[NFBK] 2024 NFB of KY State Convention

[Angela Henderson]

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You are cordially invited to attend the 77th annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky!
 
The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky will hold its seventy-seventh   annual convention Thursday October 31st through Sunday   November 3rd
at the Hilton Garden Inn Northeast
9850 Park Plaza Ave Louisville, KY 40241. 
 
This year we will kick off the convention on Thursday evening October 31st with our first ever senior summit! This event is open to individuals fifty-five and older and is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to register early for convention if you want to attend this event. Friday morning we will convene for our 12th annual technology symposium hosted by our technology assistance division. During this event we will focus on all things technology related. At the conclusion of the symposium our Technology Assistance Division will hold its annual business meeting and election of officers. Following the Technology Symposium the rejuvenated Sports and Recreation Group is planning fun and interactive activities for you.  Later in the evening, all Parents and children are invited to attend the fun filled pizza and pool party hosted by the Blind Parents & Parents of Blind Children group. 
Our resolutions committee will meet to finalize the resolutions that will be voted on by the assembled convention during general session. Friday night will finish off with a social event sure to entertain individuals of all ages! 
 
Our General sessions will be called to order on Saturday morning with a brief introduction by our National Representative and we will hear personal stories from people who have unique experiences befitting the theme of this year’s convention “Going for the Gold: Building your tool kit to live the life you want”.  During the afternoon session we will hear reports from our affiliate president and national representative as well as other speakers and blindness related topics. 
 
Please plan to join us for the highlight of our convention, the annual banquet on Saturday evening where we will hear an inspiring address from our national representative, Marilyn Green, president of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois and the newly elected secretary of the National Federation of the Blind.  In addition, we will celebrate individuals in our affiliate with awards and scholarships. 
 
We will conclude our convention on Sunday morning with our final general session where we will hold our annual business meeting, vote on resolutions, and hold elections for our executive officers. 
 
Hotel reservations may be made now by calling the hotel directly at (502) 423-0018. Please let them know you will be attending the NFB of Kentucky State Convention to take advantage of our group room rate. Registration information for convention to follow in the coming weeks.  
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
 
 
 
Respectfully,
Angela Henderson
President, National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
Phone: (606) 694-5096
Website: nfbky.org
Pronouns: she, her, hers

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