[NFB_of_Georgia] Welcome to our 53rd National Federation of the Blind of Georgia State Convention, Registration is now open!!!

Sun May 31 02:58:01 UTC 2026

Hello Georgia

It is that time again, our Georgia State convention registration is now open.

For your convenience  these are our convention links:
State Convention registration Link:
Click here to Register for the State Convention<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=22&reset=1>

NFBGA Sponsorship Link:
Click here to be a Sponsor<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=24&reset=1>

NFBGA Exhibitors Link:
Click here reserve your Table Now<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=25&reset=1>

NFBGA 50/50 Drawing Fundraiser Link:
https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=27&reset=<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=27&reset=1>

Welcome to our 53rd National Federation of the Blind of Georgia State Convention

The 53rd State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia will be held on September 4-6, 2026, at the Hilton Atlanta Airport, located in Atlanta Georgia.
For over 50 years, our affiliate has been committed to changing what it means to be blind. This year’s theme is “Bridging The Gap By Honoring The Past While Creating Our Way To The Future!” We invite you to come and join us for education, fellowship, and lots of fun, as we continue to help the blind of Georgia to keep achieving the lives they want.

  *   Hotel Information:

To book your room for our convention, please contact
Hilton Atlanta Airport
1031 Virginia Avenue
Hapeville Georgia 30354
Phone: 404-767-9000

Our group room rate for all rooms is $149.00 per night per room,
plus, taxes of 16% and a lodging fee of $5 per night per room.

All reservations must be made by Friday, August 14, 2026, to receive our group rate.
We ask that you act quickly, so that the room you require is available for booking. These reservations are first come first served, and once the booking is booked out, we will be subject to only what the hotel can provide.

There are no suite options included in our booking block, suites can only be booked through the hotel at the hotel’s current prevailing rate at the time of booking.

When booking your reservations, please ask for the following,
Block name: NFB of Georgia
Block ID: NFBGA
Convention Dates: September 4-6, 2026

You may make your reservations by calling Hilton Atlanta Airport reservations at
1-800-445-8667 or 404-767-9000 (local)
Or by the use of this link
NFB of GA 2026<https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atlaahh-913-fe18d9b8-c5fd-4545-a9b2-8d289a6fba97/>

All reservations must be accompanied by either a major Credit or Debit Card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of these methods. At the time of booking the hotel will apply the cost of one night stay to your card in order to secure your reservation.

All reservations are subject to a 72-hour cancellation policy. Failure to cancel a reservation 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a charge of one night’s room and tax applied to the credit card.

Upon your check in, the hotel will be authorizing, the full amount of room and tax for your stay, along with a $60 per night incidentals hold at the time of registration.

Each person is responsible for making their own room reservation.

The hotel states that a debit card can be used to reserve your room as long as the debit card is associated with a major bank or credit union.

The hotel offers:
• A discounted Hot Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant (RedEyeSouthern Kitchen) @ $15.00 plus tax per person. You must be registered at the hotel to take advantage of this discount.
• Refrigerator and microwave in guest rooms
• Complimentary Internet in Guest rooms and Meeting spaces

Self-Parking:
• Complimentary guest self-parking
Valet Parking:
• The hotel has NO valet parking

  *   The 2026 State Convention Schedule:

Friday, September 4th – Seminar Day
Saturday, September 5th – General Session & Banquet Day
Sunday, September 6th – Business Meeting

Convention registration requirements are as follows.
• We ask that everyone be registered in order to participate in the convention, no exceptions.
• All registration pricing is per person, per registration.
• all payments are non-refundable and must be received by the deadline date of Friday, August 14, 2026 in order for your meal selections to be honored.

Convention Pricing:
• Registration only: $30.00 per Person (This option does not include meals)
• Registration children five and under (include lunch & Banquet): Free
• Registration Students ages 6 to 22 (includes lunch & Banquet): $75.00
• Registration + Lunch Adult: $85.00
• Registration + Banquet Adult: $100.00
• Registration + Lunch & Banquet Adult: $130.00

NFBGA Variety Event:
This year we are hosting again our NFBGA Variety event! We are inviting you to attend and/or be a participant. Do you have a talent you’re ready to share with the world? Whether you sing, dance, perform comedy, spoken word, or a fashionista, or have another unique gift, we want to see it! Here’s your chance to SHINE and WOW our affiliate at this year’s NFB of Georgia State Convention.

