Kane Brolin, the treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana, submitted the following announcement:
The most recent biannual election to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana was held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, as part of the Indiana affiliate's state convention, which was held that weekend at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North. The NFB Indiana Board now is composed of the following members: Diane Graves, president; Lee Martin, first vice president; Ray Montgomery, second vice president; Abby Fleenor, secretary; Kane Brolin, treasurer; Daniel Belding, board member; Tammy Hollingsworth, board member; Dr. Evette Simmons-Reed, board member; and Tyler Sherck, board member.
Lesley Landry, secretary of the Greater Portland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Maine, submitted the following announcement:
On January 2, 2025, the Greater Portland Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Maine held its elections, and the results are as follows: Sarah Bellavance, president; Gerard Landry, vice president; Randy Bellavance, treasurer; Lesley Landry, secretary; Frances Bergeron, trustee 1; and John Lee, trustee 2.
When: Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare, 5615 North Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
Join us for the National Federation of the Blind Midwest Student Seminar, hosted by the National Association of Blind Students. This year’s theme, “Beyond the Handshake: Networking in the Windy City,” focuses on career exploration and planning, offering practical insights and strategies to help you thrive. Together, we will dive into how to forge meaningful connections, open new doors, and envision possibilities beyond the expected.
Get ready for a mix of interactive activities, thought-provoking conversations, and exciting presentations that will provide essential tools and encouragement for tackling obstacles on your journey. Reserve your spot and pay the $100 registration fee using the form located at https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/info?id=5&reset=1 by February 14, 2025. Reserve your room at the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare for $119 plus taxes/fees per night by calling 800-465-4329 and using the group code National Federation of the Blind Student or visiting www.hiohare.com and typing in the group code: NFB. The hotel block deadline is February 8, 2025. Please direct all questions to Joshua Olukanni at 678-313-1543 or [email protected].
by Debbie Wunder
From the Editor: Debbie Wunder is president of the Diabetes Action Network and is married to Gary Wunder, the immediate past editor of this publication. She shared the following announcement:
The Diabetes Action Network of the National Federation of the Blind will be holding its second annual Knowledge Is Sweet seminar on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025. It will be held at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Not only do we want you to come, but we want you to help us figure out agenda topics and who might present them. If you have contacts with professionals in the field, we would like to talk about having them come and using your influence to get them there. For more information about the seminar, you may write me at [email protected] or call 573-268-6989.
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