UPCOMING NFB STATE CONVENTION IN HOT SPRINGS

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From: Janet Ford <dr.janet.ford@gmail.com>

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Date: October 18, 2016 at 3:48:12 PM CDT

To: JOHNYE PRYOR <johnye.pryor@sbcglobal.net>

 

Please post the agenda on the blog. One day handled!

 

 

 

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Good Afternoon-Attached you will find the Agenda for the 2016 National
Federation of the Blind of Arkansas state convention. If you have any
questions or need additional information: please feel free to contact Terry
Sheeler or Me.

We hope that you'all will be able to join us in Hot Springs, but even if you
cannot; share this information with others who might benefit from attending.
Thanks!


   Donna Walker, 1ST Vice President
   NFB Arkansas


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From: Teresa Sheeler [mailto:tosheeler@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 10:26 PM
To: walkercutoff@att.net; walkercutoff@gmail.com
Subject: NFBAR State Convention 2016 Edited by A 2

 

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NFBAR State Convention 2016 Edited by A 2.docx4/ 12

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Fayetteville, AR 72703  

tosheeler@cox.net

Welcome to the 57th annual state convention of the

National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas.

Greetings from the Officers and Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

Terry Sheeler, President, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Donna Walker, Vice President, Malvern, Arkansas

April Scurlock, Second Vice President, Mt. Ida, Arkansas

Joe Sexson, Secretary, Royal, Arkansas

Jimmy Sparks, Treasurer, Little Rock, Arkansas

Board Members

Ron Owens, Plainview, Arkansas

Gary Hall, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Ana Sheeler, Fayetteville, Arkansas

David Henry, Bentonville, Arkansas

Parliamentarian

Wally Thomas, Conway, Arkansas

We are pleased to welcome Carla McQuillan as our

national representative.

About the National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas

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The National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas (NFBAR), an affiliate of the National

Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. We

believe in the full capacity of blind people; we have the power, influence, diversity and

determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Our members work together for a

brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind

persons can live the life they want.

Who We Are

The National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind

people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and well-trained

leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation

and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences

together to effect change at the state and national level.

What We Do

• Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence

• Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service

activities

• Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in

conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities

• Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles

• Inform diabetics about their options for coping with vision loss

• Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the

capabilities of the blind

• Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and

legislative action

• Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to

educational programs and high quality rehabilitation

• Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications

Hotel Information:

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Comfort Inn and Suites: 320 Nash St., Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Phone: (501) 881-4758 Standard room rate: $99.00+tax per night.

Studio & suites: $120.00+tax per night. Each hotel reservation comes

with a complimentary hot breakfast bar.

Registration at Convention:

The NFBAR registration desk is located in the hotel atrium. The desk

will be open  to register from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday October 27,

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday October 28 and 7:30 –

9:00 a.m. on Saturday October 30. The registration fee is $65.00 per

person. Banquet tickets are $30.00 for each Adult and $15.00 for each

youth (Age 7-12). Tickets are free for children (Age 6 and under). All

convention participants must register to be eligible for convention

meals, door prizes, hotel convention rates, and to participate in all

activities. Name badges should be worn throughout the convention.

Both print and Braille agendas are available at the registration desk.

Event times and locations are listed in the agenda. All meetings are

open (except the Nominations Committee meeting).

Door Prizes:

You may be the lucky winner of a fabulous door prize. Names will

be drawn throughout the convention, general sessions and banquet. To

be eligible to win, you MUST be registered for convention and present

in the room when your name is drawn. (The only exception will be the

people scheduled to work at the registration desk). All donations of

door prizes should be turned in at the NFBAR Registration Table.

Change for Change (Formally known as Miles for Pennies):

Collect your coins to help the Arkansas a=liate reach our

transportation goal.  Transportation is a major hurdle across Arkansas

and we want to change that. We challenge all to collect coins and bring

them to NFBAR to help us work toward our goal and make this change

across Arkansas.

Exhibits: Hotel Atrium:

         Exhibitors will be available Friday and Saturday.

         Please visit our NFBAR Independence Market.

         NFB literature and information will be available.

        

NOTE: Please be courteous and turn off all cell phones during convention meetings

and the banquet

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2016 CONVENTION AGENDA: HALLOWEEN EDITION

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Thursday

 

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Registration ~ Hotel Atrium.

 

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Pool Party Social ~ Pool Area

 

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Friday

7:00 – 10:30 a.m.: Complimentary full hot breakfast bar ~ Hotel

Breakfast Area

 

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Exhibits ~ Hotel atrium

 

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Registration ~ Hotel atrium

 

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Change for Change challenge buckets ~

National Park Meeting Room

 

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GENERAL SESSION

~ National Park Meeting Room ~

 

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.: Call To Order (NFBAR President: Terry Sheeler)

 

9:05 – 9:10 a.m.: Convention Welcome

 

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.: Agenda Details, State Report, and Announcements

(NFBAR President: Terry Sheeler)

 

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Cooking Low & Slow Tips and Tricks

 

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Creation Corner

Beaded pumpkin, Beaded corn, Fall center pieces and Custom

Bracelets

 

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