[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [NFBP-Talk] NFB of PA: Celebrating our veterans during the 2021 state convention!

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> From: Brian Mackey via NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 27, 2021 at 5:19:13 PM EDT
> To: NFBP-BlindParents at nfbnet.org, nfbp-erie at nfbnet.org, NFBP-Brandywine at nfbnet.org, NFB of PA listserv <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>, Greater Philadelphia Chapter Internet Mailing List <greaterphilly at nfbnet.org>, Keystone Chapter List of the NFB of Pennsylvania <keystonechapter at nfbnet.org>, pabs at nfbnet.org, pagdu at nfbnet.org, pacapitalchapter at nfbnet.org, NFB Greater Berks Chapter Google Group <nfb-greater-berks-chapter at googlegroups.com>, NFB of PA BELL Google Group <nfb-pa-bell at googlegroups.com>
> Cc: Brian Mackey <bmackey88 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBP-Talk] NFB of PA: Celebrating our veterans during the 2021 state convention!
> Reply-To: bmackey88 at gmail.com, NFB of Pennsylvania Brandywine Valley Chapter List <nfbp-brandywine at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 
> Come Join Us At the 2021 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
> November 11th through Nov. 14 where we will be:
>  
> Celebrating our Veterans
>  
> On Thursday evening, November 11th the NFB of PA will be holding a celebration of our Veterans.
> Emily Gindlesperger, 2nd Vice President has arranged this special Celebration in honor of Veterans Day.  Members of the National Association of Blind Veterans   will be in attendance.
>  
> Come  join Us!
> Registration information is below 
>  
> The 2021 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania will be held at
> 
> Crowne Plaza Harrisburg
> 23 South Second Street
> Harrisburg, PA 17101
> 
> Please note that portions of the convention will be recorded for archival purposes on our website.
> 
> Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 2021 state convention of the NFB of Pennsylvania. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please share with others, everyone is welcome!
> 
> Room Reservations
> 
> The Crowne Plaza is now accepting room reservations for the state convention. To make your reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please dial 717-234-5021 and state that you are attending the NFB of Pennsylvania state convention. The best time to call is during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The 2021 room rate is $99 a night. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which at present is 6% and will be in effect at the time of check-out.
> 
> For those considering arriving early, there is a limited number of available guest rooms as another group will be occupying most of the hotel on Wednesday, November 10. Don’t hesitate, please make your room reservations as soon as possible. Our block of rooms are available until Wednesday, October 20, and any remaining rooms will become available to the general public. You will need a credit card to secure your reservation, There will be no charge to your card until you arrive at the hotel. In addition, there are a limited number of wheelchair accessible rooms and if needed, make it known when you are making your room reservation.
> 
> Online Registration
> 
> Online Registration is now open for the 2021 NFB of Pennsylvania convention. Registration with the convention is required in order to be eligible for our discounted room rates at the hotel. Sponsor our event, sign up to be an exhibitor, register for professional technology training, purchase your convention meals, and register people for door prizes all through the online convention registration form.
> 
> Please note that the reduced convention registration rate of $15 per person will only be available till September 30. Starting on October 1, the cost to register for the convention will increase to $25 per person. The registration cost for professionals attending only the Technology Seminar on Thursday, November 11, to obtain their continuing education credits will be at $35 per person both before and after September 30.
> 
> VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION REGISTRATION:
> 
> On the evening of Thursday, November 11, we will be holding a Veterans Day Celebration. During this event, we will be recognizing our vets and military service members, or their family members. If you are a veteran or a military service member, or a family member of a veteran or military service member, and wish to have the opportunity to be recognized during this event, please complete the registration form at www.nfbp.org/convention/veterans-day-celebration-registration. The soft deadline for submissions is October 1 with a firm deadline of October 15. Please note that first preference of those being recognized for this event will go to veterans and military service members, or their family members, residing in Pennsylvania.
> 
> SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS:
> 
> For those wishing to be a sponsor of this year’s convention, payments for the following must be received no later than October 1 either via check or via the online registration form:
> 
> Gold Sponsorship Level (donation of $1000 or more):
> 
> 4 Banquet seats
> Exhibit Hall table for Thursday and/or Friday
> 30 minutes in the Virtual Exhibit Hall
> Silver Sponsorship Level (donation of $750):
> 2 Banquet seats
> Exhibit Hall table for Thursday and/or Friday
> 30 minutes in the Virtual Exhibit Hall
> Bronze Sponsorship Level (donation of $500):
> 1 Banquet seat
> Exhibit Hall table for Thursday and/or Friday
> 30 minutes in the Virtual Exhibit Hall
> The vendor room will be open during the following days and times:
> 
> Thursday, November 11: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
> Friday, November 12: 9:00am – 4:00pm
> For those registering as an exhibitor only for this year’s convention, and will attend in person, payment for the following prices must be received no later than October 1 either via check or via the online registration form:
> 
> Only Thursday, November 11: $75
> Only Friday, November 12: $100
> Both days: $150
> Additional Information
> 
> Additional information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Check www.nfbp.org/convention often for any updates.
> 
> If you have any questions, please contact one of the following people:
> 
> Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair
> Phone: 215-827-7787
> Email: convention at nfbp.org
> 
> Lynn Heitz, NFB of Pennsylvania President
> Phone: 215-988-0888
> Email: president at nfbp.org
>  
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