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AGENDA
IOWA COUNCIL OF THE UNITED BLIND
27th Annual Conference and ConventionMay 16 - 18, 2014
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites4800 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines(515) 278-4755
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PROGRAM
TWENTY- SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONIOWA COUNCIL OF THE UNITED BLIND
Friday, May 16, 2014
5:00 – 6:00pm REGISTRATION, - Gary Patterson, Treasurer, Windsor Heights assisted by an ICUB member– Lower Lobby outside Minnesota Room
7:30pm MEET AND GREET - Minnesota Room, Lower Level
Come spend some time visiting and catching up on all the latest news around the State
8:00pm FIRST MEETING – Frank Strong, Jr., President – Des Moines
INVOCATION – All sing “God Bless America”
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WELCOME TO DES MOINES –Donna Seliger, Chapter President, West Des Moines
THE STATE OF ICUB - Frank Strong, Jr., - President, Des Moines
ACB UPDATE – Dan Spoone, ACB Board Member, Orlando, FL.
INTRODUCTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR – Frank Strong, Jr., President
ELECTION OF FIVE-MEMBER NOMINATING COMMITTEE - Donna Seliger, Chair
APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE – FrankStrong, Jr. , President
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECESS
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9:15pm – HOSPITALITY – Iowa Board Room - Hosted by Arlo and Elsie Monthei, Des Moines, assisted by Donna Seliger, West Des Moines and Robert Spangler, Vinton
Saturday, May 17, 2014
8:00am – 11:30am REGISTRATION – Gary Patterson, Treasurer, Windsor Heights assisted by an ICUB member – Lower Lobby
9:00am SECOND MEETING – Frank Strong, Jr., President – Minnesota Room, Lower Level
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Deb Caldbeck, Des Moines
SELF-INTRODUCTIONS - All will say one thing they like about ICUB
9:15am ICUB STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION - Facilitated by Bob Jeppesen, Executive Director, Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, Des Moines
10:15am BLIND TECHNOLOGY SHOW AND TELL Facilitated by Frank Strong, Jr., President – Bring your ideas and questions for a lively discussion.
11:00am EXHIBITOR INTRODUCTIONS - Frank Strong, Jr., Exhibit Coordinator, and Exhibitors(Exhibits will open immediately following introductions and will remain open until 5:00pm.)
11:15am RECESS
12:15pm ICUB ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Wisconsin RoomINVOCATION – All sing the Doxology
(Words can be found on last page of the agenda)
1:30pm THIRD MEETING –Frank Strong, Jr., President – Minnesota Room
1:30pm ELECTION OF FIVE OFFICERS, FOUR DIRECTORS, ACB DELEGATE
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And ALTERNATE - Nominating Committee Chair, Donna Seliger
2:00pm FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY UPDATE – Louise Duvall, Board member, Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind, Des Moines
2:15pm IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND UPDATE - Richard Sorey, Director and Staff
3:15pm MY EXPERIENCE OF THE BRAILLE CHALLENGE - What are Young People Looking for in a Blindness Organization - Braille Challenge participants TBD
3:45pm EDUCATIONAL SERVICES UPDATE - Patrick Clancy, Superintendent, Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Vinton
4:00pm IRIS UPDATE – MaryFrances Evans, Executive Director, Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind and Print Handicapped
4:15pm RECESS
6:00pm NO HOST SOCIAL HOUR – Wisconsin Room
7:00pm ANNUAL BANQUET – Wisconsin RoomEMCEE – Catherine and Jim Witte, Waukee
INVOCATION – Mike Hoenig, Davenport
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Dan Spoone, ACB Board member, American Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL
LINDA DIETRICH VOLUNTEER AWARD – Presented by Mike Hoenig, Davenport
50-50 RAFFLE DRAWING - Donna Seliger
HOSPITALITY WILL BE OPEN 15 MINUTES AFTER CLOSE OF BANQUET IN the Iowa Board Room
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SUNDAY, May 18, 2014
8:30am NON-DENOMINATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE – Minnesota Room - Jo Ann Slayton, Des Moines
9:00am BUSINESS MEETING – Minnesota Room Frank Strong, Jr., President
INVOCATION – Jo Ann Slayton, Des Moines
SECRETARY’S REPORT – Jo Ann Slayton, Des Moines
TREASURER’S REPORT – Gary Patterson, Des Moines
BULLETIN REPORT – Mike Hoenig, Editor, Davenport
RESOLUTIONS – Creig Slayton, Des Moines
CHAPTER REPORTS -Cedar Rapids Chapter, Shirley WigginsDes Moines Chapter, Donna SeligerDubuque Association, Bob NeslerCedar Valley Council of the Blind, ?
