[NFBofSC] Florida Convention agenda in the body of the email
Steve Cook
cookcafe at sc.rr.com
Tue Sep 20 22:39:58 UTC 2022
Steve Cook
If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <mailto:SC-cstd-subscribe at nfbnet.org> SC-cstd-subscribe at nfbnet.org
National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member
President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC
1st Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC
1st Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division
From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kaye Baker via NFBF-L
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:23 AM
To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Kaye Baker <kaye.j.zimpher at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFBF-L] Convention agenda in the body of the email
Hi, for those who may struggle with attachments, here is the agenda contained within the email body.
Read on for a great convention.
2022 STATE CONVENTION
Friday through Sunday,
October 7 - 9, 2022
The Southbank Hotel and Conference Center,
(a Marriott Bonvoy property)
1515 Prudential Drive,
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-396-5100
Please Note: This agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.
NFB 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 policies and programs of the
Federation;
And to abide by its constitution.
Important Convention Information
You must be registered for the Convention to WIN door prizes and to qualify for the hotel’s special convention rates!
Door prizes will be awarded at general sessions and at the banquet. You must be PRESENT in the session or on approved National Federation of the Blind of Florida business to receive a door prize.
Please turn in auction baskets and door prizes at the NFB of Florida Registration Desk in the Pre-Convention Area Friday, October 7th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm.
COVID POLICY
Masks are optional at our convention. If any attendees wish to wear a mask, they may feel free to do so. The National Federation of the Blind of Florida will follow the hotel’s policies. We will additionally follow any guidelines mandated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local, state or federal entities that may be enacted up until the close of our convention.
Note: This policy is subject to change based on hotel policy, local, state, or federal regulations that may be placed in effect at the time of our convention.
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, AND CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for everyone. Thank you for cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect in which participants from diverse backgrounds can learn, network, and share with each other. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. These principles have been outlined in our Code of Conduct found at <https://nfb.org/codeofconduct> https://nfb.org/codeofconduct.
We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Prohibited behaviors include harassment and sexual misconduct. Prohibited behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or to report an incident at the convention, please call 410-659-9314, extension 2475, or email <mailto:code at nfb.org> code at nfb.org. Formal reports can be submitted at <https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form> https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code-conduct-complaint-report-form. All formal reports will be fully investigated according to the steps in our Code of Conduct. For support or guidance, connect with our survivor-led task force at <mailto:survivors at nfb.org> survivors at nfb.org or extension 2238. Thank you for your commitment to the safety and support of the blind community.
CLUSIV
Building Unseen Talent
Hey NFB Florida!
Clusiv is the world's first accessible e-learning platform built for & by people who are blind.
Clusiv training teaches you the necessary skills needed to access remote job opportunities in today’s modern workforce.
Learn confidence-building techniques for virtual interviews, save files on the cloud, master email platforms, and become a vital part of any remote team with Clusiv’s training.
Clusiv is remote and self-paced so you can learn from the comfort of home. Ask your vocational rehab counselor about Clusiv today!!!
Visit <http://clusiv.io/> Clusiv.io to find out more.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Vanda pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising the awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community.
Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 30% of totally blind individuals. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness, nighttime sleeplessness which leads to impaired social and occupational function due to misalignment of the internal master body clock to the 24-hour day, disrupting the sleep-wake cycle.
Come visit us at our booth to learn more about Non-24
and sign up for additional information
Non-24
A circadian rhythm disorder
Visit us online at <http://www.non-24.com> www.non-24.com
Call a health educator toll free at 1-855-856-2424, 24 hours a day
Property Search by Voice with Finding Homes
Stellar MLS is proud to collaborate with Lundy, Inc. to bring search by voice and enhanced data accessibility to our customers, their prospects, and homebuyers and sellers who are searching for homes in Florida and Puerto Rico. Now, with Lundy's comprehensive voice-activated property search engine via Amazon's Alexa app, blind and visually impaired individuals can be immersed in the home buying experience.
Scan the QR code here to listen to our Finding Homes video for more information!
