[NFBWATLK] 2018 NFB of Washington convention agenda

Tue Oct 9 09:04:20 UTC 2018

Hi All,
Looks like a wonderful agenda, wish we could be there! Have a good 
convention!
Albert Sanchez

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marci Carpenter via NFBWATLK" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Marci Carpenter" <mjc59 at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2018 4:12 PM
Subject: [NFBWATLK] 2018 NFB of Washington convention agenda

> Our 2018 NFB of Washington convention agenda is ready. I have copied it 
> into this email and also included it as an attachment. Remember to 
> register for the convention at https://www.nfbwconvention.com 
> <https://www.nfbwconvention.com/> by October 22. We got an extension on 
> our room block so you can still reserve a room by calling the Hotel RL at 
> 360-943-4000 by October 10.
>
> Let’s make this our best convention!
>
> Marci
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> National Federation of the Blind of Washington AGENDA
> 2018 Convention
> National Federation of the Blind
> of Washington
> Marci Carpenter, President
> October 26-28, 2018
> Hotel RL Olympia
> 2300 Evergreen Park DR SW
> Olympia, WA 98502
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Washington 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. Together with love, hope and 
> determination we transform the dreams of blind Washingtonians into 
> reality.
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> Important Information and Announcements
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> Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the Pine Ballroom. 
> Exhibits will be in the Spruce Room. All meeting rooms are located on the 
> ground floor, the hotel restaurant and the lounge are located on the main 
> lobby level.
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> The Washington Parents of Blind Children will meet at lunch time on 
> Saturday. See Jenifer Gandarias for details.
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> The At Large chapter will meet at dinner on Friday. Meet Kris Colcock and 
> Jenelle Landgraf outside the hotel restaurant at 5:10 pm.
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> The dog guide relief area is the grassy area behind the hotel. Please make 
> sure to clean up after your dog guide.
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> Groups not scheduled for a convention session may meet at other times. 
> Announcements will be made during convention.
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> The hotel restaurant provides a free, full breakfast to NFBW guests. The 
> restaurant is also open for dinner and lunch.
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> Convention registration is open through Monday, October 22, 2018. Due to 
> hotel catering constraints anyone registering after that date will not be 
> guaranteed a banquet meal. You can register online at nfbwconvention.com 
> <http://nfbwconvention.com/>.
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> CONVENTION AGENDA
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> Friday, October 26
> 1:00pm-5:00 pm Exhibits
> Spruce Room
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> 3:30 pm-5:00pm Rookie Roundup: Meet NNFBW leaders and mentors, learn how 
> the convention works and participate in a fun activity.
> Hemlock/Cedar Room
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> 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Registration; Ballroom Foyer
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> 7:30 pm-8:30pm NFB of Washington Board of Directors meeting
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> 8:30 pm-9:30 pm Resolutions Committee meeting
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> 9:30 pm-11:00 pm “Take the Stage” karaoke and performances at the Hotel RL 
> stage
> (Hotel lounge open until 12:00am)
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> Saturday, October 27
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> 8:00 am Convention Registration; Ballroom Foyer
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> 9:00 am Welcome and Opening Announcements
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> 9:15 am NFB National Report
> Mark Riccobono, President National Federation of the Blind
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> 9:55 am NFBW State Report
> Marci Carpenter, President, NFB of Washington
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> 10:10 am Ending sub-minimum wages in Seattle and the state
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> 10:25 am Break
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> 10:30 am My First NFB Convention: Amandeep Kaur
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> 10:35 am The Changing Landscape of Services to Blind Adults in Washington; 
> A discussion of Order of Selection and Independent Living/Older Blind 
> Services
> Lou Oma Durand, Director, Department of services for the Blind,  Corey 
> Grandstaff, moderator
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> 11:05 am How my NFBW scholarship has helped me live the life I want, 
> Janell Landgraff
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> 11:10 am Scholarship Winner Introductions
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> 11:20am Washington Talking Book and Braille Library Update, Danielle 
> Miller, Director, Washington Talking Book and braille Library
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> 11:30 am School for the Blind updates,
> Pam Parker, director of Outreach Services and DeEtte Snyder, State 
> Coordinator, Birth-3 Services
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> 11:50 am Reports and Resolutions
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> Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch
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> Breakout Sessions: Choose one to attend during each time slot.
> 2:00 pm-2:45pm
> Technology for travel and Leisure
> Hemlock Room
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> Financial Management
> Northwest Access Fund
> Cedar Room
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> 2:50pm - 3:35pm
> Technology at home and Work
> Hemlock room
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> Yoga, Janell Landgraf
> Cedar room
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> 3:50pm My work as a Blind O&M Instructor
> Tim Paulding, Travel Instructor, Inland Lighthouse for the blind
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> 4:00pm Ringing the Bell in Washington; Braille Enrichment for Literacy and 
> Learning (BELL) report
> Corey Grandstaff, BELL Site Coordinator
> Cole Fish, BELL participant
> Les Fitzpatrick, BELL volunteer
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> 4:20 pm My Experience at the Colorado Center for the Blind
> Luc Gandarias, Sophomore, South Whidbey High School
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> 4:30 pm Adjourn
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> 6:00 pm Reception and Cash Bar
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> 7:00 pm Convention Banquet
> Gary Mackenstadt, Master of Ceremonies
> Banquet Address, Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the 
> Blind
> Presentation of Scholarships, Bennet Prows and Tim Paulding
> (Hotel lounge open until 12:00am
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> Sunday, October 28
> 9:00 am Announcements
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> 9:05am Chapter Reports.
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> 9:35am Legislative Update
> Matthew Hines, Legislative Coordinator
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> 9:50am Break
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> 9:55am: Elections
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> 10:25am Closing Remarks from President Mark Riccobono.
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> 10:35am Building Membership in the NFB of Washington
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> 11:20 am Convention Wrap-up.
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> 11:30 am    Adjourn
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> INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, AND SOCIAL CONDUCT
> As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself but also 
> represent our organization. We want you to enjoy our time together and to 
> make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage 
> members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides a valuable 
> opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to 
> learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on local, 
> state and national levels, and to plan our work for the future.
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> The National Federation of the Blind seeks to provide a convention 
> environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, 
> exhibitors, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of 
> friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect. We recognize a 
> shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit 
> of all. Some behaviors are therefore specifically prohibited:
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> harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, ethnicity, language, 
> gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, 
> physical appearance, or other group identity
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> sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, 
> stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact
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> public drunkenness and associated behaviors (e.g., belligerence, yelling, 
> hostility, destruction of property)
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> Participants are expected to observe these rules and behaviors in all 
> convention venues, including online arenas, social media, and convention 
> social events. Participants who are asked to stop a behavior that the 
> recipient considers hostile or harassing are expected to comply 
> immediately.
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> For assistance or to report an incident, please call or text Buna Dahal at 
> 303-910-6413 or President Carpenter at 206-604-5507. All reports will be 
> fully investigated according to the steps outlined in our Code of Conduct. 
> Based on the information found in the investigation, appropriate action 
> will be taken and may involve organization leaders and legal counsel. 
> Based on the circumstances, hotel security and/or law enforcement may 
> become involved, when appropriate.
>
> We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. 
> These principles have been delineated in our Code of Conduct adopted by 
> our Board of Directors in 2017. This document my be found at nfbw.org 
> <http://nfbw.org/> and clicking on the “Code of Conduct” link.
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