20250709 1730 Turn Big Dreams into Great Leaders with DKMC Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants met the 2025 DKM First Timers and learned how big dreams become reality. Join them and past recipients for a time of sharing and fun!

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20250709 1600 Improving Membership Outcomes by Bridging the gap between Seniors and Younger Members Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants joined the membership committee for a two-part session. Panel 1 Fostering Trust between generations. This panel gave tips for working together with members of all ages. This provided benefits for using the wisdom of older members and taking advantage of the excitement of new members. Presenters: Amanda Selm, Immediate Past President Next Generation, Louisville, KY, Jeff Thom, ACB Advocacy Chair, Sacramento, CA, and Sheila Young, Immediate Past President Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL Panel 2 Providing ACB resources to new members. This session highlighted many ACB Programs and documents that many members may not have heard about or been able to use. Participants can then pass on this information to all of their members. Handouts were available at the event. Presenters: Scott Thornhill, ACB Executive Director, Greensboro, NC, Jeff Thom, ACB Advocacy Chair, Sacramento, CA, Sheila Young, chair ADP Performing Arts, Museums and Parks subcommittee, Orlando, FL, Larry Gassman, ACB Media Coordinator, Fullerton, CA, and Dan Spoone, ACB Director of Operations, Orlando, FL.

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20250705 0900 Achieving Unity in the Face of Disagreement Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 In recent years, American Society has become increasingly polarized around political and other differences in belief. As ACB is a microcosm of society, it is likely our affiliates and local chapters are facing polarization among members. This program helped leaders explore how they can achieve unity in the face of disagreement to help move their organization's programs and activities forward. Through sharing information and role play, we hope participants come away from this activity with tools that will help you be an affective leader in the face of all that is happening around you. Presenter: Rahel Tesfaye, Graduate Student, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas TX.

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