[Nfbmo] Applications for 2014 Rittgers National ConventionAwardnow being accepted
Bryan Schulz
b.schulz at sbcglobal.net
Sun Apr 20 22:05:18 UTC 2014
hi,
Sorry, that obviously was a send to error.
there are more reasons under consideration.
Bryan Schulz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Applications for 2014 Rittgers National
ConventionAwardnow being accepted
> hi Dan,
>
> I considered applying this year but don't need the guff when I'm not seen
> every minute at every session and $55 is way too much for one meal
> regardless of what is included.
> Bryan Schulz
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DanFlasar at aol.com>
> To: <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <mperr01 at swbell.net>; <escoulter at centurytel.net>;
> <laurarios at missouristate.edu>; <jeremiah54 at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 12:51 AM
> Subject: [Nfbmo] Applications for 2014 Rittgers National Convention
> Awardnow being accepted
>
>
>> Greetings fellow Federationists!
>> National Convention is just around the corner! The convention runs
>> from Tuesday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 6th, being held at the
>> Rosen
>> Center Hotel in Orlando Florida. See the link below for more
>> information:
>>
>> https://nfb.org/national-convention.
>>
>> The 2014 Rittgers Committee will be accepting applications for
>> financial assistance to attend the convention until 5 pm, Thursday, May
>> 15th.
>> First time attendees have priority on Rittgers funding. If funding is
>> still
>> available, members who have attended a national convention before can be
>> considered if financial need and/or strong convention participation is
>> demonstrated. The Committee will evaluate all applications and notify
>> awardees
>> by 10 pm Sunday, May 18th by phone or email.
>>
>> Following is the 2014 Rittgers application. Emailing forms is preferred
>> but applications can also be taken by phone (see contact information
>> following the application form below.
>>
>>
>> 2014 Rittgers Award Application Form
>>
>> Please answer all questions. If a question is not applicable, enter
>> n/a.
>> Incomplete applications will be returned. It is a good idea to apply
>> well before the 5pm May 15th deadline - we cannot accept applications
>> received
>> after that time/date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement from
>> the
>> Committee within 2 days after sending your application, please contact
>> Dan
>> Flasar at _danflasar at aol.com_ (mailto:danflasar at aol.com) or phone
>> (314)646-7128 (note: Because of the high number of spam calls clogging
>> the phone
>> lines, I generally do not answer calls from unfamiliar numbers. Please
>> leave a voicemail stating your name, reason you're calling, phone # and
>> best
>> time to return your call and I will get back to you. Phone calls made
>> without leaving a message will not be returned).
>>
>> Last Name:
>>
>> First Name:
>>
>> Street Address 1:
>>
>> Street Address 2:
>>
>> Apartment/unit #:
>>
>> City:
>>
>> State:
>>
>> Zip:
>>
>> Home Phone:
>>
>> Cell Phone:
>>
>> email address:
>>
>> Are you a member of the Nfb of Missouri (Y/N):
>>
>> If so, what chapter do you belong to:
>>
>> If not, do you intend to join soon (Y/N/Not Sure):
>>
>>
>> Have you ever attended a National Convention (Y/N) ?
>> Were you a member of the NFB of Missouri at that time (Y/N)?
>>
>> Why do you wish to attend the 2014 NFB national Convention?
>>
>>
>> Please note that all awardees are expected to fully participate in
>> convention each day and attend the banquet on Saturday night. Awardees
>> may be
>> asked to provide a written or oral description of their convention
>> experience.
>> At the end of this note, I have included the opening page of the
>> NFB's convention information.
>>
>> So, get your applications in ASAP! Pre-registration for convention
>> must
>> be postmarked or received by May 31st. Awards are based on
>> pre-registration costs and (at least) double occupancy.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> Dan Flasar, Chair, 2014 Rittgers Committee
>> email: _danflasar at aol.com_ (mailto:danflasar at aol.com)
>> Phone: (314)646-7128 (leave voice mail - calls without messages will
>> not
>> be returned)
>>
>> 2014 Rittgers Committee Members:
>>
>> Dan Flasar, Chair - Lewis & Clark
>> Penny Perr St. Louis
>> Rita Lynch - Jefferson City
>> Laura Rios - Springfield
>> Gene Coulter - Columbia
>> Jeremiah Wells - Kansas City
>>
>> Below is some Convention from the NFB website:
>>
>> 2014 NFB Convention:
>>
>> When: 07/01/14 - 07/06/14
>>
>> Where:
>>
>> Rosen Centre Hotel
>> 9840 International Drive
>> Orlando, Florida 32819
>> Reservations: The hotel is now accepting reservations. Call (800)
>> 204-7234.
>> Preregistration:
>> Preregistration is now open! Please go to http://www.nfb.org/registration
>> to preregister online.
