[Ohio-talk] 2017 NFBO State convention Agenda

Tue Oct 10 00:45:57 UTC 2017

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On 10/9/17, Eric Duffy via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Wow! I’ve been dreaming about an agenda for long time and it’s finally here.
> Amazing!
>
> Please forgive brevity and any  typographical  errors that might have
> occurred as a result of dictation.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Oct 9, 2017, at 6:00 PM, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> You will  find the agenda for the NFBO state convention attached to this
>> email and pasted in the body.   Please email me directly with any
>> questions. Richard Payne president NFBO
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 71st Annual Convention
>>
>> The Dream Convention: Transforming Dreams into Reality
>> Friday, Oct. 27–Sunday, 29, 2017
>>
>> DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus/Worthington
>> 175 Hutchinson Ave.
>> Columbus, OH 43235
>> 614-885-3334
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio invites you to join us for
>> our 71st annual convention to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in
>> Columbus, Ohio. We are Ohio’s oldest organization of blind people working
>> together to change what it means to be blind. Our convention will inspire,
>> empower, and celebrate our accomplishments. Join us to learn more about
>> issues confronting blind people today and walk away ready to advocate for
>> change and to live the life you want.
>>
>> Richard Payne, President
>>
>> Sheri Albers, Vice President
>>
>> Host: Capitol Chapter, Shelbi Hindel, President
>>
>> About the NFB-O
>> The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio is a 501 (c)3 non-profit
>> organization and a founding affiliate of the National Federation of the
>> Blind. We are proud to be an integral part of the oldest and largest
>> blindness organization in the United States. We are a diverse group of
>> people dedicated to changing what it means to be blind. Our members work
>> tirelessly to break down the legal, social, and personal barriers to
>> living the lives we want.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> NFB Pledge
>> I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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.
>>
>> Mastering the DoubleTree
>> by Barbara Pierce
>>
>> By this point in your reading of the newsletter you know that we will be
>> at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Worthington for our convention. We have not
>> been to this facility before, so here is your word map of the ground
>> floor. To check in, you will enter from the north side of the building.
>> There are two entrances about thirty feet apart. The check-in desk is
>> about fifteen feet to the south of these doors. As you step into the
>> hotel, angle toward the other door as you walk forward to the desk, and
>> mind the three pillars that run from east to west half way across the
>> space between the doors and the desk.
>> After you finish checking in, you probably want to find your room and drop
>> your suitcase. Turn left (east) at the desk and start along a hall that
>> leads to the sleeping rooms. Just after the check-in desk is a right turn
>> to the hall that leads to our meeting rooms, but ignore this for the
>> moment. Keep traveling east past the work-out room, the pool, and the
>> outdoor courtyard on your right. There are large windows, so, if it is
>> sunny, you may feel a rise in the temperature. On your left will be a door
>> leading out to a dog relief area. A trash receptacle will be right outside
>> the door. Exit the door and follow the sidewalk to the left, and you will
>> immediately find a grassy area for your dog. After the courtyard you will
>> hit carpet. Hallways to the first-floor sleeping rooms branch to the left
>> and right. About ten feet after the carpet begins, are  the elevators, two
>> on the right (south) side of the hall and one on the left (north). There
>> are six floors of sleeping rooms, including the ground floor. The rooms
>> all have Braille and raised print signs.
>> Returning to the front door and facing south, you can turn to the right
>> (west) almost immediately. Walk west until you deadend into a wall. This
>> hall leads you to the restrooms as well as the Franklin and Fairfield
>> Rooms, which is where hospitality will be held. Once you hit carpet, turn
>> right (north); the restrooms are to your left (west). To get to the
>> hospitality rooms, turn left (south) and begin looking for an opening on
>> the right into an east/west hall. The entrance to the Franklin Room is
>> just across a hall coming into this hall from the right (north). The
>> entrance to the Fairfield Room is at the north end of this hallway.
