[Nfbf-l] NFB National convention announcement

[Denise Valkema]

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National Federation of the Blind
National Convention 2016
When:
Thursday, June 30—Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Where:
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819-9357

Hotel Information and Room Rates:
The 2015 room rates are singles and doubles, $83; and triples and quads, $89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 12.5 percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking facility.

For 2016 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866) 996-6338 after January 1. You may also write directly to the Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357. The hotel will want a deposit of $95 for each room and will want a credit card number or a personal check. 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 Friday May, 27, 2016, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

All Rosen Shingle Creek guestrooms feature amenities that include plush Creek Sleeper beds, 40″ flat screen TVs, complimentary high-speed internet capabilities, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy four outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and fifteen dining/lounging options from fine-dining and elaborate buffets to casual dining both indoors and poolside. 

Schedule:
Thursday, June 30:  Seminar Day                             
Friday, July 1:  Registration Day, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Saturday, July 2:  Board Meeting, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Sunday, July 3:  Opening Session
Monday, July 4:  Business Session
Tuesday, July 5:  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)
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, phone (410) 659-9314.

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