[NFBC-SFV] Fwd: [NFBC-Info] Book your room before 02/21/2024 to get our special rate at this year's NFB of California Convention!

[robert stigile]

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California
President San Fernando Valley Chapter
818-381-9568
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> From: Brian Buhrow via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 9, 2024 at 8:53:04 AM PST
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Brian Buhrow <buhrow at nfbcal.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Book your room before 02/21/2024 to get our special rate at this year's NFB of California Convention!
> Reply-To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> 
> From: President Tim Elder <president at nfbcal.org>
> 
> 
> 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,
> to be held March 14-17 2024 at the  Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova.
> 
> Circulate this announcement to all who may be interested in the
> largest meeting of blind people in the state!
> 
> 
> 
> 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. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Book your room now to ensure you get our special convention hotel rate -- this offer expires on
> February 21, 2024 and we expect rooms to sell out quickly!
> 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 at
> (916) 638-1100 or 800-228-9290.  
> 
> Or, visit our convention registration page at:
> https://www.nfbcal.org/2024-state-convention/
> 
> 
> 
> Also please share our scholarship application far and wide, applications due
> Feb 18, though you shouldn't wait that long.
> 
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17wAYk_dh-8gClYCIWTF1gOr5CAyb7zBFnPk_CaSyZrg
> /viewform?edit_requested=true
> 
> 
> 
> Any exhibitors or partners who would like to sponsor the convention or join
> us to showcase a product, service or survey are much appreciated.  Please
> use the following form.
> 
> https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/exhibitor_application
> 
> 
> 
> Please reach out to Cheryl Thurston 
> (cthurston74 at gmail.com )
> for exhibitor registration questions.  Please contact Tim Elder at 
> president at nfbcal.org  
> for sponsorship questions.  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,
> as well as  other advocacy projects throughout the year.  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tim Elder
> 
> President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California 
> 
> <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org 
> 
> (916) 382-0372 
> 
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/
> 
> 
> 
> 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.
> 
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
> http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/
> 
> 
> 
> 
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