[Ct-nfb] 2015 Annual State Convention - National Federation of the Blind of CT

Wed Sep 23 02:18:06 UTC 2015

Hello Esther,

I believe we are subsidizing the convention, so the fee for registration is $50. This is for Saturday and Sunday meals. I can understand the confusion, since it wasn’t clear at the meeting on Saturday.

Edward

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Hi, Cheri,

The $50 does not include the banquet.  The full three-day package is $75.  Hope this helps.

Esther

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On Sep 22, 2015, at 7:42 PM, Cheri Duquette via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi Lucia,

Does the $50 Sat/Sun Convention Package cover the banquet, or is that an additional $25?

Thanks,

Cheri

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Subject: [Ct-nfb] 2015 Annual State Convention - National Federation of the        Blind of CT

44th ANNUAL

STATE CONVENTION

November 6-7-8, 2015

Holiday Inn – New London

35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, 

New London, CT 06320

860-443-7000

General Information

It’s time to gather for the 44th 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. Additions for Friday afternoon and evening include a Job Seminar, a Chapter Building Seminar, and the annual meeting of our CT Association of Guide Dog Users (CTAGDU) Division.

NFB National Representative

Ever Lee Hairston

Board Member, NFB

Vice-President, NFB of CA

Board Member, LA Center for the Blind

Hotel Information

The Holiday Inn is located at 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd in New London. The hotel is off Exit 83 of Route 95. The New London Train Station is less than one-half a mile away.

Convention rates are $85 plus tax per room per night. Room rates apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations must be made by October 23rd in order to receive the discounted room rates. Call the Holiday Inn at 860-443-7000 and mention that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut convention to reserve your room.

Convention Agenda

Friday November 6, 2015

This year, we will hold a Job Seminar on Friday afternoon beginning at noon. A boxed lunch will be provided. We are planning an informal, interactive seminar filled with information about career choices, resume writing, job interviewing, etc. Representatives of the NFB and our Employment Division will be presenting at our seminar. 

Prior to dinner, we will hold a Chapter Building Seminar! Plan to attend to learn how to increase your chapter’s membership!

Barb Blejewski will host a meeting of the CT Association of Guide Dog Users after dinner.

Friday evening’s entertainment will be comedy and a cash bar. Plan to join us!

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM. During our morning session, we will hear from Edward Shaham, our State President; Ever Lee Hairston, our National Representative; Brian Sigman, Bureau of Rehab Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind; and Gordon Reddick, Director of the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped. We are also planning to hear from our students, and much more! 

On Saturday 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 12:00 noon. This meeting will be followed by the Legislative Leadership Workshop, jointly hosted by the NFB of CT and the National Association of Blind Students.

Calling all merchants! The founding meeting of the CT Association of Blind Merchants will be held on Saturday afternoon before the banquet. Be a part of strengthening NFB of CT to empower blind merchants in our state!

Our Saturday evening banquet begins at 6:00 PM. Ever Lee Hairston, our National Representative will present the keynote address. The evening will include presentations of 2015 scholarships, door prizes and raffles. There will be a social time after the banquet with a cash bar and music.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

At 8:00 AM, we will be serving a full breakfast, followed by our annual board meeting. We will be holding elections of two board member positions.

Wait! It’s not over! We are planning a guided tour of Mystic Aquarium after our board meeting. Members will meet in LaLuna Restaurant for lunch followed by a trip to the aquarium. Each member will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch.

Please see registration form attached!

Please plan to join us!  

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