20230209-2 SAGEBRUSH 2024 20230209-2 Awards Luncheon and Afternoon Session Day 4

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future RSVA® Sagebrush Awards luncheon:

Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President

• Motivational speaker: Michael Byington (KS), Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and President Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired

  • Presenting "Terry Camardelle and Charlie Carroll Advocacy Scholarship Award and Warren Toyama and George Arsnow Scholarship Award o Herbert Reado (LA), RSVA® Awards Chair

• American Council of the Blind Updates and activities o 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

• How to advocate about the Randolph-Sheppard Program with political officials and others? o Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA® Advocate and retired attorney o Randall Crosby (FL), FL vendor Participants learned the best ways to share experiences about the importance of the program, the necessity of working together to foster change, and when and how to move issues forward. Attendees also learned one way to make outsiders aware of the program.

• Questions and Answers

• Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Presentation o Shauna Jatho RN BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator Participants learned how Non24 could affect them and what resources are available.

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20230209-1 SAGEBRUSH 2024 20230209-1 Morning Session Day 4

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

Moderator: Linda Alison (TN), A+ Vending, Sagebrush Committee Member

• How to Move Past the Bureaucracy to get Things Moving o Alan Risk (FL), Compliance Officer, Division of Blind Services, Bureau of Business Enterprise, Florida Department of Education o Karen A Blachowicz (NY), Karen’s Express Vending This panel cited instances where BEP managers and staff have worked together to move things forward quickly and responsibly.

• Questions and Answers

• Food Trucks- Beat Them or Join Them? o Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better, Inc. o Jim Hemmen (WA), Business Enterprise Program Manager, WA State Department of Services for the Blind Speakers described the problems with food trucks running into or near RS facilities and how they have worked to make the situation better.

• Questions and Answers

• United States Blind Golf Association “You don’t have to see it to tee it o Curt Jones (MN), USBGA Curt shared how he became involved in the US Blind Golfers Association and how being involved has helped him. He explained the Friday Golf outing opportunity to learn while interacting with others.

• Questions and Answers

• How Military Dining Lawsuits have prevailed on the side of the RS Program o Jeff Thom (CA), Retired attorney and advocate for Randolph-Sheppard This session highlighted the recent wins by the RS Program in Texas and Hawaii.

• Questions and Answers

• Toastmasters- How it can assist you in Leadership o Sandra Bensen (NV), Summerlin Toastmasters Club Toastmasters has training levels which help people feel more comfortable communicating to others and speaking to audiences.

• Questions and Answers

• Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered o Annie Walters, SSA Public Affairs Specialist Participants learned about the latest updates and changes in Social Security and Medicare. Attendees learned how vendors can use deductions differently for SSA. They received information on retirement.

• Questions and Answers

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20230208-2 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230208-2 Auction Day 3

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

Sagebrush Auction

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20230208-1 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230208-1 Morning Session Day 3

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CA), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee

• How to Handle Onsite Business Using Low Tech Only o Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President This session explored what Low Tech Vendors are currently using when tech isn’t allowed in the facility due to security. Participants heard of alternatives to technology where security bans all technology from the building.

• What are the benefits of adding Keurig Dr Pepper to your facility options? o Haley Cederberg (MN), Business Development Representative Minnesota, Keurig Dr Pepper > ZEBRA SPONSOR

• How Federal and state buildings are Adapting to Changes? o James (MI) Hull, Manager Business Enterprise Program, Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons o Benjamin Ploch (MI), All Star Café, MI Committee Chair o Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better, Inc. o Bernie Kaiserian (FL), Florida SLA Business Consultant o Karen A Blachowicz (NY), Karen’s Express Vending This session highlighted how some states have adapted to the changes Covid caused. Some states have moved more to micro markets from cafeterias.

• Questions and Answers

• Recent Changes in touchscreens, Cashless and Telemetry o Frances Skyvara, East Coast Regional Sales Manager, Parlevel Systems o Aileen Galang, Manager SMB Sales o Randy Parker, Inside Sales Representative, Cantaloupe, Inc. How have services from cashless systems kept up with market trends? Participants heard new telemetry updates and which companies have full service including ordering and purchasing capacity.

