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Welcome to the 2025 AR-AER Conference
“Wealth of Health”
Don’t miss our social Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. We are hosting the social at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant. Food and drinks are the responsibility of each individual. Come ready for trivia and karaoke!
Thank you for joining us for this 2-day experience as we grow professionally, collaborate with colleagues, network with friends, and celebrate our award winners.
Once again, welcome!
New Board Members Needed
The Arkansas chapter is truly grateful to the individuals who volunteer their time to oversee the operations of AR-AER and to conduct the business of our chapter. Each year five board members rotate off the board, and qualified leaders are needed to fill their vacated positions. A treasurer and secretary must also be elected annually, and a President-Elect must be elected every other year. An emailed ballot will be emailed out to the membership during Friday’s board meeting via Google Form. Nominations to be added to the ballot will be accepted from the floor. All agencies are encouraged to nominate employees who are AER members to ensure that the Board represents our entire field. Voting members must submit their vote electronically by Friday, November 3, at noon. The election results of this year’s board will be announced via email. For more details, speak to the nominations committee chair, LaTasha Mays, or any other AR-AER board member. We will vote on:
- Secretary (1-year term)
- Treasurer (1-year term)
- 5 at-large board members (2-year terms)
Awards Committee Update
We are excited to hold the awards banquet in person and shine a spotlight on some remarkable individuals in our field. We can’t wait to recognize some of the strongest pillars in the field of education and rehabilitation for the blind and visually impaired community!
Congratulations to the following 2022 AR-AER award recipients:
| J. Max Woolly Award: | Not awarded |
| Joyce Ogburn Award: | Michele Smith |
| Bill Tomlin Scholarship: | Jonathan Tribett |
| Tom Phifer Award: | Not awarded |
| Arkansas Distinguished Advocate (Individual): | Not awarded |
| Arkansas Distinguished Advocate (Business): | MedEvolve |
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