2019 State Convention
SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA
DIAMOND JUBILEE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 9, 10 & 11, 2019
MARRIOTT HOTEL
1200 HAMPTON STREET
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
803-771-7000
THEME “TRANSFORMING DREAMS INTO REALITY”
Integrity and Respect
To allow all attendees the chance to benefit from all aspects of the convention, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone. We appreciate your assistance in cultivating an atmosphere in which participants from diverse backgrounds may learn, network, and share with each other in an environment of mutual respect. Thank you for doing your part to contribute to our community and the high expectations we strive to maintain.
Friday, August 9, 2019
Pictures of the Reception and Silent Auction
SATURDAY, August 10, 2019
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION
Call to Order
Invocation – Isaiah Nelson, Board Member, Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
Welcome and Opening Ceremonies – Jennifer Bazer, 2019 State Convention Planning Committee Chairperson
Greetings From Host Chapter – Tiffiny Mitchell, President Columbia Chapter National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
Convention Arrangements and Announcements
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Opening Activities and Changing of the Constitution
National Report – James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind, Honolulu, HI
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Shannons Facts and National Report Jim Gashel
The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Celebrating Seventy-five Years of Service to the Blind – A Panel Discussion
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A Report from the 2019 Braille Enrichment, Learning and Literacy “BELL” Academy – Tracy Spittle, State Coordinator and Lead Instructor 2019 “BELL” Academy
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Transforming my Dreams into Reality, Perspectives from a Blind Hunter – Michael Edmonds, Inman, SC
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Michael Edmonds – Transforming my dreams into reality
Presidential Report – Frank Coppel
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LUNCHEON
Luncheon Key Note Speaker – Leadership Development and Growth – Lefford Fate, Motivational Speaker, Sumter, SC
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Midlands Gives Presentation
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
Report from the South Carolina Commission for the Blind – Elaine Robertson, Interim Commissioner
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South Carolina Commission for the Blind
Talking Book Services – Kristin White, Director
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What is New and Innovative in the World of Assistive Technology – A Panel Discussion
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Shannon Facts Vispero and Humanware
Meet the Scholarship Class of 2019 – Shannon Cook, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
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Meet the Scholarship Class and Shannon Facts
Update from the SC Department of Education, Office of Special Education – Marty McKenzie, Statewide Vision Consultant
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Marty McKenzie State Department of Education and Kenya Flores NABS Second Vice President
Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind Report – Ed Bible, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
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Report from the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina’s Successful Transitions Program – Jennifer Bazer, Director
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Jennifer Bazer Successful Transitions
Update from the Federation Center of the Blind –
Ed Bible, Chairman Board of Trustees, David Houck, Executive Director
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Ed Bible and David Houck Federation Center Report
BANQUET
Invocation – Debra Canty, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
Introductions
Banquet Speaker – James Gashel, Secretary, National Federation of the Blind, Honolulu, HI
Awards
The Donald C Capps award was given to Lynn Hornsby from Rock Hill.
2019 Scholarship Class
Banquet Fund Raiser
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SUNDAY, August 11, 2019
Memorial Service – Dorothy Barksdale, Columbia Chapter
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Financial Reports, Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind and National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina – Valerie Warrington, Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina and Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind
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Chapter and Division Reports
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Stewardship, Doing Your Fair Share
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Resolutions, Elections, and Other Business
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Valerie Warrington – Resolutions