Friday, November 15, 2024

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention Registration:

Pre-Function Area

10:30 am to Noon -Ohio Board of Directors Meeting Veterans Recognition - Featuring The Westlake Demon Marching Band

Canterbury/Dover Room

12:30 PM to 1:45 PM -Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up and Convention Registration:

Pre-Function Area

GENERAL SESSION: Canterbury/Dover Room

2:00 PM	Call to Order Richard Payne, President, NFB of Ohio
2:05 PM	Invocation Rev., Dr. Carolyn Peters, President, Ohio Communities of Faith Division, and Vice President, NFB of Ohio
2:10 PM	Opening ceremonies: Color Guard Presentation
2:25 PM	Welcome and Opening Remarks by the Host Chapters Jackie Schieman, President, Cuyahoga Chapter, and William Turner, Vice President, Cleveland Chapter
2:35 PM	Convention logistics Suzanne Turner convention coordinator, and Cleveland Chapter, President
2:40 PM	National Report Shawn Callaway, National Board of Directors, and President, NFB of the District of Columbia
3:15 PM	Where the Blind Work Annette Lutz, Chair, Ohio Employment Committee and Business Enterprise Operator, David Perry, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Shawn Martin, Department of Defense (DFAS) Come Celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind people by attending a panel of successful employed professionals discussing their career success, and more. Come and hear what a typical day looks like, discovering elements that has prepared them for job readiness, how they learned alternative techniques, and advocating for reasonable accommodations. Thus, the blind breaking down misconceptions and raising expectations on employment.
3:40 PM	Opportunities, Training, and What to Expect Michael Bullis, Member, At Large Chapter Informative Speaker on Disability Program Services and Business Ownership
4:05 PM	Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Berna King, CRC, Acting Deputy Director, and Allison Meloy, MS, CRCActing Vision Services Program Manager, Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired
4:25 PM	An update on Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services Lou Maynus, Ed.D., Ed.S., Superintendent, Central Administration Office
4:45 PM	What does the Federation mean to me? Jackie Schieman, President, Cuyahoga Chapter
5:00 PM	Adjourn: General Session resumes at 9:00 AM Saturday.

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Hospitality Night:

Join in the fun and fellowship on hospitality night. Visit the Club Room on the second floor to eat and socialize.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Ohio Community Service Division Meeting:

Patricia McPherson, President
Bassett Room

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users Division Meeting:

Luanne Bowers, President
Bradley Room

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Ohio Communities of Faith Division Meeting:

Dr. Rev. Carolyn Peters,, President
The doors are always open! We are a diverse group of blind members representing various religions. Join our business meeting, elections and learn about resources.

Amphitheater Room

7:30PM to 8:30 PM - Ohio At-Large Chapter Meeting:

Colleen Roth, President
Bradley Room

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Resolutions Committee Meeting:

All are welcome to attend. Resolutions adopted by the convention become the policy of the organization.
Frank Bragassa, chair
Bassett Room

8:30 PM - Nominating Committee Meeting.

This is a closed meeting.
Amphitheater Room

9:30 PM - Free Concert, featuring the Visionaries.