Sunday

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Non-Denominational Devotions

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Stateroom D

Start your day with reflection and inspiration at our Non-Denominational Devotions. This welcoming session offers a time for prayer, encouragement, and shared wisdom, open to all who wish to attend.

Linda Mentink and Kimberly Scherbarth, Facilitators

General Session III

Ballroom I

Call to Order

9:00 a.m.
Jamie K. Richey, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Invocation

9:05 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Karen R. Moritz, President, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division, Omaha, NE

Stronger Together: Building the Next Generation of Braille Readers

9:10 a.m.
Lesa Griess, Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning® Academy in Nebraska, Atkinson, NE; Karen Anderson, Coordinator of Education Programs, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD

Minutes of the 2025 National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Business Meeting

9:40 a.m.
Linda Mentink, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Columbus, NE

2025 Annual Treasurer's Report

9:50 a.m.
Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Roll Call of Chapters, Divisions, and Groups

10:00 a.m.

  • Greater At-Large Chapter
  • Lincoln Chapter
  • Omaha Chapter
  • Nebraska Association of Blind Students
  • Senior Division
  • Guide Dog Group
  • Parents Group

Fit Break

10:35 a.m.

Constitution Committee Report

10:45 a.m.
Linda Mentink, Chair, Constitution Committee, Columbus, NE

Resolutions Committee Report

11:00 a.m.
Amy Buresh, Chair, Resolutions Committee, Lincoln, NE

PAC Program Report

11:10 a.m.
Barbara Loos, Chair, Pre-Authorized Contribution Program Committee, Lincoln, NE

Scholarship Awards

11:15 a.m.
Bob Burns, Chair, Scholarship Committee, Omaha, NE

Nominating Committee Report

11:25 a.m.
Bob Burns, Chair, Nominating Committee, Omaha, NE

Election of Officers

11:30 a.m.

Final Remarks

11:50 a.m.
Anil Lewis, National Representative, National Federation of the Blind, Atlanta, GA

Adjourn

12:00 p.m.