by John Horst
Assistant Convention Coordinator
The American Council of the Blind meetings of affiliate presidents, board of directors, affiliate boards and committees will be held on the three-day weekend of January 12-15, 2001. Note: This is a change from the customary February dates. The sessions will take place at the Marriott Hotel in Des Moines, located at 700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. Please write or call the Marriott for room reservations. The telephone number is (515) 245-5500. The rate is $60 per night plus tax for single or double occupancy.
The affiliate presidents meeting will begin Saturday morning and continue throughout the day, on into Sunday until noon. The board of directors will meet on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. Some affiliate boards and ACB committees will also meet during this weekend. If you are a president or chair of a group that wishes to meet, contact Terry Pacheco at the ACB national office, (800) 424-8666. Tell her what time and which day you’d like to meet, the number of expected attendees, meeting room set-up, and any special needs.
On Saturday evening, January 13 at 8 p.m., the Iowa Council of the United Blind will host a hospitality session in President Edwards’ suite. For additional information on ACB’s winter meetings, contact Terry Pacheco at the number above, or John Horst at (717) 367-6346.