[nabs-l] NABS at Convention and Win an iPad without Buying a Raffle Ticket!

[Aleeha Dudley]

When I try to preregister for the meeting, I am given a fatal error on the website. 
Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas 
Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users 
Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students 
Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 
Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com> 
Phone: 937-733-0525
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> On Jul 3, 2015, at 12:32 AM, Sean Whalen via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good evening NABS,
> 
> 
> 
> The 75th anniversary convention of the National Federation of the Blind is
> upon us, and the National Association of Blind students (NABS) is excited to
> celebrate this milestone!
> 
> 
> 
> NABS has three events at convention of which I would like to make all of you
> aware, and in which I would like to request your participation:
> 
> 
> 
> #1 NABS Annual Business meeting
> 
> 
> 
> On Monday July 6, NABS will be holding our annual business meeting in Junior
> Ballroom F, located on the first level of the Rosen Centre. Registration
> will open at 6:00pm, and the gavel will drop at 7:00pm sharp, kicking off
> what promises to be an informative and energizing meeting! But wait, before
> the meeting deets, didn't somebody say something about an iPad? Yes, indeed
> we did. Thanks to the generosity of Learning Ally, NABS will be opening our
> meeting by giving away an iPad with use kit, including head phones and an
> external speaker. And, no. You don't need to buy a raffle ticket. This is a
> door prize! That is correct. All you need to do to have your shot at this
> sweet piece of Apple tech is to be registered and in the ballroom when the
> meeting starts at 7:00. Want more good news? If you are through the line,
> registered, and in the ballroom by 6:30, your name will be double entered in
> the door prize pool. I wasn't a math major, but those sound like favorable
> odds to me. So come early, beat the chaotic lines, and maximize your chances
> of walking away with the iPad, cash, or other great prizes. And, while we're
> on the subject of beating chaotic lines, don't forget that you can save
> yourself the trouble of providing your contact information by preregistering
> for the meeting right here:
> 
> http://nabslink.org/events/2015-annual-meeting.
> 
> 
> 
> Lest you think that the iPad is the only reason to come out and spend your
> evening with NABS, let me provide a preview of the killer content at this
> year's meeting. We'll have students talking about studying and interning
> abroad, and building strong state student divisions. We'll have
> presentations on legislative efforts to ensure that blind students have
> accessible instructional materials in higher education, and ongoing legal
> action to make the promise of laws that mandate equal access a reality.
> We'll be hearing from true experts in the fields of accessible math and
> graphics and accessibility of collaboration software. And, of course, Mr.
> Mark Riccobono will be addressing and inspiring attendees for the first time
> as the President of the National Federation of the blind. There will be
> numerous additional presentations of interest to all Federationists. Check
> the agenda out, it's attached! We'll also be holding elections. So, come on
> out! And, in case you can't make it to Orlando, stay tuned. Technology
> permitting, we will be streaming the meeting at the following link:
> 
> http://kjscradio.com/classic/radio.php
> 
> Big thanks to Jonathan Candler and Chris Nusbaum of KJSC Radio for providing
> the stream. More details will be distributed closer to the meeting date.
> 
> 
> 
> #2 Monte Carlo Night
> 
> 
> 
> You know it, you love it, and it is back again! From 8:00pm to 11:30pm on
> Wednesday July 8, NABS is giving you the chance to play blackjack, hold'em,
> and other card games to win cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 for the top
> three chip-holders at the end of the night. The action will be in Salon 9,
> on the second level of the hotel. There will be a cash bar available. So
> drop in before or after the ball, or come for the whole thing to play cards,
> chat with old friends, and meet some new ones.
> 
> 
> 
> #3 Penny Wars and Exhibit Hall
> 
> 
> 
>                You won't want to miss our first ever Penny Wars fundraiser!
> Get ready for some competition between five proud national divisions: the
> Lawyers, Merchants, Parents, Performing Arts, and Travelers. Stop by table
> B25 in the Exhibit Hall to throw some silver into the divisions you love
> most, while negatively contributing to those you want to see defeated by
> dropping the copper. Silver coins and dollars add lots of points to the
> buckets, while pennies subtract five points for each. The winning division
> will take home 50% of the total raised, while NABS takes the other half.
> Come by, bring your friends, and join us as we have exciting and competitive
> fun! And even if you don't have cash to drop, we are always eager to speak
> with students and Federationists about issues impacting blind students and
> the work of NABS.
> 
> 
> 
> I look forward to meeting and reconnecting with many of you in Orlando!
> Please do not hesitate to be in touch with any questions, concerns, or
> suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> Sean Whalen
> 
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> 
> Nabs.president at gmail.com
> 
> @NABSLink
> 
> 
> 
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