NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA

2003 Annual State Convention

Marriott Regency Circle
Omaha, Nebraska

October 31 - November 2, 2003

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Jolene Boshart
J. B. Translations
5135 South Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: (402) 483‑5088
E-Mail:
Jobos777@inebraska.com

NFB Pledge

I pledge to participate actively in the effort 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.

Childcare

Childcare will be provided in Suite 430 on Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M., and on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to noon, 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., and during the evening banquet. Donations for childcare will be accepted.

Agenda

Friday, October 31, 2003

2:00 to 7:00 P.M.: Registration. Outside Salon A. Registration Costs:

Registration: $10.
Banquet: $25.
Student Division Luncheon: $10.

12:00 Noon to 7:00 P.M.: Technology Exhibition. Outside Salon B.

2:00 to 5:00 P.M.: Transition Workshop. Salons C and D.

2:00 to 4:00 P.M.: Senior Division Workshop. Salons A and B. Roy
Hobley, President, Senior Division, National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.

7:00 to 8:30 P.M.: National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Board of Directors Meeting. Salons A, B, and C.

8:30 to 10:00 P.M.: Resolutions Committee Meeting. Salons A, B, and C. Ryan Osentowski, Chairperson, Lincoln, Nebraska.

10:15 P.M.: Nominating Committee Meeting. Nancy Oltman, Chairperson, Hastings, Nebraska.

10:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.: Hospitality and Halloween Party. Nebraska A/V Rooms. Cash Bar Available.

Saturday, November 1, 2003

7:00 to 8:45 A.M: Registration. Outside Salon A.

7:00 to 8:45 A.M.: Technology Exhibitions. Outside Salon B.

8:45 A.M.: Opening of General Session.

Call to Order: Carlos Serv`an, President, National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Invocation: Gail Levitan, Treasurer, NFBN Omaha Chapter, Omaha, Nebraska.

8:50 A.M.: Greetings, Housekeeping, and Announcements: Bob Burns, President, NFBN Omaha Chapter, Omaha, Nebraska.

8:55 A.M.: Lowen Kruse, Nebraska Senator, District 13.

9:00 A.M.: Gay Mossey, Nebraska Senator, District 3.

9:05 A.M.: National Report: Carla McQuillan, National Representative; Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, Springfield, Oregon.

9:55 A.M.: Mick Mines, Nebraska Senator, District 18.

10:05 A.M.: State Report: Carlos Serv`an, President, National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.

10:30 A.M: Mike Foley, Nebraska Senator, District 29.

10:40 A.M.: Report from the Commission Board: Barbara Walker,
Chairperson, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board of Commissioners, Lincoln, Nebraska.

11:00 A.M.: Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Report/Public Forum: Pearl Van Zandt, PH.D., Executive Director, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska.

11:15 A.M.: "ADA Accessibility for Blind Students in Higher
Institutions": Christy Horn, ADA/504 Compliance Officer for the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; Jos`e Soto, Vice-President for Affirmative Action, Equity and Diversity, Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska.

12:00 Noon: Adjourn Morning Session.

12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.: Student Division Luncheon. Salon D. Ryan
Strunk, President, Nebraska Association of Blind Students, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Keynote Address: U.S. Congressman Lee Terry, 2nd District.

2:00 P.M.: Opening of Afternoon General Session. Salons A, B, and C.

2:00 P.M.: Proclamation by the Governor and Help America Voting
Act‑‑Right to Vote in Privacy for the Blind: John Gale, Nebraska State Secretary.

2:20 P.M.: Nebraska Library Commission Talking Book and Braille
Service Report: Dave Oertli, Director, Lincoln, Nebraska.

2:40 P.M.: "One‑Stop Centers: Are They Accessible": Dan Cain,
Lincoln Lancaster One‑Stop Center, Lincoln, Nebraska.

3:00 P.M.: "Adaptive Technology for the Blind: What is Up There,
What is Coming, What Should We Do": Curtis Chong, Field Operations Administrator, Iowa Department for the Blind, Des Moines, Iowa.

3:30 P.M.: "Outlook Nebraska": Eric Stueckrath, Executive Director,
Omaha, Nebraska.

3:50 P.M.: "You Can Make It Accessible If You Want To": Barbara
Tracey, Instructor, English Department/Writing Center, Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska.

4:05 P.M.: "My Impressions on Attending My First National
Convention": Tammy Luebbe, Member, NFBN Lincoln Chapter, Lincoln, Nebraska.

4:15 P.M.: "Dealing with Discrimination/Self‑Advocacy": Dave Samson, Member, NFBN Lincoln Chapter, Lincoln, Nebraska.

4:30 P.M.: "Bringing Home the Bread": Darrell Walla, Member, NFBN
Lincoln Chapter, Wahoo, Nebraska.

4:40 P.M.: "Why I Am a Federationist": Ryan Strunk, President,
Nebraska Association of Blind Students, Lincoln, Nebraska.

5:00 P.M.: Adjourn Afternoon Session.

6:00 P.M.: Cash Bar. Ballroom, Salons A, B, and C.

6:30 P.M.: Annual NFBN Banquet.

Emcee: Amy Buresh, 1/ Vice‑President, National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Invocation: Brent Heyen, Treasurer, Nebraska Association of Blind
Students, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Awards.

Banquet Keynote Address: Carla McQuillan, National
Representative; Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of
the Blind; President, National Federation of the Blind of
Oregon, Springfield, Oregon.

Scholarships: Shane Buresh, NFBN
Scholarship Chairperson, Lincoln, Nebraska.

9:00 P.M.: Auction. Auctioneers: Brent Heyen and Ryan Strunk.

Sunday, November 2, 2003

9:00 A.M.: Opening of Business Meeting.

Invocation: Cheryl Livingston, Treasurer, National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.

I. Reports:

A. Minutes of the 2002 Convention.

B. Treasurer's Report.

C. Chapters and Divisions.

D. Committees.

E. NFB/Newsline.

F. Resolutions.

II. Elections.

12:00 Noon: Adjourn.