[NFBOH-Cleveland] Fwd: [Ohio-talk] Helpful information for those of you attending the convention.

Tue Jul 3 20:03:13 UTC 2018

Owen, Have a Blast! CF

On 7/2/18, Owen McCafferty via NFBOH-Cleveland
<nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Cheryl
> Thank you!! Wish you were going!! I’m looking forward to my first convention
>  especially checking out the Tactile art and the beginning and pro artists
> at tb exhibit!! I made contact with one of the people in charge if that an
> Ann Cunningham! Wish me success this weekend!
> Owen
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
>
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> On Monday, July 2, 2018, 9:58 PM, Cheryl Fields via NFBOH-Cleveland
> <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 7:20 AM
> Subject: [Ohio-talk] Helpful information for those of you attending the
> convention.
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> CC: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
>
>
>         Note 1: Information Desk
> A Federation information desk is in the registration area from Wednesday
> morning through Sunday in case you have questions or need assistance.
> Note 2: Hotel Rates
> Rosen Shingle Creek room rates are: singles and doubles, $88; triples and
> quads, $93. In addition to the room rates, there is a 12.5 percent tax.
> There is no charge for children under seventeen in the room with parents as
> long as no extra bed is required. Proof of convention registration is
> necessary, including the showing of an NFB registration badge, if
> requested.
> Otherwise, regular hotel rates must be paid. This is a non-smoking hotel;
> smoking is permitted only in specified areas outside.
> Note 3: Guide Dog Relief Areas
> There are two guide dog relief areas at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The
> one closest to the sleeping room section is located outside lower lobby
> level at the rear side of the hotel, toward the outdoor function space and
> pool area. The one closest to the meeting room section is located in the
> Panzacola-Sebastian wing on level one. Go past the Sebastian Ballrooms K
> and
> L (Exhibit Hall and Independence Market), exit through the doors across the
> end of the wing that lead to the event parking lot, and turn left.
> Note 4: Requests for Announcements
> All requests for announcements by President Riccobono during General
> Sessions must be submitted in Braille.
> Note 5: Raffles
> Raffle tickets will not be sold in the registration area, and no raffles or
> other such drawings will take place during convention sessions or at the
> banquet. The single exception will be that national divisions may (if they
> request it in advance) conduct drawings during the sessions or at the
> banquet. Groups or affiliates wishing to conduct their drawings (or any
> person wishing to know the winners) may go at noon on Sunday to Wekiwa 5,
> Level 2.
> Note 6: Child Care
> Child care for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years is
> available during convention sessions, most meetings, and the banquet.
> Preregistration and payment by June 15 are required for child care. Child
> care is organized and supervised by Carla McQuillan, the executive director
> of Main Street Montessori Association. Duncan McQuillan serves as the
> activities and staff coordinator. Please note that child-care services
> provides morning and afternoon snacks, but parents are required to provide
> lunch for their child(ren) every day. Times listed are the opening and
> closing times. A late fee of $10 per quarter-hour per child will be
> assessed
> for late pickups. Child-care services hours are:
> *       Tuesday, July 3: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
> *       Wednesday, July 4: Closed
> *       Thursday, July 5: 8:30 AM to noon and 12:45 to 5:30 PM
> *       Friday, July 6: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
> *       Saturday, July 7: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
> *       Sunday, July 8: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:30 PM
> *       Banquet, July 8: 6:30 PM to 30 minutes after the banquet ends
> Note 7: Divisions, Committees, and Groups
> The Federation carries on its business through the affiliated divisions,
> committees, and groups listed below.
> DIVISIONS
> Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind are organized around a
> specialized interest area usually related to employment or a major stage in
> life (e.g. parents or students). Divisions serve as a formal vehicle for
> building the organization at the national level.
> *       Amateur Radio: Rachel Olivero (AD9O), President
> *       Assistive Technology Trainers: Nancy Coffman, President
> *       Communities of Faith: Tom Anderson, President
> *       Computer Science: Brian Buhrow, President
> *       Community Service: Darian Smith, President
