From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Oct  5 18:51:45 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:51:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Big News!
Message-ID: <007501cc838f$d5568180$80038480$@com>

-----Original Message-----
From: Hopkins, Raymond E. (DBVI)
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 12:13 PM
To: ~ All DBVI Staff (DBVI)
Cc: Hare, Keith (GOV); Robinson, Joann (DRS); Belcher, Maryann B. (DRS);
'gcalhoun at bobva.com'; George Otey; Earl Mason; david phillips
Subject: Big News!



All:

You might recall that Richard Sorey transferred from the Regional
Manager's position in Norfolk to the role of Business Enterprise Program
Manager about five weeks ago as Dave Kennedy retired. I appreciate
Rich's willingness to Assume the challenge of managing this unique and
demanding program. Rich has immersed himself in learning about the law,
regulations and policies  governing the vending facility program, while
simultaneously building relationships with the licensed blind vendors,
building hosts and other government officials.

Today, Rich has informed me of his intent to resign from DBVI to pursue
another career opportunity. Effective November 1, Rich will begin his
new duties as the Director of the Office of Blind Services, Mississippi
Department of Rehabilitation Services. For now, Rich plans to separate
from the agency during the last week of this month.

During the past few years, under Rich's tutelage, the Norfolk Regional
Office has led the way in producing successful employment outcomes for
consumers. The NRO staff has been engaged in their communities,
initiating new services and approaches to better serve its clientele.

Please join me in congratulating Mr. Sorey on this big career move.
Virginia's loss is Mississippi's gain.

We'll say, "See you later", rather than good bye. Rich will forever be
part of the DBVI family (and we won't let him forget it).

Ray

Raymond E. Hopkins, Commissioner
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
397 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 371-3145
Toll Free (in Virginia): (800) 622-2155
Fax: (804) 371-3157
E-mail: Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov 




From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Oct  5 18:59:23 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 14:59:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Passing of Don Galloway
Message-ID: <008801cc8390$e5fdda50$b1f98ef0$@com>

 

 

>From Brigid Doherty:

 

Dear All,

 

I heard from Michelle Clark (National Harbor Chapter, NFB of MD) this
morning that Don Galloway passed away in California last night. He had gone
out to California to receive an award in August, and was unable to travel
home due to a resulting infection. He had been in hospice care.

 

I'll be attending the DC convention this Friday and Saturday speaking for
Metro. If anyone would like me to pass a message along to the affiliate,
I'll be happy to do so.

 

As to a memorial service for Don, nothing has yet been planned. I understand
the funeral/burial will be in California and a memorial service will be held
in the future in DC.

 

Take care,

 

Brigid 



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri Oct  7 21:29:12 2011
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark Roane)
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:29:12 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just 1 week
	away
Message-ID: <5512C3E122544DC6AE483CD9BAFCDA5B@Exanimus>

The 2011 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia will be held November 4 through 6, 2011 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel, located at 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.  To make hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at (757) 428-7025 or (800) 365-3032.  Special room rates have been negotiated for convention attendee's.  When you call the hotel, make sure to tell them that you are attending the NFBV convention so that you will receive the special convention rate.  The deadline to make hotel reservations is October 14, 2011.  After the deadline, there is no guarantee that you will get a room at the convention hotel.

 

Child care is available to the children of convention attendee's (ages infant through 5th grade) during 4 sessions of convention.  These sessions are:

Session 1  Friday evening 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Session 2  Saturday morning 8:45 am to 12:15 pm

Session 3  Saturday afternoon 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Session 4  Saturday evening 6:45 pm to ? hour after banquet adjournment

Snacks will be provided during Session 2 and Session 3.  Even though child care will be open and fully staffed during lunch on Saturday, lunch will not be provided.  Parents should either pick their child up for lunch at the end of Session 2 or provide a lunch for their child to eat in the child care room.  Also, dinner will not be provided on Saturday evening.  Parents should feed their child dinner prior to bringing them to Session 4.  The cost of child care is $5 per family per session.  If you need more information, please contact Child Care coordinator Mary Durbin at (757) 431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate the number of children per session on the convention pre registration form.

 

On Friday afternoon, a Seminar will be held from 1:30 to 4:30.  Details of the Seminar are still being developed and will be announced soon.  If you need more information, please contact Seminar coordinator Mary Durbin at (757) 431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre registration form if you plan to attend the seminar.

 

Running parallel to the convention will be the 2011 Youth Track, presented by the NFB of Virginia Students Division. The leaders will provide blind middle and high school youth with the opportunity to explore a variety of assistive technologies that can help them have equal access to classroom assignments and social networking. Participants will talk with fellow students as well as college mentors about accessibility problems that they have in school and life as well as how to address them.  In addition, students will be given the chance to have a unique travel experience outside the hotel.  Complete and return the attached Youth Track Registration Form if you plan to participate in the Youth track.  If you need more information, please contact Youth Track coordinator Tracy Soforenko at (703) 635-2085 or PotomacNFB at verizon.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre registration form if you plan to participate in the Youth track.

 

On Saturday, there will be luncheons for the Students Division, the Parents Division and the Merchants Division.  Please indicate on the convention pre registration form if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.  Box lunches should be purchased if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.

 

On Saturday, box lunches will be available for a cost of $13 if purchased in advance on the convention pre registration form.  Otherwise, the cost will be $15 if purchased at the convention.  Box lunches can only be guaranteed for those purchased on the convention pre registration form.  A limited number may be available for purchase at the convention.

 

Complete the attached Convention Pre Registration Form and mail it with payment included to:

NFB of Virginia

3230 Grove Avenue

Richmond, VA  23221


From corbbo at gmail.com  Sun Oct  9 17:24:03 2011
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbbmacc O'Connor)
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:24:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention
Message-ID: <37D5659E-25D4-4369-9EA6-05861AADC5A6@gmail.com>

Good afternoon fellow Virginians!

