[Ohio-Talk] Mississippi state convention.

Sat Apr 6 09:55:20 UTC 2024

Good morning,

I feel so grateful to be your president and be recognized as the president
of Ohio in my travels.

I have enjoyed my stay here in Mississippi visiting my daughter and
grandkids. Yesterday my granddaughter from Georgia also joined us for my
Daughters birthday dinner.

To day I will continue visiting the state convention of Mississippi where it
all started. I have included the agenda for those who may wish to join the
zoom link.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MISSISSIPPI

52nd ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

April 5-7, 2024 

THEME: "The More You Know"

Hilton Jackson
1001 East County Line Road 
Jackson, Mississippi 39211 Phone:  (601) 957-2800

Host Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi 
Jackson Chapter
President, Dr. LaShawna Fant

April  5, 2023

Friday Evening
Zoom Connection Information: 
https://zoom.us/j/95694643277
Meeting ID: 956 9464 3277

       5:00 p.m. -- Registration and Pre-registration Packet Pickup
Location: Imperial Hall
**There will be a $40.00 fee for convention registration and $55.00 fee for
the banquet. 
5:30 p.m. -- Meeting for Magnolia Chapter at Large
Location: Crowne 
Lee Cole, Coordinator, Magnolia At Large Chapter, Jackson, MS
6:00 p.m. -- Annual State Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Diplomat I,II
Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Starkville, MS
7:00 p.m. -- Reception/Auction
Location: Salon C
Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Starkville, MS

April 6, 2023

Saturday Morning
Zoom Connection Information: 
https://zoom.us/j/95694643277
Meeting ID: 956 9464 3277
8:00 a.m. -- Registration and Pre-registration Packet Pickup
Location: Imperial Hall
**There will be a $40.00 fee for convention registration and $55.00 fee for
the banquet.
8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m -- Exhibits throughout much of the day
Location: Imperial Hall
Patrina Pendarvis, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Jackson, MS
9:00 a.m. -- Opening Session;
Location: Salon A,B
Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Starkville, MS
9:05 a.m. -- Invocation;
Rev. Sam Gleese, President Emeritus, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Jackson, MS
9:10 a.m. -- Welcome Ceremony;
-Presentation of the flag: Girl Scout Troop 4243
-National Anthem: Gwen Byrd, Member, Jackson Chapter, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi
-- NFB Pledge and One Minute Message
-Welcome:  Herbert Humphries, ADA Coordinator City of Jackson, Member,
Jackson Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi
9:30 a.m. -- Convention Arrangements;
Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Starkville, MS
9:40 a.m.-Moment of Silence in Remembrance
45 a.m. -- National Report;
Shawn Callaway, National Representative; Board Member, National Federation
of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of D.C
10:30 a.m-The More You Know about Fundraising and the PAC Plan
Shawn Callaway, National Representative; Board Member, National Federation
of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of D.C
10:45 a.m. - The More You Know about MDRS and OVRB;
Dorothy Young, Director, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind,
Madison, MS
11:10 a.m. - The More You Know about The Mississippi School for the Blind
Eddie Spann, Principal, Mississippi School for the Blind, Jackson, MS
11:35 a.m.-The More You Know about Changing Transportation Needs in
Mississippi
Shirley Wilson, Director of Public Transportation, Mississippi Department of
Transportation
Michelle Kyles, Regional Mobility Managerfor TransCon (centratl region of
Mississippi) 
11:50 a.m. -The More You Know about Exhibitors
Patrina Pendarvis, Coordinator, 2nd Vice President, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi
12:00-2:30  -- Lunch on Your Own 

Saturday Afternoon

2:30 p.m. -- General Session;
Location: Salon A,B
Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind of
Mississippi, Starkville, MS 
2:30 p.m. - The More You Know about NFB Newsline
Barbara Hadnott, Member, Jackson Chapter, National Federation of the Blind
of Mississippi
2:45 p.m. -  The More You Know About the work of Leader Dogs for the Blind
Representative from Leader Dogs for the Blind
3:00 p.m. - The More You Know about Self-Defense
Herbert Humphries, ADA Coordinator, City of Jackson; Member, Jackson
Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi
3:30 p.m. -  the More You Know about Getting Involved with Leadership
Richard Payne, President, National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
3:50- The More You Know about traditional Training Centers
Representative from the Addie McBryde Rehabilitation Center for the Blind
4:10-The More You Know about Structured Discovery Training Centers
Representatives from the Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind and EMERGE
Rehabilitation Center
4:30-Nationa Convention Arrangements
Adjournment

