ShowShow--Me NewsletterMe Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 3Volume 3, Issue 3

October 2012October 2012

Inside this

issue:

Logo

Competition

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Delegates’

Report

4

Legislative

Updates

8

JCC

Thanksgiving

Dinner

9

SFC

Thanksgiving

Dinner

10

JCC Hosts Hard

Man Film

11

Upcoming

Board of

Directors

meeting

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Notes from the Editor: During the Board of Directors meeting in April 2012, the Board of Directors has

voted to pass the motion that newsletters will be changed to electronic newsletters

(e-newsletters). This is an effort to save MoAD’s money on printing newsletters

and postage stamps.

And also, starting this month, e-newsletters will be distributed on a monthly basis

so that you can stay in the loop with what MoAD is doing. If you have any

information that you want to share or have any questions, please contact me at

editor@moadshowme.org.

Stay tuned for the next e-newsletter coming second week of November!

Jennifer Rivera

Need Help on Various Committees & Seeking a New Youth

Programs Representative

There are several committees that you can participate and help, such as:

Fundraising Committee (Chairperson Jennifer Rivera)

Law Committee (Chairperson Tom Green)

Legislative Committee (Chairperson Tom Green)

Workshop Committee (Chairperson Debra Galindo-Salazar)

If you are interested in helping out, please contact Tom Green at 1vice-

president@moadshowme.org for Law or/and Legislative Committees, Debra

Galindo-Salazar at 2vice-president@moadshowme.org for Workshop, or Jennifer

Rivera at treasurer@moadshowme.org for Fundraising Committee.

Also, MoAD is seeking a new Youth Programs Representative.

If you are interested and want to know more about Youth Programs

Representative, please contact Ella at president@moadshowme.org

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Board of Directors

Ella Eakins

President

Thomas Green

1st Vice President

Debra Galindo-Salazar

2nd Vice President

William Walker

Secretary

Jennifer Rivera

Treasurer & Editor

Sue Burdick

Representative

Greater Ozarks Chapter

Nina Wilson

Representative

Greater St. Louis Chapter

Lawrence Yates

Representative

Jackson County

Chapter

Manuel Galindo-Salazar

Representative

State Fair Chapter

Vacant

Representative

Youth Programs

Karen Lister

State Director

Miss Deaf Missouri

Ambassador Program

Bob Crowell

Webmaster

LOGO COMPETITION

RULES AND GUIDELINES

The Missouri Association of the Deaf invites Deaf individuals, age 15 and

above to participate in the MoAD Logo Competition.

For more information on MoAD, please visit our website at

www.moadshowme.org.

LOGO DESIGN:

The design must include a group of words and symbol that reflect the mission

of MoAD.

The logo can be computer graphically designed or hand drawn.

The design should be easy to reproduce in a variety of sizes, and to be

photocopied in color or black and white, while maintaining clarity and its

overall effect.

PRESENTATION:

All entries must be submitted in both electronic mail and hard copy formats

with the logo artwork must be on white paper in black and white; and in color,

with the minimum size of 4" x 4" and no more than a "full" page (7.75 by 10 or

10 x 7.75) and 300 dpi resolution and in EPS format. Images and font files

saved in Adobe, Photoshop or Illustrator files with fonts outlined.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

All entries must be original and must not have been entered in any other

competition.

Any entry that does not satisfy the requirements for the logo design will not be

considered. Non winning entries will not be returned to the designers.

No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged.

By submitting an entry, designers understand and agree that

1. The Designer is the Deaf person who made the logo and is its rightful

owner.

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2. The logo does not infringe upon the rights of any third party and that it does not violate any copy

right.

3. MoAD will acquire ownership of the winning logo by assignment of copyright, and the winning

designer will disclaim any trademarks and without limitation all other rights related to the design.

4. MoAD will have the sole and exclusive rights over any designs adopted as the organization’s logo

and may use, modify, register, and/or reproduce any logo design without limitation and may do

so without obtaining permission or granting any additional compensation to the designer.

5. The winner must agree to his or her photograph being published in the

media.

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is open to all Deaf individuals of Missouri. The Board of Directors

are not eligible to enter.

PRIZES:

The winner will receive free two years membership with a T-shirt and recognition of their logo during the

conference and on MoAD website.

The Logo Committee will select the top five (5) best logos and the MoAD members will vote on it. The five

(5) winners will have the opportunity to present the design at the 2013 MoAD Conference in St. Louis,

Missouri.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:

All entries are to be submitted before or no later than May 7, 2013.

