultant

4:20-4:40 PM:      Rocky Bottom Report, Thom Spittle, RBRCCB Chair

4:40-5:00 PM:      Federation Center Report, David Houck, Executive Director
and Ed Bible, FCB Board Chair

5:00 PM:              Adjourn

 


EVENING BREAK


5:15-6:45 PM: Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

5:15-6:45 PM: Exhibit Hall, Reflections

 

 


CONVENTION BANQUET


Compass Ballroom


7:00-10:00 PM

 

Welcome, Jennifer Bazer, President

 

Keynote Address, Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the 

          Blind and National Representative

 

 

Presentation of Scholarships, Shannon Cook, Scholarship Committee 

Chair and NFB of SC Secretary

 

Recognition of Sponsors:

 

Bignon Foundation, Carolyn Jackson, Platinum Level Sponsor

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Non-24, Inc., Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN, Nurse
Educator, Gold Level Sponsor 

          Vispero, Silver Level Sponsor

          Eschenbach Optik of America, Silver Level Sponsor

          Farmers' Telephone Cooperative, Bronze Level Sponsor

          Clusiv.io, Luke Simianer, Bronze Level Sponsor

          Ed and Julie Bible, White Cane Sponsor

          Carolyn Phillips, White Cane Sponsor

          Carolyn Jackson, White Cane Sponsor

          Lorenzo Cousar - LC Hauling, White Cane Sponsor

          Jan Shaw, LMT - Balance Institute

 

Donald C. Capps Award: David Houck, chair

 

Banquet Fundraiser 

Our annual banquet fundraiser is an opportunity for individuals, chapters,
divisions, and business partners to contribute to the NFB of SC to further
programs, services, and policies of the Palmetto affiliate.  Donations can
be made through Pay Pal on

 <http://www.nfbofsc.org> www.nfbofsc.org, by cash or writing a check made
payable to the NFB of SC and mailed to Federation Center of the Blind.  See
page 3 for the address. 

 

Adjourn

 


FOR NIGHT OWLS


10:00-Midnight:   SCABS Trivia Fundraiser by the SC Association of Blind 

          Students, Explorer

 


Sunday, August 28, 2022


7:00-8:15 AM:      Registration, Outside of Compass Ballroom

7:00-8:15 AM:      Exhibit Hall, Reflections

7:00-8:15 AM:      Boxed Breakfast in the back of Compass Ballroom

7:00-8:15 AM:      Nominating Committee, Innovator

 


 


 


 


MORNING GENERAL SESSION


Compass Ballroom


8:30-9:00 AM: Remembering Those Who Went Before Us, A Memorial, 

9:00-9:30 AM: Rocky Bottom, NFB of SC, and Successful Transitions  

Treasurers' Report, Valerie Warrington, Treasurer 

NFB of SC and Rocky Bottom

9:30-10:00 AM:   Resolutions, Valerie Warrington, Committee chair, 

10:00-10:20 AM: Update on SUN, PAC, Dream Circle, Frank Coppel, chair, Doing
Our Fair Share Committee

10:20-10:30 AM: Fit Break, Lori Anne Coley, President, Sports and Rec 

10:30-11:50 AM: Elections

11:50-Noon: Chapter, Committee, and Division Drawings

12:00 PM: Adjourn

 

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