Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:45 AM to 8:45 AM - Faith Meeting

Ohio Communities of Faith Division. Rev. Dr. Carolyn Peters, President. Location: Kiefaber Room.

General Session Continues

Location: Grand Ballrooms.

9:00 AM - Call to Order

Richard Payne, President, NFB of Ohio.

9:05 AM - Silent Remembrance

A brief time of silent remembrance will honor Federation members who are no longer with us.

9:10 AM - Accountability: The Cornerstone of Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Impact

Joel Carson, Staff Development Trainer, educator, author, and community leader, will discuss accountability as a foundation for leadership, advocacy, and community impact.

9:30 AM - Ohio President’s Annual Report

Richard Payne, President, NFB of Ohio.

9:50 AM - Ohio Financial Report

Christopher Sabine, Treasurer, NFB of Ohio.

10:05 AM - Ohio Nominating Committee Report

10:10 AM - Affiliate Elections

10:35 AM - Resolutions

Mike Bullis, Chair, Resolutions Committee.

11:00 AM - What’s in a Word?

Mariann Denning, Vice President, At Large Chapter.

11:25 AM - What Is Peer Support, and How Can This Profession Support the Federation?

David C. Perry, Vice President, NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter.

11:40 AM - Thriving in the Federation

Robin Birks, President, NFB of Ohio New Toledo Chapter.

11:55 AM - Closing Remarks

Richard Payne, President, NFB of Ohio.