The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 6

The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 6 Wednesday, July 29, 2026

This is the last issue of "The Gateway Gazette." Many thanks to everyone who helped staff the room, burst, collate and staple braille papers, deliver the newspapers, and make occasional deliveries to the information desk and other places. Thank you to: Deb Cook Lewis, Zelda Gebhard, Katie Frederick, Ron Brooks, Frank Welte, Judy Dixon, Tyson Ernst, Ralph Smitherman, Margarine Beaman, RaLynn McGuire, Marilyn Murata, Gregg Wandsneider, Ricardo Salazar, Matthew Potter, Zach McLean, Jim Kral, Lou Ann Williams, Claire Schultz, Nicholas Frazier, Ren Lovegood, John Mobley IV, James Burgess, EmmaGrace Olech, Oli Collazo (who did one night's newspaper deliveries single-handedly), Philip So, Nancy Becker, Patty Slaby, Tim and Maria Stone (for the delivery of goodies that kept the workers going), and everyone who came in and helped with everything that goes into getting everyone their convention newspapers. Thanks to Cecily Laney Nipper for faithfully sending all the additions for the delivery list. We look forward to seeing everyone in Jacksonville next year.

Announcements

Banquet Table Reservations

Are you planning to reserve a banquet table for your affiliate or group of friends? Have you reserved a table, and submitted less than 8 names to Cecily at the Information Desk? If so, be sure to turn in the rest of the names by noon today, or other people will be seated at your table.

What? Somebody forgot to get a banquet ticket? Get to registration, quick! Registration is open today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until noon.

Help Us Share the ACB 2026 Experience!

Attending the ACB Conference and Convention? We'd love your help capturing the excitement, whether you're participating in an ACB tour, attending a special event, or connecting with friends, snap a photo or record a short video.

When posting on social media, use #ACB2026 and #ACB65Years, and be sure to tag @ACBNational so we can follow and share your posts. If it's easier to have us share them for you, send photos and video shorts to [email protected] for possible use in convention coverage, social media, and future ACB publications.

Help us celebrate 65 years of ACB by sharing the moments, memories, and connections that make our convention special!

Visit the MMS Booth!

Stop by the MMS booth in the exhibit hall and speak to Caitlin or one of our committee members. Sign up or increase your donation by the end of convention and be eligible for a prize.

Attending on Zoom? Call 1-888-999-3190 or email [email protected]. Leave us your contact information, whether you're signing up or increasing your donation, how much you're giving, and how you want your money to be distributed. We'll get back to you.

The Winners of the Get Up and Get Moving Contest Are …

During our Leadership Conference the Get Up and Get Moving Committee (GUGM) announced a contest -- we asked people to write about their journey to get to St. Louis. We judged all contest entries by evaluating three criteria:

• Consistency: Walking every day or nearly every day. • Creative storytelling: Bring your journey to life by describing the "landmarks" you'd encounter on your imaginary walk to St. Louis. • Distance walked: Please include the distance you walked in your submission.

We very much enjoyed the stories that all of you submitted, and appreciate the time you took to write them and share them with our committee. We have chosen one in-person winner and one virtual winner. The winners will receive Visa gift cards.

Our in-person winner is Anthony Akamine.

Our virtual winner is Danette Dixon.

Thank you all for your participation in this challenge. We hope you enjoy the rest of the convention.

Updates

Today

In conjunction with a league-wide policy established by Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to inspect all items entering Busch Stadium. Guests