>> Returning to the front door and facing south, if you continue traveling
>> south past the west end of the check-in desk, you will find the Crosswood
>> Bar and Grill on your right. This is the restaurant. It is on the west
>> side of this hallway. The Upper Terrace is on the left (east) side of the
>> hall and up four steps. This is a large seating area that is often used
>> for casual seating or meals, but we will not be using the space. So it is
>> safe to say that you can ignore any short flights of steps that you
>> discover in the lobby area. Past the Upper Terrace you can make a left
>> turn (east) and travel past the two large ballrooms on the south (right)
>> side of the hall. The Alder Room is our general session meeting room. `It
>> is the eastern-most of these two rooms. One you have reached carpet, that
>> is where registration will be set up.
>> You can reach the Alder Room another way. Returning to the front door and
>> facing south, if you continue traveling south past the east end of the
>> check-in desk, you will find a set of restrooms on your left (east) side
>> of the hall. To your right is the Upper Terrace, which was mentioned
>> earlier. Continue walking south along the Upper Terrace, and you will walk
>> directly into the Alder Room. If you turn left (east) just before the
>> Alder Room, you will find the Polaris 1 and 2 Rooms on your left. When you
>> reach the carpet, you have found the registration area. At the east end of
>> this hall on the left is a door out to the courtyard. The break-out rooms
>> that we will be using are all in this area. You can turn right (south) in
>> this carpeted area. You will be walking south toward the end of the hall.
>> On your left in this hall are the German Village, the Arena District, and
>> the Short North Rooms. On the right are the Oak 1, 2, and 3 Rooms. At the
>> south end of this hall is the exit leading to the dog relief area. A trash
>> receptacle will be located outside this door. Exit the building into a
>> parking lot with parking along the building. Cross the driveway and
>> another line of parking places to get to a grassy island suitable for the
>> dogs. Please use this area and clean up after your dog.
>> There you have it. The usual advice applies to reading this article. Do
>> not expect to grasp the layout of the hotel after one reading. Study the
>> article several times, pausing after each sentence to be sure that you
>> have the instructions in mind. See you at the DoubleTree.
>>
>> Convention Arrangements
>> If you have any questions about convention arrangements, contact
>> Convention Co-chairs Sheri Albers (513-886-8697) or Rachel Kuntz
>> (937-245-0547).
>>
>> Announcements
>> NFB-O is one of the sites that have been chosen to feature LowViz Guide,
>> an indoor navigation system that allows iPhone users to find the locations
>> of meeting rooms, restrooms, dog relief areas, and other important
>> locations in unfamiliar venues. Jerrod Witt will provide orientation to
>> this new technology during scheduled sessions and will be available to
>> answer questions at the registration table throughout the convention.
>>
>> Annual Not So Silent Auction
>> Our chapters and divisions have submitted numerous items including
>> electronics, gift certificates, food baskets, and more to raise money for
>> the affiliate. The auction will take place throughout General Sessions on
>> Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and at the Banquet. You may view
>> auction items at the auction tables in the back of the Alder Room during
>> General Sessions and again at the Banquet. The highest bid registered at
>> the auction table will be the opening bid when items are auctioned off.
>> Please call Annette Lutz, chair of Fundraising, at 614-288-4323, to make
>> arrangements to get your items to the tables when you arrive.
>>
>> Registration and Literature
>> Pre-Registration packet pick-up and convention registration will take
>> place to the east of the Alder Room on the carpet. Those who have
>> completed their registration prior to convention will form a line at the
>> Pre-Registration Table for a speedy process. Visit the Registration Table
>> to register for convention or to purchase additional tickets to events.
>> Both tables will be open for two shifts on Friday, October 27, from 9:00
>> AM to 10:45 AM and 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM and then again on Saturday, October
>> 28, from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. The Capitol Chapter has volunteered to staff
>> both tables at convention. Please contact Shelbi Hindel (614-558-8059)
>> with any questions or concerns. NFB literature will be available
>> throughout the convention in the registration area. Feel free to take as
>> much as you like and share it with your friends and family.
>>
>> Door Prizes
>> Door prizes should be labeled clearly in print and Braille with the
>> donor's name and the amount of cash or type of gift. They may be brought
>> directly to Annette Lutz or left at Convention Registration with
>> instructions.
>>
>> Guide Dogs
>> There are two relief areas for your convenience, one outside the
>> convention room hall, and one near the sleeping room hall. Please read the
>> hotel description for details. For assistance with any guide dog issues,
>> please contact Deanna Lewis, President of the Ohio Guide Dog Users
>> Division at 513-328-7976.
