ACB Conference and Convention

ACB Conference and Convention ACB Banquet Thursday, July 11, 2024 ACB Banquet, Banquet Emcee: Sheila Young, Immediate Past President, Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FLMoment of ReflectionPresentation of BOP Awards: Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press AwardsPresentation of ACB Awards: Koni Sims, Awards Committee Co-chair, Sioux Falls, SD; Carrie Muth, Awards Committee Co-chair, Coos Bay, ORKeynote Speaker - Judge David S. Tatel, Author of “Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice”ACB Braille Forum Raffle Drawing – Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer, Missouri City, TX; and Nancy Marks-Becker, ACB CFO, Brooklyn Center, MN The full video of the July 11 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13y8mKoYO6k&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=1&t=10s Edited by Dennis Becker

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Thursday, July 11 Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance - Durward K. McDaniel First-TimersACB Business;ACB Sponsor recognition, corporate and individual sponsors.ACB Angels Presentations; Rhonda Nelson: Seatac, WA, Gary Austin: Branson, MS, Barbara Appleby: Maplewood, MN, Douglas Slotten: Chevy Chase, MDAffiliate Roll CallACB ElectionsWelcome from Mayor of Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville FLPresiding officer: Michael Garrett, Treasurer, Missouri City, TXResolutions Report, Claire StanleyACB IRC International Voices Contest, Maria KristicBig News from the Pedestrian Environment Access Committee (PEAC), Becky Davidson, Chair – PEAC, Greensboro, NC; Claire Stanley, Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, Alexandria, VA; Koni Sims, ACB Board member, Sioux Falls, SDFully Accessible Kiosks at Your Local Social Security Office: Roderick HairstonTreasurer's Report and ACB Enterprise Services, Michael GarrettOld and New BusinessAffiliate Roll Call for third elected BOP positionElection ResultsAdjourn The full video of the July 11 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xrx6nLTB5M&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=2&t=954s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

Sunshine Gazette Vol1 #6_Jul-10-2024.

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance – Visually Impaired Veterans of AmericaSinging of America the Beautiful - Lucy Arguijo, St. Augustine, FLACB BusinessACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate SponsorsSponsorship Presentation - Diamond Sponsor Vispero - Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software and Product ManagementACB Angels Presentations: Kenny Johnson: Pearl City, HI, Robert Hill: Tulsa, OK, Oral Miller: Washington, DCAffiliate Roll Call for ElectionsPresiding Officer: Ray Campbell, Second Vice President, Springfield ILThe Latest News from American Foundation for the Blind - Eric Bridges, President & CEO, Arlington, VAAmerican Foundation for the Blind, Eric BridgesADP AwardsFCC Programs and Rules of Interest to the Blind Community, Will Schell, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington DC; Timothy Wynn, Telecommunications Accessibility Specialist, Miami, FLCandidate Speeches, Nominations for Board of DirectorsDoor Prizes and Announcements The full video of the July 10 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQr-PvfUVKo&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=3&t=19s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #5_Jul-9-2024.

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Call to OrderPledge of Allegiance - JPMorgan Chase Leadership FellowsACB Business;ACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate SponsorsAffiliate Roll Call, Denise ColleyPresiding officer - David Trott, First Vice President, Talladega, ALInternational Guest – Kenneth Suratt, Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association, Port-of-Spain, TrinidadScholarship PresentationsNews from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) - Jason Yasner, Deputy Director, Washington, DCTalking Book Narrator – Mare Trevathan, Books to Life, Denver, CONominations and Candidate Speeches – ACB Nominations and electionsDoor Prizes and Announcements The full video of the July 9 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH8sUl9R0&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=4&t=10s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20240708 0730 Life Member Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #4_Jul-8-2024.

theSunshine Gazette Vol 1 # 3_Jul-7-2024.

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Sunday, July 7, 2024 Call to Order – Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President, Clarkston, WAMoment of reflectionPresentation of Colors: Naval Station Mayport Color GuardNational Anthem – Brian O'Connell, National Sergeant-at-Arms, Blinded Veterans Association, Greenville, SCWelcome to Convention – Sheila Young, Immediate past president, Orlando, FL; Mikey Wiseman, President, Florida Council of the Blind, Miami, FLACB President's Report – Deb Cook Lewis, Clarkston, WAExecutive Director's Report – Dan Spoone, Scott Thornhill, Alexandria, VASponsor Presentation: Diamond Sponsor; Vanda: Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24)Life Member Presentations – Deb Cook Lewis, Clarkston, WA; Nancy Marks Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer, Brooklyn Center, MNACB First Timers – Zelda Gebhard, Co-Chair; Durward K. McDaniel, First Timers CommitteeJPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows – Scott Thornhill, Alexandria, VANominating Committee Report – Brian Charlson, Watertown, MARoll Call of Affiliates – Denise Colley, ACB Secretary, Richmond, TXACB Elections The full video of the July 7 Opening Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EE6bCU_NO4&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=5&t=238s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20240706 0800 Johnson & Johnson Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invited participants to join them for breakfast and a panel discussion about various blindness journeys especially differing generational perspectives.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

The Sunshine Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 2, Saturday, July 5, 2024

The Sunshine Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 1, Friday, July 5, 2024

20240628 1230 CVS Health       ** Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger**

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