[New-York-News] ANNOUNCING NFBNY CONVENTION

[president at nfbny.org]

It's that time of year again.  The 64th annual convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of New York State convention will be held October 19
- 25, 2020.  Due to Public Health concerns, the convention will be held
virtually.

Attached are our convention letter (pasted below) and Registration form.
Please share.  Even though we will not physically be together for this
event, It is still shaping up to be a great convention and I expect it will
be our best attended ever.

Also attached is our New York State Scholarship letter.  If you know any
blind students enrolled in a degree program, Encourage them to apply by the
deadline, September 15th.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Mike Robinson, President
National Federation of the Blind of New York State
2175 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 222-3632
mailto:president at nfbny.org


You Are Cordially Invited to Attend
The 64th Convention of the National Federation of the Blind
of New York State
"Moving Forward"

The National Federation of the Blind of New York State will hold its
sixty-fourth annual convention virtually everywhere and anywhere, from
October 19-25, 2020. Please join us as we strive to build a network of
expertise and encouragement among blind New Yorkers and work together to
make a positive difference in the lives of blind people across New York
State.
Who Are We?

The NFB of NYS is an organization of blind and low vision New Yorkers who
believe that, with the appropriate training, attitude, and opportunities,
blind people can live the lives we want.  NFB of NYS brings blind people
together to support and learn from one another and to celebrate our
achievements as we work together to improve the lives of the blind of New
York.
Our Convention Agenda

It is our pleasure to welcome Everett Bacon, National Board member and Utah
Affiliate President.  We will be privileged to hear him share information
about the ongoing work of the Federation nationwide.

The theme of this year's convention will be "Moving Forward".  Our speakers
and panel discussions will highlight ideas and tools that will inspire us to
grow, both as individuals and as Federationists.  We hope everyone will come
away from the Convention feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and motivated to
take the next steps on our personal journeys and to advance the work of the
Federation in each of our communities.

>From Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22, our divisions and
committees will meet in the evenings in order to discuss issues pertinent to
seniors, students, diabetics, blind parents, guide dog users, and more.
These meetings are interactive and open to all convention attendees, so
please join us!

On Friday, we will host a town-hall style meeting with Brian Daniels,
Associate Commissioner of the New York State Commission for the Blind.
Everyone is also welcome to attend our board meeting where, among other
things, the winners of our 2020 NFB of NYS scholarships will introduce
themselves.  Convention attendees are encouraged to join our exhibitor
showcase where the latest technology will be discussed and information
pertinent to our community will be shared by our sponsors.  Join us to
support those who support us!

All day Saturday the general sessions of the convention will provide us with
the opportunity to hear presentations on topics that are important to blind
people across New York and the nation.

On Sunday morning we will hold our annual business meeting to chart our
course for the coming year. We will also consider the resolutions that the
Convention deems vital for our future as we review and update our
organization's policy goals. We will hear Chapter and Division reports from
around the State.

The excitement will continue during our Sunday afternoon banquet, with an
address by our keynote speaker Everett Bacon, along with raffles and door
prize giveaways.  The banquet will come to a dramatic close with the
presentation of our 2020 NFB of NYS scholarships.

We will then return to our daily routines, revitalized and ready to live the
lives we want, and to share our experiences and learning with other blind
members of our communities.
Registration

Registration for this year's convention can be made through the NFB of NYS
office, by visiting http://www.nfbny.org/conventions/register and completing
our online registration form, or by filling out the attached registration
form and returning it to the affiliate office with a check for your
registration fee.  This year's registration will be only $10.00.  That will
entitle you to chances for our door prizes, allow for timely updates of
convention announcements, and help offset the costs of the convention.

Using the same registration form, you will also be able to purchase your
tickets for a group of drawings.  Each drawing will be for a chance to win
one of our many gift card prizes.  Every ticket you buy for $10 (or 3/$25)
gives you one chance for each of at least 8 drawings.  That's 8 chances, or
more, to win with each $10 ticket!

Please call the office at 716-222-3632 with any questions regarding this
year's convention.

The convention is shaping up to be a tremendous event.  Join us to share in
the excitement!  I look forward to seeing everyone there.

Mike Robinson
President, NFB of New York State


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