SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Room Names    Oak, Acacia, Ebony, Teak, Cypress,

North and South Salons

Hospitality Suite #424

Abbreviations   AFB           –  American Foundation for the Blind

ABCT        –  All Blind Children of Texas

BRLT         –  Braille Revival League of Texas

DARS         –  Department of Assistive and
Rehabilitative Services

FB              –  City of Farmers Branch

GDUTX      –  Guide Dog Users of Texas

LUA            –  Library Users of Texas

NTRB         –  North Texas Radio for the Blind

THURSDAY — September 27, 2012

2:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Early Conference Registration – Lobby

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Pre-Conference Board Meeting – Acacia

 

FRIDAY — September 28, 2012

7:30 am – 9:00 am       Vendors start to set-up

9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Conference Registration – Lobby

9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Exhibits – North Salon

9:00 am – 11:00 am    Tour to Southwest Art Gallery
(meet in Lobby at 8:30 am)

9:00 am – 11:30 am    Tour to “Ester’s Place” at AFB

(meet in Lobby at 8:30 am) (Neva  Fairchild)

11:00 am – 5:00 pm    Hospitality Suite #424

11:00 am – 1:00 pm    Lunch not provided

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm      Managing Diabetes – Oak

(Lisa Golden/Sabrina Ross)

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm      Apple Update (Cecilia Nava) – Ebony

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm      Medicare Scams/Fraud/ID Theft –

(Diane Maguire) Teak

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm      Currency Update U.S. Mint – Acacia

(Angela Dykstra)

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm      Adult Good Grooming/Makeup – Teak

(Lori Wisner

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm      iPhone (Neva Fairchild) — Ebony

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm      “Living to be 100” – Oak

(Diane Maguire)

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm      Social Security – Acacia

(Angela Hoquang)

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Youth Swim Party – Lower Level

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm      BRLT  (Larry Johnson) – Teak

Braille for Beginners, Braille Technology, Braille Jeopardy

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm      Self-Defense  – Ebony

(FB Police Dept – Sgt. Erik Stokes)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm      Low Vision Update  – Oak

(Dr. Brian Celico)

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm      Prosthesis Update – Acacia

(Dr. Randy Trawnik)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Youth Pizza Party – Hospitality Suite

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm      Resolutions Committee – Teak

(Bob Bartlett)

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Break

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm      Showcase of Talent –  South Salon

Jean Russell  & Blake Lindsay

Cash bar available Starting at 6:30pm

Admission: $5.00, & Door Prizes

SATURDAY — September 29, 2012

 

6:45 am – 8:00 am       Walk for Success

(Kenneth Semien, Sr.)

Brookhaven College Track

(meet in Lobby at 6:15 am)

 

7:45 am – 9:00 am       GDUTX Breakfast/Meeting – Cypress

(Cindy Finley)

9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Conference Registration – Lobby

9:00 am – 5:00 pm      Exhibits – North Salon

9:00 am – 11:00pm     Hospitality Suite #424

9:00 am – 10:15 am   iPhone/iPad (Neva Fairchild)– Teak

9:00 am – 10:15 am   BRLT Meeting – Cypress

(Larry Johnson

9:00 am – 10:15 am     Apple Update (Cecilia Nava) – Ebony

 

10:00 am – 1:00 pm    Youth Tour  (lunch provided)

NTRB – Reading and Radio Resource

(meet in Lobby 9:00 am)

 

10:15 am –11:30 am  LUA Meeting (Joan Cox) – Cypress

10:15 am – 11:30 am   Currency Update, U.S. Mint – Teak

(Angela Dykstra)

10:15 am –11:30 am   (Computer Set-up) –  Ebony

(Gil Brand/Roy Eubanks)

 

SATURDAY LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM – South Salon

 

11:45 am   Presentation of Colors          Boy Scout Troop 351

Scoutmaster, Krag Schmedel

Fort Worth, TX

Pledge of Allegiance             Noelia Dillingham

Houston Council

National Anthem led by         Kenneth Semien, Sr.