>>
>> Exhibit Hall
>> Whether you are an information-seeker or a new-gadget shopper, you will
>> find everything that you need to help you live the life you want at this
>> year’s exhibit hall. Visit the exhibit hall in the Cedar Room on Saturday,
>> October 28, from noon to 5:00 PM to explore the latest technology and to
>> get answers to the questions that race through your mind about employment,
>> healthcare, services for the blind, and much more. All visitors’ names
>> will be entered to win a door prize.
>>
>> Convention Agenda
>>
>> Friday, October 27, 2017
>> 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM--Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up and Convention
>> Registration
>> To the east of the Alder Room on the carpet
>>
>> 11:00 AM to Noon--Board of Directors Meeting
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM: Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention
>> Registration
>> to the east of the Alder room on the carpet
>>
>> 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM--Meet and Greet with light refreshments
>> Fairfield Room
>>
>> 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM--The Art of Structured Discovery: Cane Travel the
>> Federation Way
>> Led by Shawn Martin, President, Cuyahoga chapter
>> Participants should meet in the main lobby near the front desk to take a
>> walking tour of the hotel.
>>
>> 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM--Rookie Round-Up
>> Led by Carolyn Peters and other NFB-O leaders
>> Alder Room
>>
>> General Session
>>
>> 2:00 PM--Call to Order by Richard Payne, President, NFB-O
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 2:02 PM--Invocation
>> Paul Jordan
>>
>> 2:10 PM--Welcome to Columbus
>> Shelbi Hindel, Secretary NFB-O and President of the Capitol Chapter
>>
>> 2:20 PM--Convention Arrangements
>> Sheri Albers and Rachel Kuntz, Convention Co-Chairs
>>
>> 2:25 PM--National Report
>> Shawn M. Callaway, National Representative, President of the NFB of the
>> District of Columbia, member of the NFB Board of Directors, and Chair of
>> the 2017 NFB Convention Host Committee
>>
>> 2:45 PM--Daring to Dream
>> Rachel Kuntz, President, NFB of Butler County
>>
>> 3:00 PM--The Current State of OOD and Updates on the Services We Receive
>> from BSVI, with time for questions
>> Kevin Miller, Director, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, and
>> Melinda Duncan, Deputy Director
>>
>> 3:35 PM--Training at BLIND, Inc.
>> Dick Davis, Project Specialist, BLIND, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
>>
>> 3:55 PM--March on Columbus: Advocacy Is Alive and Well in Ohio
>> Report on Our May 9, 2017, Columbus Seminar, and Update on the Three Bills
>> We Are Moving through the Ohio Legislature
>> Scott Lipps (R District 62)
>> Brigid Kelly (D District 31)
>> Sheri Albers, NFB-O Vice President and Chair of the NFB-O Legislative
>> Committee
>>
>> 4:35 PM--Report from the Talking Book Library
>> Tracy Grimm, Head of Circulation and Special Services, State Library of
>> Ohio
>>
>> 5:00 PM--Recess
>>
>> 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM--Ohio Association of Blind Merchants Meeting
>> Annette Lutz, President
>> Arena District Room
>>
>> 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM--Hospitality and Game Night with Cash Bar
>> Franklin and Fairfield Rooms
>>
>> 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM--At-Large Chapter Meeting
>> Colleen Roth, President
>> Short North Room
>>
>> 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM--Resolutions Committee Meeting
>> Mike Leiterman, Committee Chair
>> Arena District Room
>>
>> 8:30 PM--Nominating Committee Meeting
>> This is a closed meeting.
>> Short North Room
>>
>> 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM--OAPUB play
>> "Baby Snooks"
>> Alder Room
>>
>> Saturday, October 28, 2017
>>
>> 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM--Ohio Association to Promote the Use of Braille (OAPUB)
>> Breakfast Meeting
>> Marianne Denning, President
>> Oaks 1 and 2 Rooms
>>
>> 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM--Ohio Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Breakfast Meeting
>> Paul Jordan, President
>> Members will have breakfast in the Crosswoods Bar and Grill and proceed to
>> the Oaks 3 Room to conduct their meeting.
