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2025 NFB of Indiana State Convention

Live The Life You Want: Generation To Generation

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Event Details

The National Federation Of The Blind of Indiana
Dates: Thursday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 5
Venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North
3912 Vincennes Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
Phone: +1 317-872-7700

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Welcome

Come and take part as the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana gathers to celebrate the history of our movement, measure the strides we have taken with each passing generation, and strengthen the organization for generations to come.

Note: Both the Town Hall meeting (Thursday evening) and the NFBI Board of Directors meeting (Friday morning) can be accessed via Zoom:
👉 Join Zoom Meeting

All agenda times reflect Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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Thursday, October 2

7:00 PM – NFB-NEWSLINE® Indiana Town Hall
Location: Barcelona B & C (doors open at 6:30 PM, no entry after 7:00 PM).

Hosted by Lee Martin and Florence Myers-McSwine with guest Barbara Manuel (National Representative). Includes complimentary refreshments and live music.

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Friday, October 3

9:00 AM – Board of Directors Meeting
Barcelona B & C
Attend live or via Zoom.

11:00 AM – Resolutions Committee
Barcelona D

12:00–12:45 PM – Registration & Door Prize Dropoff
Foyer outside Barcelona B

General Session 1 – Barcelona B & C

• 1:30 PM – Let’s Talk Technology: Brian Clark and Macy McClaine explore AI technology and introduce First Aid For The Blind (FAFTB).
• 2:30 PM – Navigating Medicare with Confidence: Pamela Perkins, licensed insurance agent, provides tools to better use your benefits.
• 3:30 PM – Showcase Of Sponsors
• 4:30–5:00 PM – Registration & Door Prize Dropoff
• 5:00 PM – Manager’s Reception: Network and enjoy Embassy Suites hospitality.

General Session 2 – Barcelona B & C

7:00 PM – Call to Order

• Invocation
• Welcome: Lee Martin (Circle City) & Tabea Belding (Indianapolis)

• 7:15 PM – The History of Our Movement: Daniel Belding
• 7:30 PM – Why I Am A Federationist: Panel discussion
• 8:00 PM – Who’s Got Talent: Variety show with music, poetry, and comedy

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Saturday, October 4

8:00–8:45 AM – Registration & Door Prize Dropoff

General Session 3 – Barcelona B & C

• Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, NFB Pledge
• 9:15 AM – The State Of The Federation: Barbara Manuel
• 9:50 AM – Early Childhood Accessibility: Meredith Howell, VIPS
• 10:50 AM – One in the Movement: The Architecture of the Federation
• 11:30 AM – Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions

• 1:00 PM – Michael Hingson: Bestselling author, 9/11 survivor with guide dog Roselle

2:00 PM – Breakout Session 1

• Student Group – Barcelona B
• Parents Group – Barcelona A
• Seniors Group – Barcelona D

2:45 PM – Breakout Session 2

• Merchants’ Division – Barcelona B & C
• Newly Blind Roundtable – Barcelona A
• Impacting Change in Indiana – Barcelona D

General Session 4 – Barcelona B & C

• 3:30 PM – Nominating Committee Report
• 3:35 PM – Elections
• 3:40 PM – Review of Constitutional Amendments
• 5:00 PM – Adjourn

7:00 PM – Banquet
Mistress of Ceremonies: Pam Schnurr

• Keynote by Barbara Manuel
• Scholarship Class of 2025 Recognition
• NFBI Progressive Auction

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Sunday, October 5

8:00 AM – Prayer & Praise Service
Barcelona D

General Session 5 – Business Meeting (Barcelona B & C)

• 9:00 AM – Call To Order
• 9:05 AM – Tribute to Fallen Members
• 9:10 AM – Resolutions Committee Report & Vote
• 9:30 AM – President’s Report: President Graves
• 10:10 AM – Treasurer’s Report: Kane Brolin
• 10:30 AM – Chapter & Division Reports
• 10:45 AM – National Representative Feedback: Barbara Manuel
• 11:00 AM – The 2026 State Convention: When & Where?
• 11:05 AM – Final Words
• 11:30 AM – Adjournment

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Closing

Thank you all for your untold personal sacrifice and dedication to the organized blind movement in Indiana.