• Questions and Answers

• How to Take Advantage of USG Rebates o Linda Horrell, Public Relations Manager, USG, Inc., Vendors learned the advantages of signing up for the USGrebate program. They heard of the incentives and specials. > LEOPARD SPONSOR

• Questions and Answers

• Technologies, which Assist in the Workplace o Jessica Hipp (NH), Chief Operating Officer, Way Around Technology o Anat Nulman (CA), Business Development Director, RealSAM Pocket by RealThing Ai o Bob Roehm (CA), Sales Manager for Envision Technologies BV o Jessica Clark, Area Sales Manager, Orcam Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers showed how their products/services can improve the business owner’s abilities to improve the business.

• Questions and Answers

• How to Maximize the Use of PepsiCo Foodservice Products o Scott Stella, National Account Sales Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice o Doug Purdie, Director of Sales Workplace Channel, PepsiCo Foodservice o Shelly Malecha, National Account Sales Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice > TIGER SPONSOR

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20230207-2 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230207-2 Afternoon Session Day 2

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

• Moderator: Donna Seliger (IA), RSVA® Secretary and Sagebrush Committee Member

• Expand your business with marketing tips from Mailchimp and QuickBooks o Theodore C. Drake (CA), Global Accessibility Leader, Intuit Inc. This session explored business resources and marketing for small businesses, which can be used by BEP Vendors in the program. > ZEBRA SPONSOR

• Questions and Answers

• Innovative Training and Outreach to Blind and Visually Impaired o Lee Huffman (WV), Senior Strategist, Access Technology and Community Outreach o Lori Scharff MSW WIP-C, VRT., CareerConnect Lead Content Contractor APH CareerConnect o Cindy Hollis (MI), ACB manager of Member Engagement, American Council of the Blind This session considered alternate training programs and online courses offered to assist VI individuals interested in improving their skills for RS Enterprises as well as outreach to possible clients/employees.

• Questions and Answers

• What resources are available for support for vendors and other visually impaired employees? o Mary Ann Grignon, Outreach and Communication Specialist, Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind o Robert Serian (CA), Head of Business Development & Territory Management- North America, Envision Technologies B.V o Patti Cox (KY), President Council of Citizens with Low Vision, International o Ardis Bazyn (CA), IVIE President, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs.

• Questions and Answers

• Hiring and Retaining Employees o John Funk (ND), Chief Operating Officer, Spherion Staffing Current trends in hiring was discussed. Topics considered were various employee benefits including flexible hours and wages as well as sick time and health insurance.

• Questions and Answers

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20230207-1 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230207-1 Morning Session Day 2

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

Moderator: Randal Crosby (FL), FL Vendor and Sagebrush Committee Member, RSVA® Board Member

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Welcome to Sagebrush: o Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President

• Welcome from Nevada: o Trudy Boissonneau (NV), President, Nevada Council of the Blind o Ivan Delgado (NV), Vice Chair, Nevada State Committee of Blind Vendors

• Introductions: o Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President

• Remembering Warren Toyama o Myles Tamashiro (HI), RSVA® Board Member, Sagebrush Committee Member

• USI Innovations: o Bob Daubach (IA), USI Midwest Regional Sales Manager Participants learned the latest on USI offerings and support. > ZEBRA SPONSOR

• Government Affairs News and Trends in the Industry: o Robert Jackson, Director Government Affairs, National Automatic Merchandising Association Participants found out about news and laws affecting vending managers. Attendees learned about the ongoing trainings offered by NAMA.

• Questions and Answers

• Southern Teaming Partners Update: o Walt Berry (AL), President Southern Teaming Partners > TIGER SPONSOR

• Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) News and Updates: o Corinne Weidenthal (DC), Ed.D. Chief, Service Programs Unit, Rehabilitation Services Administration o Jesse Hartle (DC), Specialist, Rehabilitation Services Administration Participants learned about changes in the Randolph-Sheppard unit and policy changes. Attendees received tips on how vendors and staff can get information they need.

• Questions and Answers

• Report from the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and Randolph-Sheppard: o Catriona Macdonald (DC), President Linchpin Strategies, LLC. and NCSAB Policy Advisor for Randolph-Sheppard Participants learned about new strategies in the Randolph-Sheppard Program. Attendees received updates on NCSAB activities. They heard the latest NCSAB news on Randolph-Sheppard. They received updates on legislation and regulations affecting the Randolph-Sheppard Program.

