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2022 Convention Program
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF OREGON
68th Annual Convention
Walk, Run, Launch into the Future
October 14 – 16, 2022
Holiday Inn Express Eugene/Springfield
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68th ACB of Oregon Convention is Dedicated to:
Joan Hill
February 5, 1939 – October 30, 2021
Joan was a lifelong teacher and an inspiration to many. She spent countless hours on projects for ACB of Oregon as a board member, membership committee chair, and advocate for blind people. Stepping out in faith was part of her everyday life – having the courage to face her fears and have faith in the angels among us. For Joan, every day was a blessing to enjoy and look forward to with hope.
American Council of the Blind of Oregon
68th Annual Convention
October 14-15-16, 2022
Dedicated to Joan Hill
FRIDAY – Oct 14
2:00 pm Registration
3:30 pm Annual Convention Board Meeting
6:00 pm Pizza Party – a Cash Bar will be available
7:00 pm Music, Singing, & Dancing
Making Music and Memories Night” – Bring your instruments, voices and favorite songs
SATURDAY – Oct 15
9:00 am Convene General Session – ACBO President, Carrie Muth
Presentation of Colors, Flag Salute
Invocation – Pastor Dennis Reynolds
Welcome to Springfield/Eugene – Mayor Sean VanGordon
9:20 am Approval of Convention Agenda
Roll Call of Chapters – Cassie Trosper
Dedication of Convention to Joan Hill – JeanneMarie Moore
Recognition of the Fun Squad (Convention Committee) –
Sue Schwab
Introduction of ACB National Representative,
Koni Sims
9:40 am ACBO Presidents Report – Carrie Muth
9:50 am First Reading of Nominations – James Edwards
First Reading of Bylaw Amendments – John Hammill
Recognition of our supporters –Cassie Trosper – Lions, Scouts, Tyanne Braille
10:00 am Report of National Convention – Carrie Muth
10:10 am Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson, OCB Director
Talking Books and Braille Services – Elke Bruton
Hull Foundation & Learning Center – Monica Butler, Blindskills, Inc – Elizabeth Wolf, Executive Director
Break
11:15 am PSU O&M Program Wayfinding Study – Dr. Amy Parker, Program Coordinator & PSU Grad Student, Kate Almon
12:25 pm Second Reading of Nominations – James Edwards
Second Reading of Bylaw Amendments – John Hammill
12:30 pm Break for Lunch
Afternoon Activities
1:30-3:30 pm Breakout Sessions
Option 1: White Cane Awareness Day – Travel to downtown Springfield to join our Pedestrian Safety Committee. Joining us will be Koni Sims, “Get Up & Get Moving” representative and PSU O&M Program Coordinator, Dr. Amy Parker as well as Kate Almond to bring awareness to the public.
Option 2: At Hotel
1:45 pm Natural Disaster on a Budget – Andrea Barnhurst
2:45 PM Break
3:00 pm Blindshell Classic 2 – Michael Babcock
4:00 pm From Couch to Active – Lyn Lindbergh
Lyn Lindbergh is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Let’s work together and figure out how to make exercise a part of your life.
5:30 pm Happy Hour (no host)
6:00 pm Banquet – Guest Speaker, Koni Sims
Raffle Drawing
50/50 Drawing
SUNDAY – Oct 16
Annual Membership Business Meeting Agenda
- Meeting called to order by President Carrie Muth
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Moment of Silence / Recognition of Deceased Members
- Chapter roll call and member count
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of 2021 Membership Business Meeting Minutes
- Wedbush Presentation – Greg Jacobs
- Treasurer’s Report – Sue Schwab
- Presentation of 2023 Budget – Sue Schwab
- Bylaw Amendment
- Election of District Reps
- Select 2024 ACB of Oregon Convention Location
- Announcements
- Adjourn
Note: Please remember to wear your name tags with voter verification identification.
Check out time for your hotel room is 11:00am