2015 Conference - Halifax, NS - Agenda

Friday, May 1st, 2015

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AEBC Vision Assistive Technology and Community Support Exhibition 2015
Location: Commons Room, Lower Level

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Presentations and Workshops (click here for program details)
Location: Citadel and Cunard Rooms, Second Level

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner at a nearby restaurant (to be announced).

7 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies

Welcome Address by Stephen Ricci.
O Canada performed by Bradly Larkin of the Halifax Chapter.
A moment of silence for members who have passed.
Welcome from the Halifax Chapter by Dar Wournell.
President’s Report by Anthony Tibbs.
Award Presentation for Volunteer of the Year by Anthony Tibbs.
Messages from conference sponsors (Accessible Media Inc., T-Base Communications, Author Donna Jodhan and Richard Papadina from RBC Dominion Securities.)
Awards presentations to conference sponsors.

10 p.m. AEBC Talent Show sponsored by Richard Papadina of RBC

9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception sponsored by Accessible Media Inc.

7:45 a.m. Breakfast in the Commons Room, upper level, sponsored by Author Donna Jodhan.
9 a.m. Call to order by Anthony Tibbs.
9:10 a.m. Approval of the draft agenda; approval of the 2014 AGM minutes by Anthony Tibbs.
9:15 a.m. Presentation by David Lepofsky on Advocacy in Action.
9:45 a.m. Key note address by Dr. Terry Kelly.
10:45 a.m. Coffee break.
11 a.m. Strategic Plan facilitated by Anthony Tibbs.
11:40 a.m. “I Am Your Customer” Campaign facilitated by Dar Wournell.
12 p.m. First round of nominations for the national board by Anthony Tibbs.
12:05 p.m. Lunch.
1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Committee Reports.
1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Team Building Exercise facilitated by Paul Edwards.
2:40 p.m. Coffee break.
3 p.m. Second round of nominations for the national board; candidates’ forum by Anthony Tibbs.
3:30 p.m.: - 4:30 p.m. Resolutions.
4:30 p.m. Adjournment for the day.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A tour of Halifax via Walter Callow Wheelchair Bus, including:
- 7:00 p.m. Drop-off for dinner at Durty Nelly's Pub
- 9:00 p.m. Pick-up to return to Atlantica Hotel Halifax
- 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Members meet and greet in the upper level common room

7:45 a.m. Breakfast in the Commons Room, upper level, sponsored by Sharlyn Ayotte.
8:30 a.m. Morning Coffee.
9 a.m. Call to order by Anthony Tibbs.
9:05 a.m. Treasurer’s Report; appointment of auditor by Sharlyn Ayotte.
9:20 a.m. Third round of board nominations and election of national board by Anthony Tibbs; Resolutions by Anthony Tibbs.
11:45 p.m. Announcement of the 2016 and 2017 membership meeting by Stephen Ricci.
12 p.m. Adjournment.

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