I am very excited to see you at this year's upcoming state convention in Virginia Beach. To help us stay in touch with everybody who attends convention this year, I am pioneering a new (and stress-free) initiative. For this to work, I need your help.

At each general session, we will have a table in the back of the room where people can submit their contact information to us. We will then add these folks to the NFBV-announce e-mail list, and encourage the nearest chapter president to get in touch with them...some of whom may not be regulars at our meetings and events. This is in response to many people last year asking how to keep in touch with the NFBV. While some of us individually took names and phone numbers down, inevitably the contact info for some people who could use the NFBV's help and philosophy was lost.

For this to succeed, I am asking everyone to please consider volunteering at our Contact Table. Please review the following shifts and get back to me with your availability. I am looking for 2 people per shift. And, as a bonus, you can still attend, listen, and participate in the auction and presentations!

FRIDAY - BOARD MEETING
9:00-10:15
10:15-11:30

SATURDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:30
10:30-12:00
2:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
4:00-5:00

SATURDAY BANQUET (bring your plate if you're still eating!)
8:00-9:00 (during banquet, after dessert has been served)
9:00-10:00 (until the banquet ends)

SUNDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00

You may call me at 202-684-6130 with your availability or (preferably) e-mail me at corbbo at gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for helping make this year's convention a success,
Corbb O'Connor

---
Corbbmacc O'Connor
corbbo at gmail.com // (202) 684-6130



From jessicac.kostiw at gmail.com  Sun Oct  9 21:30:40 2011
From: jessicac.kostiw at gmail.com (Jessica Kostiw)
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 17:30:40 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention
In-Reply-To: <37D5659E-25D4-4369-9EA6-05861AADC5A6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A56DE15E82C24DF79669AD1DC57E6279@Jessica>

Great idea Corbb!  Put me down for Saturday at 10-12 and Sunday from 10-11.

See you in Virginia Beach!
Jessica Kostiw

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Corbbmacc O'Connor
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 1:24 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention

Good afternoon fellow Virginians!

I am very excited to see you at this year's upcoming state convention in
Virginia Beach. To help us stay in touch with everybody who attends
convention this year, I am pioneering a new (and stress-free) initiative.
For this to work, I need your help.

At each general session, we will have a table in the back of the room where
people can submit their contact information to us. We will then add these
folks to the NFBV-announce e-mail list, and encourage the nearest chapter
president to get in touch with them...some of whom may not be regulars at
our meetings and events. This is in response to many people last year asking
how to keep in touch with the NFBV. While some of us individually took names
and phone numbers down, inevitably the contact info for some people who
could use the NFBV's help and philosophy was lost.

For this to succeed, I am asking everyone to please consider volunteering at
our Contact Table. Please review the following shifts and get back to me
with your availability. I am looking for 2 people per shift. And, as a
bonus, you can still attend, listen, and participate in the auction and
presentations!

FRIDAY - BOARD MEETING
9:00-10:15
10:15-11:30

SATURDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:30
10:30-12:00
2:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
4:00-5:00

SATURDAY BANQUET (bring your plate if you're still eating!)
8:00-9:00 (during banquet, after dessert has been served)
9:00-10:00 (until the banquet ends)

SUNDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00

You may call me at 202-684-6130 with your availability or (preferably)
e-mail me at corbbo at gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for helping make this year's convention a success,
Corbb O'Connor

---
Corbbmacc O'Connor
corbbo at gmail.com // (202) 684-6130

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From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Oct 12 22:14:34 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:14:34 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Action Auction at Convention
Message-ID: <004201cc892c$534f1600$f9ed4200$@com>

			From our amazing and talented Auctioneer, Jacki
Brown:
GIVE TO THE 2011 ACTION AUCTION


Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  The NFB of Virginia will be having an Auction at its
state convention in Virginia Beach -  November 4-6, 2011.  We need good NEW,
HAND-MADE or ANTIQUE ITEMS to auction.   Please contact Jacki Brown :
703-534-0747/ jacquelinestonebrown at comcast.net
to tell her what you plan to donate.  She'll be releasing the information
about what is being offered at least a week before the convention via email.
PLEASE DONATE NOW!

Then bring your donated items to the convention.  Just like last year there
will be a table set up with the items offered with bid sheets in the
vendor's room on Friday and in the meeting room on Saturday and Sunday. On
Friday the Action Auction volunteers will accept items for auction and offer
them for initial bidding first in the  SILENT  AUCTION starting at lunch on
Friday, and then for FINAL LIVE AUCTION on Saturday and Sunday during
general meetings and at the Banquet.  

Remember - this is our chance to raise money for ourselves in a fun way -
also a way to buy only previously dreamed of luxuries from our friends.







