[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Join Us in Houston - Assistance Available

Tue Apr 25 02:54:11 UTC 2023

Jamie,
I was reading the information about assistance and I do have a question.
Does this mean that the affiliate will not help with the cost of food?

On Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 9:45 PM Jamie K. Richey via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <
nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind National Convention 2023
>
> July 1 through July 6, 2023
> Houston, Texas
>
>
>
> The NFB National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in
> the world. It is the premier event for training, support, and information
> for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically
> electing our  leadership and establishing each year's organizational
> priorities.
>
>
>
> Are you interested in attending the national convention, but don’t have
> the funds?  The NFB of Nebraska may be able to help!
>
> Please read the below costs of attending a national convention and figure
> out how much you are able to afford.  We encourage you to talk with others
> who have attended a national convention to figure out a budget.
>
>
>
> All persons requesting assistance must register for the convention. This
> registration fee and banquet ticket amount will not be covered as part of
> the financial assistance.  If you wish, you may register once you have
> received confirmation that the affiliate is able to provide you with
> assistance.
>
>    - Registration for the 2023 National Convention is $25 per person.
>    - Banquet tickets for Thursday, July 6, are $70 per person.
>    - Online registration is open until May 31, 2023.
>
> Register online <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=572>
>
>
>
> Room rates for both of the convention hotels is $119 plus 8.25% sales tax
> and 17% occupancy tax.  This equals approximately $142 per night.  If
> requesting hotel assistance, the affiliate will only cover half the room
> cost, so you must either find a roommate or cover the other half.
>
>
> Rooms are still available in the main convention hotel, but they do fill
> up fast.  You may want to go ahead and book a room and cancel it if need
> be.  For each room, the hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s
> room rate and taxes and will require a credit card or a personal check. If
> you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card
> immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2023,
> half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.
>
>
> The Main Hotel:
>
> The Hilton Americas-Houston
> <https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/houcvhh-hilton-americas-houston/hotel-info/?WT.mc_id=zlada0ww1HI2psh3ggl4amphtbrd5dkt6HOUCVHH7_153682779_1003528&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z2pgbQBctBOF4MwUGpzoN_T-2KquRsEuPKG6-n8LeQLWizbtOP4CGxoC1LoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds>
> 1600 Lamar Street
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Lamar+Street+Houston,+TX+77010?entry=gmail&source=g>
> Houston, TX 77010
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Lamar+Street+Houston,+TX+77010?entry=gmail&source=g>
> 800-236-2905
>
>
>
> The Overflow Hotel (About 3 Blocks Away)
>
> Marriott Marquis Houston
> <https://www.marriott.com/search/hotelQuickView.mi?propertyId=HOUMQ&brandCode=MC&marshaCode=HOUMQ>
> 1777 Walker St,
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1777+Walker+St,+Houston,+TX+77010?entry=gmail&source=g>
> Houston, TX 77010
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1777+Walker+St,+Houston,+TX+77010?entry=gmail&source=g>
> 877-622-3056
>
>
>
> To book a room, call your preferred hotel and ask for the “NFB Convention”
> block.
>
>
>
> Both of the Omaha and Lincoln airports offer direct flights to Houston.
> The cost of flying can very dependent on your location and the time of
> booking.  You may want to check out the flights in your area before
> requesting assistance, so you know how much to set aside for
> transportation.  Don’t forget to figure in ground transportation in your
> budget including transportation to and from the airport and hotel in
> Houston.
>
>
>
> Here is the schedule for this year’s convention:
>
>    - Saturday, July 1: Seminar Day
>    - Sunday, July 2: Resolutions Day
>    - Monday, July 3: Board Meeting and Division Day
>    - Tuesday, July 4: Opening Session
>    - Wednesday, July 5: Business Session
>    - Thursday, July 6: Banquet Day and Adjournment
>
>
>
> If awarded assistance you will be required to attend all the general
> sessions, the board meeting and the Nebraska Caucus. The agenda will be
> posted in June, and it will be imperative that you review it ahead of time
> and find meetings and activities that interest you.  You may also be asked
> to work in the Independence Market or assist in other capacities.
>
>
>
> With exception of the banquet all meals will be on your own.  The cost of
> food varies and members who have attended national convention can provide
> tricks and trips to extend your food budget.  Most people plan for around
> $500 in food for the week.
>
>
>
> The Nebraska Affiliate is excited to assist people at the convention, but
> funds are limited.  Again, please review the above costs and figure out how
> much you are able to cover.  Keep in mind the following:
>
>    - Registration and banquet at a cost of $95.00 is not covered.
>    - The affiliate will only Cover half a hotel room.
>    - Persons interested should make every effort to pay for part of the
>    convention.
>
>
>
> If you are interested in financial assistance to attend the convention you
> must act fast and send an email requesting assistance by May 10, 2023.
> Emails should be sent to
>
> treasurer at ne.nfb.org
>
> And include the following information:
>
>    - Name and Relevant Contact Information
>    - Amount of Assistance Requested
>    - Reason for Wanting to Attend
>
>
>
> Assistance is open to everyone no matter your membership status or if you
> have attended in the past.
>
>
>
> The Awards Committee will contact you by May 24th if you will be granted
> assistance.  For questions contact Cheryl Livingston at
>
> treasurer at ne.nfb.org
>
> (402) 488-2509
>
>
>
> The deadline for submissions is May 10th, so act fast!  Hope to see you
> in Houston!
>
>
>
>
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