2015 Convention Audio
Below you will find recordings from our 2015 state convention held in Newark from October 30th, through November 1st, 2015.
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 30, 2015
Saturday Morning, October 31, 2015
- Opening Ceremonies
- What is the NFB of California (A video Presentation)
- Greetings from Congressman Mike Honda – Mason Fong
- NFB National Report – Pam Allen
- Tough Things First – Ray Zinn
- Update on Rehabilitation Services in California – Elena Gomez and Rosa Gomez
- Update on Library Services for the Blind in California – Jane Glasby
- A Report from the Lighthouse for the Blind of San Francisco – Bryan Bashin and Jamey Gump
- Greetings from Congressman Swahwell’s Office (Video)
Saturday Afternoon, October 31, 2015
Saturday Evening Banquet, October 31, 2015
- Opening Ceremonies – Ever Lee Hairston
- Keynote Address – Pam Allen
- Chapter Charters – Mary Willows
- A Presentation from the Wells Fargo Foundation
- The James willows Service Award – Mary Willows
- Presentation of Scholarships – Shannon Dillon
Sunday, November 1, 2015
- Opening Remarks – Mary Willows
- Resolutions – Robert Stigile
- Philosophy Corner – Jana Littrell and Ever Lee Hairston
- Elections – Mary Willows and Robert Stigile
- Financial Report – Rochelle Houston
- Why the National Federation of the Blind – James Barbour
- Chapter Reports
- The NFB from Around the Country
- Closing Ceremonies – Mary Willows