Conventions
This webpage will provide information about upcoming conventions through the National Federation of the Blind and the North Carolina division.
2023 NFB of NC State Convention Registration:
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The Registration Form can be found here: 2023 Convention Registration
2023 NFB of NC State Convention Agenda
Agenda
Thursday September 14
5:00 -6:45 Registration
7:00 Music and more Networking
Meet members of the NFB of NC while enjoying snacks, music, games and door
prizes.
Be sure to brush up on your knowledge of the Federation on the National,
state and chapter levels. We will be enjoying a Federal trivia game.
You will also want to listen to those songs you haven't heard in a while.
Pay attention to the words, song titles and singers. This game will be one
like you have not participated in for a while.
This night will have you singing, smiling and laughing while learning about
the Federation. Be sure to come and don't be late!
Friday September 15
6:30 -8:30 Breakfast
7:30 - 8:45 Registration
9:00 Opening Session
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Welcome to Burlington Mayor Butler
Remembrance of members
Invocation Doug Baylis
NFB Pledge
Metrolina Association for the Blind
National Report National Representative Carla McQuillan
President's Report
Secretary's Report
Treasurers Report
PAC Report Second VP Marlon Stover
Scholarship Report Gloria Thomas
NFB of NC Constitution
Adjourn for Lunch
1:30
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Safety at home and in our Community, Burlington Police Officer Bobby Davis
Legislative Report Robert Parrish
Right of blind parents National Rep Carla McQuillan
NFB - NEWSLINE Johnna Simmons
Aps to make life easier Donna Permar
Fund Raising Larry Herring
Nominating Report
Adjourn
6:00 - 7:00 Registration
6:00 - 9:00 Vendor Hall
Come and visit our vendors to see what is new, exciting good tasting and just lots of fun.
Be sure to visit our silent auction and the jewelry boutique. Try a walk with the Wee Walk
cane and don't forget to get in on the 50-50 drawing.
There will be cash door prizes and you must be present to win.
Saturday September 16
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Registration
9:00 General Session
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Invocation Easter McCall
Pledge of Allegiance Vietnam Veteran Vernon Richmond
Membership Report Allen Grant
National Update Carla McQuillian
Chapter Report
Lunch
12:30 North Carolina Association of Blind Merchants meeting
1:30 General Session
Call To Order President Sharon Weddington
N C Division of Services for the Blind
Cynthia Speight Director
Accessible Books and Library Services
Catherine Rubin Director-Regional Librarian
Website update Ron Broadnax
International taste of Blindness Angela Haynes
Adoption of NFB of NC Constitution
Elections
Adjourn
6:30 Banquet
Welcome President Sharon Weddington
Invocation Robert Parrish
Introduction of head table
Meal
Basket auction
Ticket drawing
Scholarship Presentations
Banquet Address National Rep Carla McQuillan
Silent Auction
Closing Remarks
Adjourn
The NFB of NC Board would like to thank you for your support and dedication to growing our Federation family.
Officers: President Sharon Weddington, 1st VP Larry Herring, 2nd VP Marlon Stover, Secretary Johnna Simmons, Interim Treasurer Seth Lamkin
Board Members: Gloria Thomas, Robert Parrish, Ronald Broadnax, Allen Grant, Donna Permar, Rosie Bethea, Vernon Richmond
The Registration Form can be found here: 2023 Convention Registration
2023 NFB of NC State Convention Agenda
Agenda
Thursday September 14
5:00 -6:45 Registration
7:00 Music and more Networking
Meet members of the NFB of NC while enjoying snacks, music, games and door
prizes.
Be sure to brush up on your knowledge of the Federation on the National,
state and chapter levels. We will be enjoying a Federal trivia game.
You will also want to listen to those songs you haven't heard in a while.
Pay attention to the words, song titles and singers. This game will be one
like you have not participated in for a while.
This night will have you singing, smiling and laughing while learning about
the Federation. Be sure to come and don't be late!
Friday September 15
6:30 -8:30 Breakfast
7:30 - 8:45 Registration
9:00 Opening Session
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Welcome to Burlington Mayor Butler
Remembrance of members
Invocation Doug Baylis
NFB Pledge
Metrolina Association for the Blind
National Report National Representative Carla McQuillan
President's Report
Secretary's Report
Treasurers Report
PAC Report Second VP Marlon Stover
Scholarship Report Gloria Thomas
NFB of NC Constitution
Adjourn for Lunch
1:30
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Safety at home and in our Community, Burlington Police Officer Bobby Davis
Legislative Report Robert Parrish
Right of blind parents National Rep Carla McQuillan
NFB - NEWSLINE Johnna Simmons
Aps to make life easier Donna Permar
Fund Raising Larry Herring
Nominating Report
Adjourn
6:00 - 7:00 Registration
6:00 - 9:00 Vendor Hall
Come and visit our vendors to see what is new, exciting good tasting and just lots of fun.
Be sure to visit our silent auction and the jewelry boutique. Try a walk with the Wee Walk
cane and don't forget to get in on the 50-50 drawing.
There will be cash door prizes and you must be present to win.
Saturday September 16
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:00-8:45 Registration
9:00 General Session
Call to order President Sharon Weddington
Invocation Easter McCall
Pledge of Allegiance Vietnam Veteran Vernon Richmond
Membership Report Allen Grant
National Update Carla McQuillian
Chapter Report
Lunch
12:30 North Carolina Association of Blind Merchants meeting
1:30 General Session
Call To Order President Sharon Weddington
N C Division of Services for the Blind
Cynthia Speight Director
Accessible Books and Library Services
Catherine Rubin Director-Regional Librarian
Website update Ron Broadnax
International taste of Blindness Angela Haynes
Adoption of NFB of NC Constitution
Elections
Adjourn
6:30 Banquet
Welcome President Sharon Weddington
Invocation Robert Parrish
Introduction of head table
Meal
Basket auction
Ticket drawing
Scholarship Presentations
Banquet Address National Rep Carla McQuillan
Silent Auction
Closing Remarks
Adjourn
The NFB of NC Board would like to thank you for your support and dedication to growing our Federation family.
Officers: President Sharon Weddington, 1st VP Larry Herring, 2nd VP Marlon Stover, Secretary Johnna Simmons, Interim Treasurer Seth Lamkin
Board Members: Gloria Thomas, Robert Parrish, Ronald Broadnax, Allen Grant, Donna Permar, Rosie Bethea, Vernon Richmond
National Convention Information
For information about the National Convention, please click here.
Washington Seminar Information
For information about the Washington Seminar Conference, please click here.