[Nfbf-l] n00b: convention costs

Thu Jun 6 16:09:09 UTC 2013

Yeah, I saw that already. Doesn't answer my question, though. :)

Thanks,
Derek Roberts, KJ4UFX

On 6/6/13, Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com> wrote:
> Monday, July 1—Saturday, July 6, 2013
>
> Where:
> Rosen Centre Hotel
> 9840 International Drive
> Orlando, Florida 32819
> Reservations: Call (800) 204-7234
>
> Pre-registration:
> Pre-registration for the 2013 NFB National Convention is now closed.
>
> Hotel Information and Room Rates:
> The 2013 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place
> in Orlando, Florida, July 1-6, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840
> International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Make your room reservation as
> soon as possible with the Rosen Centre staff only. Call (800) 204-7234.
>
> The 2013 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins, $79; and triples and
> quads, $85. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at
> present is 13.5 percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen
> in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested. The hotel is
> accepting reservations now. A $90-per-room deposit is required to make a
> reservation. Fifty percent of the deposit will be refunded if notice is
> given to the hotel of a reservation cancellation before May 28, 2013. The
> other 50 percent is not refundable.
>
> Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations
> may be made before June 1, 2013, assuming that rooms are still available.
> After that time the hotel will not hold our room block for the convention.
> In other words, you should get your reservation in soon.
>
> Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe; coffeemaker;
> hairdryer; and, for a fee, high-speed Internet access. Guests can also enjoy
> a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site spa. The Rosen Centre Hotel
> offers fine dining at Executive Chef Michael Rumplik’s award-winning
> Everglades Restaurant. In addition, there is an array of dining options from
> sushi to tapas to a 24-hour deli. The hotel has first-rate amenities and
> shuttle service to the Orlando airport.
> Agenda:
> 2013 National Convention Agenda (Accessible PDF)
>
> 2013 National Convention Agenda (Accessible Word Doc.)
>
> Schedule:
> Monday, July 1            Seminar Day
>
> Seminar for parents of blind children sponsored by the National Organization
> of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
> Access technology seminars sponsored by specialized vendors and experts in
> the field
> Orientation and Mobility Seminar sponsored by the National Blindness
> Professional Certification Board and the Institute on Blindness of Louisiana
> Technological University
> Tuesday, July 2            Registration Day
>
> 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open (9:00–11:00 a.m., open to sponsors
> only)
> 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee
> Wednesday, July 3        Board Meeting and Division Day
>
> 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
> 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. NFB Board of Directors Meeting
> 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Division and other meetings, concurrent sessions
> Thursday, July 4           Opening Session
>
> 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session begins, opening ceremony, and roll call
> of states
> 12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
> 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session, Presidential Report, and guest speakers
> 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
> 8:00 p.m. Social activities and committee meetings
> Friday, July 5               Business Session
> 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session
> 12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
> 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session
> 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
> Saturday, July 6           Banquet Day and Adjournment
>
> 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session
> 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session
> 7:00 p.m. Banquet
> First Timer's Guide to the NFB National Convention:
> View our beginner's guide to the NFB National Convention, intended to give
> the first-time convention attendee some important information about national
> conventions of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).
>
> First Timer's Guide to the National Convention
> First-Timer's Guide to the National Convention (Audio)
> Child Care/Children's Activities
> Sponsorship & Exhibitor Information:
> Information on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2013 NFB National
> Convention is now available!
>
> Sponsors
> National Convention 2013 Sponsorship Opportunities and Information (Word)
> Exhibitors
> Call 410-659-9314 x2369 for questions about exhibit space.
>
> Thank you to our 2013 Sponsors!
>
> See what our 2012 National Convention Sponsors had to say about the
> experience in the videos below:
>
> Humanware (7 MB)
> Oracle (5 MB)
> Transportation:
> Airport Transportation Discount To/From Orlando International Airport (MCO)
> All convention attendees receive a $4 discount on transportation services
> courtesy of SuperShuttle Orlando. Use discount code  TVYK5 when booking.
> Discounted rates vary based on hotel location and are $16 one way and $28
> roundtrip per person. The rate for an exclusive van (8 passenger) is $100 or
> $12.5 per person one way.
> Visithttp://www.supershuttle.com/?gc=TVYK5&port=MCO&Direction=RF&aType=M to
> book your transportation. For large groups, call (407) 513-0224.
> More Information:
> Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be
> obtained as it becomes available by contacting the National Federation of
> the Blind at 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland
> 21230, telephone (410) 659-9314.
>
>
> Sent from Denise's iPhone
>
> On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:52 AM, Derek Roberts <bigd.vi.guy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> So I just heard about this convention we're having (yeah I know, I'm
>> slow). I know I can't get a room, but Was wondering if I can still
>> register and what the cost for that would be? I'd still like to
>> attend, if possible.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Derek Roberts, KJ4UFX
>>
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