[Ct-nfb] 2015 Annual State Convention - National Federation of the Bli...

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Hello
 
This really helps I'd not known this  information till now thanks for  it. 
What is the deadline that we have till to get this fee in as well as for  
registration for the convention.
 
Thanks so much Elizabeth
 
 
In a message dated 9/22/2015 10:21:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ct-nfb at nfbnet.org writes:

 
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 
 
 
From: Ct-nfb  [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Esther 
Levegnale via  Ct-nfb
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:03 PM
To: NFB  of Connecticut Mailing List
Cc: Esther Levegnale
Subject:  Re: [Ct-nfb] 2015 Annual State Convention - National Federation 
of the Blind  of CT

 
Hi, Cheri,
 

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

 
Esther

Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone  6+!
 

On Sep 22, 2015, at 7:42  PM, Cheri Duquette via Ct-nfb 
<_ct-nfb at nfbnet.org_ (mailto: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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