From joehobson at comcast.net  Thu Oct 13 13:17:04 2011
From: joehobson at comcast.net (joe hobson)
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:17:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention
References: <37D5659E-25D4-4369-9EA6-05861AADC5A6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <21FFE3B43ECE4976878A11203051450E@JoeHobsonVAIO>

Test.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Corbbmacc O'Connor" <corbbo at gmail.com>
To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 1:24 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention


> Good afternoon fellow Virginians!
>
> I am very excited to see you at this year's upcoming state convention in 
> Virginia Beach. To help us stay in touch with everybody who attends 
> convention this year, I am pioneering a new (and stress-free) initiative. 
> For this to work, I need your help.
>
> At each general session, we will have a table in the back of the room 
> where people can submit their contact information to us. We will then add 
> these folks to the NFBV-announce e-mail list, and encourage the nearest 
> chapter president to get in touch with them...some of whom may not be 
> regulars at our meetings and events. This is in response to many people 
> last year asking how to keep in touch with the NFBV. While some of us 
> individually took names and phone numbers down, inevitably the contact 
> info for some people who could use the NFBV's help and philosophy was 
> lost.
>
> For this to succeed, I am asking everyone to please consider volunteering 
> at our Contact Table. Please review the following shifts and get back to 
> me with your availability. I am looking for 2 people per shift. And, as a 
> bonus, you can still attend, listen, and participate in the auction and 
> presentations!
>
> FRIDAY - BOARD MEETING
> 9:00-10:15
> 10:15-11:30
>
> SATURDAY - GENERAL SESSION
> 9:00-10:30
> 10:30-12:00
> 2:00-3:00
> 3:00-4:00
> 4:00-5:00
>
> SATURDAY BANQUET (bring your plate if you're still eating!)
> 8:00-9:00 (during banquet, after dessert has been served)
> 9:00-10:00 (until the banquet ends)
>
> SUNDAY - GENERAL SESSION
> 9:00-10:00
> 10:00-11:00
> 11:00-12:00
>
> You may call me at 202-684-6130 with your availability or (preferably) 
> e-mail me at corbbo at gmail.com.
>
> Thanks in advance for helping make this year's convention a success,
> Corbb O'Connor
>
> ---
> Corbbmacc O'Connor
> corbbo at gmail.com // (202) 684-6130
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
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From joehobson at comcast.net  Thu Oct 13 13:34:53 2011
From: joehobson at comcast.net (joe hobson)
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:34:53 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Reminder: NFBV Convention Hotel Deadline Friday
	October 14
Message-ID: <75D182E335FD4097B30984B91DBF5B28@JoeHobsonVAIO>

    TIMELY REMINDER !

The NFBV state convention hotel reservation deadline is fast approaching, Friday, October 14th.
Hopefully, if you are planning to attend state convention, you have already made and confirmed your reservation.
If not, you should take immediate action by not later than Friday, October 14th, to ensure convention discounted room rate and availability.
The NFBV special discounted room rate is: $75 plus applicable tax for ocean front rooms, and $59 plus applicable tax for non-ocean view.
Other hotel accommodations are also negotiated for  suites and upgrades. 



To make hotel reservations: Call immediately the hotel directly at (757) 428-7025 or (800) 365-3032.  Identify yourself  as NFBV convention attendee. The on-line reservation code is: 11036712N. 
Note: After the deadline, there is no guarantee that you will get a room at the convention hotel.

 
See you in Virginia Beach  at the 53rd Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia , November 4 through 6, 2011 , Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel, 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.  






From jrelton at verizon.net  Fri Oct 14 01:25:04 2011
From: jrelton at verizon.net (Joy Relton)
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:25:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just 1
	week	away
In-Reply-To: <5512C3E122544DC6AE483CD9BAFCDA5B@Exanimus>
References: <5512C3E122544DC6AE483CD9BAFCDA5B@Exanimus>
Message-ID: <00c801cc8a10$1a6db910$4f492b30$@verizon.net>

Mark,

I neglected to inform you that I will not be able to attend the convention
this year after all. I did send you a check for the banquet and for
registration. Please send me any refund I am entitled. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Roane
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 5:29 PM
To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just 1 week
away

The 2011 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia will
be held November 4 through 6, 2011 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
hotel, located at 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.  To
make hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at (757) 428-7025 or (800)
365-3032.  Special room rates have been negotiated for convention
attendee's.  When you call the hotel, make sure to tell them that you are
attending the NFBV convention so that you will receive the special
convention rate.  The deadline to make hotel reservations is October 14,
2011.  After the deadline, there is no guarantee that you will get a room at
the convention hotel.

 

Child care is available to the children of convention attendee's (ages
infant through 5th grade) during 4 sessions of convention.  These sessions
are:

Session 1  Friday evening 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Session 2  Saturday morning 8:45 am to 12:15 pm

Session 3  Saturday afternoon 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Session 4  Saturday evening 6:45 pm to ? hour after banquet adjournment

Snacks will be provided during Session 2 and Session 3.  Even though child
care will be open and fully staffed during lunch on Saturday, lunch will not
be provided.  Parents should either pick their child up for lunch at the end
of Session 2 or provide a lunch for their child to eat in the child care
room.  Also, dinner will not be provided on Saturday evening.  Parents
should feed their child dinner prior to bringing them to Session 4.  The
cost of child care is $5 per family per session.  If you need more
information, please contact Child Care coordinator Mary Durbin at (757)
431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate the number of children per
session on the convention pre registration form.

 

On Friday afternoon, a Seminar will be held from 1:30 to 4:30.  Details of
the Seminar are still being developed and will be announced soon.  If you
need more information, please contact Seminar coordinator Mary Durbin at
(757) 431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to attend the seminar.

 

Running parallel to the convention will be the 2011 Youth Track, presented
by the NFB of Virginia Students Division. The leaders will provide blind
middle and high school youth with the opportunity to explore a variety of
assistive technologies that can help them have equal access to classroom
assignments and social networking. Participants will talk with fellow
students as well as college mentors about accessibility problems that they
have in school and life as well as how to address them.  In addition,
students will be given the chance to have a unique travel experience outside
the hotel.  Complete and return the attached Youth Track Registration Form
if you plan to participate in the Youth track.  If you need more
information, please contact Youth Track coordinator Tracy Soforenko at (703)
635-2085 or PotomacNFB at verizon.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to participate in the Youth track.

 

On Saturday, there will be luncheons for the Students Division, the Parents
Division and the Merchants Division.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.  Box lunches
should be purchased if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.