Florida’s Disability
Savings Program
ABLE United has provided thousands of Floridians
with disabilities a new way
to save tax-free without
impacting government
benefits. Open an account
today — it’s more than
just saving, it’s investing
in a brighter future.
thousands of Floridians
* Save with the potential for tax-free growth
* Save with the help of family and friends
* Save without impacting Medicaid or SSI
* Use for housing, assistive technology and more
ENROLL BY NOVEMBER 11 AND RECEIVE A $50 ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTION
ableunited.com
UZURV
IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS YEAR’S NFB OF FLORIDA CONVENTION. WE WORK WITH TRANSIT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE PRIVATE, ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION THAT IS SAFE, COURTEOUS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED. DRIVERS ARE FULLY CREDENTIALED, AND EVERY TRIP IS MONITORED IN REAL-TIME. WE’RE CURRENTLY IN JACKSONVILLE, ORLANDO, AND THE TAMPA BAY REGION. LEARN MORE AT UZURV.COM/RIDE.
Democracy Live – Accessible Voting Technologies
Anytime. Anywhere. In too many states, voters with disabilities don’t have equal access to voting independently and privately from home. Fortunately, there are new accessible at-home voting technologies now available. The Democracy Live OmniBallot accessible at-home voting system is a fully ADA Section 508, WCAG 2.1 compliant remote ballot marking solution. The system has been tested to meet the accessibility requirements of over 90 combinations of browsers, operating systems, screen readers and devices. OmniBallot has been deployed as an accessible absentee tool since 2008, in over 4,000 elections, serving more than 2,500 jurisdictions, in 28 states and 96 countries around the world. OmniBallot has been tested and reviewed by members of most every leading disability organization in the nation. For further information, please contact
Democracy Live: 855-655-VOTE (8683) Toll Free Email: <mailto:info at democracylive.com> info at democracylive.com
<http://www.democracylive.com> www.democracylive.com
Presidential Suite - Room 401
By appointment – Please make appointments by contacting President Martinez at 813-390-5720 or <mailto:President at NFBFlorida.org> President at NFBFlorida.org.
Hospitality Suite – Room 133
Friday, October 7th
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, October 8th
7:30am – 8:45am, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 9th
7:30am – 8:45am, 12:00pm– 5:00pm
Exhibit Hall – Starboard Ballroom
Russ Davis, Exhibit Hall Coordinator
Friday, October 7th, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, October 8th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 9th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
The Big Red Bus will be on site at the hotel, (in the rear parking lot near the Exhibit Hall), Saturday, October 8th, 11:00am – 7:00pm. Donors will receive a $20 eGift Card and a Halloween T-shirt. Also doing wellness checkups. Appointments are encouraged, visit oneblood.org/donate and use sponsor code #68952. ID REQUIRED.
The Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center will be on site with its Communications Station – located in the rear parking lot near the Exhibit Hall for free hearing evaluations, Saturday, October 8th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm.
Schedule of Convention Events
Friday, October 7, 2022
3:00pm - 7:00pm EXHIBIT HALL- Starboard Ballroom
Russ Davis, Coordinator
National Federation of the Blind of
Florida
3:00pm - 6:00pm Tactile Art Display and Sale
by Local Artists (Fundraiser Event) Public Invited
Atrium Foyer
Vicky Lennon, Curator
Greater Jacksonville Chapter
4:00pm - 7:30pm Convention Registration
Atrium Foyer
Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
4:00pm - 4:45pm Ambassadors Meeting
Hotel Lobby
Doug Ingram, Chair, Ambassadors Committee National Federation of the Blind of Florida
5:00pm Guided Hotel Tour
Led by Ambassadors
Hotel Lobby
6:00pm Rookie Round-up
Port Ballroom
Paul Martinez, President, National
Federation of the Blind of Florida
7:00pm - 7:45pm Resolutions Committee
Port Ballroom
Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
8:00pm - 9:00pm Open Board Meeting
Port Ballroom
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:00pm - 10:00pm Happy 52nd Birthday Party, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Winward Ballroom
Peggy Fleischer, Convention
Planning Chair, National Federation
of the Blind of Florida
10:00pm - 11:00pm Students Social
Hospitality Suite, Room 133
Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President, Florida Association of Blind Students
Saturday, October 8, 2022
7:15am - 8:45am President’s/Vice President’s
Breakfast
Admiralty Room
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
7:30am - 8:45am Devotions
Tug Room
Communities of Faith