MAILING ADDRESS:

MoAD Logo Competition

%Missouri Association of the Deaf (MoAD)

P.O. Box 956

Fenton, Missouri 63026

The e-mail address is logo_competition@moadshowme.org. All electronic entries must state in the subject text

box 'MoAD Logo Competition'

For more information, please e-mail president@moadshowme.org

CURRENT MoAD

Logo:

NEW MoAD Logo:

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Monday - July 2, 2012

The NAD Conference was held at the Kentucky International Conference Center (KICC) on July 2-7, 2012. In

spite of the sizzling hot weather, about 1.500 attendees registered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and nearby ho-

tels in Louisville. The NAD Council of Representatives opened with introductions by President Bobbie Beth

Scoggins and Vice President Chris Wagner. Then we proceeded with the parliamentary procedure training and

diversity training. We discussed the definition of Diversity and we were able to understand the concept of

diversity.

The Board members and attendees discussed our priorities on motions for the future of the deaf community.

For example, our priorities are Deaf Education, protecting Deaf schools, Media and etc. All four Regions

discussed their priorities and the discussions were great with thoughtful questions.

This was followed by the General Forum meeting and proposal submission process with more than 50

proposals. Each region was called upon to reduce the number and revise/edit the language of proposals

submitted to the Council of Representatives the next day.

Tuesday - July 3, 2012

On the second day of the Council of Representatives, we had General Forum - - This forum allowed all NAD

members (delegates and non-delegates) to make their own motions and discuss the motions during Council of

Representatives session. There was 55% of the first-timers delegate at the Conference. This week has been an

eye-opening experience for everybody, working with multiple perspectives and diverse backgrounds.

Next, there was Officers and Standing Committee Reports. Scoggins summarized the accomplishments and

work the NAD has done over the past two years, including heavy involvement at the Early Hearing Detection

and Intervention (EHDI) conference, the recent landmark decision in the NAD v. Netflix lawsuit and advocacy

for communication access at hospitals.

Colin Allen, President of the World Federation of the Deaf encouraged members to interact with 16 WFD

Board members from other countries. The WFD was established in 1951 in Rome, Italy, and is an umbrella

organization providing a wide range of support and advocacy services for 133 national associations of the deaf,

representing approximately 70 million people worldwide.

The Interim Director for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Matthew O’Hara, spoke about

upcoming changes to the NIC certification.

Special awards were also given out to honor those who have made significant contributions to the Deaf

community. John Patrick Evans presented the Andrew J. Foster Teaching Excellence Award to Dr. Roslyn

“Roz” Rosen in recognition of her tireless work in cultivating deaf education methods in ASL.

Missouri Association of the Deaf, Inc.

Delegates' Report

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The Knight of the Flying Fingers Award recognized commitment to volunteer service and was given to seven

dedicated individuals from all over the country. These individuals are: Chuck Baird (posthumous, Texas); Ella

Eakins (Missouri); Dr. Henry “Hank” Klopping (California); Julie Bourne Lockhart(Maryland); Kim Bianco

Majeri (Indiana); Lissette Molina-Wood(Florida); and Michelle Rathswohl (California).

NAD Board members, along with some delegates, are currently wearing "Child First" pins provided by CSD to

symbolize one of NAD's top priorities: that every child has access to ASL as part of their education.

We went to the Louisville Slugger Field at Louisville Bats Stadium. The Opening Ceremony was kicked off

with the theme of this conference was “Nothing About Us, Without Us!” Ceremony Emcee, Warren "WaWa"

Snipes who introduced Jeremy Quiroga as "Dummy" Hoy and he gave a brief presentation about the history of

Hoy's career in major league baseball. Quiroga encouraged people to sign a petition for Dummy Hoy's

induction into the baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

Esteemed Keynote Speaker, Colin Allen, President of the World Federation of the Deaf gave a speech on the

history of WFD. He shared his thoughts on the WFD's collaboration with the NAD. Sean Forbes gave his song

performance with the matching theme of the NAD Conference. Speeches were followed by the catered buffet

dinner, then we went into the stands again to watch the fourteen (14) ambassador contestants along with NAD

Miss Deaf America Ambassador 2010-2012 Rachel Mazique led the song of National Anthem in ASL. Then

the game between the Louisville Bats and the Indianapolis Indians began. The game was still going on as

Region 2 Caucus met to discuss the priority selection process. All the region delegates were meeting in

separate rooms in the KICC hall.

Wednesday - July 4, 2012

Another full day of discussion on the 3rd day of the Council of Representatives meetings. A proposal was

carried to have an Open Forum for all NAD members this afternoon so every individual members could

provide further input on priority proposals in the KICC Conference Theater, the public was welcome to watch

the discussion of several proposals as well as discuss the scheduling of NAD Board Candidate presentations.