Beaumont Area  Council

Invocation                               Neil Finley

South Plains Council

 

Menu:         Mixed Garden Salad served with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing,
Pan Seared Rosemary Chicken,
Brown Rice, Fresh Seasonal  Vegetables,
Rolls & Butter,
Chef’s Selection of Dessert,
Iced Tea and Water Service

 

12:30 pm   Luncheon Speaker – David Ondich

Introduced by David Jeppson, DARS/Ft. Worth

 

GENERAL SESSION

1:00 pm    Call to Order –    President Carol Edwards

Welcome to Conference

(Becky Collier and Allen Cole – Co-Hosts)

Introduction of Dignitaries

Proclamation – Farmers Branch Mayor’s Office (Becky Collier)

Proclamation – Dallas County Commissioner’s Court (Ana Russo)

Proclamation – City of Fort Worth Mayor’s Office (Allen Cole)

Proclamation – Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court (Ginger Kraft)

Welcome and Announcements

Carol Edwards – President ACBT

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm      Youth Good Grooming – Oak

(Lori Wisner)

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm      Youth Computer/  – Ebony

Board Games

(Gil Brand/Roy Eubanks)

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm      First Timer’s Meeting

–  Hospitality Suite

Carol Edwards, President

Noelia Dillingham, 1st Vice President

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm      Computer Users Group – Cypress

(Bob Bartlett)

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm      Transition to Independence – Teak

Joseph Noland

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm      Hospitality Suite – #424

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm      Intro to Guide Dogs – Cypress

(Cindy Finley)

“What would it really be like to use a Guide Dog?/
What is your ‘Etiquette Savvy’ when you are around a Guide                                                         Dog Team?”

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm      Managing Diabetes – Teak

(Lisa Golden/Sabrina Ross)

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm      Candidates Forum – Cypress

(Cindy Finley)

SATURDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm   Banquet – South Salon

Invocation – Sabrina Ross (Dallas Area Council)

Menu:         DoubleTree Caesar Salad with Croutons served with a Peppercorn Dressing,
Peppercorn Beef Brisket,
Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Seasonal Vegetables,
Rolls and Butter,
Italian Cream Cake,
Iced Tea, Coffee and Water Service

 

Banquet Speaker:  Bill Thayer

Introduced by

Lt. Col. Harry Shively, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Banquet Speaker:  Stan McGowen

Introduced by

Lt. Col. Harry Shively, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Announcements/Comments

Carol Edwards, President ACBT

8:45 pm — 10:30 pm Mystery Entertainment

SUNDAY — September 30, 2012

7:00 am     Awards Breakfast – South Salon

Invocation – Ginger Kraft (Fort Worth Council)

Menu:         Sausage Links,
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Scallions and Cheddar Cheese,
Biscuits and Gravy (on the side),

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice,
Freshly Brewed Coffees and,

                        Specialty Hot Teas

ACBT Scholarship Awards

– Joyce Watson, Chair

BRLT Scholarship Award

– Nadine Saffell, Chair

(Houston Council)

BRLT/ABCT Scholarship Award

– Nadine Saffell/Betty Huffman Chairs

(Houston/Austin Councils)

Who’s Who Among Blind Texans Award

– Kenneth Semien, Sr., Chair

(Beaumont Area Council)

Outstanding ACBT Member of the Year

– Cindy Finley, Chair

(South Plains Council)

8:30 am     Speaker: Barbara Madrigal – DARS

Introduced by Carol Edwards

9:00 am     ACBT BUSINESS MEETING

Call to Order – Carol Edwards

10:00 am   Elections – Cindy Finley

Continue Business Meeting

12:00 pm   Conclusion of ACBT 2012 State Conference

–ADJOURN—

 

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  Post Conference Board Meeting

– Acacia Room