[NFB-Conventions] FW: Pre-Registration form for our 47th Annual National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention is now available!

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The  47th Annual National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention 
 “It Begins with Us,” is just a little over two months away and I am delighted to share the pre-registration form links, meal options, hotel reservation details, and convention dates to keep in mind within this email. For the most up-to-date state convention information please visit our website at www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org/> . Please share this invitation far and wide; all are invited to join us. 

 

a.   Pre-Registration: 

Pre-Registration remains at $25, and you can complete the form by clicking on the links below. You can also download a word or pdf file to mail in your  form and payment to our affiliate treasurer by visiting our website at  <http://www.nfbnj.org> www.nfbnj.org   

 

On-line pre-registration link below 
 <https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration> https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration 

 

Printable PDF pre-registration link 
 <https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.rtf> https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.rtf 

 

Printable word file pre-registration link 
 <https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.pdf> https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.pdf  

 

During the pre-registration process you will have an opportunity to purchase box lunches, Friday Federation dinner and the banquet tickets. 

 

Box Lunches available on Friday and Saturday for $20 each box lunch comes with Apple, Bag of Chips and a Bottle of Water, choose from the following three options:   

*	Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast, Italian Fontina Cheese, Honey Bacon, Mayo, Multigrain Bread   
*	Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bread    
*	Roasted Balsamic Marinated Vegetables, Spring Mix, Feta, Guacamole Spread, Spinach Wrap   

 

Friday Federation Meal options for $50. will be:   

*	Chicken Roulade, Quinoa & Chorizo, Roasted Asparagus & Carrots, Pan Gravy   
*	Vegetable Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Black and Garbanzo Bean Vegetable Chili   

  

Saturday banquet $50 options will be:   

*	Crispy Chicken Milanese with wilted arugula & shaved parmesan and lemon vinaigrette   
*	Pasta Primavera with mixed vegetables in a garlic andoilsauce Vegetable Pad Thai    

     

If you need assistance, please contact your chapter president or send an email to nfbnj.convention at gmail.com <mailto:nfbnj.convention at gmail.com>   

 

b. On-site Registration  

*	On site registration will be $40 There will be a limited number of Federation Family Dinner and Banquet tickets for sale for $65 each. 
*	Box lunches will not be available for purchase.  

c.   Hotel Reservations and Details: 
We are pleased to have this year’s convention at the Crowne Plaza Edison located at 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2055+Lincoln+Highway,+Edison,+NJ+08817?entry=gmail&source=g> . The room rate is $119 per night plus applicable taxes (outlined below). We have also negotiated this room rate from one to four occupants per room per night. 
 
Please click here for the booking link <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw>  
 
or you can paste the address below directly in your browser: 
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw> &brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=EDSCP&checkInDate=08&checkInMonthYear=102023&checkOutDate=12&checkOutMonthYear=102023&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=no&viewfullsite=true 
 
Bookings can also be called in to the hotel’s central reservations at 877-666-3243 
Booking Code: NFB 
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 26th 5 PM 
 
The above rates are subject to 6.625% New Jersey State tax, 5.0% Occupancy tax and 3.0% Municipal tax. All taxes are subject to change without prior notice. Rates include bagged continental breakfast (chef’s choice to include a bread, fruit, juice and hot beverage) 
 
c.    Daily Schedule Outline: 
Thursday, November 9 
11:00 AM to 9 PM – Exhibit Hall Open 
1:00 to 5:00 PM – Technology Session 
5:30 to 7:00 PM – Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party; Sponsored by the NFBNJ 
7:30 to 9:30 PM – Affiliate SegmentTBD 
 
Friday, November 10 
8:00 to Noon – Exhibit Hall Open 
9:00 AM to Noon – Committee & Division Meetings 
Noon to 12:30 PM – Pre-Purchased Box Lunch Pick-Up 
1:30 to 4:30 PM – Breakout sessions 
5:30 to 7 PM – Federation Family Dinner 
7:00 PM – Resolutions 
8:15ish to 11:00 PM – Blind Parents Gift Shower and Entertainment; Sponsored by Affiliate Membership Committee 
 
Saturday, November 11 
8:30 to 9:00 AM - Traditional Pre-Convention Music 
9:00 AM to Noon - General Session One 
Noon to 12:30 PM - Pre-Purchased Box Lunch pick-up 
1:15 to 5:00 PM – General Session Two 
7:00 PM - Banquet 
 
Sunday, November 12 
8:30 to 11:30 AM Affiliate Business Meeting 

 

e. Convention Dates to keep in mind: 

*	Oct 2 at 7 PM Affiliate Convention Meeting; all are invited    
*	Oct 26 Pre-Registration Closes at 5 PM    
*	Oct 26 Hotel Block Reservation closes at 5 PM   
*	Oct 30 at 7 PM Rookie Round-Up for Conventioneers   
*	Nov 9 through Nov 12 NFBNJ 47th Annual State Convention; It Begins with Us !  

 

The hotel is accessible by NJ Transit Access Link or from the Edison rail station on the Northeast Corridor line. The hotel has no shuttle service so train travelers will need to take a short Uber or Lyft ride from the rail station. 

 

Warmly, 
Linda Melendez, President 
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 
908-590-1747 
president at nfbnj.org <mailto:president at nfbnj.org>  
www.nfbnj.org <http://www.nfbnj.org/>