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

[erica]

Thanks for the update.  Be safe everyone! 😊

On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 10:28 AM Andrew Rood via NFBF-Jacksonville <
nfbf-jacksonville at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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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