8:15am - 8:45am Convention Registration
Atrium Foyer
Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
General Session
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Port Ballroom
9:00am Call to Order
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:03am Invocation
Dr. Winson Butler, Dinsmore Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
9:08am Pledge of Allegiance and Veterans
Salute
Doug Ingram, United States Navy
Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:20am National Anthem
Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President
Florida Association of Blind Students
9:25am National Federation of the Blind
Pledge
Scott Larson
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
9:27am National Federation of the Blind
One Minute Message
Russ Davis, Treasurer, Greater Jacksonville Chapter
9:30am Welcome
Kaye Baker, President, Greater Jacksonville Chapter
Brian Norton, President, Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
Peggy Fleischer, Convention Planning Chair
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
9:45am Welcome from the City of
Jacksonville
Kara Tucker, Chief Disabled Service Division
10:00am National Report
John Pare’, Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy, National Representative
10:25am Title Sponsor - Clusiv
Luke Simianer, CEO Clusiv
10:35am Report from the Division of Blind
Services
Robert Doyle, Director
Division of Blind Services
10:55am Report from our Florida School for
the Deaf and the Blind, President,
Carol Bogue, Principal
Department of the Blind
11:05am Navigating Healthcare When All
They Can See is That You Can’t
Debra Kendrick, Author, National
Federation of the Blind
11:15am Braille Panel
Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
11:30am Why I Am a Federationist
Doug Ingram, Board Member
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
11:35am Senator Audrey Gibson
Florida State Legislature, Senate District 06
11:50am Title Sponsor: Able United
John Finch, CEO
12:00pm Announcements & Adjournment
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Break
12:00pm - 12:45pm Treasurers Lunch
Navigator Room
Sylvia Young, Treasurer
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
12:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom
12:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite 133
Saturday Special Interest Meetings and Workshops
1:00pm to 5:00pm
1:00pm - 1:45pm How to Protect Your Assets
Sail Room
Edward Kimmel, RFC, LUTCF
Kimmel Insurance & Investments LLC
Would you like to keep more of your earnings and prevent your assets from shrinking? Several strategies will be explored, which will include controlling spending, eliminating debt, maximizing savings, providing for your children and grandchildren’s education, and using cash flow insurance to reduce taxes and create opportunities to earn more than inflation.
1:00pm - 2:45pm Deaf-Blind Division Annual Meeting
Port Ballroom
Brian Norton, President
Deaf-Blind Division of Florida
Come learn about services available for Deaf-Blind children and adults with guest speakers Carol Bogue Principal, Department for the Blind, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and Nancy Epps, Conklin Davis Center.
1:00pm - 2:45pm Florida Association of Guide Dog
Users
Anchor Room
Brittany Fraer, President, Florida,
Guide Dog Users
Come and participate in a discussion with a veterinarian and have your questions answered.
1:00pm - 2:45pm Tactile Art Workshop
Tug Room
Vicky Lennon, Curator
Greater Jacksonville Chapter
Have you been checking out all the tactile art pieces displayed? Come and learn how to express yourself by making your own tactile art masterpiece.
2:00pm - 3:45pm Florida Association of Blind
Students Annual Meeting
Sail Room
Z’Leah Liburd, Vice President
Florida Association of Blind Students
There’s a lot going on with our students. Come find out about all the happenings.
2:00pm - 3:45pm Employment Seminar
Commerce Room
Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Are you interested in the wide variety of jobs blind individuals can hold? Come to our employment seminar and find out what we do, and how we do it. Listen to our panel as we discuss what jobs we hold, how we got them, and what technology we use to get our work done every day. We’ll discuss challenges, successes and much more. We’ll even have time for your questions. We look forward to seeing you there.
3:00pm - 4:45pm Seniors Concerns Committee
Anchor Room
Gloria Mills-Hicks, Vice President
Tampa Bay Chapter
This year the Senior Concerns Committee will focus on transportation throughout Florida. Did you know that grants are being awarded throughout the state to make future travel easier and more affordable for the transportation disadvantaged? This and other topics we will discuss should be of interest to all seniors and those who plan to be seniors – in short, everyone!