 

On Saturday, box lunches will be available for a cost of $13 if purchased in
advance on the convention pre registration form.  Otherwise, the cost will
be $15 if purchased at the convention.  Box lunches can only be guaranteed
for those purchased on the convention pre registration form.  A limited
number may be available for purchase at the convention.

 

Complete the attached Convention Pre Registration Form and mail it with
payment included to:

NFB of Virginia

3230 Grove Avenue

Richmond, VA  23221
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From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Oct 14 14:07:17 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:07:17 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just
	1	week	away
In-Reply-To: <00c801cc8a10$1a6db910$4f492b30$@verizon.net>
References: <5512C3E122544DC6AE483CD9BAFCDA5B@Exanimus>
	<00c801cc8a10$1a6db910$4f492b30$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <005901cc8a7a$95347cf0$bf9d76d0$@com>

Joy,

We'll miss you. I hope all is well.

Best,

FKS

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Relton
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:25 PM
To: 'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'
Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just 1
week away

Mark,

I neglected to inform you that I will not be able to attend the convention
this year after all. I did send you a check for the banquet and for
registration. Please send me any refund I am entitled. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Roane
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 5:29 PM
To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline just 1 week
away

The 2011 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia will
be held November 4 through 6, 2011 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
hotel, located at 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.  To
make hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at (757) 428-7025 or (800)
365-3032.  Special room rates have been negotiated for convention
attendee's.  When you call the hotel, make sure to tell them that you are
attending the NFBV convention so that you will receive the special
convention rate.  The deadline to make hotel reservations is October 14,
2011.  After the deadline, there is no guarantee that you will get a room at
the convention hotel.

 

Child care is available to the children of convention attendee's (ages
infant through 5th grade) during 4 sessions of convention.  These sessions
are:

Session 1  Friday evening 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Session 2  Saturday morning 8:45 am to 12:15 pm

Session 3  Saturday afternoon 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Session 4  Saturday evening 6:45 pm to ? hour after banquet adjournment

Snacks will be provided during Session 2 and Session 3.  Even though child
care will be open and fully staffed during lunch on Saturday, lunch will not
be provided.  Parents should either pick their child up for lunch at the end
of Session 2 or provide a lunch for their child to eat in the child care
room.  Also, dinner will not be provided on Saturday evening.  Parents
should feed their child dinner prior to bringing them to Session 4.  The
cost of child care is $5 per family per session.  If you need more
information, please contact Child Care coordinator Mary Durbin at (757)
431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate the number of children per
session on the convention pre registration form.

 

On Friday afternoon, a Seminar will be held from 1:30 to 4:30.  Details of
the Seminar are still being developed and will be announced soon.  If you
need more information, please contact Seminar coordinator Mary Durbin at
(757) 431-1205 or mrdurbin at cox.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to attend the seminar.

 

Running parallel to the convention will be the 2011 Youth Track, presented
by the NFB of Virginia Students Division. The leaders will provide blind
middle and high school youth with the opportunity to explore a variety of
assistive technologies that can help them have equal access to classroom
assignments and social networking. Participants will talk with fellow
students as well as college mentors about accessibility problems that they
have in school and life as well as how to address them.  In addition,
students will be given the chance to have a unique travel experience outside
the hotel.  Complete and return the attached Youth Track Registration Form
if you plan to participate in the Youth track.  If you need more
information, please contact Youth Track coordinator Tracy Soforenko at (703)
635-2085 or PotomacNFB at verizon.net.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to participate in the Youth track.

 

On Saturday, there will be luncheons for the Students Division, the Parents
Division and the Merchants Division.  Please indicate on the convention pre
registration form if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.  Box lunches
should be purchased if you plan to attend one of these luncheons.

 

On Saturday, box lunches will be available for a cost of $13 if purchased in
advance on the convention pre registration form.  Otherwise, the cost will
be $15 if purchased at the convention.  Box lunches can only be guaranteed
for those purchased on the convention pre registration form.  A limited
number may be available for purchase at the convention.

 

Complete the attached Convention Pre Registration Form and mail it with
payment included to:

NFB of Virginia

3230 Grove Avenue

Richmond, VA  23221
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From msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com  Sat Oct 15 22:56:50 2011
From: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com (Jennifer Kennedy)
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:56:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention
In-Reply-To: <37D5659E-25D4-4369-9EA6-05861AADC5A6@gmail.com>
References: <37D5659E-25D4-4369-9EA6-05861AADC5A6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BC66B26DC31E416293EB59EBC9BAA9A2@JensDesktop>

Dan and I will work the table the first shift of the Board meeting. If
that's already taken, we should be able to do the second one.

Jennifer


Jennifer M. Kennedy, M.A., NOMC
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter, President
Phone: 330-465-6245
Work: 804-371-3606
Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Corbbmacc O'Connor
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 1:24 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed at state convention

Good afternoon fellow Virginians!

I am very excited to see you at this year's upcoming state convention in
Virginia Beach. To help us stay in touch with everybody who attends
convention this year, I am pioneering a new (and stress-free) initiative.
For this to work, I need your help.

At each general session, we will have a table in the back of the room where
people can submit their contact information to us. We will then add these
folks to the NFBV-announce e-mail list, and encourage the nearest chapter
president to get in touch with them...some of whom may not be regulars at
our meetings and events. This is in response to many people last year asking
how to keep in touch with the NFBV. While some of us individually took names
and phone numbers down, inevitably the contact info for some people who
could use the NFBV's help and philosophy was lost.

For this to succeed, I am asking everyone to please consider volunteering at
our Contact Table. Please review the following shifts and get back to me
with your availability. I am looking for 2 people per shift. And, as a
bonus, you can still attend, listen, and participate in the auction and
presentations!