>> Hotel Information and Room Rates:
>> The 2014 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take
>> place
>> in Orlando, Florida, July 1-6, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840
>> International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. The hotel is now accepting
>> reservations. Call (800) 204-7234 to make a reservation. The 2014 room
>> rates are
>> singles, doubles, and twins, $82; and triples and quads, $88. In
>> addition to the
>> room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 13.5 percent.
>> Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe; coffeemaker;
>> hairdryer; and high-speed Internet access. Guests can also enjoy a
>> swimming
>> pool, fitness center, and on-site spa. The Rosen Centre Hotel offers fine
>> dining at Executive Chef Michael Rumplik’s award-winning Everglades
>> Restaurant. In addition, there is an array of dining options from sushi
>> to tapas to
>> a 24-hour deli. The hotel has first-rate amenities.
>> Hotel Restaurant Menus:
>> * _98Forty Tapas and Tequilla (BRF)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/brf/98%20forty.brf)
>> _98Forty Tapas and Tequila (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/98%20forty.docx)
>> * _Banshoo Sushi Bar (BRF)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/brf/banshoo%20sushi%20bar-b.brf)
>> _B_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/banshoo%20sushi%20bar.docx)
>> _anshoo Sushi Bar (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/banshoo%20sushi%20bar.docx)
>> * _Cafe Gauguin (BRF)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/brf/cafe%20gauguin.brf)
>> _C_ (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/cafe%20gauguin.docx) _afe
>> Gauguin (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/cafe%20gauguin.docx)
>> * _Cafe Gauguin Daily Specials (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/cafe%20gauguin%20daily%20specials.docx)
>> * _Everglades Restaurant (BRF)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/brf/everglades%20restaurant.brf)
>> _E_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/everglades%20restaurant.docx)
>> _verglades Restaurant (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/everglades%20restaurant.docx)
>> * _Everglades Daily Specials (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/everglades%20daily%20specials.docx)
>> * _Everglades In-Room Dining (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/everglades%20in%20room%20dining.docx)
>> * _Red's Deli (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/reds%20deli.docx)
>> * _Rosen Centre In-Room Dining (Word)_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/word/rosen%20centre%20in%20room%20dining.docx)
>> Schedule:
>> Tuesday, July 1 Seminar Day
>> * Seminar for parents of blind children sponsored by the National
>> Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
>> * Access technology seminars sponsored by specialized vendors and
>> experts in the field
>> * Orientation and Mobility Seminar sponsored by the National
>> Blindness Professional Certification Board and the Institute on
>> Blindness of
>> Louisiana Technological University
>> Wednesday, July 2 Registration Day
>> * 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open (9:00–11:00 a.m., open to
>> sponsors only)
>> * 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Resolutions Committee
>> Thursday, July 3 Board Meeting and Division Day
>> * 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
>> * 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. NFB Board of Directors Meeting
>> * 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Division and other meetings, concurrent
>> sessions
>> Friday, July 4 Opening Session
>> * 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session begins, opening ceremony, and
>> roll call of states
>> * 12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
>> * 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session, Presidential Report, and
>> guest
>> speakers
>> * 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
>> * 8:00 p.m. Social activities and committee meetings
>> Saturday, July 5 Business Session
>> * 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session
>> * 12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
>> * 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session
>> * 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
>> Sunday, July 6 Banquet Day and Adjournment
>> * 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session
>> * 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. General Session
>> * 7:00 p.m. Banquet
>> First Timer's Guide to the NFB National Convention:
>> View our beginner's guide to the NFB National Convention, intended to
>> give
>> the first-time convention attendee some important information about
>> national conventions of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).
>> * _First Timer's Guide to the National Convention_
>> (https://nfb.org/convention-first-timers)
>> * _First-Timer's Guide to the National Convention (Audio)_
>> (https://nfb.org/Images/nfb/Audio/Misc%202010/First_Timers_Guide_To_The_NFB_National_C
>> onvention.mp3)
>> _Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information_
>> (https://nfb.org/2014-national-convention-sponsorship-and-exhibitor-information)
>> Listening Device Arrangements:
>> The NFB Amateur Radio Division and the NFB Deaf-Blind Division will again
>> offer special arrangements for severely hearing-impaired people attending
>> convention sessions and the banquet. This will consist of transmission of
>> the
>> public address system signal over a special short-range radio transmitter
>> for the severely hearing-impaired. Spanish-language translation of
>> convention proceedings in general sessions and the banquet will also be
>> provided
>> using a similar arrangement. The special receivers required for these
>> services will also be provided. For additional information on these
>> arrangements,
>> please read the April issue of the _Braille Monitor_
>> (https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1404/bm140420.htm) .
>> More Information:
>> Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be
>> obtained as it becomes available by contacting the National Federation
>> of the
>> Blind at 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland
>> 21230,
>> telephone (410) 659-9314.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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