Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, May 2009

1. Each debatable issue before the convention shall be limited to approximately twenty (20) minutes with a three-minute time limit per speaker, alternating between affirmative and opposing speakers, unless a majority of the members agree to extend debate for an additional period of time.

    

   1. Motions to close debate will not be recognized by the chair during the first debate period.  After the first debate period, properly moved motions such as "I call for the question" or "I move the previous question…

Saturday, July 7

7:00 PM Jewish Sabbath service - Lily
Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport: The Temple, Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom, Louisville, KY
 

Sunday, July 8

9:00 AM  Roman Catholic Mass - Sunflower
Father John Sheehan Jesuit Priest, Xavier Society for the Blind, New York, NY
9:00 AM  LDS Sacrament Meeting - Collins
Louisville First Ward, Louisville, KY
10:30 AM  Interdenominational Church Service - Sunflower
Rev. Michael E. Garrett, member, ACB Board of Directors, Missouri City, TX
 

Monday…

Tuesday, July 10

5:45 PM  California - Breathitt

Wednesday, July 11

2:45 PM  GDUI – Sampson
5:45 PM  Mid-south - Laffoon
5:45 PM  Midwest - Sampson

Thursday, July 12

7:00 AM  New York/Pennsylvania Breakfast - $22 - Taylor
7:00 AM  Washington State Breakfast (WCB members only) - Stanley
5:45 PM  New England, Florida and Maryland - Breathitt
5:45 PM  Missouri - Nunn
9:30 PM  Blind LGBT Pride – BPI Suite

Show your support for ACB in one or more of these ways:

CONVENTION SPONSORSHIPS -

Stop by ACB/Vanda Pharmaceuticals Registration in Brown 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.
 
For information on corporate sponsorships, including pearl, coral, topaz, onyx, opal, ruby, emerald and diamond,…

Sponsored by Sprint

Stop by the ACB/Sprint 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.  The Café is on the second floor of the Suites tower near the Volunteer and Information desks.  Hours and specials will be announced in the newspaper.

The Communication Center is Daisy on the second floor of the Rivue Tower and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fri., July 6 through Wed., July 11. This is where you can place ads in the paper, make braille or print copies, or volunteer to help produce the newspaper.
 

CONVENTION NEWSPAPER:

This year's newspaper is "The Paddlewheel Gazette," sponsored by AT&T.  It is published each day, Sat. through Thurs., in braille and large print; pick up a copy at the Information Desk.  The paper is also available on the acbconvention email list and via download…

Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Registration is located in Brown on the second floor of the Suites tower.  Hours are:
Thu., July 5 (pre-reg. pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri. to Sun., July 6 to 8 - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Mon., July 9 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue. to Thu., July 10 to 12 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri., July 13 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 
When you register, you will receive your convention ID badge, program, and goody bag filled with information and surprises. You must register to purchase tickets to events and be…

The Galt House features friendly staff, lots of restaurants, comfortable meeting and sleeping rooms, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, Xhale Spa, and several shops.

The Galt House has two towers joined on the third floor by a conservatory. The conservatory contains a deli, bar, various shops, seating, and a grand piano just waiting for you to play. All guests check in at the Suite Tower lobby.

Public meeting rooms are located in both towers and in an office building that adjoins the Suite Tower via skywalk or elevator. Here is a quick guide to the meeting rooms:

Guide dog relief areas are built and maintained by Scoop Masters, and are located near hotel exits. Relief areas 17 are open from noon on Thursday, July 5 until noon on Sunday, July 15. ACB volunteers and hotel staff will be happy to assist you to locate the areas.

It is your responsibility to relieve your dog at regular intervals. You are expected to pick up after your dog; trash receptacles are located near relief areas for your convenience.

Should an indoor accident occur, please report it to the front desk. Do not just walk away from or ignore an accident. If an…