• Questions and Answers

• Insurance Programs to Consider for Managers and Employees: o Amy Brown (MN), Owner State Farm Insurance Oakdale, MN Various long-term care insurance options as well as insurances important to business owners were discussed.

• Questions and Answers

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20230206 RSVA® Board of Directors Meeting

SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

BETTING ON A BETTER Future

• Board of Directors Meeting
• Celebration of Life Memorial for: o Dan Sippl o Richard Bird

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2023 ACB Telephonic

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Broadcast on ACB Media 6

8:00PM ET – 11:00PM ET

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: December 5, 2022, and December 12, 2022, budget for 2023, Denise Colley, Secretary

5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Congratulates Nancy Becker and the ACB Accounting Team: our ACB accounting team worked to navigate the federal government guidelines to successfully apply and receive over $900,000 in funds from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Credit Program (ERC). These funds have been instrumental in the continued development of our ACB staff and our key service programs. Many thanks to Nancy Becker, Lane Waters, Nancy Feela and the ACB accounting team.  Hip, Hip, Hurray!

6. Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering B. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal/Swatha Nandhakumar C. 2022 Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder and Jo Lynn Bailey Page D. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis E. Communication Report:  Kelly Gasque

7. Review and Approval of the Email Vote: Denise Colley, ACB Secretary and Dan Spoone, ACB President; Background: The Rally team voted unanimously to recommend to the ACB Board Of Directors that we except Glasgow Actions Consulting proposal to contract with ACB to provide all the rally logistics, consult with creating the rally “Run Of Show”, provide their expertise on rally promotions and communications outreach with all media outlets. The ACB Rally team feels that we need their expertise to hold a professional rally that our members will be proud to attend. The Rally team also believes their knowledge will be instrumental to communicate efficiently on You Tube, ACB social media and share through official press releases. Motion: Board Members Chris Bell and Kenneth Semien Sr. would like to make and second the motion to approve a budget item for $15,000 to contract with Glasgow Actions Consulting to provide logistic and consulting services for the ACB Accessible Currency Rally in Washington D.C.

8. President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. NIH RADX team works with ACB on communications plan B. Auction Committee thanks the Board for their participation in the ACB Media holiday auction C. Update on the ACB Leadership email list that was updated with current formal ACB Leaders, and monitoring guidelines drafted and communicated – Dan and Deb D. Next Hybrid ACB Board of Directors at the D.C. Leadership Conference meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:00AM ET. E. Next Fall ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for September 29 – 30, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida

9. Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer and other ACB staff members

10. Update and Discussion on the 2023 DC Leadership Conference: Dan Spoone, Eric Bridges, Clark Rachfal, Kelly Gasque, and entire Board
11. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons.
12. Executive Session: Legal matters
13. Adjourn

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Reaching Our Horizons In memory of Jason Santanna-White: Our longtime member and friend Jason passed away in November. His mother Ann asked that donations be made to ACBM in his memory. We appreciate the funds donated in Jason’s name; we are dedicating the banquet in memory of Jason.

Banquet Invocation: Marian Haslerud, ACBM board member, Minneapolis MN Keynote entertainment - Chad Filley, Minnesota Storyteller

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Reaching Our Horizons In memory of Jason Santanna-White: Our longtime member and friend Jason passed away in November. His mother Ann asked that donations be made to ACBM in his memory. We appreciate the funds donated in Jason’s name; we are dedicating the banquet in memory of Jason.

Convention welcome Advocacy for Everyone: Enhancing Your Skills and Effectiveness” - Denise Jess, CEO, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Madison WI Brief Review and Looking Ahead in 2023 in the Field of Educating Blind and Visually Impaired Students

• John Davis, Director, Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, Faribault, MN
• Terry Wilding, Superintendent of the Minnesota State Academies, Faribault, MN
• Kristin Oien, Specialist for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Minnesota Department of Education, Roseville, MN What’s up and Coming at the Minnesota Library and NLS?” - Catherine A. Durivage, Library Program Director, Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library, Faribault MN Facing the Fear of Falling - Larry Johnson, Author and motivational speaker, San Antonio, TX

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