FRIDAY - BOARD MEETING
9:00-10:15
10:15-11:30

SATURDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:30
10:30-12:00
2:00-3:00
3:00-4:00
4:00-5:00

SATURDAY BANQUET (bring your plate if you're still eating!)
8:00-9:00 (during banquet, after dessert has been served)
9:00-10:00 (until the banquet ends)

SUNDAY - GENERAL SESSION
9:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00

You may call me at 202-684-6130 with your availability or (preferably)
e-mail me at corbbo at gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for helping make this year's convention a success,
Corbb O'Connor

---
Corbbmacc O'Connor
corbbo at gmail.com // (202) 684-6130

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From msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com  Sat Oct 15 23:10:13 2011
From: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com (Jennifer Kennedy)
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:10:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond's 1st Annual Walk with the Blind a Success!
Message-ID: <DFA2B740DE3E471688F1FA4BB270F18B@JensDesktop>

Fellow Federationists,

 

I am pleased to report the 1st Annual Walk with the Blind sponsored by the
Richmond chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia was
deemed a success! With about 50 participants, a proclaimation from the
governor, state employees and rehabilitation center students in attendance,
and Michael Kasey, our 1st VP on the state level as well as a 10 time walker
in Fredricksburg   all helped to get the crowd excited. We had nearly 20
participating Carytown vendors donate 27 gift certificates which were used
as door prizes for our walkers. The local ABC affiliate here in Richmond,
Channel 8, will be airing a piece on our walk tonight at 11 PM. We will know
the exact amount of funds brought in at the state convention board meeting
but I have heard rumors at least three of our chapter members raised $500.00
each!

 

Here's to a wonderful event for a wonderful cause!

Jennifer

 

 

Jennifer M. Kennedy, M.A., NOMC

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter, President

Phone: 330-465-6245

Work: 804-371-3606

Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com

 



From charliebrownlaw at comcast.net  Mon Oct 17 00:19:02 2011
From: charliebrownlaw at comcast.net (Charles S Brown)
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:19:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond's 1st Annual Walk with the Blind a
	Success!
References: <DFA2B740DE3E471688F1FA4BB270F18B@JensDesktop>
Message-ID: <000701cc8c62$60022a20$0200a8c0@cbrown>

Jennifer,
Congratulations to you and the Richmond chapter on an eveny well done! 
Thanks.
Charlie Brown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Kennedy" <msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'" 
<nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:10 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond's 1st Annual Walk with the Blind a 
Success!


> Fellow Federationists,
>
>
>
> I am pleased to report the 1st Annual Walk with the Blind sponsored by the
> Richmond chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia was
> deemed a success! With about 50 participants, a proclaimation from the
> governor, state employees and rehabilitation center students in 
> attendance,
> and Michael Kasey, our 1st VP on the state level as well as a 10 time 
> walker
> in Fredricksburg   all helped to get the crowd excited. We had nearly 20
> participating Carytown vendors donate 27 gift certificates which were used
> as door prizes for our walkers. The local ABC affiliate here in Richmond,
> Channel 8, will be airing a piece on our walk tonight at 11 PM. We will 
> know
> the exact amount of funds brought in at the state convention board meeting
> but I have heard rumors at least three of our chapter members raised 
> $500.00
> each!
>
>
>
> Here's to a wonderful event for a wonderful cause!
>
> Jennifer
>
>
>
>
>
> Jennifer M. Kennedy, M.A., NOMC
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter, President
>
> Phone: 330-465-6245
>
> Work: 804-371-3606
>
> Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
> 





From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Oct 17 14:18:30 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:18:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Schedule A and Work Incentives Workshops
Message-ID: <001a01cc8cd7$a6a68550$f3f38ff0$@com>

>From Nikki Jeffords:

On Friday, November 4, 2001, in conjunction with our state convention, we
will hold two employment related workshops.

1:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Schedule A Hiring Authority

Take the mystery out of Schedule A, the Government's disability preference
program.  Join Elena Boyer from the Department of Rehabilitative Services as
she explains how to use Schedule A in order to reach a positive employment
outcome in Government service.  You will learn not only how to use Schedule
A, but what hiring authorities are looking for and how to market yourself so
that you don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure people with
disabilities are represented in our federal government.

2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Social Security Work Incentives

Take the fear away from going back to work!  Many people are scared that
when they go to work, their Social Security benefits and insurance will
disappear.  Learn about the impact of work on your Social Security benefits
and how work incentives may assist you to keep benefits or work your way off
of those benefits as Social Security has put incentives in place so that
returning to the workforce won't be so difficult.  Join Frances Durham, a
certified Benefits Counselor as she discusses how work incentives can assist
you to take the next step towards improving the quality of your life through
meaningful work.  Nikki Jeffords from DBVI will also provide some tips on
how the Vocational Rehabilitation Program can assist in enticing employers
to give you the opportunity to show your worth by changing their attitudes
about what it means to be blind.




From PotomacNFB at verizon.net  Wed Oct 19 02:31:06 2011
From: PotomacNFB at verizon.net (potomac NFB)
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:31:06 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female Chapter Member Seeks Roommate for State
 Convention in Virginia Beach
Message-ID: <007001cc8e07$27ca0cd0$775e2670$@verizon.net>

A new Potomac chapter member wants a roommate to reduce convention expenses.
She has an Ocean Front room reservation ($75 per night with 2 queen beds)
and will arrive Thursday night and check out on Sunday. If interested in
sharing a room, please contact Carol at 301-461-3728 or via email at
<mailto:tigicat at gmail.com> tigicat at gmail.com

 

Tracy Soforenko

President, Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind

PotomacNFB at verizon.net

703 635-2085

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Oct 20 15:52:44 2011
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:52:44 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] roommate wanted to share nfbv state convention room
References: <001a01cc8cd7$a6a68550$f3f38ff0$@com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP62F7F2E65F1900D7F2401C8FEB0@phx.gbl>

Hello All,
I have reserved a room at this year's nfbv state convention and in order to 
save some money, I can share the room with someone else and split the cost. 
The room is not facing the beach. However, it does have two beds and is very 
reasonably priced.

