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Please see the below email with details for our upcoming state convention in Erie, PA.</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 9, 2024 1:23 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Join Us for the 2024 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania!</span>
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We are thrilled to invite you to the <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2024-state-convention/" id="OWA6e246455-5d5f-31c6-df67-1d94936354c6" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">2024
State Convention</a></span> of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, taking place from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th, 2024. This year’s event will be hosted at the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center in beautiful Erie,
Pennsylvania, promising an exciting and enriching experience for all attendees.</p>
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Join us for a weekend filled with inspiring sessions, engaging workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow blind individuals, gain insights into advocacy, or simply enjoy the vibrant community we’ve built,
this convention is the perfect occasion.</p>
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mark your calendars and get ready for an event that celebrates our achievements and charts our path forward.</p>
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Convention Information</h2>
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<b>Date:</b> Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Sunday, November 10, 2024</p>
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<b>Location:</b> Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center in Erie, Pennsylvania</p>
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<b>Registration Fee:</b> $25</p>
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You can register for our state convention on our <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">
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Meal Options</h2>
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There are a variety of meal options during our state convention, including boxed lunches, pasta bar and taco bar. Please visit the
<span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2024-state-convention-meal-options/" id="OWA8d898a7d-0cf1-e8e2-3095-2ccd27178676" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Meal
Options</a></span> page to see what we have and find out the prices. </p>
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Lodging Information</h2>
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This year, you can choose between 4 hotels:</p>
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1. Hilton Garden Inn Erie</p>
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Room Rate: $109.00 a night plus tax</p>
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2. Courtyard Erie</p>
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Room Rate: $109.00 a night plus tax</p>
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3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Erie</p>
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Room Rate: $99.00 a night plus tax</p>
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4. Country Inn & Suites Erie</p>
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Room Rate: $99.00 a night plus tax</p>
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For more hotel information, please visit our <span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">
<a href="https://nfbofpa.org/2024-state-convention/" id="OWA65934bc5-23db-bfd7-8ac7-94177bd74697" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">2024 state convention</a></span> page.</p>
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Bus Shuttle</h2>
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We have a shuttle bus picking up people from various cities in Pennsylvania. Round trip tickets are $120 regardless of age. The bus will head to Erie, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 and return home on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Please connect with
your Chapter President to sign up and secure your seat!</p>
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The $120 deposit for the bus needs to be paid off in full by Sunday, September 1, 2024.</p>
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Questions?</h2>
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If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to our Convention Chair Emily Gindlesperger at
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We look forward to seeing you in Erie!</p>
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Warm regards,</p>
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National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania</p>
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