4:00pm - 5:00pm Dress for Success
Commerce Room
Camille Tate, 2nd Vice President
Jorge Hernandez, 1st Vice
President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Living in a sighted world, we are often judged by our appearance. What do I wear for a job interview? How do I dress for a cocktail party? How important is it to wear make-up and when do I wear it? All these questions and more can be answered at Dress for Success. We will talk about professional, business casual and casual modes of dress for any occasion. Come and ask your questions and win a prize!
4:00pm - 5:00pm Florida Statewide Chapter
Presidential Suite, Room 401
Paul Martinez, President
Florida Statewide Chapter
5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner - on your own
6:30pm - 7:30pm Live Entertainment
Windward Ballroom
The Timeless Elegance of Miranda Madison, The Siren of Swing
7:30pm -10:30pm Annual Fundraising Auction
Windward Ballroom
Paul Martinez, Auctioneer
10:30pm - 11:00pm Live Entertainment
Windward Ballroom
Miranda Madison
www.mirandamadison.com
Sunday, October 9, 2022
7:30am - 8:00am Devotions
Tug Room
Communities of Faith
7:45am - 8:45am Nominating Committee
Delegates only
Sail Room
Camille Tate, Committee Chair, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
8:15am - 8:45am Convention Registration
Final Opportunity!!
Atrium Foyer
Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
General Business Session
9:00am - 12:00pm
Port Ballroom
9:00am Call to Order
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:03am Invocation
Dr. Joyce Taylor, Vice President Melbourne Space Coast Chapter
9:08am National Federation of the Blind
Pledge and One Minute Message
Andrew Rood
Greater Jacksonville Chapter
9:10am God Bless America
Sherry Adams
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
9:12am President’s Report
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:30am Treasurer’s Report
Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:35am Resolutions Committee Report
Camille Tate, Chair, Resolutions Committee
9:50am From the Classroom to the
Courtroom
Owen McCaul
Florida School for the Blind
10:10am Title Sponsor: Vanda
Pharmaceuticals
Vicki Preddy
10:20am Title Sponsor: Stellar
10:30am Nominating Committee Report
Camille Tate, Chair, Nominating Committee
10:35am Elections
12:00pm Announcements & Adjournment
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch - On your own
12:00pm - 12:45pm Secretaries Lunch
Navigator Room
Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
12:00pm - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall - Starboard Ballroom
12:00pm - 5:00pm Hospitality Suite 133
Sunday General Interest Meetings and Workshops
1:00pm to 5:00pm
1:00pm - 1:45pm Florida Blind Parents
Tug Room
Miranda Kilby, President, Tampa Bay Chapter
Home remedy tricks and tips Join the Blind parents group and learn a few different home remedies that work! Come share your home remedy with others. all are welcome to attend.
1:00pm - 2:45pm Clusive Workshop
Sail Room
1:00pm - 1:45pm Federation Foundations
Anchor Room
Camille Tate, 2nd Vice President National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Our Book Club, now re-named Federation Foundations, invites you to a discussion on “Leadership and the Matrix”, a speech given by Dr. Marc Mauer in July 2002, at the Louisville, Kentucky convention. You may read or listen to the speech by visiting nfb.org/banquet-speeches. This will be an interactive discussion!
2:00pm - 2:45pm Sports and Recreation
Commerce Room
Denise Valkema, Board Member
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Come to an easy to do strength and balance class designed to strengthen key muscles to improve and maintain balance. You will be able to continue taking classes at home. Lisa Fisher, Wellness Coordinator New Vision for Independence
2:00pm - 3:45pm Legislation and Self-Advocacy
Anchor Room
Russ Davis, Legislative Director
Camille Tate, Legislative Director
Kaye Baker, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Come and join us as we discuss our state and national legislative priorities! We will also have a self-advocacy discussion led by Kaye Baker, Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, and President of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter!
