National Federation of the Blind of Kansas
2009 State Convention, Salina KS
November 6, 7, and 8, 2009
NFB Pledge
I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.
Friday, November 6, 2009

2:00 p.m.  NFB of Kansas board meeting (Salina Room) 
5:00 p.m.  Registration (outside the Salina Room) 
6:00 p.m.  Hospitality (Lounge) 
8:00 p.m.  Resolutions (Salina Room) 
10:00 p.m.  Nominating Committee (to be announced) 

Saturday November 7, 2009

9:00 a.m.  Opening of the NFB of Kansas state convention general session (Salina Room) 
9:05 a.m.   Welcome, Mayor of Salina, Luci Larson 
9:15 a.m.   Welcome and announcements, Donna Wood, NFBK President  
9:30 a.m.   National Report, Anil Lewis, National Representative 
10:00 a.m.  State Report, Donna Wood, NFBK President 
10:30 a.m.  The Braille Crisis in America, Tom Page 
10:50 a.m.  Break 
11:00 a.m.  Talking Books, Toni Herrell 
11:20 a.m.  Resolutions and Nominating Committee Report 
11:30 a.m.  Braille, a Career Choice, Mary Donahue 
12:00 p.m.  Lunch (Box lunches on site) 
1:00 p.m.   Louis Braille Coin, What is it and how do I get one? 
1:10 p.m.   The School for the Blind, Madelyn Burkendine 
1:30 p.m.   Audio Reader, Lori Kessinger 
1:50 p.m.   Independence Connections, Gary Bates 
2:10 p.m.   Bio Touch, What is it and how can it help? Maryse Figueroa 
2:30 p.m.   Social Security, Billie Melugin 
2:50 p.m.   The Long White Cane, Sharon Luka 
3:10 p.m.   Break 
3:20 p.m.   National Scholarship Winner, Chikako Mochizuki 
3:40 p.m.   Youth Slam 2009, Ashley Tilton 
4:00 p.m.   Computer Consultants, Who are They and What Can They Do for You? Steve Fortine 
4:20 p.m.   I Am a Webmaster, Pete Donahue
4:40 p.m.  Resolutions 
4:50 p.m.  Wrap Up
5:00 p.m.  Adjourn 

Saturday Evening

6:00 p.m.   Happy Hour (Lounge) 
7:00 p.m.   Banquet (Keynote speaker, Anil Lewis) 
9:00 p.m.   Talent Show, Come one, come all and show us your talent 

Sunday November 8, 2009

9:00 p.m.  Business meeting
Reports: secretary, treasurer, and chapters. 
Resolutions 
Nominations 
2010 committees 
Old business 
New business 
12:00 p.m.  Adjourn