As we kick off our fifth year, I want to review with you some of the most popular calls we have had and talk about what you want to see and do over the next year. bring your suggestions to the call, or email them to [email protected]. We may also have some time for a bit of Baby Boomer Trivia

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Whether you have been a guest speaker, active participant or listener, this is our time to thank you and enjoy some past memories . New and old friendships and open discussions are some of the ways YOU have brought uss together.  Let’s review some of your favorite programs while having a celebration that will include a wonderful virtual dinner and fun for all.  And don’t forget the cake and party favors! Everyone is welcome and invited to join us. 

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ACB has many state affiliates. Some are fairly new and others older than ACB itself. One of the latter is the Missouri Council of the Blind. Join Terry as she welcomes Chip Hailey, current president of MCB. It's easy to see how and why this organization has survived and prospered over the decades. This is a golden opportunity to hear about many services and programs that just may benefit your state or special interest affiliate. Please join me for this interesting and long overdue session.

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Join Terry as she welcomes Peter Altschul and members of the ACB Employment Committee. They will be presenting the analysis of the survey many of us completed a few months ago. They are also the ones who compile and send out llists of potential positions on a weekly basis. Whether you are working, retired, or looking for an employment opportunity, this is the call you won’t want to miss.

Bring your employment stories along, good or bad.

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ACB’s Diabetics in Action will join Terry on VISAbilities with some valuable information. Yes, the Sugar Warriors are back to tell us about their mentoring program.

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Terry has been on quite a learning journey these last four weeks. “I have experienced so many myths and attitudes on both others parts and my own. I have had a lot of time to think and draw some unexpected conclusions regarding the world’s views on blindness and low vision”. Where do fault, blame, and frustration lie? What can we do to reduce these negatives and become happier more well-rounded human beings? These are just a few of the pools we can dive into with my special guest, Pam Shaw, Chair of the ACB Mental Health Committee. I know this will be a great meeting of all our minds with a bit of humor mixed in.

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Be among the first to hear from Janet Dickelman tonight when she welcomes us to the 64th annual ACB Conference and Convention with all the activities we can look forward to this summer. Affiliate and committee presentations, plenary sessions with nationally renowned speakers, tours and other social activities will be highlighted. Of course, dates, reservations, and registration information will be included. So, be ready to take notes because there will be a wealth of facts and

details.

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The DKM Committee

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ACB President, Deb Cook Lewis, will introduce Scott Thornhill, our new Executive Director to our community. Scott has agreed to join me Friday evening to give us all an opportunity to learn more about fhimself and he about all of us. There will be time rfor questions and comments from our participants, as well.

So don’t miss this program Friday evening at 7:00 Eastern on March 8.

Best Wishes,

Terry Pacheco

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Episode Notes

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This week, we will hear from Leslie Spoone to talk about the ACB summer auction.

We will also hear from the awards committee for a reminder about who the awards are named after and share memories about those individuals and to learn the criteria for nominations.

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