2011 NFB of Kentucky State Convention Agenda

National Federation of the
Blind of Kentucky
Annual State Convention
Capital Plaza Hotel
Frankfort, Kentucky
September 30, October 1 & 2, 2011

Welcome to Frankfort, Kentucky. This is our 64th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky.

Cathy Jackson, President, National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind

Jerry Young, President, National Federation of the Blind of Frankfort

Amy Buresh, National Representative, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind



Childcare will be provided from 8:45 AM, Saturday until after the banquet in the Glass Room. This includes all general sessions, the open board meeting and the banquet. We ask that you pick up your children immediately following the banquet. Lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided. For further information contact Sandra Williams, (502) 807-7875


Friday Afternoon Sept. 30, 2011

4:00-9:00 PM—Exhibits: Upper Level near Kentucky and Caucus Rooms
Lab Computers, Dick Goemer
NEWSLINE, John Glisson, Todd Stephens
Old-Fashioned Swap Shop, George Stokes
Get a Relaxing massage, Masseuse, Lou Dudley
Participate in a Survey “The Definition of Beauty,” Dr. John Ballert

5:00-7:00 PM—Registration: Hotel Lobby, Mike Freholm

5:00 PM—Kentucky Association of Blind Students: Kentucky Room, Annual Meeting and Election of Officers, Katie Adkins, First-Vice President

9:00 to Midnight—Social and Auction sponsored by the NFB of Frankfort: Caucus Room. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available for your enjoyment.

Saturday Morning, October 1, 2011

7:00 AM—Merchants’ Division: Kentucky Room, Annual Breakfast Meeting and Election of Officers: Charles Allen, President

7:00 AM—Scholarship Breakfast: Kentucky Room, Closed Meeting for scholarship Finalists, committee members and invited guests, Lora Felty, Chair

8:00-8:45 AM—Registration: Ballroom 4, Mike Freholm
9:00 AM—Call to Order: Ballroom 4, Cathy Jackson, President
Invocation, George Stokes
Greetings, Gippy Graham, Mayor of Frankfort, Kentucky
Welcome to Frankfort, Jerry Young
Greetings from our National Office, Amy Buresh, President, NFB of Nebraska, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind

9:15—Roll Call of Chapters and Divisions
9:35—President’s Report: Cathy Jackson
10:05—Introduction of our Scholarship Finalists: Lora Felty
Justine Taylor
Lauren Coffey

10:20—The Latest News from the Kentucky Office for the Blind: Chris Smith, Director, Kentucky Office for the Blind—or Designee
Questions and Answers
10:40—Keeping Pace, News from the Kentucky Talking Book Library: Barbara Penegor, Manager
Questions and Answers
11:00—Your right to Vote: Sharon Fields, Director, Kentucky Disabilities Coalition
Questions and Answers
11:30—eBay, My Homegrown Business: Tonia Gatton
Questions and Answers
11:45—Our Member in the Armed Forces:
John Glisson
Questions and Answers

12:00 Noon—Open Board Meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky: Caucus Room, Cathy Jackson

Saturday Afternoon, October 1, 2011

2:00 PM—Call to Order: Ballroom 4, Cathy Jackson
2:05—Report from Our National Office: Amy Buresh, President, NFB of Nebraska, Board member, National Federation of the Blind
2:40—Demonstration of Book Sense Technology: Tonia Gatton
2:55—Legislation/Resolutions: Setting Policy for the NFB of KY and carrying out the plan, Pamela Glisson
3:20—Money Talk: The Financial Roller-coaster, Raising Money for Our Affiliate, Cathy Jackson
3:45—Business Meeting:
Treasurer’s Report, Mike Freholm
Old Business
Report from the Nominating Committee and Election of Officers, Pamela Glisson
New Business

Adjournment

Saturday Evening, October 1, 2011

6:00-7:00 PM Social Hour: Caucus Room, Cash bar available
7:00 PM—Annual Banquet of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky: Caucus Room, Sandra Williams, Mistress of Ceremonies
Invocation, George Stokes
Recognition of Head Table, George Stokes
Key Note Address, Amy Buresh, President, NFB of Nebraska, Board Member, National Federation of the Blind
Presentation of Scholarships, Lora Felty
Presentation of Awards, George Stokes
Conclusion, Raffles and Drawings


Sunday Morning, October 2, 2011

8:00-9:30 AM—National Association to Promote the Use of Braille In Kentucky: Annual Meeting and Election of Officers: Kentucky Room, Lora Felty, President
9:30-11:00 AM—Technology Assistance Division: Annual Meeting and Election of Officers: Kentucky Room, Sandra Williams, President