[Nfbmo] Helpful Info for convention Goers

[Chris]

Hey Gene,
Looking at this email, I didn't see where Lewis and Clark was listed for a 
table which I requested.  I marked it on my registation form that I sent 
before Mar. 15.  Did you or Carol over look it?

Thanks,

Chris

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From: "Gene Coulter" <escoulter at centurytel.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:40 PM
To: "NFB MO List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Nfbmo] Helpful Info for convention Goers

> (Gary please forward to folks not on list serve)
> Can you believe it the 50th annual convention of the National Federation 
> of
> the Blind is in less than a week. Below I have tried to put some helpful
> information together that will help you when you get there.
> The convention registration tables are located in the foyer right outside 
> of
> the Ballroom in which most of our activity will be located. Hours for
> registration have been reduced and will be from 5:30 to 7:30 Friday night
> and from 8:00 to 9:00 Saturday morning
>
> There will be no childcare service as no one signed up by the deadline.
>
> For the luncheon on Saturday please plan on buying tickets on Friday night
> if possible so we can get  an accurate count.
>
> Special meals should be Emailed to me  by midnight Sunday. Absolutely do 
> not
> request a special meal unless it is absolutely required.  There are only
> three alternatives Kosher, Child, and Veggie and if we have more than  a
> tiny number the hotel will asses a additional service charge or refuse all
> requests.
> Dog Guides courtesy of Shelia:
> I’m sending this only to you so you can have the final word. When we took 
> a
> tour and looked at the dog guide relief area, we found that when coming 
> out
> of the front of the hotel the relief area is a right. Smoking is to the 
> left
> so though it will be near by you don’t need to walk through the smoking
> area. The down stairs exit in the back is not bad because the elevator to
> that level is near Ballroom D. If anyone uses that though, they will need
> their key to get back in. If someone has severe allegies or breathing
> problem the alternative spot may be what they prefer. They could request a
> guest room on one of the lower levels for convenience.
>
>
>
> We have the following exhibits:
>
> Table 1 National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
>
> Table 2 Kansas City Chapter
>
> Table 3 Student Division
>
> Table 4 Jefferson City Chapter
>
> Table 5 Braille Bibles
>
> Table 6the Missouri National Service Inclusion Project,
>
> We also had an interest expressed from Envision America and ATGuys but 
> have
> not received  any confirmation or payment as of yet. If one or both of 
> these
> bendors show we may have to double NFB exhibits at one table.
>
> Hospitality will be in Room 1510 from 5:30 to 10:00 Friday night
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The Water Resort is in the basement and an additional charge of $10.00 
> must
> be paid to use it. '
>
> I hope this logistical information is helpful.
>
> Gene
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