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
The final door prize will be drawn just prior to adjournment. Thanks to the Cedar Rapids and Des Moines chapters for their contributions toward the $100. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
ADJOURN 2014 ICUB CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION
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Frank Strong, Jr., PresidentPO Box 93233
Des Moines, IA 50393(515) 243-1742 Ext. 5
(888) 503-2287 – [email protected]
R. Creig Slayton, First Vice President4013 – 30th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 279-4284 – home(515) 710-7875 – cell
Mike Hoenig, Second Vice-President 3119 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52807(563) 344-8787 – home(563) 349-3922 – cell
Gary Patterson, Treasurer6311 Franklin
Windsor Heights, IA 50324(515) 278-2686 - home
(515) 991-2613 - [email protected]
Jo Ann Slayton, Secretary4013 – 30th StreetDes Moines, Iowa
(515) 279-4284 – home(515) 710-7875 – cell
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The Iowa Council of the United Blind is a private voluntary membership organization incorporated pursuant to Iowa law as a non-profit group. The Iowa Council of the United Blind is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. Most of ICUB’s members and officers are blind, but sighted individuals are encouraged to join and help with the policies and work of the organization.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SMOKING POLICY: Effective March 1, 2008, the hotel is 100 percent smoke free. There are benches and receptacles outside the front door for those who smoke.
PHONE CALLS: Local calls may be made from guestrooms free of charge.
DOG RELIEF AREA: Please ask at the Front Desk for directions to the dog relief area designated by the hotel.
MEAL FUNCTIONS: For those wishing to join us for meals only, the Luncheon will be served at 12:15pm on Saturday, at a cost of $15.00. There will be a no-host social hour beginning at 6:00pm Saturday evening and dinner will be served at 7:00pm. The cost of the banquet is $25.00
The RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE, chaired by Creig Slayton, will have reviewed and determined which order they will be presented to the attendees.
DOOR PRIZES: Throughout the convention meetings and the banquet, door prizes will be distributed. You must be registered with the convention and present to be eligible for a door prize. Robert Spangler, Chair will accept donated door prizes or you may leave them at the Registration Table.
In keeping with tradition, a $100 door prize will be drawn at the close of the convention on Sunday. Thanks to the Cedar Rapids and Des Moines chapters for contributing the $100 this year.
RESTAURANT: The hotel is connected to Bennigan’s. The restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. A breakfast buffet is available as well as menu items. A lounge is in the front of the restaurant for your enjoyment.
OTHER AMENITIES: In the business center, just to the right of the front door as you exit, the coffee pot is always on along with hot water for tea. The ATM is also located in this area.
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ICUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President, Frank Strong, Jr., Des Moines Immediate Past President, Robert Spangler, Vinton 1st Vice President, R. Creig Slayton, Des Moines2nd Vice President, Mike Hoenig, Davenport Secretary, Jo Ann Slayton, Des Moines Treasurer, Gary Patterson, Des MoinesDirectors: Joyce Davis, Fort Dodge*
Stephanie Hunolt, Kirksville, MO*Arlo Monthei, Des Moines Donna Seliger, Des MoinesRose Stratton, MaquoketaNorma Boge-Conyers, Des Moines*Lisa Davis, Des MoinesShirley Wiggins, Cedar Rapids *
ICUB receives a small portion of its assets from the Vehicle Donation Processing Center located in California. If you, a family member or friend wish to donate a vehicle (even if it doesn’t run), boat, motor home, or even property, you may do so by calling 1-800-899-4925. Help support ICUB and spread the word.
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The DoxologyWritten in 1674By Thomas Ken
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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