20220828 ACB Membership Focus Originally Aired August 28, 2022, on ACB Media 6

How can we bring what we learned at convention back to our affiliate members? Several affiliate leaders shared tips on getting out the great information. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee

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20220827-3 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media  Chris peterson Budgeting on a Dime o   Chris Peterson, Founder-President, and CEO, Penny Forward §  Chris has a Bachelor’s in computer science from Southwest Minnesota State University, a Master’s in software engineering from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a software developer for IBM, Lenovo, and Thrivent Financial. He has learned a great deal about managing his finances, mostly from accidental successes and mistakes, and decided to share what he has learned by building Penny Forward, a community of blind people who share his interest in becoming financially independent.

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20220827-2 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media  Memorial Remembering Those We Have Lost o   Joann Slayton o   LaDonna Seliger

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20220827-1Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media Library Update Iowa Department for the Blind Youth Library Update o   Denise Bean, Librarian

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20220826 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention 20220826 Originally Broadcasted August 26, 2022, on ACB Media Des Moines Chapter 20220826 Greetings from the Des Moines Chapter o   Lori Trujillo Roush,    President

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20220821 American Council of the Blind of Texas 20220821 Auction 44th Annual Conference/Convention Auction

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Broadcast on ACB Media One 2022 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, July 1, 2022

1. Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Eric Bridges B. Advocacy Director: Clark Rachfal C. Interim Resource Director: Bill Reeder D. Manager of Member Engagement: Cindy Hollis E. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker

2. Financial Narrative for 2022 Year-to-Date:**** David Trott, ACB Treasurer

3. Review and Approval of The Code of Conduct Process Procedure:**** Patrick Sheehan, David Trott and Jeff Thom

4. Board of Publications (BOP) Report:**** Penny Reader, BOP Director

5. Discussion on The Draft ACB Media And Affiliate Engagement Policy:**** Dan Spoone and Rick Morin

6. Approval of Document Retention Policy:**** Clark Rachfal and Deb Cook Lewis

7. Discussion on The Length of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention:**** Entire Board

17. Committee Reports (as needed):****

ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons

18. Adjourn

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2022 ACB Preconvention

Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 1, 2022 Broadcast on ACB Media One 10:00AM CT – 4:00PM CT

1. Call to Order:**** Dan Spoone, President

2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary

3. Review and Approval of Agenda:**** Dan Spoone, President

4. Review and Approval of Minutes:**** April 1, 2022, Telephonic (Hybrid Convention) and May 19, 2022, Telephonic (Special for Code of Conduct Process), Denise Colley, Secretary

5. Mission Moment:**** Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Applauds the Hybrid Convention Broadcast Team: ACB gives a huge “shout out” to the convention Broadcast team that has been meeting for the last 90 days with special weekly meetings to plan and organize our first ever hybrid convention. Special thanks to Rick Morin, Janet Dickelman, Deb Cook Lewis, Jeff Bishop, Larry Gassman, Cindy Hollis, Jo Lynn Bailey-Page, Nancy Marks-Becker and Kelly Gasque for all of their tireless hours of commitment. Also, thanks to the members of the convention committee, the convention programming committee, the convention steering committee, the special interest affiliates, the ACB committees, ACB staff and our member volunteers for their countless hours of extra work to bring this event together. It is truly a complete family event. Hip, hip, hurray!

6. Consent Agenda:**** Dan Spoone A. 2022 YTD - Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal D. 2022 Resource Development Report and Introduction: Bill Reeder E. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis F. Executive Director Employee and Revenue Report: Eric Bridges

7. Convention Report:**** Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair

8. President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. ACB Resolutions (3.0) and Voting Task Force (3.0) Ad Hoc Committees Will Be Extended B. ACB Media Support Committee Will Be Formed C. Mental Health Awareness Committee Will Be Formed D. Auction Committee Thanks Board for Donations E. ACB Leadership email List Launches Formal Monitoring Guidelines Beginning in August – Dan and Deb F. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, August 31 at 8:00PM ET

9. Lunch Break

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20220605 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220605 FCB Annual Business Meeting Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! FCB Annual Business Meeting Bright and early on Sunday morning, participants claimed their right and responsibility as an FCB member by participating in the organization's annual business meeting. They heard from leaders about progress made and work yet needing to be done and discovered what important roles they can play in advocacy. This is an election year, and all state officer positions are up for election. Business Meeting Outline Call To Order:                            Sheila Young, President Roll Call:                                    Sally Benjamin Minutes:                                     Mary Tyson Treasurer’s Report:                   Mark Lear President’s Report:                    Sheila Young Awards Committee:                   Barbara Brown  ** Constitution & By-Laws: Cynthia Hawkins Convention:                                         Kati Lear Resolutions Committee: Paul Edwards Scholarship Recipients:  Gabriel Lopez-Kafati Other Committee Reports: (as needed) Unfinished Business: New Business: Announcements:**

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20220604-3 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-3 Silent Auction and Banquet Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! Silent Auction and Annual Banquet Participants attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Sheila Young. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Pamela Shaw. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Joy Filled Life. This coaching company specializes in empowering women to live the life of their dreams by integrating faith, personal development, and professional goals.  She has more than 40 years of professional social work experience contributing to the development of policy and practice in the fields of homelessness, community mental health, deinstitutionalization, child welfare, family services and disability rights. Pam is an active member in the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind and serves as an associate minister at Vision of Hope Baptist Church in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. ** ** Bid on silent auction items and purchase 50-50 tickets.

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