[IL-Talk] [IABS-Talk] It's here...national convention in Austin reminders and updates

[Leslie Hamric]

Have a great time! I will be attending virtually this year.
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Vice-President of National Federation of the Blind of Illinois At Large  Chapter


> On Jun 30, 2026, at 10:19 AM, Marilyn Green via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> The start of our national convention is just days away and I want to provide
> a few reminders and updates for our time together in Austin.
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> 1.    The Illinois social date has been changed to Saturday, July 4,
> 9-11pm. The location is TBD. Please text me to get the social location. I
> will have it available on July 3. For those who will attend the convention
> in person, the cost for the social is $10 per person. We will have light
> snacks and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage for
> self or to share.
> 2.    The caucus is Sunday, July 5 at 7:00am in room 201. Please bring
> your banquet ticket for exchange if you would like to sit with us at the
> banquet. Michelle Ault will be handling our banquet ticket exchange. Please
> bring your ticket to the caucus to give to Michelle for exchange and let her
> know if you have any dietary restrictions.
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> Can't wait to be with everyone in Texas. I am confident that we will keep
> Austin weird!
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> Marilyn Green, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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