If you are interested, please contact me directly at
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com
or via phone at 703.994.2040.

Looking forward to meeting everyone again in Virginia Beach.
JB




From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri Oct 21 14:21:50 2011
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:21:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Convention Pre Registration deadline is Monday,
	October 24
Message-ID: <E0526CBC8CD747CEA4FD362DBB9C6F4C@YOUR20B4266652>

The Pre Registration deadline for the 2011 NFBV convention is just a few days away.  If you are planning to attend this years state convention, then why not pre register?  You can save some money and be entered into a drawing to win $75 if your pre registration form (with fees included) is received by Monday October 24, 2011.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you in Virginia Beach!

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Oct 23 22:42:55 2011
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:42:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Hotel sleeping room cancelation policy
Message-ID: <007e01cc91d5$1b5c7f10$52157d30$@net>

2011 NFBV Convention

Reminder.  The hotel policy for cancelation is 48 hours before your
reservation date.

 

The date for making hotel reservations is passed.  If you still need a room,
call the hotel anyway and they may have a room for you.

 

Michael Kasey

Organization and Arrangements

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Oct 24 19:37:21 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:37:21 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] State Convention Agenda
Message-ID: <00c601cc9284$59eaa4f0$0dbfeed0$@com>

53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF VIRGINIA
Voice of the Nation's Blind


Fredric Schroeder, President
Presidential Suite, Room 728

November 4 - 6, 2011


Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel,
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 428-7025 or (800) 365-3032


Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the 
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia 
Mary Durbin, President


THE FEDERATION 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."

 
Convention Registration 
Convention Registration will be located in the Atlantic Foyer. The cost of
registration is $15.00. Registration will be open on Friday, November 4,
from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Saturday, November 5, from 8:00 A.M. to
10:00 A.M. and from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Door prizes and auction items can
be brought to the registration desk beginning Friday morning. 

Meal Functions 
Tickets for all meal functions are available at the registration desk. 

Banquet: Banquet tickets are $30.00.

Box Lunch: Box Lunch tickets for Saturday noon are $15.00 and are only
guaranteed if purchased in advance on the convention pre-registration form.
A limited number will be available for purchase at the convention. Banquet
and Box Lunch Tickets must be purchased by 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November
5. 

Banquet Ticket Exchange
We will have reserved seating for the banquet. Those wishing to sit together
at the banquet should designate one person to collect banquet tickets from
those individuals. All tickets should be brought to the registration table
no later than 2:00 P.M. on Saturday and exchanged for tickets with a
designated table number.

Note: For more information about registration, meal functions, or the
banquet ticket exchange, please contact Michael Kasey at (540) 760-3885.

Door Prizes
Door prizes will be drawn periodically throughout convention sessions on
Saturday and Sunday and at the Banquet. To be eligible for door prizes, you
must be registered for the convention and present in the room when your name
is called.

Action Auction
Throughout the day on Saturday, we will be holding an Action Auction to
raise money for the affiliate. The auction will be great fun with many
valuable items up for bid. You will have a chance to preview auction items
on Friday afternoon in the exhibit area. For more information contact Jacki
Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer.

Contact Table
If you are looking for assistance from the NFBV (such as assistance for a
blind student, pursuing vocational rehabilitation training, advocating for
yourself at work, or a legal matter), please submit your information and
request at the Contact Table. After the convention, a member of the NFBV
will contact you. In addition, if you are interested in receiving regular
updates about our programs and legislative efforts, please also visit the
Contact Table. The table will be open during the board meeting, after the
opening ceremonies on Saturday, at the end of the banquet, and all morning
Sunday. For more information, please contact Corbb O'Connor at (202)
684-6130.

Youth Track
This year we are offering special programming for students in grades 6
through 12. Youth Track activities begin Friday evening with an informal
get-together with a career professional focus and will continue throughout
the weekend.

Childcare
Childcare is available for children of convention attendees in Room 201 of
the hotel. Our experienced childcare workers will care for infants through
fifth graders and will have activities and games to entertain them. For more
information contact Becky Slater, Childcare Coordinator. 

Assistive Listening Devices
A limited number of assistive listening devices are available during all
convention sessions and at the banquet. Please contact the registration
desk, located in the Atlantic Foyer, for an assistive listening device.
 
Friday, November 4, 2011

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. NFBV Board of Directors Meeting (Open to All):
Rappahannock Room 

12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Exhibits: Atlantic Foyer

1:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Schedule A Hiring Authority: James Room
Take the mystery out of Schedule A, the Government's disability preference
program. Join Elena Boyer from the Department of Rehabilitative Services as
she explains how to use Schedule A to reach a positive employment outcome in
Government service. You will learn how to use the Schedule A program, and
you will learn what hiring authorities are looking for and how to market
yourself so that you don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure people
with disabilities are represented in our federal government.

2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Social Security Work Incentives: James Room
Take the fear away from going back to work! Many people are scared that when
they go to work, their Social Security benefits and insurance will
disappear. Learn about the impact of work on your Social Security benefits
and how work incentives may assist you to keep benefits or work your way off
of those benefits as Social Security has put incentives in place so that
returning to the workforce won't be so difficult. Join Frances Durham, a
certified Benefits Counselor as she discusses how work incentives can assist
you to take the next step towards improving the quality of your life through
meaningful work. Nikki Jeffords from DBVI will also provide some tips on how
the Vocational Rehabilitation Program can assist in enticing employers to
give you the opportunity to show your worth by changing their attitudes
about what it means to be blind.

