[Nfbf-l] National convention

[Denise valkema]

I hear the rooms are filling up fast. You can view the convention information below on www.nfb.org.



National Federation of the Blind
National Convention 2015
When:
Sunday, July 5—Friday, July 10, 2015

Where:
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819

Reservations: Call the Rosen Centre staff at (800) 204-7234.

Preregistration:
Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31st, the preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a banquet ticket is $55 ($60 on-site).

Preregister online now or use the mail-in PDF form.

Hotel Information and Room Rates:
The 2015 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in Orlando, Florida, July 5-10, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. The 2015 room rates are singles and doubles, $82; and triples and quads, $89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 13.5 percent. Make your room reservation as soon as possible with Rosen Centre staff by calling (800) 204-7234. At the time you make a reservation, a $95 deposit is required for each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2015, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe; coffeemaker; hairdryer; and 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.
Schedule:
Sunday, July 5                  Seminar Day                            

Monday, July 6                  Registration Day

Tuesday, July 7                 Board Meeting and Division Day

Wednesday, July 8            Opening Session

Thursday, July 9               Business Session

Friday, July 10                  Banquet Day and Adjournment

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)
Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors:
If you would like to learn more about sponsoring our 2015 National Convention or becoming an exhibitor, please visit https://nfb.org/sponsor-and-exhibitor-info.

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.


Sincerely, Denise Valkema 
Preaident NFBF