3:00pm - 4:45pm Diversity and Inclusion: STEM and
Transportation
Sail Room
Marilyn Baldwin, Chair and Tashara Cooper, Central Florida Chapter
S.T.E.M. Thinking Beyond & The Value of the Blind
This audience interactive presentation will focus on describing various STEM and STEM related/complementary fields within government, industry, and academia. More specifically, how persons who are blind can leverage the skills and tools they utilize in their everyday lives to market themselves within this competitive job market. Topics such as human factors, instructional design, user interface design, user experience and more will be discussed. They will be discussed from the "value of blindness" perspective along with real-world examples.
3:00pm - 4:00pm Communications Workshop
Tug Room
Doug Ingram, Communications Director, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
3:00pm - 4:45pm Technology: 3D from VERC
Commerce Room
Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Come and find out how 3-D printing can work in the blind community! The Vision Education and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, Florida, will demonstrate the 3-D printing process and answer your questions.
4:00pm - 4:45pm Sighted Supporters Meeting
Navigator Room
Sylvia Young, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
This is an open discussion among sighted Federationists who want to support their fellow Federation friends and family to live the life they want.
Convention Banquet
Sunday, October 9, 2022
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Russ Davis and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies
Port and Windward Ballrooms
7:00pm Call to Order
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
7:03pm Welcome and Introductions
Russ Davis and Camille Tate, Masters of Ceremonies, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
7:10pm Invocation
Paul Martinez, President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
7:45pm Keynote Address
John Pare’, Executive Director Advocacy and Policy National Federation of the Blind Representative
8:45pm Presentation of Scholarship
Winners
Jorge Hernandez, 1st Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:25pm Awards Presentation
Doug Ingram, Chair, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
9:50pm Raffles and Drawings
10:00pm Adjournment
Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors
Title Sponsors
ABLE United
Clusiv
Stellar MLS
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Independent Sponsors
ORCAM
Equality Sponsors
Democracy Live Inc
Friends of Library Access Inc
UZURV
Security Sponsor
Blind Girl Designs
Emerald Coast Vision Aids
Enhanced Vision
Family First Life Insurance
Florida Reading & Vision Technology
Florida School of the Deaf & The Blind
GuideLights and Gadgets Inc
Lighthouse Works Central Florida
Patriot Vision Industries
Non-Profit Exhibitors
Advocates for Service Animal Partners
Center for Independent Living of Jacksonville
Division of Blind Services
Florida Association of Blind Students
Florida Association of Guide Dog Users
Florida School of the Deaf & Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind
IRIS Lending Library for the Blind Inc
Greater Jacksonville Chapter
Melbourne Space Coast Chapter
New Vision for Independence
The Seeing Eye
Florida Statewide Chapter
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Southbank Hotel by Marriott-Description
2022 National Federation of the Blind of Florida
State Convention
The Greater Jacksonville and Greater Daytona Chapters of the National Federation of the Blind of Florida are ready to welcome you to our 2022 State convention at the Southbank Hotel.
Built in 1981, the Southbank Hotel is nestled on the south bank of the St Johns River and boasts convenience to both the San Marco and Riverside neighborhoods. The hotel has many amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness center and on-site bar and restaurant. The hotel has been recently renovated and draws inspiration from the many ports and bridges around Jacksonville.
As we enter the hotel’s entrance, we find ourselves in a spacious lobby. The lobby area is shaped like a rectangle, with the entrance and elevators on the short sides of the rectangle, and the check-in area and bar along the long sides. If we were to walk straight upon entering the lobby we would come to a seating area with several couches and tables. This area can be best identified by the carpeting on the floor. The carpet is a great landmark to help us find the check-in desk, so after entering the main entrance, we will walk straight until we encounter the carpet, then make a right. Follow the carpet until it ends, then continue walking straight, and the check-in counter will be right in front of us. Immediately to the right of the counter is an ATM machine.
If we place the counter on our right and continue walking straight, the next area we come to will be a vending area. Here, items such as snacks, Starbucks coffee, sodas and other sundries can be purchased. Note, the machine used to purchase the items is currently not accessible, so a member of the hotel staff, friend or volunteer will be happy to assist.
Making a right immediately after the check-in counter ends will lead down a long hallway which has the fitness center on the left, and a vending machine containing medical supplies such as pain relievers and masks.
Continuing past the vending area will bring us to a water station on the right. The water station is a table with a water cooler and cups sitting on it. There is also a trash can directly to the left of the water station so that any used cups can be discarded.
