2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention

Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media

Call to Order, Moment of Reflection
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem: Sharon Howerton, Illinois Host Committee member, Chicago IL
Welcome to Convention: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL, and Rachel Schroeder, Immediate Past President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL
ACB President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis
Executive Director’s Report: Interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL
Life Member Presentations: Deb Cook Lewis and Nancy Marks-Becker, ACB CFO, Brooklyn Center, MN
ACB Angels Presentations: Warren Toyama, Waipahu, HI; Camille Caffarelli, Lake in the Hills, IL; Billie Jean Keith; Ridgeland, MS
ACB First-Timers: Gema Ceniceros, El Paso, TX; Janae Miller, Columbus, OH
ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie (Mary Theresa) Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington, DC; Cheryl Cumings, Seattle, WA
Nominating Report: Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA
Credentials Committee Report: Ralph Smitherman, Jackson, MS
Roll Call of Affiliates: Denise Colley, Richmond, TX
Elections