>>
>> 7:00 to 8:45 AM--Scholarship Breakfast
>> Crosswoods Bar and Grill
>>
>> 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM--Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention
>> Registration
>> East of the Alder Room on the carpet
>>
>> General Session
>> 9:00 AM--Call to Order
>> Richard Payne, NFB-O President
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 9:05 AM--Roll Call of Chapters
>> Shelbi Hindel, NFB-O Secretary and President of the Capitol Chapter
>> 9:10 AM--Why I Am a Federationist
>> Lillie Pennington, Cincinnati, OH
>>
>> 9:25 AM--Update
>> Tiffany Wild, Ph.D., Department of Teaching and Learning, Program in
>> Visual Impairments
>>
>> 9:45 AM--A Discussion: The Benefits of Hiring the Blind
>> Suzanne Turner, Member, Cleveland chapter, and Nancy Martin, Vice
>> President, Medical Mutual of Ohio
>>
>> 10:10 AM--The Evolution of Technology
>> Robert Spangler, Secretary, NFB of the Miami Valley
>>
>> 10:30 AM--AIRA Presents New Technology to Revolutionize Access for the
>> Blind
>> Jessica Jakeway, AIRA Agent Analyst
>>
>> 11:00 AM--BELL Rings Again in Ohio
>> Heather Leiterman, Vice President, Capitol Chapter, and 2017 BELL
>> Coordinator.
>>
>> 11:30 AM--Update on Disability Rights Ohio and How it Can Help Blind
>> Consumers
>> Michael Kirkman, Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio
>>
>> Noon–Recess
>>
>> Noon-Boxed Lunch Pick-Up (tickets required)
>> Fairfield Room
>>
>> Noon to 5:00 PM--Exhibit Hall
>> Cedar Room
>>
>> 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM--Ohio Parents of Blind Children Meeting
>> Interested in revitalizing this division, come join this discussion
>> Heather Leiterman, Vice President, Capitol Chapter
>> Short North Room
>> 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM--Ohio Organization of the Senior Blind Meeting
>> Barbara Pierce, President
>> Arena District Room
>>
>> 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM--Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users (OAGDU) Meeting
>> Deanna Lewis, President
>> Oaks 1 and 2 Rooms
>>
>> 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM--Ohio Association of Blind Students (OABS) Meeting
>> Oaks 3 Room
>>
>> 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM—Hospitality
>> Franklin and Fairfield Rooms
>>
>> 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM--Membership Building and More
>> All NFB members are invited. There will be a drawing for chapter members
>> who recruited three or more paid chapter members between
>> January 1, 2017, and October 28, 2017.Pick up lots of ideas about
>> recruiting and retention of members. Door prizes and more
>> Carolyn Peters Ph.D., Membership Committee Chair and President of the NFB
>> of the Miami Valley Chapter
>> Suzanne Turner, NFB of Cleveland member
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM--Technology Workshop: All Things Tech
>> Join a discussion about all things tech. Several topics are in store: new
>> mobile apps, existing apps, and demonstrations of several Windows programs
>> and features. The new iPhone app from Microsoft, Seeing AI will be
>> demonstrated, as well as how to navigate the Gmail interface on Windows.
>> There will be time at the end for a question and answer session.
>> Robert Spangler, Secretary, NFB of the Miami Valley Chapter, and Jordy
>> Stringer, Capital Chapter member
>> Short North Room
>>
>> 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM—A Crash Course in Advocacy: What Is Informed Choice,
>> and How to Advocate for Yourself
>> Topics include: a brief description of the rehab process and how it works;
>> how to exercise your rights under informed choice; how to write your own
>> Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), which is your right under the
>> law; and discussion of the appeal rights and the appeal process.
>> Dick Davis, Project Specialist, BLIND, Inc.
>> Oaks 1 and 2
>>
>> 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM--Coming Together Meeting
>> President Payne and Vice President Sheri Albers, joined by Shawn Callaway,
>> national rep, and various other leaders from around the state
>> Topics of discussion include leadership, chapter finances, fundraising,
>> advocacy, and policy. This meeting is open to all.
