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