[Plan21] Fwd: Draft Convention Outline

Tue Sep 7 12:01:17 PDT 2021

Pending question on whether that should overlap breakouts on Saturday morning or other organizing meetings on Saturday evening.

Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  

(916) 382-0372 

http://www.nfbcal.org/

Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/

From: plan21-bounces at nfbcal.org <plan21-bounces at nfbcal.org> On Behalf Of robert stigile
Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 10:57 AM
To: Planning committee for 2021 NFB of California Convention <plan21 at nfbcal.org>
Subject: Re: [Plan21] Fwd: Draft Convention Outline

Jim,

I looked at it.

The only thing is that i dont see sports and rec organizing meeting.Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President

National Federation of the Blind of California

President San Fernando Valley Chapter

818-381-9568

On Sep 7, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com <mailto:jbar at barcore.com> > wrote:

Hey everybody,

Tim asked me to circulate this first draft agenda outline to the logistics committee.

October 21 – 24, 2021

PERSEVERANCE: 1

The Long Haul to Freedom.. 1

Convention Information: 2

Convention Hosts: 2

Board Members: 2

Additional Convention Planning Committee Members: 2

Delegates (Chapter & Division Presidents): 2

Convention Overview.. 2

Information/Executive Hospitality. 3

First Time Attendees. 3

Spanish Translation. 3

Exhibitor Showcase and Exhibit Hall 4

Zoom.. 4

Thank you to our generous sponsors! 5

BELL Champion Sponsor - $5000. 5

BELL Champion Sponsor - $5000. 5

Gold Partner Sponsor - $1000. 5

Gold Partner Sponsor- $1000. 5

Silver Ally Sponsor - $600. 5

Thursday, October 21, 2021. 6

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Information Table. 6

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Executive Hospitality Suite. 6

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.     Winners’ Circle Game Night 6

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.     Board of Directors Meeting. 6

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.      Nominating Committee, By Invitation Only. 6

Friday, October 22, 2021. 7

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Information Table. 7

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Executive Hospitality Suite. 7

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.     Exclusive Vendor Showcase. 7

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.     Virtual Exhibit Hall Hours (Zoom exhibits staffed by representatives) 8

Exhibit Hall Link: 8

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.    Diabetes Action Network. 8

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.     General Session I 8

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.     Resolutions Committee. 9

Captioning: 9

5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.     Orientation Center for the Blind Alumni Group. 9

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.  Talent Show and Concert by Artist Graham Norwood. 10

Saturday, October 23, 2021. 10

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Information Table. 10

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. California Association of Guide Dog Users Division. 10

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Parents and Educators of Blind Children Seminar 10

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. California Association of Blind Students Division. 10

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.    Seniors Division. 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Executive Hospitality Suite. 11

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Breakout Seminar II 11

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.     Breakout Seminar II 12

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.     General Session II 12

5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.  Deafblind Organizing Meeting. 13

5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.  Spanish At Large Organizing Meeting. 13

5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.  Diversity and Inclusion. 14

7:00 p.m. Formal Banquet (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) 14

Sunday October 25, 2020. 14

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Information Table. 14

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.     Chapter/Division Caucuses 14

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    General Session III 15

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CABS Organizing Meeting. 15

Thank You to Our Convention Committees and Coordinators: 15

Tim Elder

President

National Federation of the Blind of California 

president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  

(916) 382-0372 

http://www.nfbcal.org/

Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.

http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/

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