Once we come to the end of the water station, there will be a column on the left. This column is a good indicator that the hallway that leads to the elevators is coming up soon. Turning right at the next hall, will lead into the hallway that holds both the elevators, and Convention center. The elevators are to the left, and convention center to the right.
For now, lets return to the main entrance, and explore the other side of the lobby. This time, from the entrance, we will again go straight until we get to the carpet, but instead of a right, we will turn left. Walk until the carpet ends on the right and turn right again. Johnny’s bar will be immediately on the left.
If we continue past Johnny’s and walk until the wall on our left side ends, the hotel restaurant will be straight ahead. The restaurant currently is open for breakfast only.
If we pass Johnny’s and make a left when the wall ends, we will enter an area that has a pool table and a foosball table. Going straight will take us to an exit door. This door can be used to get to one of the dog relief areas.
For this exit door, a room key is not needed. Once we have exited the hotel, we will continue to walk straight until we reach a sidewalk. Make a right on the sidewalk and keep walking straight. One great landmark is the sound of the air conditioning units. Once we hear the AC units we know the dog relief area is on the right. A trash can with baggies is also being provided. To find this continue down the sidewalk until it veers to the left. Once the sidewalk turns, start checking on the right for the trash can and bag stand.
Now that we are back in the hotel, lets check out the convention center area. Remember that if we enter the hallway just after the water station, the elevators will be on the left, and the convention center on the right. The convention center is shaped like a crescent, with 3 entrances. When we first enter the convention center, we will find ourselves in the pre-function registration area. This is where we will hold convention registration. Making a right here will take us down a long hall with meeting rooms on the right, and seating on the left. The first meeting room we come to is Anchor, followed by Rope. After Rope is an open area with hallways that lead to the hospitality suite, the pool, and the second dog relief area. If we turn right here, we will come to some restrooms, and an exit that leads out to the pool. If we make a left instead of a right, we will come to a hall with some suites, including our hospitality suite and an exit. Using this exit to get to the second dog relief area will require a room key.
However, if we continue going straight through the open area and down the hallway, we will come to a dead end. If we make a left here, there will be windows on the right, and Port Ballroom on the left. Port is where our General Session will be held. The next room is Winward which is where the auction will be held. Starboard is next which is where our exhibit hall will be.
Remember that when we were in the pre-function area, we made a right to get to the meeting rooms. Now let’s go back to the pre-function area and make a left. Doing this will bring us to a hallway with meeting rooms on either side. The first room on the right is Tug, on the left are Rigging and Sail. There are two final rooms that should be mentioned. They are just outside of the pre-function area. If we are coming from the elevators and walking straight, they will be on the right. Those rooms are called Commerce and Dockside.
Now that we have finished our tour of this great hotel, it is time to get ready for an awesome state convention. Remember that if you get a little lost listen for the talking signs. We will have talking signs and ambassadors throughout the hotel to assist whenever needed.
Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to either of the host chapters or the state board with any questions or concerns.
Nearby Pharmacies:
Publix Pharmacy
Publix – Shops at East San Marco
2039 Hendricks Ave.
Jacksonville, FL. 32207
Distance from hotel = 1.5 miles
(904) 523-7317
Nearby Veterinary Hospitals:
San Marco Animal Hospital
1546 San Marco Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL. 32207
Distance from hotel = 0.9 miles
ph. 904-516-9767
open 7 days per week
After hours Emergency Veterinarian
Blue Pearl Animal Hospital
3444 Southside Blvd. Unit #103
Jacksonville, FL. 32216
Distance from hotel = 7.4 miles
ph. 904-642-5911
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Officers and Board of Directors
Paul Martinez, President
Jorge Hernandez, First Vice President
Camille Tate, Second Vice President
Kaye Baker, Secretary
Sylvia Young, Treasurer
Board of Directors:
Russ Davis
Denise Valkema
Peggy Fleischer
Douglas Ingram
The National Federation of the Blind of Florida thanks the Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Chapters, the Convention Planning Committee, and everyone else for their dedication and hard work organizing the 2022 state convention. We thank everyone for joining and supporting us here in Jacksonville. We acknowledge all our sponsors for their generous donations which made the convention a great success, as well as everyone who contributed to the development process. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you in 2023.
