[NFB-Conventions] State Convention 2024 Registration Is Live! (March 14--17, 2024) Hotel Rates Expire Feb. 21) California

[David Andrews]

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>Family,
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>I'm excited to announce that It is officially time to register and start
>making your travel plans for the 2024 State Convention of the National
>Federation of the Blind of California!  Please circulate this announcement
>to all who may be interested in the largest meeting of blind people in the
>state.
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>   We will gather at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova on March 14-17,
>2024.  We are excited to showcase driverless cars, advancements in video
>game accessibility, tactile art/design techniques, updates from our national
>leadership, an exhibit hall,  and many other resources for the blindness
>community.
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>Be sure to book your hotels ASAP because the group rates expire on February
>21  We expect to sell out of our room block.  Don't delay to ensure you have
>your room at the discount rate while supplies last.  Note that there is no
>group code and you simply need to reference the National Federation of the
>Blind of California with the dates and location when booking over the phone
>to get the discount rate.  Also note that there are some unfortunate access
>issues with the Marriott website.  While it is possible for some experienced
>users to book with the web interface given enough patience, others may find
>it easier to book over the telephone.
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>https://www.nfbcal.org/2024-state-convention/
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>Also please share our scholarship application far and wide, applications due
>Feb 18, though you shouldn't wait that long.
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>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wAYk_dh-8gClYCIWTF1gOr5CAyb7zBFnPk_CaSyZrg
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>Any exhibitors or partners who would like to sponsor the convention are much
>appreciated.  Please reach out to Cheryl Thurston (cthurston74 at gmail.com
><mailto:cthurston74 at gmail.com> ) for exhibitor registration opportunities.
>Please contact Tim Elder at president at nfbcal.org
><mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  for sponsorship options.  We depend on the
>generous donations of our sponsors to fund the cost of these conventions,
>provide captioning to our DeafBlind members, Spanish language translation,
>and fund our Braille child literacy and other advocacy projects throughout
>the year.
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>I look forward to seeing everyone in Sacramento very soon!
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>Tim Elder
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>President
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>National Federation of the Blind of California
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>  <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org
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>(916) 382-0372
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>  <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/
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>Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
>region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and
>division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.
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>  <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
>http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/