This event will be held on Friday, September 4th from 8:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. at a cost of $20.00 per person.

If you would like to be a participant, please contact our coordinator to get your name on the list.
Ms. Landree Culbreath at 770-906-7791

Pay by check information:
You may submit your convention registration payment by check, but all payments made by the use of checks must be received by the deadline date of Friday, August 14, 2026 in order for any meal selections to be honored, there will be no exceptions. All payments are non-refundable

Please make all checks payable to the NFB of Georgia.

Send to:
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
C/O: Ms. Nata Watkins, NFBGA Treasurer
106 Lowe Stinson Road, Hogansville, Georgia 30230

To register for this year’s convention, please click on this link
Click here to Register for the State Convention<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=22&reset=1>

  *   State Convention Sponsorship Opportunities:

We ask you to consider becoming one of our State convention sponsors this year. Any gift that you are able to provide will go a long way to helping the blind movement in Georgia.

Our sponsorship Opportunities:
•iTunes Package : $3,000.00
Includes: Full page ad, 4 Banquet tickets, Time to speak on the agenda, 2 Exhibit tables

•CD Package : $2,000.00
Includes: Full page ad, 4 Banquet tickets, 2 Exhibit tables

•Cassette Package : $1,000.00
Includes: Half page ad, 2 Banquet tickets, 1 Exhibit table

•Eight Track Package : $500.00
Includes: Quarter page ad, 2 Banquet tickets

•Vinyl Record Package : become a friend of the NFB of Georgia, by sponsoring at the amount of your choice.
Includes: Thank you notice in the agenda

To become a NFBGA sponsor, please use this link
Click here to be a Sponsor<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=24&reset=1>

  *   Join us as an exhibitor:

Here is your chance to bring your business, company or organization to the attention of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia by participating as an exhibitor during our state convention.
The exhibit hall will be opened,
Friday, September 4,2026 during the hours of  10:00 A. M. to 10:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 during the hours of 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The number of tables are limited, we ask that you do not delay, and book early.

The deadline for becoming an exhibitor is Friday August 14, 2026, and all payments are non-refundable.
If you have any questions about reserving your exhibit table, please contact Patrice Lewis, plewis at nfbga.org<mailto:plewis at nfbga.org> or call (678) 756-3757.

Our Exhibitor’s pricing is as follows
Table for nonprofit agencies and community partners cost $80.00 each
Tables for new vendors cost $150.00 each

Note for exhibitors:
All exhibitors are responsible for providing any and all items that they will require to dress their table, along with any electrical power cords that may be necessary. If you need a table located near a power outlet, please note that in the comments section of our exhibitor’s form, Your request will be honored on a first requested first granted basis.

To become an Exhibitor please click on the following link
Click here reserve your Table Now<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=25&reset=1>

  *   National Federation of the Blind of Georgia 50/50 Drawing Fundraiser

2026 National Federation of the Blind of Georgia 50/50 Drawing Fundraiser

Are you ready to empower blind Georgians to live the lives they want? Would you like to win a cash prize while making a difference? This is your chance to support the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia and win big!

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia State Convention 50/50 drawing fundraiser is an opportunity for you to help us raise funds to assist blind people. By participating, you will help us continue to empower blind Georgians through education, support, social activities, and advocacy. Purchase a ticket for a chance to win half the amount collected.

The drawing runs from June through August 2026, with the winner announced at the 2026 Georgia state convention business meeting on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

You do not need to be present to win, you may request your prize be sent to you with the use of cash app, ZELLE or by Check.

Once the drawing is completed, if you are the winner, we will contact you, and you can tell our Treasurer how you would like us to send you your prize.

Tickets are a donation of $5.00 each, and you can purchase as many as you like.

  *   The deadline for purchasing tickets online is Friday, August 28, 2026, to be sure that your name is placed in the drawing

The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax deductible.

  *   Our 2025 drawing collected $2,860.00 and our winner received $1,430.00

We graciously appreciate your consideration, and we want you to know that any donation that you decide to give will go a long way to helping the organized blind movement in Georgia.

To purchase your tickets click here
https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=27&reset=<https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/register?id=27&reset=1>

We hope that everyone will be able to join us for our 53rd Georgia State Convention and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Respectfully,

Patrice Lewis
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
1st Vice President
PH: 678-756-3757
Email: plewis at nfbga.org

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

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