[NFBF-Jacksonville] 2024 NFB of Florida State Convention Update **important, please read**

[Andrew Rood]

Kaye:

Thank you for keeping us posted.


Stay safe, everyone.


Andy

On Wed, Oct 9, 2024, 10:10 AM Kaye Baker via NFBF-Jacksonville <
nfbf-jacksonville at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Greetings Greater Jacksonville Chapter members:
>
> As I am sure many of you have, the affiliate board of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Florida has been keeping a very close watch on
> the weather, and the track of hurricane Milton.
>
> After much discussion and consideration, we, the affiliate board have
> decided to postpone our State Convention that was to be held this weekend
> at the South Bank Hotel in Jacksonville. Many of our members from around
> the state rely on transportation such as Amtrak and Greyhound that simply
> will not be in service. We also want to be sure that our members can travel
> safely as they come to our events.
>
> Many Jacksonville Federationists have worked tirelessly to make this
> year’s convention a success. I for one appreciate the work that everyone
> has done to be sure our guests have a wonderful time in Jacksonville. The
> affiliate board will be in contact with the hotel today and will work to
> come up with an alternative weekend so that our convention can take place.
>
> Our constitution states that we have to have a convention each year, so we
> will be selecting an alternative date within 2024. Please keep a close eye
> on this email list as I will be updating everyone as soon as I know
> anything at all.
>
> If you were planning to stay at the South Bank hotel at all this weekend,
> please call them at 904-396-5100 and cancel your reservation. The hotel has
> assured us that there will be no penalty for the cancelation.
>
> If you were planning to make a donation to the hospitality room or any
> other part of convention, we will still graciously accept the donation at
> our alternate date and time.
>
> Again I want to express my thanks and appreciation for our chapter’s
> willingness to be flexible during this time.
>
> In closing, I hope all of you remain safe during Milton’s rath. If you
> feel you need to evacuate, don’t delay. Use today to prepare and travel to
> your evacuation site so that your safety is secured. If you need anything
> at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
>
> Warmly,
>
> Kaye Baker
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter
>
> 904-832-2884
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