[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [NFBF-Leaders] NFBF 50th state convention postponed

Sat Apr 11 15:29:28 UTC 2020

For your information. 

Camille 

From: NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Denise Valkema via NFBF-Leaders
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020 8:12 PM
To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Denise Valkema <valkemadenise at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBF-Leaders] NFBF 50th state convention postponed

Greetings federationists,

The NFBF 50th state convention scheduled for Memorial Day weekend has been postponed due to the current pandemic. President Riccobono has already shared the NFB stay on events has been extended to May 31, 2020 for now.  Stay tuned for future updates. 

Together, 

Denise Valkema, President

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

President at nfbflorida.org <mailto:President at nfbflorida.org> 

(305)972-8529

WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG <http://WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG> 

Follow us @nfbflorida

Live the life you want.

On Mar 13, 2020, at 9:21 AM, DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com <mailto:valkemadenise at aol.com> > wrote:

Dear Florida federationists,

Our 50th Anniversary State Convention is fast approaching, and we hope you are eager to attend.

As spring is just a few weeks ahead, let’s all spring into action and register for the best State Convention ever!

When: Memorial Day Weekend May 22,2020 to May 25, <x-apple-data-detectors://0>  2020.

Where: Embassy Suites USF 

3705 Spectrum Blvd. <x-apple-data-detectors://1/0> 

Tampa, FL 33612 <x-apple-data-detectors://1/0> 

         Tel: 813 903 6602 <tel:813%20903%206602>  

 Convention code:  NFB  Below is a unique reservation link to make reservations online.  

Reservation Deadline: May 4, 2020 <x-apple-data-detectors://2> 

The room rate is $110 plus tax. You can cancel a reservation 48 hours prior to arrival with no penalty. Overnight parking is provided at a discounted rate of $5/car/night.  Guest room internet is provided complimentary to all attendees.  Check in is  <x-apple-data-detectors://4> at 4 pm and check out is  <x-apple-data-detectors://5> at 11 am.  Complimentary breakfast is served daily Mon-Fri <x-apple-data-detectors://7>   <x-apple-data-detectors://7> from 6:30 am-9:30 am and Sat-Sun <x-apple-data-detectors://9>   <x-apple-data-detectors://9> 7:00 am-10:00 am.  Complimentary evening reception is available to all hotel guests daily.  The hotel has a complimentary shuttle that provides service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel  <x-apple-data-detectors://11> from 7 am-11 pm. 

Hotel Precautions and Policy Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

The hotel understands our concerns about the coronavirus and sent us the attached flyer. We are under contract obligations currently with no airport restrictions or quarantine. 

Booking Link: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=TPAFRES&spec_plan=CESNFB&arrival=20200521&departure=20200125&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

How to Register!

This year we have “online” registration using the following link: https://nfbflorida2020.brownpapertickets.com <https://nfbflorida2020.brownpapertickets.com/>  or, you can call the following toll free number to register for convention, register for Senior Expo and purchase your banquet ticket: 1-800-838-3006. Here are the the instructions:

 1. Please select the number of tickets for banquet

2. Select the number of tickets for convention registration.

3. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo.

4. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only if you are registering yourself)

5. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:

a. First name

b. Last name

c. Company:  use your chapter name I.E. Gainesville

d. City, state, zip

e. Email 

f. Telephone/mobile

6. Complete purchase and verify that you have all the correct information before submitting the form.

For multiple people registration:

7. Please select the number of tickets for banquet (the number of people who will attend)

8. Select the number of tickets for convention registration. (the number of people who will attend)

9. Select the number of tickets for the Senior Expo if you are attending the Expo.  (the number of people who will attend)

10. Select the size of t-shirt you will need. (please select one size only for each person you are registering) 

11. When adding the options to the shopping cart, please complete all fields:

g. You need to input each individual who you will be purchasing a ticket for.

h. First name

i. Last name

j. Company is the chapter you are a member of I.E. Gainesville 

k. address

l. city, state, zip

m. Telephone/mobile

n. Email

12. Verify all information before submitting the order

We will have Golden Opportunities: Senior Possibilities Expo  on Friday, May 22nd from 10 AM to 3 PM <x-apple-data-detectors://15> .  Refreshments will be served. You can register for $5. If assistance is needed, email:  <mailto:info at nfb.org> info at nfb.org.

You can inquire about additional  details on the 2020 Florida State Convention by visiting the updated web page at  <http://www.nfbflorida.org/convention> www.nfbflorida.org/convention

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email  <mailto:info at nfbflorida.org> info at nfbflorida.org and we look forward in seeing all of you soon

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Together, 

Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

(305)972-8529

president at nfbflorida.org <mailto:president at nfbflorida.org> 

www.nfbflorida.org <http://www.nfbflorida.org> 

Follow us @nfbflorida

You can live the life you want.

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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