[NFBK] 2024 NFB of Kentucky Convention registration is Live

Mon Sep 9 13:55:48 UTC 2024

Please share the word.  The NFB of Kentucky 2024 state convention
registration form is live.  Registration closes on October 6, 2024.  There
is no onsite registration.  Please follow the link below to register.
Further information follows. 

https://nfbky.org/civicrm/event/register?id=13
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NFB of Kentucky77th Annual State Convention

When:  October 31-November 3, 2024

Where:  Hilton Garden Inn Northeast Louisville

9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241

Phone: (502) 423-0018

Hotel Room Rates:  $125 per night plus tax

This includes a buffet breakfast.

Deadline to Make Hotel Reservations:  October 1st

To make hotel room reservations, call the hotel directly and ask for the NFB
of Kentucky block of rooms.  

Deadline to Register for NFB of Kentucky State Convention:  October 6th

Please note that there will be no on-site registration for convention.  All
attendees must pre-register online prior to the deadline.

Childcare During Convention:

Childcare is available during the general sessions on Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.  It is also available during the
banquet on Saturday evening.  Meals will not be provided.  Parents are
required to provide meals for their children.  Light snacks will be
available for the children during childcare.  If children are still in
diapers, childcare workers will not be responsible for changing diapers.
They will find parents to change diapers when diaper changes are needed.  In
addition, the NFB of Kentucky will background check all childcare workers
prior to convention.  The cost is $20 per child. You must register your
child(ren)  for childcare when you pre-register for convention.  We must
have a number count, so that we have an adequate number of childcare
providers. 

Please consider becoming a NFB of Kentucky sponsor.  This year we are
offering the opportunity to become a sponsor.  The cost of holding our
annual convention and conducting all the business of the National Federation
of the Blind of Kentucky continues to rise.  We need funds to hold our
annual convention, to send our delegation to represent us in Washington DC
in January to advocate for legislation that improves the lives of blind
individuals and to assist our members to attend the annual convention of the
National Federation of the Blind each summer.  We ask you to help us achieve
these goals by becoming a sponsor of the NFB of Kentucky.  The sponsorship
levels are as follows:

Platinum Sponsor: $100 

Gold Sponsor: $75

Silver Sponsor: $50

Bronze Sponsor: $25

Sponsors will be announced during the annual banquet unless you choose to
make your donation anonymously.

2024 NFB of Kentucky State Convention Pre-Agenda

Thursday, October 31, 2024

The 77th annual state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of
Kentucky kicks-off with our 1st annual Senior Summit.  This event takes
place on Thursday beginning at 2:00 PM and concludes at 9:00 PM.  This
session is for individuals who are aged 55 and older.  Those attending the
Senior Summit are required to pay the $15 convention registration fee;
however, this fee includes dinner, a goodie bag with useful information and
some other surprises, and the opportunity to win some impressive and useful
door prizes.  In addition, the $15 registration fee covers attendance for
the entire convention weekend.  If attendees wish to invite a guest, we ask
guests to pay the $15 registration fee, as well as the cost for the dinner
on Thursday evening.  The NFB of Kentucky received a grant from the Kentucky
School for the Blind Charitable Foundation (KSBCF) to cover the cost of
dinner for Senior Summit participants only.  We regret that we are unable to
cover the cost of meals for additional guests.

Please Note: The Senior Summit is limited to 20 participants.  The first 20
individuals to register for the Senior Summit will be selected. You will be
contacted to verify registration for this event.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Friday morning begins with the 12th annual Technology Assistance Division
(TAD) Symposium.  So, for all those techies, come and find out what is new
on the horizon in the technology world.  The TAD Symposium takes place from
9:00 to 12:00.  Following the conclusion of the symposium, TAD will hold its
annual business meeting.

Boxed lunches are available to purchase for $15 when you register for
convention.

The Sports and Recreation Group is planning some fun-filled activities for
the afternoon, so you will not want to miss what they have in store for you.
One of the activities is some relaxing yoga, so bring your towel and yoga
mat and come join the fun!

After the kids finish their school day, the Parents Group is hosting a pizza
and pool party for children and families.  If you are a parent of a blind
child, or a blind parent, you will not want to miss this fun-filled family
activity.

Prior to our Friday evening social, the Resolutions Committee invites you to
attend the Resolutions Committee meeting to preview the issues of concern
that will be brought before the general assembly during the business meeting
on Sunday morning for consideration of adoption.  

Finally, on Friday evening, come join us for a fun-filled Fall themed
social.  We are extending Halloween for another day, so be sure to arrive in
your favorite Halloween costume. There may just be a prize or two for the
best costumes.  Most importantly, though, this is a time to connect with old
friends and meet new ones.

The theme of the 2024 NFB of Kentucky state convention is "Go for the Gold:
Building your Tool Kit to Help You Live the Life You Want".    In keeping
with this theme, we have some special guest speakers who we know you will
enjoy hearing from.  Saturday is filled with our morning and afternoon
general sessions.  Boxed lunches are available for $15 on Saturday as well.
So, order a boxed lunch when you register and enjoy a fun and relaxing lunch
time with old and new friends.

   On Saturday evening join us for our annual NFB of Kentucky banquet.  This
is the highlight of the convention.  Hear the banquet address given by our
national representative, Marilyn Green, President of the NFB of Illinois and
Secretary of the National Federation of the Blind.  Celebrate with
individuals who are honored with prestigious NFB of Kentucky Awards and
celebrate the accomplishments of our NFB of Kentucky Scholarship winners.
Your cost for the banquet is $25 per person.  Although the hotel charges
more for the plated dinner, the Board of Directors of the NFB of Kentucky
voted to subsidize the cost of the banquet tickets to defray the cost for
attendees. 

Sunday morning is the most important part of our convention.  This is our
annual NFB of Kentucky business meeting.  We will discuss resolutions, vote
to adopt changes to our NFB of Kentucky Constitution and elect our new
officers.  We know that you are tired by the time Sunday morning rolls
around, but be sure not to miss this very important part of convention.

Best,

Lora Stephens, Secretary

National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky

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