3:45 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. I Phone App Seminar: James Room
Mary Durbin, Corresponding Secretary NFB of Virginia and President,
Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Chairperson 

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Public Meeting on Rehabilitation Services: James Room
Susan Payne, VR Director, Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Rookie Round-Up Reception: James Room
John Bailey, Membership Committee Chairperson

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Hospitality: Cape Charles A
Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Student Hospitality and Apprentice: York Room
Tracy Soforenko and Corbbmacc O'Connor, Coordinators

7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Braille Carnival: Rappahannock Room
Zina Lewis and Theresa Willis, Coordinators

8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Resolutions Committee: James Room
C. J. Fish, Chairperson

9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille:
James Room
Sandy Halverson, President

 
Saturday, November 5, 2011

8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

General Session: Rappahannock & James Rooms

9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Opening Ceremonies

Call to Order

Invocation:

Presentation of the Colors:

National Anthem: C. J. Fish, Assistant Treasurer, Potomac Chapter

Federation Pledge: Brittany Savage, President, Virginia Association of Blind
Students

Greetings from Our Host Chapter: Mary Durbin, President, Chesapeake Bay
Chapter

Welcome to Virginia Beach: The Honorable Rosemary Wilson, Council woman,
Virginia Beach

Convention Arrangements: Michael Kasey, Chairperson, Convention Organization
and Arrangements

9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. National Report
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National Federation of the Blind,
Jernigan Institute

10:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. A Friend In Washington
The Honorable Scott Rigell, United States House of Representatives, Second
Congressional District of Virginia

10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Youth Track: York Room
Tracy Soforenko and Corbbmacc O'Connor, Coordinators

10:30 A.M. - 10:35 A.M. Action Auction

10:35 A.M. - 10:55 A.M. Vocational Rehabilitation Services For The Blind In
Virginia
Raymond Hopkins, Commissioner, Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

10:55 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Preparing for Work, Preparing for Life
Melody Roane, Director, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and
Vision Impaired

11:15 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. Action Auction

 11:20 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. BELL: Early Literacy, A Lifetime Of Possibilities
Sandy Halverson, BELL Program Coordinator

11:50 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Opening Museums To Blind People
Wyatt Booth, Eagle Scout and Freshman, Hampton High School

12:00 P.M. Noon Recess

12:05 P.M. - 12:15 P.M. Box Lunch Pickup: Atlantic Foyer

12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. NFBV Diabetics Division Luncheon and Business
Meeting: Cape Henry C
Patricia Droppers, Chairperson (Box Lunch - $15.00)

12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants Luncheon and
Business Meeting: Mariner B
John Jones, President (Box Lunch - $15.00)

12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Virginia Association of Blind Students Luncheon and
Business Meeting: York Room
Brittany Savage, President (Box Lunch - $15.00) 

12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Virginia Parents of Blind Children Luncheon and
Business Meeting: Mariner A
Zina Lewis, President and Sandy Halverson, NFBV Parent Liaison (Box lunch -
$15.00)

1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Registration: Atlantic Foyer

Afternoon General Session: Rappahannock & James Rooms

2:00 P.M. - 2:20 P.M. Why I Am A Federationist
Althea Pittman, Second Vice President, NFB of Virginia

2:20 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. My First National Convention: Reflections from Our
2011 McDonald Fellows and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund
Winners
Tracy Soforenko, Chairperson, McDonald Fellowship and Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship Fund Committees
Leon Anderson, Norfolk
Carolena Garrison, Fairfax
Natasha Hubbard, Hampton
Brandi Hughes, Chesterfield
Nikki Jeffords, Virginia Beach
Jeff Lucas, Stanley
Brian McCann, Virginia Beach
Sarah Patnaude, Chesterfield

2:50 P.M. - 2:55 P.M. Action Auction

2:55 P.M. - 3:05 P.M. Studying Science: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of
Access Technology
Chelsea Cook, Sophomore, Virginia Tech University

3:05 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Literacy and Opportunity: The 2011 Braille Challenge
Jennifer Shields, 12th Grade Honors Student, Clover Hill High School,
Midlothian

3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Youth Track: York Room
Tracy Soforenko and Corbbmacc O'Connor, Coordinators

3:15 P.M. - 3:20 P.M. Action Auction

3:20 P.M. - 3:40 P.M. I Own My Own Hair Salon
Martha Clements, Owner/Operator, Martha Clements Act 2

3:40 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Teaching Cane Travel
Jennifer Kennedy, Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

4:00 P.M. - 4:20 P.M. A Career In Computer Programming 
Cathlene Schroeder, Technical Specialist, Airline Tariff Publishing Company

4:20 P.M. - 4:25 P.M. PAC 100

4:25 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Action Auction

4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Presidential Report
Fredric Schroeder, President, NFB of Virginia

5:00 P.M. Adjourn Afternoon General Session

6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Pre-Banquet Reception (Cash Bar): Atlantic Foyer

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. 2011 Convention Banquet: Rappahannock & James Rooms

Banquet Program

Master of Ceremonies: Charles Brown, Immediate Past President, NFB of
Virginia

Invocation:

2011 James F. Nelson Scholarship Awards Presentation: Jennifer Kennedy,
Chairperson, NFBV Scholarship Committee

Banquet Address: Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, National Federation of
the Blind, Jernigan Institute

