[NFBMO] Convention News Update #1 Sooner than you think

[Liam Erven]

I would love to know this as well.

I'd love to come down for convention as well if possible.


On 2/10/2023 10:04 AM, Liam McCoy via NFBMO wrote:
> Hi,
> I would like to register! I am curious if there is an agenda or rough 
> outline of when things begin Friday?
> I unfortunately noticed last night that I have some conflicts Friday 
> evening and Saturday, but looking to see what I can still do, I will 
> probably register regardless.
>
> -Liam
>
>> On Feb 9, 2023, at 2:52 PM, Eugene Coulter via NFBMO 
>> <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Greetings:
>>
>> It is exactly 9 weeks until the 61^st annual convention of the NFB of 
>> Missouri!
>>
>> So, it is time to take action!
>>
>> As of 2:00 pm today we have about a dozen convention registrations 
>> and the hotel says that only 9 folks have reserved hotel rooms. We 
>> have only 2 exhibitors as well.
>>
>> Here is what you can do:
>>
>> First call the St. Louis Airport Hilton Hotel at   314-426-5500 and 
>> make your reservations for the convention; our group code is National 
>> Blind. I cannot make meal plans until they are satisfied that we will 
>> meet our contracted obligation.
>>
>> Second, Go to the state convention link at www.NFBMo.org 
>> <http://www.NFBMo.org> and either register for the convention on-line 
>> or print out the convention packet. IMPORTANT: If you choose the 
>> Frugal Federationist package you should leave the number of people 
>>  registering, banquet meals, and Saturday lunch at zero unless you 
>> are purchasing additional meals for guests. . Of course if you are 
>> interested in Friday lunch or prayer breakfast  you will need to 
>> select these.
>>
>> Third, if you know of any  business, organization, or person whom 
>> might be interested in exhibiting or sponsoring our convention feel 
>> to reach out to them  letting them know that they can signup at the 
>> state convention link at our website. Chapters can use the special 
>> form there as well for free exhibit space.
>>
>> Help us make this a great convention!
>>
>> One  additional note, applications for convention assistance from the 
>> George and Gwen Rittgers fund are now open. Chapters should make 
>> their members know that they can apply at the state convention link 
>> on our website.
>>
>> At the bottom of these messages I will include an updated list of 
>> exhibitors and sponsors.
>>
>> Meet you all in St. Louis,
>>
>> Eugene Coulter, Convention Coordinator
>>
>> 2023 Sponsors and Exhibitors
>>
>> NANO PAC Silver Sponsor providing technology  aids for blind and low 
>> vision.
>>
>> NFB of Missouri  state affiliate raffles
>>
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