[Nfbf-l] n00b: convention costs

Thu Jun 6 16:32:38 UTC 2013

In order to get room rate listed, you have to register for convention.The rate for early registration was $25 but I think it is $30 now. It is after cut off date for room rate.. There are many variables in determining cost: room (shared by # in room), registration,banquet, transportation, meals, etc. Also, how long do you plan on attending? Do you want to go to Disney?

You can lower your costs by packing nonperishable foods, share room, travel expenses, etc. There are snack packs sold in exhibit hall and convention suites (presidents,Florida, etc.) might have snacks. I hear Publix is one mile away. There is a 24 hour deli in hotel but more than Publix.

You will have to check into cost of each and add them up to determine cost. Sorry that I am not much help. I don't know enough of your options and plans. I hear $1000.00 to $1500.00 for whole convention.

Sent from Denise's iPhone 

On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Derek Roberts <bigd.vi.guy at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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