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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF OREGON 63 rd Annual Convention Coastal See Life October 20 - 22, 2017
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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF OREGON
63rd Annual Convention
Coastal See Life
October 20 - 22, 2017The Mill Casino-Hotel & RV Park
Coos Bay, Oregon
Robert Warren Rushing (1928 – 2017)My Dad, Bob Rushing, passed away this year at the age of 88. He packed a lot of living in those 88 years. Life was hard in the 1930’s, but life got even harder when he lost an eye from being hit in the head with a baseball bat. He was not unfamiliar with the world of blindness since his sister, Flo, lost her sight at an early age.
The biggest change in his life came when he met my Mom at the Oregon School for the Blind. He was a student at OSB because there was an expectation he would lose sight in his one good remaining eye. He said she was the cutest girl at the school, so, of course, he would chase her. After they married their lives became dedicated to working, socializing, and enriching the lives of other blind individuals.
In the 1950’s, they first learned about the Oregon Council of the Blind and joined the very active Southwestern Chapter, and in 1960 they moved to Portland where they joined the Multnomah Chapter. In 1973, my Dad helped the Oregon Council of the Blind take on the ambitious project of hosting the ACB national convention in Portland. That was an enormous task on everyone’s part.
Several years later my dad had the opportunity to work for the Oregon Commission for the Blind as a Business Enterprise Representative. His experiences with the blind community, and then actually becoming a blind individual (even for a few years due to cataracts) gave him the awareness, determination, and respect to interact with and guide other blind individuals in their efforts to become successful business operators.
In 1986, my parents moved to Salem where they joined the Willamette Chapter. My Dad retired in 1990 and shortly after he agreed to become the treasurer for the American Council of the Blind of Oregon, which, much to his surprise, led to an 18-year stint as treasurer. He was instrumental in acquiring several gifts and bequests for the organization, and then established an endowment fund for the organization. Today, that endowment is worth $340,000.
In his 80’s, as he once again lost his vision to macular degeneration, his last big challenge was trying to save the Oregon School for the Blind from demolition. The historic Howard Hall was the focus for many ACB of Oregon members over the last several years. It was very disappointing for him that this battle was lost, but he gave it his best shot.
We gave my dad a great send off to Cowboy heaven last May which many of you were able to attend. Mom and I thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers and for the wonderful gesture of dedicating this year’s convention to Bob Rushing.
Susan Schwab* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
American Council of the Blind of Oregon63rd Annual Convention
October 20-21-22, 2017
FRIDAY – Oct 202:00 pm Registration4:00 pm Annual Convention Board Meeting7:45 pm Presentation of John Fleming Memorial Video,
Darian Slayton Fleming8:00 pm Social Hour – Snacks and Karaoke
SATURDAY – Oct 219:00 am Convene General Session – ACBO President, James Edwards
Presentation of Colors, Flag Salute – US Coast GuardInvocation – Pastor Tony Brown, First Baptist Church of North BendWelcome to Coos Bay - Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
9:20 am Approval of Convention AgendaRoll Call of ChaptersDedication of 2017 Convention to Bob Rushing – Sue SchwabRecognition of Convention Committee – Carrie Muth
9:30 am Introduction of ACB National Representative, Ardis Bayzin
9:40 am ACBO Presidents Report – James Edwards
9:50 am First Reading of Nominations – Jeanne-Marie MooreFirst Reading of Bylaw Amendments – Darian Slayton FlemingFirst Reading of Resolutions – Resolution Committee
10:00 am Recognition of Sponsors10:05 am Report of National Convention – Darian Slayton Fleming10:15 am Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson, OCB
DirectorBusiness Enterprise Program – Eric MorrisTalking Books and Braille Services – Susan Westin
11:15 am Dr. Robin Glotzbach, Ophthalmologist – Speaking on eye Diseases, Prevention, and Progress in Modern Medicine
11:55 am Second Reading of NominationsSecond Reading of Bylaw AmendmentsSecond Reading of Resolutions
12:00 pm Break for Lunch
Afternoon Activities – Each activity offered two times
1:00 pm 1st Breakout Session
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology – Take a bus ride from the Casino/Hotel to Charleston, Oregon. Explore the wonders of life in and around the ocean and the coast. An exciting sensory experience.
Amazon Echo – The Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you control with your voice. Listen to a representative from Amazon discuss how to use the Amazon Echo to its fullest potential for daily living, entertainment, and anything else you may want to ask it! – Sue Staley, Todd Ray
Casey Eye Institute – “Strategies to Prevent Avoidable Blindness, Result from a Quantitative Inquiry”. A discussion on living with Blindness, Coping with Blindness, and how to Prevent Blindness – Tosha Zabach, Research Associate at OHSU Casey Eye Institute
Information Stations –
Natural Hazard Preparedness Information Station – Information on how and why to prepare for a natural or manmade disaster for people who are vision impaired – John McKesson, Derek Mollier
Oral Hull Foundation Information Table – Explaining the various programs offered at Oral Hull Park – Mary Lee Turner
2:30 pm 2nd Break Out Session4:00 pm Recess5:30 pm Happy Hour (no host)6:00 pm Banquet – Guest Speaker, Ardis Bayzin
SUNDAY – Oct 22 Annual Membership Business Meeting9:00 am Call to Order 9:05 am Moment of Silence for Deceased Members9:10 am Roll Call of Chapters9:15 am Minutes of 2016 Business Meeting9:20 am Treasurer’s Report9:25 am Adoption of 2018 Budget9:35 am Discussion of ACBO Logo Design Change9:45 am Bylaw Amendments9:55 am Resolutions10:00 am Break10:15 am Third Reading of Nominees
Verify QuorumElection of Officers
10:45 am Selection of 2018 Convention Site11:00 am Adjourn
Note: Please remember to wear your name tags with voter verification identification.
Check out time for your hotel room is 11:00am
American Council of the Blind of Oregon63rd Annual Convention Sponsors and Contributors
We would like to thank our sponsors and everyone who has made this convention possible.
Central Print & Reprographic
Don and Rhonda Smith47 W. 5th AveEugene, OR 97401(541) [email protected]*Donation: Program in Print Format - $300 Value
YMarina
Scott Lancaster, Owner1307 Newmark Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon [email protected]*Donation: $283 to sponsor Friday Night Appetizers
Bay Area Enterprises*Donation: 3 Echo Dots, pens for goody bags and 2 Duffle Bags for door prizes
Certified Brailler Service – Leonard Kokel*Sponsored: Aquarium Event at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
Dunes Park Chapter*Sponsored: $100 Friday Night Karaoke
Multnomah Chapter*Sponsored: $100 Saturday Morning Coffee
Southwestern Chapter*Donation: Convention Goody Bags
Sue Staley*Special thanks for production of programs and hotel menus in Braille.
The ACB of Oregon would like to recognize all the volunteers for their valuable time and assistance to help make our convention a success. We sincerely appreciate every one of you.