Action Auction: Jacki Brown, Chairperson and Auctioneer

Midnight After-Banquet Social Gathering (Cash Bar): Mariner A
 
Sunday, November 6, 2011

8:00 A.M. - 8:50 A.M. Devotions: Mariner B

General Session: Rappahannock Room

9:00 A.M. - 9:05 A.M. Invocation
Michael Kasey, First Vice President, NFB of Virginia

9:05 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Newsline Update
John Halverson, NFBV Newsline Coordinator

9:20 A.M. - 9:40 A.M. Five Essential Steps to Dynamic Membership Growth
John Bailey, Chairperson, NFBV Membership Committee

9:40 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Report of Youth Track Activities
Tracy Soforenko and Corbbmacc O'Connor, Coordinators

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Youth Track: York Room
Tracy Soforenko and Corbbmacc O'Connor, Coordinators

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Business Session

Audit Committee Report: Michael Kasey, Chairperson

Treasurer's Report: Mark Roane, Treasurer

Virginia Pre-Authorized Draft (VPAD) Program: Mark Roane, Chairperson

Fundraising Committee Report: Mary Durbin, Chairperson

SUN Committee Report: Sandy Halverson, Chairperson

Vigilant Report: Althea Pittman, Editor

Affiliate Website Update: Brian McCann, NFBV Webmaster

2012 Richmond Seminar: Michael Kasey

Plans for the 2012 National Convention

2012 NFBV convention, November 2-4, 2012 Richmond Crown Plaza Downtown

Resolutions: C. J. Fish, Chairperson

Old and New Business

12:00 P.M. Adjourn

Thank you to our Chesapeake Bay Chapter for hosting the 2011 NFBV State
Convention. Your hard work and hospitality made this year's convention one
of the best ever.





From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Oct 27 21:25:39 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:25:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Seats Still Available on the Convention Bus
Message-ID: <000601cc94ee$fac1e480$f045ad80$@com>

>From John Halverson:

 

Hello Fellow Federationists,

 

I am pleased to let you know that we have seats remaining on the convention
bus.  If you want to ride with us and save money, let me know.  See below.

 

 

1. We plan to leave 6:30 PM Thursday November 3 from the Saint George's
Church, 915 North Oakland Street, Arlington, Virginia. 

 

2. We will pick up other passengers in Fredericksburg and Richmond and
should arrive at the hotel in Virginia Beach between 10:00 and 10:30 PM.

 

3. We will depart the hotel at 12:30 PM on Sunday November 6 arriving in
Arlington in approximately 4 hours.

 

4. The cost is $70.  You may send a check or pay on the bus. 

 

5. If you wish to ride one-way, the cost is $40.

 

6. Make checks payable to PCNFB.

 

7. Send checks to our treasurer, Sean Walen, 320 23rd Street South,
Apartment 826, Arlington, VA 22202.

 

 

Please call or email me to confirm. 

 

 703-379-1141 (h) 

703-8676400 (c)

202-260-7162 (w)

 

Email johnh50 at verizon.net

 

I hope as many of you as possible may join us on the bus.  I know that at
least two of you wanted to leave earlier, but to make it easier for those
who work we plan to leave in the evening.

 

We are stopping at a Wendy's in Richmond and you may wish to get a take out
dinner or bring something with you on the bus.  The deli next to the
Virginia Square Metro Stop has take out sandwiches.  

 

As a reminder, the train costs $100 and takes at least 5.5 hours including
over an hour bus ride from Newport News.  You are let off in a parking lot
in Virginia beach and the hotel is approximately another 40 block cab ride
from the bus drop-off point.  

 

See you on the bus?

 

 

John Halverson

 

 

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Oct 31 15:43:10 2011
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:43:10 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Board Meeting Agenda
Message-ID: <009801cc97e3$cdb085d0$69119170$@sks.com>

National Federation of the Blind

of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

November 4, 2011

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

 

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel,

Rappahannock Room

 

 

I--Call to Order

 

            A. Invocation.;

            B. roll call of Officers and Chapter Representatives;

 

II--Secretary's Report

 

            Approval of Minutes from August 13, 2011 Meeting of the NFBV
Board of Directors.

 

III--treasurer's report

 

IV--State Convention Overview

 

            A. Welcome from Mary Durbin, President, Chesapeake Bay Chapter;

            B. Greetings from Mark Riccobono, National Representative;

            C. Review of Convention Agenda and Arrangements, Michael Kasey;

            D. Action Auction, Jacki Brown;

            E. Scholarship Committee Update, Jennifer Kennedy;

            F. Employment Seminar, Nikki Jeffords;

            G. Student Track Activities, Tracy Soforenko and Corbb O'Connor;

H. Rookie Round-Up Reception, John Bailey;

I. Location of 2012 NFBV Convention, Michael Kasey.

 

V--Chapter Reports

 

            A. Blue Ridge Chapter;

            B. Chesapeake Bay Chapter;

            C. Eastern Shore Chapter;

            D. Fairfax Chapter;

            E. Fredericksburg Area Chapter;

            F. Greater Springfield Chapter;

            G. Greater Staunton chapter;

            H. Greater Williamsburg Chapter;

            I. Greater Warrenton Chapter;

            J. Peninsula Chapter;

            K. Potomac Chapter;

            L. Prince William Chapter;

            M. Richmond Chapter;

            N. Tidewater Chapter;

            O. Winchester Chapter;

            P. At-Large Chapter.

 

VI--Division Reports

 

            A. Diabetics Division;

            B. Virginia Association of Blind Merchants;

            C. Virginia Association of Blind Students;

            D. Virginia Association to Promote the Use of Braille;

            E. Virginia Organization of Parents of Blind Children;

F. Virginians with Dual Sensory Impairments, A Division of the National
Federation of the Blind of Virginia.

 

VII--Other Business

 

VIII-Date and Location of Next Meeting

 

IX--Adjourn

 



