[CapChapOhio] Fwd: [Ohio-Talk] 2020 State of Ohio Convention Announcement

Mon Jan 6 23:06:48 UTC 2020


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> From: Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] 2020 State of Ohio Convention Announcement
> Date: January 6, 2020 at 5:37:49 PM EST
> To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 	National Federation of the Blind of Ohio(NFBO)
> 2020 State of Ohio Convention Announcement
> 
> Now that the Holidays are behind us and the 2020 has rolled in. The first
> order of business is to provide you with the location of the 2020 National
> Federation of the Blind State of Ohio Convention.
> 
> First, thank you for working alongside of the Ohio Affiliate on important
> activities of 2019. It has been a productive and successful year and I am
> optimistic that 2020 will exceed our expectations. We are also wishing each
> and every one a safe, happy and prosperous New Year!
> 
> As some of you know, our Affiliate president has been working on a location
> for the 2020 State of Ohio Convention. This announcement is to inform you
> that the location has been confirmed. 
> 
> Here is the announcement by the Ohio Affiliate President, Richard Payne.
> 
> It is my pleasure to provide you with information on our location for the
> 2020 NFBO State Convention. Although, it took some time to secure, I wanted
> to ensure that all of our needs were met. It is important to me that every
> member and those who wish to attend have an opportunity to come and partake
> of all that the convention and the federation has to offer.   
> 
> Subsequently, the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio provides
> encouragement and motivation to families with blind children and to people
> who are losing vision or have become blind later in life. The Convention
> will be an opportunity for participants to learn about accessible technology
> from our Technology Fair, tips on living with blindness by attending
> educational seminars and more.
> 
> The 2020 Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> (NFBOH) will be the largest gathering of blind people in the state.
> Therefore, I encourage you to begin making preparations to be there the
> weekend of November 6th, 7th and 8th of 2020.  Our 74th Convention will be
> held at the Crowne Plaza Dayton Hotel; located at 33 E. Fifth Street,
> Dayton, Ohio    45402. Room rates are $109.00 with a 13.50% tax per night,
> which includes a hot buffet breakfast. The Crowne Plaza Dayton is in the
> heart of downtown Dayton Ohio  and offers free Wi-Fi, televisions with
> premium HD cable channels, and comfort to help you unwind at the end of your
> busy day.   
> , , 
> 
> As previously mentioned, researching and negotiating on    specific
> accommodations for our group requirements, expectations and needs have been
> challenging. I have met with countless hotels in Cincinnati, Columbus,
> Toledo and Cleveland. However, the Crowne Plaza Dayton is the top choice.
> They have the amenities and space to hold the 74th Annual State of Ohio
> Convention. Please take a look at their features below!
> 
> HOTEL FEATURES
> *It all begins with our luxurious bedding
> -Seven layers of comfort bedding -upgraded beds with a pillow top mattress,
> triple sheeted luxurious 300 thread-count linens, a waffle thermal bedspread
> and blanket with upgraded pillows. 
> *Sleep Amenities to Rest, Relax and Recharge
> We offer our guests their own personal TEMPLESPAaromatherapy package
> including REPOSE, an amazing resting cream to enhance a calm and restful
> state, QUIETUDE calming
> mist to create a space of peace and RECHARGE, a soothing balm for aching
> feet and limbs. 
> Quiet Zones 
> Our quiet zones are located on the 9thfloor of the hotel, where we guarantee
> no maintenance or housekeeping Sunday through to Thursday carried out from
> 9.00pm to 10.00am, unless specifically requested by a guest. 
> Guaranteed Wake-up Call, So you can relax and drift off easier
> 
> *our restaurant and lounge located on our top floor, serving breakfast,
> lunch and dinner.
> *In-room dining available from 6:30 am -11:00 pm
> *24-hour business center
> *Complimentary wireless internet access in lobby, meeting space, and all
> guest rooms
> *24-Hour executive fitness center
> *Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
> *Executive club level accommodations (additional charges may apply)
> *Complimentary self-parking in the Dayton Transportation Center Parking
> Garage connected to the hotel via skywalk. Valet parking also available for
> a fee
> *Complimentary transportation to/from Dayton International Airport
> *Complimentary local transportation (based upon availability) within a
> 5-mile radius of the hotel
> 
> Thank you for your patience and consideration!
> 
> Richard Payne, Ohio Affiliate President
> 
> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Board of Directors
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 
> 
> 
> Richard Payne,  President
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back
> 
> 
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