[Ct-nfb] 2014 State Convention

[Roberto Diaz]

hi Lucia, Bo here.I am attaching my registration form to this email. I 
will go online to PayPal and pay for the convention there. Looking 
forward to seeing you guys! I will give you a call if there are any 
snags. Take care, Bo


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From: Lucia Lee via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: [Ct-nfb] 2014 State Convention







 
 

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CONNECTICUT 
43rd ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
November 7-8-9, 2014
 
Four Points by Sheraton
275 Research Parkway,
Meriden, CT
(203) 238-2380
 
Live the Life You Want.

 
General Information
It’s time to gather for the 43rd Annual State Convention of the 
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut. Each year we meet to 
share ideas, to inform, to instruct and to have fun with our fellow 
Federationists, families and friends. Our conventions include updates 
on topics of interest to us including new technology, division 
meetings, personal anecdotes, raffles, door prizes, vendors and much 
more.
 
 
NFB National Representative
Pam Allen
Treasurer, NFB
President, NFB of LA
Director, Louisiana Center for the Blind
 
 
Hotel Information
The Four Points by Sheraton is located at 275 Research Parkway in 
Meriden. The hotel is located about 1 mile off Exit 17, Route 91South 
and Exit 16, Route 91North. For a complimentary shuttle ride to the 
hotel from the Meriden Train Station, call 203-238-2380 to make 
arrangements.
 
Convention rates are $89.00 plus tax per room per night. Room rates 
apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by 
October 18th in order to receive the discounted room rates. Call the 
Four Points at 203-238-2380 and mention that you are attending the 
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut convention to reserve 
your room.
 
 
Convention Agenda
 Friday November 7, 2014
Join leaders and members from throughout Connecticut and our national 
representative, Pam Allen, for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
 
Rob Palaski will host a meeting of the CT Association of Guide Dog 
Users at 6:00 PM in the hotel restaurant.
 
 
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During 
our morning session, we will hear from Beth Rival, our State President; 
Pam Allen, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of Rehab 
Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; Gordon 
Reddick, Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically 
Handicapped; The National Statler Center which offers programs in 
hospitality training; and more!
 
During the afternoon, we will be holding NFB Vendors Unlimited! This 
will be an exciting participatory and informational expo that includes 
leisure activities, computer technology, Apple products, NFB-Newsline, 
orientation & mobility, tactile crafts, guide dogs and more! There’s 
something for everyone!
 
Calling all students! Come meet other students at the CT Association of 
Blind Students Division Meeting at 1:00 PM.
 
Our Saturday evening banquet begins at 6:00 PM. Pam Allen, our National 
Representative will present the keynote address. The evening will 
include presentations of 2014 scholarships, door prizes and raffles.
 
 
Sunday, November 9, 2014
At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual 
board meeting. We will be holding elections of all officer and two 
board member positions.
 
Please plan to join us!
 
Please find registration form attached!
 





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