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM--Pre-Banquet Social Hour, Cash Bar
>> Outside of the Alder Room
>>
>> 6:30 PM—NFB-O Banquet. (tickets required)
>> Event Highlights:
>> •    Master of Ceremonies, Richard Payne, NFB-O President
>> •    Keynote Speaker, Shawn M. Callaway, National rep
>> •     Awards presentations, Cheryl Fields, Awards Committee Chair and
>> member, NFB-O Board of Directors
>> •    Scholarship Awards, Jordy Stringer, Scholarship Committee Chair
>> •    Not so Silent Auction, Annette Lutz, Fundraising Chair
>> •    Money for the Movement, Sherry Ruth, NFB-O Treasurer
>> Alder Room
>> We would like to thank the Norwalk Ohio Lions for generously supporting
>> our Scholarship Program.
>>
>> 9:00 PM--After Party
>> Stick around after the banquet to fellowship and party with your NFB-O
>> family. Enjoy live music and a cash bar.
>> Alder Room
>>
>> Sunday, October 28, 2017
>>
>> General Session
>>
>> 9:00 AM--Call to Order
>> Richard Payne, NFB-O President
>> Alder Room
>>
>> 9:05 AM--Remembering the Federation Members No Longer with Us
>> Macy McClain will sing a song.
>>
>> 9:10 AM--Living the Life You Want
>> JW Smith, Ph.D., Past President, NFB of Ohio, and Associate Professor,
>> School of Communication Studies, Scripps College of Communication
>>
>> 9:30 AM--Nominating Committee Report
>>
>> 9:35 AM--Affiliate Elections
>>
>> 10:00 AM--The Dream Report
>> Richard Payne, President, NFB-O
>>
>> 10:20 AM--Financial Report
>> Sherry Ruth, NFB-O Treasurer and President, NFB of Lorain County
>>
>> 10:40 AM--Resolutions
>> Mike Leiterman, Resolutions Committee Chair
>>
>> 11:05 AM--NFB Ice Breaker and Straight Talk
>> Richard Payne, NFB-O President,
>>
>> 11:45 AM--Closing Remarks and Final Words from Our National Rep
>> Shawn Callaway.
>>
>> Noon--Adjournment
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>> 2017 Board of Directors
>>
>> President, Richard Payne, 937-396-5573 (c)
>> rchpay7 at gmail.com
>> PO Box 20544, Dayton, OH 45420
>>
>> Vice President, Sheri Albers, 513-886-8697 (c)
>> sheri.albers87 at gmail.com
>> 3052 Lischer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211
>>
>> Secretary, Shelbi Hindel, 614-558-8059 (c)
>> shelbiah1 at gmail.com
>> 185 Crestview Road, Columbus, OH 43202
>>
>> Treasurer, Sherry Ruth 440-324-4218 (h), 440-281-6959 (c)
>> Babyruth2 at windstream.net
>> 6922 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
>>
>> At-Large Board Members 2015-2017
>> Barbara Pierce, 440-774-8077 (h)
>> barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
>> 198 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074
>>
>> Cheryl Fields, 216-566-4317 (c)
>> cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
>> PO Box 202091, Cleveland, OH 44120
>>
>> Rachel Kuntz, 937-245-0547 (c)
>> rachelrkuntz at gmail.com
>> 7281 Birchwood Dr., West Chester, OH 45069
>>
>> Deanna Lewis, 513-328-7976 (c)
>> deannakay03 at gmail.com
>> 2526 Meyerhill Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45211
>>
>> Dr. Carolyn Peters, 937-657-5134
>> drcarolyn-peters at att.net
>> 411 Elmhurst Rd., Dayton, OH 45417
>>
>> William Turner, 330-328-9860 (c)
>> william.h.turner at ssa.gov
>> 1064 East 167th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110
>>
>> At-Large Board Member 2016-2018
>> Macy McClain, 937-935-2610 (c)
>> macymcclain0990 at gmail.com
>> 701 Stonehollow Place, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
>>
>> Honor Roll
>> Special Sponsor
>> Medical Mutual of Ohio
>> “Our humanity makes us human.”
>> Medical Mutual is proud to support the National Federation of the Blind of
>> Ohio.
>>
>> Silver Sponsors
>> Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cincinnati,
>> Ohio
>> Offering blind and visually impaired people the opportunity to seek
>> independence
>> Disability Rights Ohio, Columbus, Ohio
>> Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to
>> advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with
>> disabilities in Ohio.
>>
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