Saturday Evening
Zoom Connection Information: 
https://zoom.us/j/95694643277
Meeting ID: 956 9464 3277

7:00 p.m. -- Annual State Banquet;
Richard Joiner, Toast Master, Member, Tupelo Chapter, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi
9:00 p.m. -- Movin' and Groovin' Dance;
Hosted by Tupelo Chapter, 
9:00 p.m. - Nominating Committee Meeting: 
Shawn Callaway, National Representative, National Federation of the Blind
Designated Chapter Representatives

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, OF MS
52nd  ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION BANQUET

ORDER OF PROGRAM
Toast Master, Richard Joiner, Member, Tupelo Chapter, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi
Invocation: 
Welcome and Occasion: Alfred Cotton, 1st Vice President, Jackson Chapter,
National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi
Door Prizes:  Sharon Perry, 1st Vice-President, National Federation of the
Blind of Mississippi
Chapter and State Raffles:  Appointees

Introduction of Head Table:  Candice L. Chapman, President, National
Federation of the Blind of Mississippi, Starkville, MS
Introduction of Speaker:  Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation
of the Blind of Mississippi, Starkville, MS
Keynote Speaker:  Shawn Callaway, National Representative; Board Member,
National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of the
Blind of D.C
Awards and Scholarship Presentation
15 Minutes for Funds:  Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi, Starkville, MS 

Sunday Morning

8:15-8:45-Devotional Service
Facilitated by Ollie Lester Beaton, Treasurer, National Federation of the
Blind of Mississippi; Treasurer, Jackson Chapter, National Federation of the
Blind of Mississippi
9:00 a.m-Business Meeting: 

-Financial Report: Ollie Lester-Beaton, Treasurer, National Federation of
the Blind of Mississippi
-Secretary Report: Shundra Johnson, Secretary, National Federation of the
Blind of Mississippi
-Nominating Committee Report: Shawn Callaway, National Representative; Board
Member, National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of
the Blind of D.C
-Elections: Candice L. Chapman, President, National Federation of the Blind
of Mississippi, Starkville, MS
-Closing Comments/Remarks 
Adjournment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi Board of Directors would
like to thank our National Representative, Shawn Callaway, our presenters,
our convention attendees, all of our volunteers, supporters, vendors, and
friends. This convention would not have been possible without you!

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
We highlight the following donors for their financial support, items for our
conference bags, and door prizes.  There may be others that are not included
on this list.  We appreciate them as well.
-- MS Department of Rehabilitation Services, Madison, MS
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities

Vendors/Exhibitors
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
Emerald Coast Vision Aids
JW.org
LCI Industries
Allen Gales
Shelia Warren
Robert Skillon
Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind
Dr. Coatney
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services

Board of Directors
National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi

Candice L. Chapman, President
Minister Sam Gleese, President Emeritus
Sharon Perry, 1st Vice President
Patrina Pendarvis, 2nd Vice President
Shundra Johnson, Secretary
Ollie Lester-Beaton, Treasurer
Verdina Buckner, Director
Lee Cole, Director
Jean Mallet, Director
Shaun Warnsley, Director
Robert Skillon, Director
Wanda McKinney, Director

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.

NFB 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. 

NFB OF MISSISSIPPI

NFB of Mississippi
Keeps rolling along,
NFB of Mississippi 
Is seven chapters strong,
NFB of Mississippi 
We're on the right track;
National Federation of the Blind.

NFB of Mississippi
Change what it means to be blind,
NFB of Mississippi
Is marching in time,
NFB of Mississippi
There's no turning back;
National Federation of the Blind.

NFB of Mississippi
Is equality,
NFB of Mississippi
Gives opportunity,
NFB of Mississippi
Has security;
National Federation of the Blind.

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto: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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