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Dan and Leslie Spoone; Brian and Kim Charlson; and Michael and Peggy Garett

A THREE Presidents past and present, Mistress of Auction,, a Pastor and a long-time ACB Board Member/Leader, all join me this Sunday.

We all know a lot about these persons individually; but I thought it would be fun and INFORMATIVE to GET TO know them as couples!!

In Movers and Shakers, I talk with Kim and Brian about their time in ACB, her Presidency and what it is like to be the First Husband. This couple has a unique way of supporting each others; endeavors and they have a wealth of ACB stories.

In the Spotlight, Mike and Peggy join us to discuss life in Texas as well as the approaching service to the organization from a community perspective. They also have a long and distinguished history with ACB.

Then in Happenings, current President Dan and lovely wife Leslie will tell us about the journey to this virtual extravaganza we call Convention. What it is like on a day-to-day basis leading the organization in these challenging times. Leslie will preview the Auction and might even try to sell me some candy bars!

Finally, we will bring all three couples together for a roundtable discussion about Convention memories and what it’s like being notable and dynamic leading couples of ACB.

As always Sunday Edition is open for audience participation and we welcome your call-in questions and/or comments…

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Paul Edwards, Peter Altschuland Jim Kracht In Movers and Shakers this week Peter Joins me to talk convention program and give us a chance to get to know him.

In The Spotlight Paul will talk all things Tuesday Topics and his storied history with our beloved organization. Not to be undone in Happenings Jim will talk about voting and the census.

Sunday Edition is open for participation in these informative conversations so please join via the Zoom invite!

As always we welcome any feedback and comments [email protected]

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This week in Movers and Shakers I will be talking with the engaging Kelly Gasque about her life, road to convention and all things ACB.

Then in the Spotlight; Jeff Bishop joins me for a interesting behind the scenes look at ACB radio and its integral role in bringing convention to the masses!

Finally in Happenings Jeanine Stanley has a HUGE AIRA announcement as well as some new awesome NEW tips and workarounds for us to try!

Come Brunch with us on Sunday June 7th at 1pm eastern.

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This Sunday we have a very cool show and its all about the workings of those who work for ACB. Let’s get to know the people behind the names and emails!

In Movers and Shakers i will be talking with Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley and Clark Rachfal about leadership and advocacy. Additionally i will have a few fun questions to get to know them. Please call in with your questions as well.

In the Spotlight I will be talking to Nancy Marks Becker about her life and her amazing work for ACB!

Lastly stay tuned for Happenings and a awesome surprise announcement.

Sunday edition airs at 1pm est on ACB radio mainstream. Sunday edition can be reached at [email protected]

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As the Florida Council of the Blind takes the bold, first step on the Path to the Future, Sunday Edition presents: A round-up roundtable discussion with Movers & Shakers from both, FCB and ACB leadership. Additionally, we will be joined by members of the ACB Radio team, who will give us insight into the”behind the scenes” workings of putting on the first virtual State Convention. We will discuss highlights of FCB’s Convention and what has been learned and will be applied to ACB’s National Path to the Future in July.

Callers with comments or questions are welcome.

In our second hour, we will be joined by Joel Snyder of the Audio-description Project to chat about his life and his passion project. Please join us with your comments and questions. Joel is the leading expert in all things audio-described, and this will be a fun and very informative conversation.

If you have any questions about how to access or use Zoom for the show, we can be reached at:

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This week on the show I have a dynamic interview with the dynamic mover Tony Stevens who is back at ACB and ready to Shake things up. The conversation ranged fromfamily, his passion for non-profit to his first date after leaving the priesthood training! Tony gives really good... talk! In the Spotlight I get the exit interview with the beloved Penny Reader and she talks about her life and times in ACB and GDUI. If you want to know what kind of dog she wants to be reincarnated as... listen on Sunday.

In Happenings I have a great conversation with a new ACB member Brian Velasquez about his advocacy project focusing on raising and sheltering blind children.

Also i have a great FCB convention preview from the vivacious Debbie Grubb~~!!

So join me for a fun filled show this Sunday @ 1pm est. on ACB radio mainstream.

As always you can contact the show at [email protected]

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Sunday Edition with Anthony

First and foremost, let me say thanks for all of the great feedback, compliments and well wishes for the show. I am overwhelmed with the response to the first episode and am very excited to share with you all that, because of the enormous response, we will be going live... Yes, thats LIVE on May 17th. More on that later!

this week’s Sunday Edition is all about CONVENTION! Movers and Shakers features a great conversation with the matriarch of convention, Janet Dickelman; about her road to, love of, and challenges of being the “MOMMA" of our beloved yearly event. We also chat about what life is like when she is not planning, following up, and generally herding Convention into shape!

Then we are joined in the happenings segment by President Spoone for a roundtable discussion featuring the Path to Convention. We address the burning questions we all have as to how this will all be pulled off, and Janet and Dan do not shy away from the hard questions.

Lastly, in our In The Spotlight segment Dan stays to tell us all about his Path to President, his vision and things get personal. Dan gives good talk and it is a conversation not to be missed.

Throughout the show we highlight convention program events and you will hear from a few surprise affiliate voices! I would like to thank the affiliate presidents for their timely and fun submissions. Join us this Sunday at 1pm EST on ACB Radio Mainstream for this exciting show and look out next week for an amazing conversation with Anthony Stevens as well as a conversation with Brian Velasquez and the Advocacy Happenings he is achieving in New York City. I will also be bringing you all a fun surprise for the movers and shakers segment.

Now back to the LIVE FORMAT FCB is the first state affiliate to bring their yearly convention to Virtual participation and will be broadcasting live over ACB Radio. Sunday Edition will feature a live recap and analysis of the event as the show goes live right after the convention on May 17th!! Awesome MOVER and SHAKERS will join me live to discuss what I know will be a success and what that means for the National Path into the Future!! I will also be joined in the second half of the show by Joel Snyder of the audio description project for a fun and information-rich question and answer session. So get your questions ready and help me put him on the spot LIVE with SUNDAY EDITION!!

As always, you can contact the show at: [email protected]

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Sunday Edition With Anthony

Introducing Sunday Edition, a brand new ACB Radio Mainstream weekly magazine; all about the movers and shakers of our beloved organization. Part human-interest, part interview and discussion, and part news that impact our community.

This show will be fun and informative! Every week we will strive to bring a lively conversation with persons who are making an impact within the ACB Family as well as round table discussions about the news and topics that affect our community.

Sunday Edition strives to be the show that presents the ideas and topics that are on the forefront of all of our minds and in the spirit of the ACB Family. This will be an open and interactive show that will include all members of our ACB Family.

Ideas, comments, and especially, guest panelists are welcome~! Please email the show at:

[email protected]

We look forward to your feedback and ideas.

Please listen to our inaugural episode this Sunday at 1 PM on ACB Radio Mainstream. The show will include a fun “Movers and Shakers” segment with DEBBIe And Jason, who are leading and shaping ACB Radio; an “On the Spotlight” segment with Sheila Young, esteemed president of the Florida Council of the Blind..; and an enlightening “News and Happenings” segment with Jenine Stanley about the current state and the future of AIRA.

So let’s make a standing date for brunch this and every Sunday at 1 PM!!

Looking forward to your impressions, feedback, and ideas for future shows! If there is an ACB mover and shaker you want to know more about, let us know as well as any news or situations affecting our community you would like to see us cover.

Anthony Corona

Welcome to ACB Sunday Edition!

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