[NFBMT] 2018 NFB National Convention in Orlando, Florida

Mon Feb 12 21:43:54 UTC 2018

Please let someone on the NFB of Montana Board know by February 15, 2018, if
you would like some financial assistance to attend the National Convention.

National Federation of the Blind

National Convention 2018

When: Tuesday, July 3-Sunday, July 8, 2018

Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
32819-9357

Hotel Information and Room Rates

The 2018 room rates are singles and doubles, $88; and triples and quads, $93.
In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 12.5
percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the room with
parents as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a
no-smoking facility.

For 2018 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866)
996-6338 <tel:(866)%20996-6338>  after January 1. You may also write directly
to the Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
32819-9357. The hotel will want a deposit of $100 for each room and will want
a credit card number or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the
deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the
case with a $100 check. If a reservation is cancelled before Friday, June 1,
2018, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be
made.

All Rosen Shingle Creek guestrooms feature amenities that include plush Creek
Sleeper beds, 40″ flat screen TVs, complimentary high-speed internet
capabilities, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy four outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and fifteen
dining/lounging options from fine-dining and elaborate buffets to casual
dining both indoors and poolside.

Schedule

Tuesday, July 3:  Seminar Day

Wednesday, July 4:  Registration Day, Meetings of Divisions and Committees

Thursday, July 5:  Board Meeting, Meetings of Divisions and Committees

Friday, July 6:  Opening Session

Saturday, July 7:  Business Session

Sunday, July 8:  Banquet Day and Adjournment

Shingle Creek Restaurant Menus

18 Monroe Street

A Land Remembered

Banrai

Cafe Osceola & Osceola Bar

Cala Bella

Cat Tails

Clubhouse Grille

Headwaters Lounge

Mi Casa Tequila

Par-Take

Room Service Menu

Tobias Burgers & Brews

Resolutions

Check out the resolutions <https://nfb.org/2017-resolutions>  from the 2017
National Federation of the Blind convention.

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>

NFB Camp

Need child care during the convention? NFB Camp will again be available
during convention sessions for children from six weeks to twelve years. Child
care is staffed by qualified, experienced teachers. Details and registration
can be found at NFB Camp Registration Form
<https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form> .

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention offers a variety of
promotional opportunities for organizations that want to show support for the
blind. Participating in the convention will provide an ideal platform to
showcase your products and services, whether you are looking for an increase
in brand awareness, leadership positioning, new business development, or a
combination of these. This year, we have added new and exciting opportunities
for Elite and Platinum sponsors.

Information about <https://nfb.org/sponsor-and-exhibitor-info>  sponsor and
exhibit packages at the 2018 National Convention can be found here. If you
have additional questions, please contact Anna Adler at (410) 659-9314,
extension 2282, or via email at aadler at nfb.org <mailto:aadler at nfb.org> .

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, phone
(410) 659-9314 <tel:(410)%20659-9314> .

(c)2018 All Rights Reserved - Copyright 2018 National Federation of the Blind

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/>

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together to help blind people live the lives they want.