[Nebraska-Students] National Convention from the French Quarter to the Zoom Room

Sun May 22 19:18:37 UTC 2022

National Federation of the Blind National Convention

July 5 through July 10, 2022

New Orleans Louisiana

#NFB22

Deadline approaching! 

Network with thousands of blind role models. Connect with leaders in the
field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics.
And so much more! The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative
membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Each year we come
together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing for
the premier event in the blind community! 

Registration <https://nfb.org/registration>  

Closes May 31.  So, Go 

Register now! <https://nfb.org/registration> 

Registration is available on-site of the convention at a higher rate and
with longer lines!

Deadline approaching!

Don't wait any longer to make your hotel reservations!  The block will be
released on May 31st.  The Marriott rooms are filled, but rooms are still
available right across the street at the New Orleans Sheraton. Rooms are
still at the $109 convention rate.  

Call 

(888) 627-7033 

and ask to book a room for the "NFB Convention" or the "NTL Federation."
Please note that this is a different number than originally published in the
Braille Monitor. 

The schedule for the 2022 convention is:

.        Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day

.        Wednesday, July 6: Resolutions Day

.        Thursday, July 7: Board Meeting and Division Day

.        Friday, July 8: Opening Session

.        Saturday, July 9: Business Session

.        Sunday, July 10: Banquet Day and Adjournment

The full agenda will be available in June.

Is this your first convention or do you need a review of what to expect?
Mark your calendar for the Rookie Roundup meeting scheduled for

Tuesday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m.

Which will go over all the things you need to know about the convention. 

Visit the 

Convention Information Page <https://nfb.org/convention>  

regularly for additional details and announcements. 

If You Can't Make It to New Orleans, register for the

 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481> #NFB22 Virtual
Experience

We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to
participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. The 2022
National Convention Virtual Experience is a dedicated online space for
exclusive convention activities. Registration for the virtual experience is
separate and there is no cost.

Register for the virtual experience now!
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=481> 

Visit the 

Convention Information Page <https://nfb.org/convention>  

regularly for additional details and announcements related to the virtual
experience. 

Help Needed!

The NFB of Nebraska will be selling Colby Ridge Popcorn Balls and The Mill
Coffee and Tea Coffee at convention.  We need volunteers to work the
affiliate table in the exhibit hall. The table is open during the exhibit
hall regular hours and is as follows:

*	Wednesday, July 6: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*	Thursday, July 7: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
*	Friday, July 8: noon-1:45 p.m. AND 7:00-9:00 p.m.
*	Saturday, July 9: noon-1:45 p.m.

Please e-mail

president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

with the days/times you would be available.

Help Needed!

Shopping at the Independence Market is one of the highpoints of the
convention for many attendees especially for the hundreds of members who
haven't had the opportunity yet to visit the Market in Baltimore and browse
through the many items offered. The task of recreating the Market for a few
days each year at the convention is a huge undertaking and it takes many
Federationists to perform this service.  Your help would be greatly
appreciated.

The dates and times that help is needed is as follows:

.        Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Shift 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Shift 2 - 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

.        Thursday, July 7, 2022

Shift 1 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Shift 2 - 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

.        Friday, July 8, 2022

Shift - 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.

.        Saturday, July 9, 2022

Shift - 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Needed are product demonstrators, pay station attendants, order writers, and
storekeepers. 

Please e-mail

president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

with the days/times you would be available.

Help Needed!!

Convention ambassadors are members of the Federation who give their time and
attention to making the convention experience welcoming and empowering for
all participants. Ambassadors take assignments in all parts of the
convention, doing what is needed. Duties may range from ensuring that lines
do not get too crowded in hallways, serving as talking signs at key points,
helping to keep the spirits high and respectful while crowds flock to the
elevators, to assisting first-timers with navigating the complexities of
activities such as banquet exchange.

The 2022 NFB Convention Ambassadors will assist in making the convention a
welcoming and empowering experience for all attendees by helping to
facilitate the sharing of accurate information, providing access to
information at key locations within the convention, and generally serving as
a positive influence during the convention. Ambassadors will be asked to
take on assignments as coordinated by the ambassadors committee. 

If you are interested in being a NFB Convention Ambassador e-mail:

president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

If you are bringing children with you to convention, you may want to
register them for NFB Camp. NFB Camp provides childcare during
pre-convention meetings, General Sessions, and Banquet, for children
six-weeks to twelve-years old. We separate the children by age, and provide
age-appropriate activities, including lessons from the NFB BELLR Academy
curriculum. For information about NFB Camp hours, fees, and enrollment click

Here <https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727> 

If you have additional questions, contact Carla McQuillan at 

president at nfb-oregon.org <mailto:president at nfb-oregon.org> 

or call 

(541) 653-9153. 

Enroll now for the NFB Camp.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727>  

Career Fair

Registration Open for Job Seekers
<https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registrat
ion>  

Scheduled for 

Wednesday, July 6, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

The career track is a seminar where talent meets opportunity. Registration
in advanced is required and the deadline to 

Register
<https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registrat
ion>  

is June 21st!

The convention hotels are located on Canal Street in the bustling French
Quarter with streetcar access to Uptown and Mid-City making it effortless to
discover the Big Easy! Stroll through the neighboring Warehouse Arts
District, then explore everything from Jackson Square to Audubon Aquarium of
the Americas. This storied city will stimulate your senses with its French
and Spanish architecture, world-renowned restaurants, and live music.

To peruse some of the offerings ahead of convention order a print or braille
French Quarter guide through

Structured Discovery Incorporated
<https://www.structureddiscovery.org/pay.php> 

For only $5.00 with all proceeds going to braille programs for children.
Type your preference of braille or print in the "What Are You Paying For"
field.  The guide will be mailed ahead of convention.

Each year thousands of Federation members make contributions during national
convention. For those not able to attend in-person or who want a chance at a
big prize enter the 

Give $20 Campaign
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45> 

The Give $20 Campaign is a way for individuals to support the three major
funds of the NFB and the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund and potentially win
the grand prize. When you give $20 or more between May 1st and July 10th you
will be entered into the 

Give $20 Convention Drawing
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45>  

to win a trip for two to the 2023 NFB National Convention which includes

*	Round-trip transportation 
*	Hotel Room
*	Banquet tickets 
*	$1,000 in walking-around cash

Or for those who aren't able to join us in 2023 $2,000 in cash will be
awarded.

Thanks to the generous gift from HumanWare, every dollar contributed during
this campaign will be matched up to $50,000! Visit the

give $20 page to contribute and double your dollars.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45>  

Or call 

(410) 659-9314, extension 2430

please be sure to indicate that it is a Give $20 contribution, and which
fund you select. You can select multiple funds.  The funds are:

.        White Cane Fund

.        KJ Fund (Kenneth Jernigan Fund)

.        SUN Fund

.        tenBroek Fund

Wow there's so much to do and so little time!  First off go 

Register <https://nfb.org/registration> 

Then get your hotel and flight booked!

Don't forget the little ones 

NFB Camp Registration
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=25731&qid=7133727> 

For those job seekers

Register
<https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registrationEmployer%20Registrat
ion> 

For the career fair!

Next e-mail 

president at ne.nfb.org <mailto:president at ne.nfb.org> 

With the days and times you are available to help with the affiliate table,
the Independence Market and to be an ambassador!

Finally, regularly check the 

Convention Page <https://nfb.org/convention> 

For the latest updates! 

Keep a lookout for e-mails in the next few weeks concerning the Nebraska
Caucus and related information!