2013 Convention Audio
Below you will find recordings from our 2013 state convention held in Sacramento from October 11, through October 13.
These files will work with any MP3 playing software or hardware. For Microsoft Windows, Windows Media Player or Winamp will work. For Linux or other Unix-like operating systems, you can use mpg123, mpg321, mplayer, or a variety of other tools. Or, download these files and listen to them on your portable MP3 player. Enjoy, and thank you for listening.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Saturday morning, October 12, 2013
- Opening and Invocation – President Mary Willows
- Welcoming Remarks from California Congressman Medina – Erika Kostas – Legislative Aid
- National Anthem – Rob Kaiser
- National Report – Cathy Jackson – Board member of the NFB
- PAC Report – Geraldine Croom
- Today’s Rehabilitation Environment – Elena Gomez
- Ridesharing input to the Public Utilities Commission – Timothy Elder
Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2013
- Education for Blind Children – Dr. Linda Wyatt
- Braille Enrichment for Learning and Literacy (BELL) – Kia Vaca
- Chemistry Camp 2013 – Henry (Hoby) Wedler
- Good Skills and Where to get them! – A Panel discussion
- Employed Blind People – A Panel Discussion
Banquet Saturday Evening October 12, 2013
- Opening Ceremony – Ever Lee Hairston, 1st Vice President NFBC
- Chapter Basket’s Auction – Dick Steel
- Banquet Address – Cathy Jackson, Board Member NFB
- Chapter Charter – Davis Canes and Tails – Presented to Rick Watson
- Presentation of the California Hall of Fame Award – President Mary Willows, President NFBC
- Scholarships – Henry (Hoby) Wedler
- iPad Mini drawing – President Mary Willows, President NFBC
- Closing – Ever Lee Hairston, 1st Vice President NFBC
Sunday, October 13, 2013
- Invocation – Cheryl Thurston
- Catch Our Dreams in Southern California – Cheryl Thurston
- 2014 State Convention – Ever Lee Hairston
- Elections
- White Cane Proclamation from Elk Grove – President Mary Willows
- NFB Philosophy – James Barbour
- Newsline For the Blind – Jason Holloway
- Why I am a Federationist – Rochelle Houston
- Financial Report – President Mary Willows
- Chapter Reports, reports and Closing