The delegates felt it was important that the individual members' perspectives be seen and included. A honest,

open discussion was held about each proposal, and the point about diversity and transparency was a driving

force behind the debates. It was suggested that the NAD Election Committee schedule the presentations at a

convenient time where the general public can attend and learn more about individual candidates and they gave

their brief speeches. The delegates narrowed the number of 21 proposals down to 10 proposals by

establishing a dialogue on priorities for NAD in the next two years by the end of the forum.

Many people attended to some great workshops that took place today where they are covering a wide range of

topics, including deaf education, advocacy in the workplace and emergency planning.

Dr. Ronald Stern gave his Plenary presentation about Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools

and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD), explaining about the status of deaf educations in America and outline the

steps to protect the future of deaf children through the Child First CEASD and NAD regarding to the federal

laws in order for more appropriate education for our children. He discussed the challenges that Deaf schools

face in the present climate, and his work to preserve Deaf schools and improve Deaf education. He is working

on the law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), that has negative consequences for Deaf

children because it focuses on mainstreaming. But the government moves slowly and this will be a long haul

of change.

Turn to Delegate Report, Page 6

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Kentucky Association of the Deaf (KAD) hosted the Steamboat Cruise. There was about 600 people enjoyed

riding the cruise in the Belle of Louisville steamboat for a journey back in time during dessert reception and

entertainment with assorted Deaf performers. The people enjoyed the views on the majestic Ohio river,

mingled with new and old friends, and watched the spectacular display of fireworks over the river, celebrating

the 4th of July.

Thursday - July 5, 2012

There were several workshops held throughout the day. We had a discussion on the top ten priorities for the

next two years. The top five priorities will be decided on the next day on Friday the 6th. Two Board candidates

for NAD President gave their brief speeches. Following was the College Bowl. A Biennial NAD Conference

tradition since 1988, the College Bowl brings together college students for academic competition. For many

years this competition had three groups: California State University at Northridge (CSUN), Gallaudet

University and RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). But this year featured a new expanded

format with additional competitors: Howard College, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID),

University of Minnesota and University of Texas. It was amazing to see a big crowd supporting their own

teams for this impressive and exciting competition. RIT/NTID won with a close score over Gallaudet

University. CSUN came in 3rd place.

Friday - July 6, 2012

After the last four (4) days of meetings, the delegates voted on the top five priorities for NAD HQ to work on

in the next two years:

- Establishment of an Employment Task Force

- National Leadership Training Program

- Mental Health Service

- Legislative Training

- Restore State Association Coordinator

Also, the delegates voted NAD HQ to focus on the very three (3) top priority that needed much preserved as

follows:

- Mandate Housing Urban Development on Culturally Acceptable Housing

(senior citizens retirement community using ASL communications at the center)

- Informed Decision-Making and Language Deprivation

(to develop model state and federal legislation to prevent language deprivation)

- Accountability Task Force

(timeline of completion of each priorities)

At the last day of CR meeting today, there was pledge of about $15,000 was raised to support NAD.

Delegate Report

(Continued from Page 5)

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On Friday, July 6, 2012 during the last session of Council of Representative (CR), the election of these officers

for 2012-2014 were held as follows:

President: Chris Wagner of Florida, elected over Sheri Ann Farinha of California

Vice President: Melissa Draganac-Hawk of Pennsylvania, uncontested

Secretary: Kristen Poston of Maryland, elected over Sean Gerlis of New York

Treasurer: Philipe Montalette of Utah, uncontested

The Regional Representatives, a term of four (4) years 2012-2016 as follows:

Region 1: Steve Lovi of New York, elected over Al Sonnenthral of New York

Region 2: Michael Berger of Illinois, uncontested

Region 3: Larry Evans of Texas, uncontested

Region 4: David Reynolds of California, uncontested

The other veteran Board members of 2010 -2014 are: Region 1: Margie English of New York; Region 2:

Richard McCowin of Nebraska; Region 3: Chris Patterson of Georgia; Region 4: Julie Remo-Smario of

California. Their terms end at NAD Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in 2014.

The 40th, and last, Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program (July 6, 1972 - July 6, 2012), with a theme

"Capturing the Dream", welcomed several past Miss Deaf America winners and 14 of its Miss Deaf America

contestants.

