TexasStateNAACP–rdAnnualConvention.docVIP

2009 Texas State NAACP – 73rd Annual Convention “ 100 Years of Big Dreams-Bold Victories “ Youth Program THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM “BY THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE” Community Health Fair HEB #161, 7112 Ed Bluestein, Austin HEB #183, 9414 N. Lamar, Austin Nurses checking blood pressure; Collaboration with American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, American Red Cross and NAACP: Distribution collateral relevant to each agency. Wal-Mart Store #1185, 1030 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin Wal-Mart Store #1253, 710 East Ben White Blvd., Austin There will be doctors, nurses, pharmacists at sites to answer questions. Wal-Mart will have an in store Healthy Cooking demonstration as well as offering reduced rates for flu shots, spinal cord alignments, vision screening 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Main Lobby Hilton Hotel CONVENTION REGISTRATION 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bergstrom Ballroom A. Lower Level Hilton Hotel Executive Leadership Training Presenters: Harold Howell, President El Paso NAACP, Garland Freeze, Pres. San Angelo NAACP, Bob Lydia, National Board Member Required training for all elected appointed officers, executive committee members and youth advisors. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bergstrom Ballroom D. Lower Level Hilton Hotel Census Training Presenter: Kirk Clay, Special Project Director National Association for the Advancement of Colored People What is your role in the Census? 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Atriums Main Floor Lower Level Hilton Hotel VENDORS AND SPONSORS SET-UP 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Hilton Hotel CITY OF AUSTIN WELCOMING RECEPTION Movie – American Violet Featuring Regina Kelly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Main Lobby Hilton Hotel CONVENTION REGISTRATION 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Atriums Main floor Lower Level Hilton Hotel Vendors Exhibitors 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Violet Crown Main Level Hilton Hotel JUVENILE JUSTICE - LIFE DECISIONS PROGRAMS Presiding: Rashad Deckard, Sam Houston State Youth President Lif