20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8

First General Assembly- Salon A

6:00 p.m.  Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President

Invocation – Dr. Cody Dolinsek

Star-Spangled Banner – Kyla Billington

6:10 p.m.  Convention Welcome – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB State President, and                                                          Introduction of Participants — Mark Edge, Convention Host

6:25 p.m.  ICUB President’s Report – Lori Trujillo Roush

6:40 p.m.  Lifelong Links – Crystal Doig, Lifelong Links Director, Aging Resources of Central Iowa.  Lifelong Links helps connect older adults and people with disabilities to resources and services in their communities.

7:05 p.m.  Roger Creig Slayton Scholarship Committee  Report – Dr. Robert Martin 

7:15 p.m.  Iowa Department for the Blind Update – Stacy Cervenka, IDB Director.  IDB update and listening session with an opportunity for questions and feedback.

7:45 p.m.  Emergency Preparedness – Diogenes Ayal, Manager of Public Safety, MercyOne.  Learn how to prepare for a disaster, what to include in a go bag, and steps to stay safe during emergencies.

8:15 p.m.  Mentoring with Heart: A Blind Role Model’s Perspective – Kristen Steele

8:25 p.m.  Election of Nominating Committee – Committee Chair

8:30 p.m.  Announcements and Door Prizes

Adjournment

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