Chanel Gleicher was crowned as the new 2012-14 Miss Deaf America. The first runner-up was Miss Deaf

Kansas, Trisha Waddell, followed by a second runner-up Miss Deaf Texas, Sericia Jackerson. It was a

fantastic evening with a rousing Live Auction offering exciting artworks, desired items, and services.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

There were so many events, beginning with the Opening Ceremony for DeaFestival with children’s programs.

This was fun for the whole family with children joining various performers, comedians, magicians, puppeteers,

singers and dancers. Crowds also mingled at Exhibit Hall nearby with many exhibitors and lots of great artists.

That evening the benefit dinner was held, offering delicious meals in front of the Kentucky International

Convention Center. The final DeaFestival - Kentucky performance was from 5:00pm until 7:00. In spite of hot

and high humidity weather, there was a great turnout for celebration and fellowship.

2014 NAD Conference

The next 52nd biennial NAD conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on July 1-5, 2014, followed by

Gallaudet University’s 150th anniversary after NAD Conference week.

Submitted by: Ella Eakins, William Walker and Debra Galindo-Salazar

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill of Rights: HCR42, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children’s Bill

of Rights was passed meaning both the House and Senate adopted the resolution. This bill of rights focuses on

ensuring that a deaf child has the best educational opportunity in his or her language and appropriate settings

with proper resources, support systems, and trained personnel.

Newborn Hearing Aid Coverage: HB1704, would require a health insurance carrier to provide coverage for

the initial device deemed necessary to treat a newborn who has been screened and assessed for a hearing

impairment. This would assist deaf children in having access to assistive devices so that families can be

spared of the financial burden of such devices and instead concentrate on language development and other

aspects of a child’s growth. This bill had a public hearing with the Healthy Insurance committee in the middle

of session, but the bill was not voted out of committee.

Discrimination

Employee Protection: HB1219 aimed to weaken the Human Rights Act and create feeble whistleblower

protections by increasing the barriers and risks in filing discriminatory acts in the workplace. HB1219 was

vetoed by the governor in the early in the legislative session. As a result, SB592 and HB2099 were

introduced. Both bills had provisions creating "protections" for whistleblowers in the work place, which were

in fact weak and did not provide real protection for reporting discrimination.

Election Day Coming Up Soon!

Are you a registered voter? Did you know that the

elections are coming up very soon? Very soon! Election Day is on

Tuesday, November 6.

Becoming a registered voter is much easier than you thought!

All you need to do is go to this website:

http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register.aspx

and fill out the form to become a registered voter. Deadline is Wednesday, October 10.

For more information on who is running for the office in the state of Missouri, please check this website:

http://www.sos.mo.gov/candidatesOnWeb/

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Jackson County Chapter of MoAD

Thanksgiving Dinner

Country Meadows Baptist Church

4901 Lee’s Summit Road

Kansas City, MO

(Behind brand new QuikTrip)

Saturday, October 27, 2012

11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Turkey and Gravy

You Bring Covered Dish or Dessert

(Bottled water will be sold)

Admission:

$4.00 per person - w/food

$7.00 - w/out food

$2.00 - Just Visit

Come and support JCCMoAD

Bring Friends Who Need a Ride

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STATE FAIR CHAPTER

HOST

THANKSGIVING DINNER NOVEMBER 10, 2012

REA (CENTRAL MISSOURI ELECTRIC CORP)

HWY 65

SEDALIA, MO

GAMES, DOOR PRIZES

ADULTS: 8.00 PER PLATE

CHILDREN AGES 0-5 FREE

CHILDREN AGES 5-15 5.00 PER PLATE

THE FUND WILL PROCEED TO 60TH ANNIVERSARY FUND!!!!!!!

WE WILL SERVE TURKEY, STUFFINGS, CRANBERRY, CORN, GREEN BEANS

CASSEROLE, CARROTS, MIXED VEGGIES, CORN CASSEROLE, ROLLS, PIES (PECAN,

APPLE, PUMPKIN WITH WHIPPED CREAM, CHERRY) AND TEA/COFFEE. SODA WILL

BE SOLD AS 1.00 AS THE BOTTLED WATER. YOU CAN BRING SOME DESSERT OR

FRUITS, VEGGIES. THANK YOU!

CONTACT TO MANUEL GALINDO-SALAZAR AT MNLSLZR83@YAHOO.COM OR VP:

660 530 0548

COME AND HAVE A FUN AND EAT YUMMY!

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Missouri Association of the Deaf

c/o Jennifer Rivera

PO Box 218

Mexico, MO 65265

www.moadshowme.org

4th Quarter Board of Directors Meeting

Saturday, November 3,2012

Best Western State Fair Inn

3120 South Limit Ave Sedalia, MO 65301

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to attend!