> *       Deaf-Blind: Alice Eaddy, President
> *       Diabetes Action Network: Bernadette Jacobs, President
> *       Human Services: Candice Chapman, President
> *       Educators: Cayte Mendez, President
> *       Guide Dog Users: Marion Gwizdala, President
> *       Krafters: Joyce Kane, President
> *       Lawyers: Scott LaBarre, President
> *       Merchants: Nicky Gacos, President
> *       Promote the Use of Braille: Steve Booth, President
> *       Office Professionals: Lisa Hall, President
> *       Parents of Blind Children: Kim Cunningham, President
> *       Performing Arts: Julie McGinnity, President
> *       Professionals in Blindness Education: Eric Guillory, President
> *       Public Employees: Ivan Weich, President
> *       Rehabilitation Professionals: Melody Roane, President
> *       Science and Engineering: John Miller, President
> *       Seniors: Ruth Sager, President
> *       Sports and Recreation: Jessica Beecham, President
> *       Students: Kathryn Webster, President
> *       Veterans: Dwight Sayer, President
> *       Writers: Eve Sanchez, President
> COMMITTEES
> Committees of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the
> President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve to
> advise the organization's leadership on important matters and to carry out
> projects to build the organization at all levels.
> *       Ambassadors: Dan Burke, Chairperson
> *       Automobile and Pedestrian Safety: Maurice Peret, Chairperson
> *       Autonomous Vehicles and Innovations in Transportation: Sachin
> Pavithran, Chairperson
> *       Blind Educator of the Year Award: Edward Bell, Chairperson
> *       Blind Federal Employment: Ronza Othman, Chairperson
> *       Cash and Caring: Ramona Walhof, Chairperson
> *       Communications: Jessica Beecham, Chairperson
> *       Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award: Carla McQuillan,
> Chairperson
> *       Diversity and Inclusion: Ron Brown, Chairperson
> *       Employment: Dick Davis, Chairperson
> *       Genetic Education: Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni, Chairperson
> *       Imagination Fund: Everette Bacon, Chairperson
> *       Jacobus tenBroek Award: Marc Maurer, Chairperson
> *       Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund: Tracy Soforenko, Chairperson
> *       Kenneth Jernigan Fund: Allen Harris, Chairperson
> *       Library Services: David Hyde and Marci Carpenter, Co-Chairpersons
> *       Membership: Jeannie Massay, Chairperson
> *       PAC Plan: Scott LaBarre, Chairperson
> *       Research and Development: Brian Buhrow, Chairperson
> *       Resolutions: Sharon Maneki, Chairperson
> *       Scholarship: Cayte Mendez, Chairperson
> *       Shares Unlimited in NFB (SUN): Sandy Halverson, Chairperson
> *       Spanish Translation: Conchita Hernandez, Chairperson
> *       Technology Evaluation: Mark Jones, Chairperson
> *       White Cane and Affiliate Finance: Alpidio Rolón, Chairperson
> GROUPS
> Groups of the National Federation of the Blind serve as a resource to
> members around specific topic areas. Groups are coordinated by a
> chairperson
> appointed by the President and are intended to connect members across the
> country to strengthen the resource network of the organization.
> *       Blind Cancer Survivors Support: Isaiah Nelson, Chairperson
> *       Blind Musicians: Linda Mentink, Chairperson
> *       Blind Parents: Stacy Cervenka, Chairperson
> *       Blind Professional Journalists: Elizabeth Campbell and Bryan
> Bashin,
> *       Co-Chairpersons
> *       Careers in Automotive Related Specialties: Marcus Simmons,
> Chairperson
> *       Legislative Initiatives: Don Burns, Chairperson
> *       Living History: Michael Freholm, Chairperson
> *       NFB in Judaism: David Stayer, Chairperson
> *       NFB LGBT Group: Tai Tomasi, Chairperson
> *       NFB Lions: Ramona Walhof and Milton Ota, Co-Chairpersons
> *       Orientation and Mobility: Edward Bell, Chairperson
> *       Piano Technology: Don Mitchell, Chairperson
> *       Travel and Tourism: Amy Baron, President
> *       Webmasters: Gary Wunder, Chairperson
> < Sunday <https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda/sunday> up
> <https://nfb.org/convention/2018/agenda> Navigating the Hotel >
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> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> 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
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> Wishing You All the Best,
>
> Cheryl E. Fields
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>
> A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life
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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human
life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will
never sit.
--D. Elton Trueblood