The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
ACBNY Annual Banquet
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
General Session with speakers on various topics
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021
Commission for the Blind Town Hall
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021
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20220217-8 Welcome to Sagebrush RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President o Motivational speaker: Five Things About Las Vegas (or Nevada) That You Might Not Expect:
o Presenting Terry Camardelle Scholarship Award:
Herbert Reado (LA), RSVA® Awards Chair o American Council of the Blind Updates:
Eric Bridges (VA), Executive Director, American Council of the Blind Eric shared programs and services provided by the ACB and conference information for upcoming conferences and explained educational opportunities.
Questions and Answers o Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered:
Teresa Campbell (CA), SSA Public Affairs Specialist Participants learned about the latest updates and Changes in Social Security and Medicare. See what deductions vendors can use. Get information on retirement.
Questions and Answers
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20220217-7 Welcome to Sagebrush
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
o Recent updates in Cafeterias and Full-Service Snack Bars:
o Tips for Getting College or Universities into the RS Program and how current ones are faring:
Scott Eggen (MN) SVS Vending
Gerry Saldana (TX) Participants learned how campus operations are moving forward now. They also heard how coffee pop-ups and food trucks hurt vendors and how to handle these situations.
Questions and Answers
o USBGA- You don’t have to see it to tee it:
Phil Hubbard (FL), USBGA Phil share dhow he became involved in the US Blind Golfers Association and how being involved can show the world blind people can do more than just working. Golfing gives members an opportunity to learn while interacting with others.
Questions and Answers o How have Prison Facilities Reset?:
Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending
Jerry House (TX), Brooke Army Medical Center vending. Panelists shared how prison facilities were able to compete during Covid. They also shared how they were able to manage these prison facilities.
Questions and Answers o Leadership and Communication skills:
Sandra Bensen (NV), Summerlin Toastmasters Club Toastmasters help people feel more comfortable communicating to others and speaking to audiences. She shared how these experiences can assist a future leader.
Questions and Answers o Perspective from the other side: featuring vendors and their experiences entering a mostly white male profession.
Travis Beasley (TN), Music City Market Speakers shared tips from applicants from more diverse backgrounds considering the RS program.
Questions and Answers o Intuit Inc. Presentation:
Ted Drake, Global Accessibility Leader o Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Presentation:
Shauna Jatho RN BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator
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20220216-6 Welcome to Sagebrush- Auction
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
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20220216-5 Welcome to Sagebrush
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CA), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee o “Handling Product Shortages and Delivery Issues:
Round Table Discussion o How Recent Changes have affected cashless and telemetry:
Harry Kozlovsky, Senior Director of Solution Sales, Nayax
Frances Skyvara, East Coast Regional Sales Manager, Parlevel Systems Participants learned about the differences in services from cashless systems. They heard about:
How telemetry updates benefit your business
Questions and Answers o Southern Teaming Partners
Brief overview of our History
LEOPARD SPONSOR o How BEP Programs have Reset in the last two years:
Chris Mazza (NV), Bureau Chief, Business Enterprises of Nevada
11:40 AM: o Vispero Presentation:
Joe McDaniel, Sales Director West Region, Vispero o Southern Teaming Partners Presentation:
Walt Berry (AL), President Southern Teaming Partners o The Seeing Eye Inc. Presentation:
Chelsea White, Outreach Specialist, Seeing Eye Inc.
Break-out Sessions:
Breakout Session 1: o State Administrators Meeting
Co-Moderators: TBD
Breakout Session 2: o State Committee Chairperson Meeting
Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending
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20220215-4 Welcome to Sagebrush
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
afternoon Moderator: Donna Seliger (IA), RSVA® Secretary and Sagebrush Committee o USI innovations & Full service (National Vending) BEP lease program:
ZEBRA SPONSOR o How to compete for business outside the RS priority:
Ed Manley (FL), Ed Manley and Associates This session highlighted effective certifications for developing skills for businesses outside the RS Program. Participants also learned the importance of knowing current food service requirements.
Questions and Answers o How to More Successfully Use the New RS15 Form:
Kathy Roat (IA), BEP Administrator for the Iowa Department for the Blind
Nathan Pullen (AZ), BEP Program Manager for Arizona Rehabilitation Services This session uncovered even more details of this annual form which had changes in 2021. Correct information in this form can assist the particular state BEP program in moving forward.
Questions and Answers o What are Microtronic Cashless Solutions?:
Terri Starnes-Bryant, Microtronic Cashless Solutions, Inc.
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