[Nfbmo] Announcing 2010 Missouri State Convention of the NFB

Wed Nov 4 01:00:24 UTC 2009

Carol,
As Bryan  suggests  if you save it to hard drive you can do whatever you 
wish with it. But, if you would rather email me off list and I will  send 
you a larger copy. My Email is:
escoulter at centurytel.net

Gene
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "carol henderson" <henderson_377 at hotmail.com>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Announcing 2010 Missouri State Convention of the NFB

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> is there a way to make this darker and larger.carol henderson
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>> From: escoulter at centurytel.net
>> To: nfbmo at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:28:24 -0600
>> Subject: [Nfbmo] Announcing 2010 Missouri State Convention of the NFB
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>> (Gary Wunder please Distribute widely, ready for upload to website as 
>> well)
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>> As promised here it is November 1st and attached and pasted below is 
>> information and registration forms for the Annual Convention of the NFB 
>> of Missouri to be held March 26-28 in Springfield. The attachment 
>> contains an extra mailing page so chapters and members can print and 
>> address the copy to send out to other interested parties.
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>> National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
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>> 2010 Annual State Convention
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>> Clarion Hotel
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>> 3333 S Glennstone Springfield, MO 65804
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>> 417-883-6550
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>> March 26 - 28, 2010
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>> In 2010 The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri will hold our 
>> annual convention in the Queen City of the Ozarks, Springfield. The area 
>> is the hub of all the action in Southwest Missouri including Missouri 
>> State University and nearby Branson - the real live music capitol of the 
>> United States. We gather in fellowship to renew friendships and celebrate 
>> the organization at the forefront of making life better for blind 
>> persons.
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>> Our hotel this year is the Clarion with exceptional room rates of $71.95 
>> a night plus tax of $8.78 (tax rate subject to change). The upscale 
>> Clarion Hotel is less than one mile from the Battlefield Mall featuring 
>> over 150 shops and services. Missouri State University and Drury 
>> University are less than five miles away. The Springfield/Branson Airport 
>> is only 17 miles away.
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>> Sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy near by attractions and 
>> points of interest like the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and Bass Pro 
>> Shop, both just three miles away. The awe-inspiring Fantastic Caverns and 
>> Springfield Conservation Nature Center are less than ten miles from the 
>> hotel. The surrounding area offers a variety of entertainment venues, 
>> specialty shops, restaurants, and cocktail lounges.
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>> The hotel features two dining establishments on the property. The 
>> Newsroom Café serves delicious breakfasts and the Classic Sports Cafe 
>> offers a delicious dinner menu. Guests are invited to enjoy many superior 
>> amenities including free airport transportation, free coffee in the 
>> lobby, and free high speed internet access.
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>> ***For the first time we have a very special offer just for persons 
>> registering early. There will be a drawing for $100.00 cash from among 
>> those who have there registrations postmarked on or before March 14, 
>> 2010. So, get your form in without delay!***
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>> Also, convention registration post marked on or before March 14, 2010 
>> will be $10.00. After March 14 the cost to register will be $15.00. 
>> Registration will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 Friday evening and 8:00 to 
>> 10:00 Saturday morning. Hospitality will open on Friday evening from 5:00 
>> to 10:00. Sorry but, as usual, the hospitality room will be a smoke free 
>> zone. Come eat, drink, and enjoy the fellowship!
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>> We have several planned meals throughout the weekend at prices lower than 
>> the industry norm. The highlight will be our Saturday banquet for $25.00. 
>> We will also have a planned lunch Saturday for $13.00 and our annual 
>> Prayer Breakfast Sunday morning at a cost of $5.00. The planned meals are 
>> open to all attendees and all are encouraged to take advantage of these 
>> meals as there are not many other restaurant facilities in easy walking 
>> distance.
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>> We again will be offering child care for those children in need of 
>> supervised care. There is no cost. Care will be provided on Saturday 
>> during the morning and afternoon sessions, the evening banquet until 9:00 
>> p.m. and the Sunday morning session which will adjourn at 12:00 p.m. 
>> Meals are not provided in child care so parents need to make arrangements 
>> to feed their children. Important: Parents wanting care for their 
>> children must send a request on or before March 14, 2009.
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>> Exhibit space is free to the chapters and divisions of the NFB for 
>> federation fund raising and information distribution and for a cost of 
>> $25.00 to outside exhibitors. If you have door prizes you wish to donate 
>> please contact Door Prize Chair: Gary Horchem 1073 South Campbell#B203; 
>> Springfield, MO 65807 Phone 417-353-7493.
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>> The Springfield Chapter looks forward to welcoming everyone to the 
>> beautiful rolling hills of Southwest Missouri and wants to do our best to 
>> make sure you have lots of fun and fellowship throughout the weekend. 
>> Come to our 48th annual celebration of blind persons helping ourselves to 
>> make life better for all of us.
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>> Equality * Security * Opportunity
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>> National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
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>> 2010 State Convention Registration Form
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>> Springfield, Missouri - March 26 - 28, 2010
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>> Please use one form per residence. Several registrations may be combined 
>> on one check if they are sent in the same envelope.
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>> Registrant Name: ________________________________________________
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>> Second registrant: _________________________________
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>> Street Address: __________________________, Apt.:________
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>> City: ______________________, State: ____, Zip Code: _________
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>> Phone Number: ______________, Email: _____________________
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>> Select preferred agenda format: ___ Braille, ___ Print, ___ Electronic
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>> desired Blind Missourian format: ___tape, ___Print, ___Email, ___None
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>> Select the items or events that you would like to purchase below:
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>> *Convention Registration: Preregistration prior to March 14, 2009
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>> Number of registrants: ___ at $10.00 Total: $______
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>> Planned Luncheon: ____ tickets needed at $13.00 Total: $______
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>> Annual Banquet: ____ tickets needed at $25.00 Total: $______
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>> Prayer Breakfast: ____ tickets needed at $5.00 Total: $______
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>> ** Exhibitor Table: ____ tables needed at $25.00 Total: $______
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>> (Write 0-NC if a chapter or division desires a table.)
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>> Total amount enclosed: $______
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>> Child Care Provided at *no cost:* Number of children needing care: ____
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>> Add amounts on all forms enclosed and make your check payable to:
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>> NFB of Springfield. Please mail to:
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>> Larry Arnold, 2307 East Division Street Springfield Missouri 65803.
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>> * Add $5.00 for registration postmarked after March 14, 2009.
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>> ** Exhibit tables and Child Care may NOT be requested after March 14, 
>> 2010. Indicate the names and ages of children requiring Child Care and/or 
>> any special exhibitor requests on the back of this form.
>> National Federation of FREE
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>> The Blind of Missouri MATTER FOR
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>> 1613 Blue Ridge Rd THE BLIND OR
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>> Columbia MO 65202-1759 HANDICAPPED
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>> Dear Friends,
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>> Please Join us in Springfield March
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>> 26-28, 2010 for the convention of the National Federation of the Blind of 
>> Missouri. Enclosed Please find all of the details for the convention. I 
>> hope to see you there.
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>> Gary Wunder , President
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>> National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
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