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2014 Conference - Ottawa, ON - Draft Agenda (updated February 5, 2014)
Friday, April 25, 2014
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Presentations and Workshops, including: - Robert's Rules: this workshop will present the very basics of Robert's Rules and, effectively, "how to run a meeting" (by phone, in person, etc.). - AMI to show a short described video
5:00 to 7:00: Dinner at nearby restaurants
7:30: Welcome by MC Stephen Ricci
7:45: President's Report from Anthony Tibbs
8:05: poem from Darlene Wournell
8:10: Presentation of Volunteer of the Year and CCD Awards by Anthony
8:25 - 9:00: Messages from conference sponsors
9:00: Talent show
9:30 to 11:00: Wine & cheese
Saturday, April 26, 2014
8:30: morning coffee
9:00: Call to Order
9:15: Approval of 2014 Agenda; Approval of 2013 AGM Minutes
9:30: Jeff Stark re: braille camp
9:45: Government Presentation
10:10: Coffee Break
10:30: Paul Edwards, Past President, ACB
11:15: Strategic planning session facilitated by Lui Greco & Anthony Tibbs
12:00: First Round of Nominations for the Board
12:05: Lunch provided in the meeting room
1:20 - 1:35: Committee reports -- library, website, CRTC
1:35 - 2:45: Encouraging membership involvement in the organization (full group discussion facilitated by Anthony). We will explore such topics as: What have you or your chapter been doing in the past year to raise funds, raise awareness, and improve the lives of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians? How can you get involved? What committees and projects are happening in AEBC that you might or might not know about?
2:45 - 3:00: coffee break
3:00: Second round of board nominations and candidates' forum
3:20: Resolutions
5:00: Adjournment for the Day
6:30: Dinner (location TBD)
Sunday, April 27, 2012
8:30: morning coffee
9:00: Call to order
9:05: Treasurer's Report; Appointment of Auditor -- Charles Bailey
9:30: Board nominations & election of Board
10:15: Coffee break
10:30: Resolutions and discussion of 2015 Membership Meeting
12:00: Adjournment