[NFB-Conventions] 2022 convention links and information

[David Andrews]

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>Good Evening Federation Family:
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>The below information is geared toward those going in person to New 
>Orleans, but I thought I would share with all so everyone knows 
>what's going on. I borrowed this from the New Jersey affiliate and 
>tailored it to Iowa. Enjoy!
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>Important National Convention details and links
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>Greetings NFBI 2022 National Conventioneers,
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>Listed below are important items and links; please save for future 
>reference. If you have questions or concerns especially during the 
>convention, please contact your affiliate leaders.
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>Scott Van Gorp
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>515-720-5282
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>Cindy Ray
>515-208-2351
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>Chelsea Van Gorp, Fundraising chair and exhibit table coordinator
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>601-618-5170
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>Important: Visit 2022 National Convention Safety Protocols including 
>submitting your COVID-19 test results
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-safety-protocols>2022 
>National Convention Safety Protocols | National Federation of the 
>Blind (nfb.org)
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>For latest National Convention information visit
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>National 
>Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)
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>Please review the first timers guide by clicking on the link below
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide 
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>Review convention notes by clicking on the link below
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-convention-notes>NFB22 
>Convention Notes | National Federation of the Blind
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>Airport Transportation
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>There are several ways to travel from the Louis Armstrong 
>International Airport (MSY) to the Marriott or Sheraton.  The 
>approximately fourteen-mile trip takes twenty-five to forty minutes 
>depending on traffic. Taxis are readily available and have a 
>thirty-six-dollar minimum fee for two people. For three or more 
>passengers, the cost is fifteen dollars per person.
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>The airport shuttle costs forty-four dollars per person round-trip 
>or twenty-four dollars each way. You can reserve a spot on a shuttle 
>online in advance or in person at the baggage claim area. Children 
>under six ride free with their parents.
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>The shuttle stops at multiple hotels, so if you choose that option, 
>make sure to plan accordingly. For reservations, call (504) 522-3500 
>or (866) 596-2699 at least twenty-four hours before your flight. 
>Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available but require you to book 
>a week ahead.
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>Click on the link below for audio version of the Proposed Amendment 
>to the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind members 
>will vote on during the convention 
><https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874>https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26076&qid=7254874 
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>Click on the link below for audio hotel description
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels>https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2022-national-convention-agenda/nfb22-navigating-hotels 
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>Rookie Round-Up
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>All first-time convention attendees are cordially invited to attend 
>a reception from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, in the Acadia 
>Ballroom. President Riccobono and other Federation leaders will be 
>on hand to welcome you to the convention and preview the week's activities.
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>Important:  NFBI Affiliate Caucus Meeting
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>Join us on Wednesday, July 6 at 5:30 PM in Studio 7.  Bring your 
>Banquet Tickets with you for exchange if you wish to sit with the affiliate
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>Schedule
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>    * Tuesday, July 5: Seminar Day and Rookie Round-Up
>    * Wednesday, July 6: Registration and Resolutions at 1 PM
>    * Wednesday, July 6:  Affiliate Caucus Meetings at 5:30 PM  Studio 7
>    * 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
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>CrowdCompass Platform
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>The convention agenda can be accessed via the CrowdCompass platform. 
>Mobile apps are available for both the iOS and Android platforms 
>(<https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c>https://crowd.cc/s/4kq4c). A web portal 
>is also available (<https://crowd.cc/nfb22>https://crowd.cc/nfb22). 
>CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda and chat 
>with other CrowdCompass convention goers.
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>Exhibit Hall and Independence Market
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>The Exhibit Hall and the NFB Independence Market are in the Sheraton 
>Napoleon Ballroom, across the street from the Marriott at 500 Canal Street.
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>Exhibit Hall hours of operation are:
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>    * Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>    * Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>    * Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
>    * Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the 
> Exhibit Hall)
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>Independence Market hours of operation are:
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>    * Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>    * Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>    * Friday: Noon to 1:45 p.m.
>    * Saturday: Noon to 1:45 p.m. (final opportunity to visit the Market)
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>Presidential and Host Affiliate Suites
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>The Presidential Suite (room 4022) and the Host Affiliate's Suite 
>(room 633) are open during much of the convention. All are welcome 
>to come to these suites to visit.
>    * Monday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
>    * Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
>    * Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
>    * Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
>    * Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
>    * Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon
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>Looking forward to seeing everyone going in person in New Orleans!