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The membership seminar examined outreach methods for organizational growth. The first panel discussed interactive activities and awards that could increase participation and retain members. The second considered website links and calls to action that could encourage more responses.

Speakers: Becky Dunkerson, Diabetics in Action, Des Moines, IA; Sheila Young, Immediate Past President, Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL; David Kingsbury, President of Bay State Council of the Blind, Boston, MA; Ardis Bazyn, First Vice President, Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America, Thornton, CO

Speakers: Steve Longmire, Georgia Webmaster and app developer, Decatur, GA; Sheila Young, Immediate Past President, Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL; Jeff Thom, Immediate Past President, Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, Sacramento, CA

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Affiliate leaders explored how to create and distribute accessible newsletters across email, web, audio, mobile, and other formats. The discussion focused on how content was shared, discovered, consumed, and reused, along with best practices, workflows, and accessibility considerations. Participants viewed demonstrations of GLOW and SwiftLetter, including tools for editing, audio generation, and streamlined publishing. Sponsored by the ACB Board of Publications, the session examined effective practices and how affiliates could move from producing newsletters to building a more effective communication system across multiple formats.

Facilitator: Jeff Bishop, Director, ACB Board of Publications, Tucson, AZ

Panelists: Melanie Sinohui, Low Vision Alliance, Phoenix, AZ; Greg Lindberg, Next Generation, Orlando, FL; Ralph Smitherman, Braille Revival League, Brandon, MS; Reginald George, Washington Council of the Blind, Yakima, WA; Heather Mears, Washington Council of the Blind, Walla Walla, WA

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The session addressed effective committee management for chairs and officers. It examined ways to turn meetings from discussions of problems into planning sessions that produced meaningful action toward organizational goals.

Speaker: Kenneth Semien Sr., Berl Colley Leadership Training Committee Member, Beaumont, TX

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