2013 Tours
Important Tour Information: Please read the following information completely. It will answer many of your tour-related questions and will help you have a more enjoyable tour experience.
Important Tour Information: Please read the following information completely. It will answer many of your tour-related questions and will help you have a more enjoyable tour experience.
Dr. Paul Knapp, DVM (Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 7 PM; Sat, 7 AM - 4 PM), 596 Oakland Park Ave., 614-267-3124
Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic (Open 24 hours); emergency service, 601 Vernon Tharp St., 614-292-3551
Chair: Oral Miller
5:45 PM: Pilates with Leslie Spoone
5:45 PM: Water Aerobics with Gerry Koors, Hotel Pool
5:45 PM: Yoga with Leslie Spoone
5:45 PM: Water Aerobics with Gerry Koors, Hotel Pool
Kim Charlson
57 Grandview Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
617-926-9198 (home)
617-972-7249 (work)
617-501-5752 (cell)
[email protected] or [email protected]
Library Director, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
Employer: Perkins School for the Blind
The Hyatt Regency is on the northeast corner of N. High Street and Nationwide Boulevard.
The level below the lobby is labeled “P” on the elevator, and houses the pool and fitness center.
The first floor of the Hyatt features the food court.
On the second floor you will find: The Hyatt restaurants, Market Stand Café, Big Bar On Two, Perks Coffee and More and Einstein Bagels.
You will be ready for a break and a little fun after all those workshops, seminars and business meetings. Below are some activities and events that take place at the hotel. For more fun ideas, see 2013 Convention Tours, the Recreation Zone, and the agendas of the many affiliates and groups for more mixers, luncheons and parties.
8:00 PM: Discover Even More $10 ($10)
Judy Jackson
20330 NE 20th Court
Miami, Florida 33179
[email protected]
940-255-9241
Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Registration is located in Nationwide on the first floor on the Hyatt. Hours are:
Wed., July 3 (pre-reg. pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thurs. to Sat., July 4 to 6 - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sun., July 7 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mon. to Wed., July 8 to 10 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thurs., July 11 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sponsored by Freedom Scientific
The 2013 ACB/Freedom Scientific Exhibit Hall is located in the Battelle South Ballroom on the third floor of the convention center. It is filled with everything from jewelry to information resources to the latest in appliances and technologies designed especially for people who are blind and visually impaired.
ACB/Freedom Scientific exhibit hall hours are as follows:
Ray Campbell, Candidate for ACB Secretary
460 Raintree Ct., Unit 3K
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-258-0516
Email: [email protected]
The Communication Center is in Harrison on the first floor of the Hyatt and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thurs., July 4 through Tues., July 9. This is where you can place ads in the paper, make braille or print copies, or volunteer to help produce the newspaper.
Sponsored by Adobe Systems
Visit these exciting tables full of jewelry, books, CDs, drawing tickets, and gift items. ACB Marketplace is located in the hall near general session. It is open Saturday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.
Jeff Thom
7414 Mooncrest Way
Sacramento, CA 95831
Phone (916)-995-3967
e-mail [email protected]
Sponsored by AT&T
Stop by the ACB/AT&T Convention Café to grab a quick cup of coffee, pastry, sandwich, salad or snack as you rush from one meeting to another or as you head out on a tour. Meet at the Café to visit with friends or just rest a while between activities. Located between the Regency Ballroom and the Exhibit Hall; hours and specials to be announced in the newspaper.
President: Mitch Pomerantz, Pasadena, CA
First Vice President: Kim Charlson, Watertown, MA
Second Vice President: Brenda Dillon, Hermitage, TN
Secretary: Marlaina Lieberg, Burien, WA
Treasurer: Carla Ruschival, Louisville, KY
Immediate Past President: Christopher Gray, St. Louis, MO
Ray Campbell, Glen Ellyn, IL
Berl Colley, Lacey, WA
Sara Conrad, Stevensville, MI
Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN
Join our Exploration Party Auction on Tuesday, July 9, at the ACB Conference and Convention in Columbus, Ohio.
Packed with vacations, candy and other goodies, handcrafted items, sports memorabilia, collectibles, and much, much more, our Exploration Party Auction will have you setting sail to discover new worlds.
Show your support for ACB in one or more of these ways:
Stop by ACB/Vanda Pharmaceuticals Registration in Nationwide and become an individual or corporate ACB Convention Sponsor. Individual sponsorships are bronze ($25), silver ($50), gold ($100), platinum ($250), and titanium ($500); sponsors receive special ribbons to wear on their convention badges, and are recognized both in general session and in the newspaper.
Paul Edwards, Chair, Miami, FL
Denise Colley, Lacey, WA
Nolan Crabb, Hilliard, OH
Marcia Dresser, Reading, MA
Judy Jackson, Miami, FL
Ronald Milliman (ex officio), Bowling Green, KY
Bob Hachey (ex officio), Waltham, MA
Volume LII July 2013 No. 1
Published by the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
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