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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Preston,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The hotel convention rate is $109.00 plus taxes. You should let the hotel know when you schedule your room that you are attending the National Federation of the Blind Convention. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Preston Peters via NFBMO<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 6, 2024 11:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Missouri Mailing List <nfbmo@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Preston Peters <preston.l.peters@gmail.com>; NFB of Missouri Affiliate Leaders List <missouriaffiliateleaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBMO] VERY IMPORTANT! Convention packet price correction and packet attached<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are booking the hotel online, is there any specific promo code for the convention that needs to be put in to get the $109 rate? Or is that just saying that it starts at $109? <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Preston Peters<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>he/him<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Jan 2, 2024, at 1:30 AM, GeneCoulter--- via NFBMO <<a href="mailto:nfbmo@nfbnet.org">nfbmo@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am resending this as some folks may have missed it with the frantic pace of the holidays and also attaching the corrected convention packet. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There was an major error on the registration page of the convention packet. While the price of the Federation Saver is correct on the front page of the packet it is very wrong on the registration page.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The price for either the fried chicken package or the steak package should be $80.00 not what is listed there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sorry, about the foul-up it is entirely my fault.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gene Coulter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>62nd Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8801 NW 112th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: 816-891-8900 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>April 11-14, 2024 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>pre-register online at <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Kansas City and Ivanhoe Chapters would like to warmly welcome you to Kansas City for our 62nd annual convention. Kansas City is proud to be the home of museums examining World War I, the Negro Leagues, the Steamship Arabia, and the Nelson Atkins Art Museum. Visitors can enjoy many entertainment options including Starlight Theater and our four professional sports teams including the multi-time Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come to the Hilton Airport Hotel with room rates of $109 a night (plus 16.6% tax and $1.76 KC development fee). To make reservations, call 816-891-8900 before March 21. The hotel is pet friendly and has a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary airport transportation. Hotel check-in at 3:00 PM and check out at noon. Hotel dining options include Asado Urban Grill, Asado Lobby Bar, and Starbucks. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•The hotel’s web page is kansascityairport.hilton.com.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once again, we have the Federation Saver Package for $80 if bought by April 1. This includes registration, a banquet ticket, and a Saturday lunch ticket, saving you up to $35. Be sure to make your choice between fried chicken and steak for the banquet when you register. We will also have a planned lunch for Friday and the Prayer Breakfast Sunday. After April 1, the cost for registration and all meals will increase by $5 each. There will be opportunities to register and pick up packets on Friday and early on Saturday. Hospitality will be open on Friday evening. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be offering the Kid’s Zone for children in need of supervised care. There is no cost for children registered for the convention. See the information on the following pages for details on Kid’s Zone, children’s meal prices, and exhibitor/sponsorships. To donate door prizes, please contact Chair, Linda Coccovizzo. Her email address is <a href="mailto:linda@coccovizzo.com">linda@coccovizzo.com</a>. Those bringing door prices should drop them off at the registration table. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Note: All attendees are required to adhere to Our Code of Conduct, and we will abide by all government issued Covid protocols. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>62nd Annual Convention, April 11-14, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please use one form per residence. Several registrations may be combined on one check if they are sent together. Sorry No refunds unless the event is cancelled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Registrant’s Name: ___________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Registrant’s Name: _______________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Street Address: __________________________, Apt.: ________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City: ______________________, State: ____, Zip Code: _________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone Number: ______________, Email: _____________________ <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Select preferred agenda format: Braille ___ Print ___ Email ___<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Federation Saver Package: only available until April 1, 2024, Includes registration, banquet, and Saturday lunch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Number of packages including Chicken for banquet ___ at $80.00 $_______ <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Number of packages including steak for banquet _____ at $80.00 $_______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***After April 1, 2024, please add $5 for each item below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday Lunch: number needed _______ at $25.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prayer Breakfast: number needed_______ at $20.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Convention Registrations in addition to saver package ___at 25.00 $_______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chicken banquet in addition to saver package _______ at 50.00 $_______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steak banquet in addition to saver <a href="mailto:package___@50.00">package _________ at 50.00</a> $_______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday lunch in addition to saver package _________ at 25.00 $_______ <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Total amount enclosed: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Send payment made out to NFB of MO to: Carol Coulter, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1504 Furlong Drive, Columbia, MO 65202. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Convention <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Children’s Registration Form and Kid’s Zone Request April 12-14, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will be offering childcare for those children of parents who are registered for the convention in need of supervised care. There is no additional cost for children who are registered for the convention, see the form below to register. Care will be provided during all general sessions and the evening banquet until 9:00 PM. Meals are not provided in the Kid’s Zone, so parents need to feed their children. Important: Parents wanting care for their children must send this request along with payment for registration and meals on or before March 12, 2024. Mail it along with payment to the address below. Note: for children NOT needing childcare, payments for pre-registration and meals must be received by April 1. Payments can be mailed or made at <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a>. Meals and registration purchased after April 1, 2024, will cost an additional $5.00 each.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Name of Parent or Guardian: _____________________ <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Address: ________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City, State, Zip: ________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell Phone: _______________ Home Phone: ________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Names and Ages of Children: ___________________<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Special Concerns: __________________________________________________________________Are the above-named children in need of services in the Kid’s Zone? _____<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Number of registrants: ___ at $10.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annual Child’s Banquet: ____ tickets needed at $25.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday Lunch: ________ tickets needed at $10.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday Lunch: ______ tickets needed at $10.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Prayer Breakfast: ______tickets needed at $20.00 Total: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Total amount enclosed: $______<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Send payments made out to NFB of Missouri to: Carol Coulter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1504 Furlong Drive, Columbia MO 65202. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Convention <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sponsorship and Exhibitor Registration April 12, 2024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are pleased to offer the opportunity for companies and organizations to either exhibit or sponsor our 2024 convention. This year we will be at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel 8801 NW 112th St Kansas City, MO. from April 11-14. Exhibits will be open on Friday, April 12 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Below is the registration form including information on sponsorships. Forms must be returned by April 1.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Name of Organization: _____________________ Phone: __________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact person: _______________________ Email: ___________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Address: _____________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Items exhibiting: __________________ ___________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Exhibits:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____ $40 for exhibit table only<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____ fee waved NFB Chapter or division exhibit <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sponsorships:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____ Bronze $100 includes exhibit table, 25-word informational message in agenda, and a mention on the <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a> State Convention Page until April 30, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____ Silver $250 includes exhibit table, 60-word informational message in agenda, a thank you at opening ceremony and banquet, and a mention on the <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a> State Convention Page until April 30, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____ Gold $500 includes exhibit table, 100-word informational message in agenda, a thank you at opening ceremony and banquet, and a mention on the <a href="http://www.nfbmo.org">www.nfbmo.org</a> Home Page and State Convention Page until April 30, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•____Diamond $1,000 same as Gold plus a one-hour showcase Friday morning and the ability to include your company logo on the NFBMO.org website until April 30, 2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Make checks payable to NFB of Missouri and mail to: Carol Coulter, Treasurer 1504 Furlong Drive, Columbia, MO 65202.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><2024 Convention Packet.docx><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBMO mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBMO@nfbnet.org">NFBMO@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBMO:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo_nfbnet.org/preston.l.peters%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo_nfbnet.org/preston.l.peters%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>