Let’s Go build the Federation!
Sincerely,
Paul Martinez, President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
Chapters, Divisions, Committees, and Groups
President:
State Affiliate - Paul Martinez, (813)390-5720, president at nfbflorida.org <mailto:president at nfbflorida.org>
Chapters:
Greater Broward - Jake McEntyre, (954) 946-4148, jmac1920 at yahoo.com <mailto:jmac1920 at yahoo.com>
Central Florida - Marilyn Baldwin, 407-293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com>
Greater Daytona Beach - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359, <mailto:brian.edward.norton at outlook.com> brian.edward.norton at outlook.com
Gainesville - Judy Hamilton, (352) 373-7806, hamilton.j.r.2309 at gmail.com <mailto:hamilton.j.r.2309 at gmail.com>
Greater Jacksonville - Kaye Baker, 904-580-6819, nfbjax at gmail.com <mailto:nfbjax at gmail.com>
Melbourne-Space Coast - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net> Ctate2076 at att.net
Greater Miami-Dade - Jorge Hernandez, (305) 877-2311, jeh6 at bellsouth.net <mailto:jeh6 at bellsouth.net>
Polk - Joe King, (863) 293-5648, joenkitty at earthlink.net <mailto:joenkitty at earthlink.net>
State-Wide - Paul Martinez, (813) 390-5720, nfbf.statewide at gmail.com <mailto:nfbf.statewide at gmail.com>
Tallahassee - Donald Christie, (850) 727-6794, doctime59 at comcast.net <mailto:doctime59 at comcast.net>
Tampa Bay - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org <mailto:tampabay at nfbflorida.org>
Treasure Coast - Rosemary Brunson (772) 519-0679 Rosemarybrunson1 at gmail.com <mailto:Rosemarybrunson1 at gmail.com>
Divisions:
Deaf Blind - Brian Norton, (386) 871-3359,
brian.edward.norton at outlook.com <mailto:brian.edward.norton at outlook.com>
Florida Association of Guide Dog Users - Brittany Fraer, (804)274-8908, <mailto:bcwilson4418 at gmail.com> bcwilson4418 at gmail.com
Florida Association of Blind Students – Jannik Pesch (941) 264-6305, jannikpesch85 at gmail.com <mailto:jannikpesch85 at gmail.com>
Committees/Groups:
Blind Parents - Miranda Kilby, (352) 942-0417, tampabay at nfbflorida.org <mailto:tampabay at nfbflorida.org>
Communities of Faith - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com>
Diversity and Inclusion - Marilyn Baldwin, (407) 293-0565, commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com>
Federation Foundations - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, Ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net>
Legislation - Camille Tate, (321) 372-4899, <mailto:Ctate2076 at att.net> Ctate2076 at att.net and Russ Davis, (904) 469-8433; Russell at radiorusty.com <mailto:Russell at radiorusty.com>
Newsline® - Russ Davis, (844) 827-7371, newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org <mailto:newslinesupport at nfbflorida.org>
Senior Concerns – Gloria Mills Hicks, (813) 340-9754, Gloriannfbf at gmail.com <mailto:Gloriannfbf at gmail.com>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0001.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.png
Type: image/png
Size: 156056 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0012.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.png
Type: image/png
Size: 4535722 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0013.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image004.png
Type: image/png
Size: 19050 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0014.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image006.png
Type: image/png
Size: 3953 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0015.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image008.png
Type: image/png
Size: 1298904 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0016.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image010.png
Type: image/png
Size: 176 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0017.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image011.png
Type: image/png
Size: 181 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0018.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image012.png
Type: image/png
Size: 10213 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0019.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image013.png
Type: image/png
Size: 629035 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0020.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image014.png
Type: image/png
Size: 39370 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0021.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image015.png
Type: image/png
Size: 18605 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0022.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image016.png
Type: image/png
Size: 327323 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbofsc_nfbnet.org/attachments/20220920/af7c9803/attachment-0023.png>
-------------- next part --------------
_______________________________________________
NFBF-L mailing list
NFBF-L at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/stanley7709%40gmail.com
More information about the NFBofSC
mailing list