[Nfbn-announce] Urgent: 2011 Convention Reminders

[Amy Buresh]

Greetings:

 

The 2011 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be here in
a few short weeks! I am looking forward to seeing all of you in Lincoln for
this fun, empowering and inspirational gathering.

 

Here are a few things you'll want to know:

 

Dates of Convention: October 14-16

 

LOCATION: Cornhusker Marriott: 333 South 13th

 

ROM RATES: $82.00 per night for singles, triples and quads

 

ROOM RESERVATIONS: call (402) 474-7474 or
1-866-706-7706end_of_the_skype_highlighting  or visit:                      

 
<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnkfs-the-cornhusker-a-marriott-hotel
> www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnkfs-the-cornhusker-a-marriott-hotel 

Be sure to mention the group name, "National Federation of the Blind" in
order to receive the discounted room rate.

 

RESERVATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2011

 

CONVENTION PRE-REGISTRATION: Online and mail pre-registration are available!
To complete your registration, visit  <http://www.ne.nfb.org/>
www.ne.nfb.org.  Online registrants will have the luxury of paying by credit
card through PayPal.  If you prefer to pay by check or money order with a
paper registration, feel free to print out the form from the website above
and mail them to:  Cheryl Livingston, NFBN treasurer, 1026 S. 35th Street,
Lincoln, NE  68510. 

Save money by pre-registering before October 7th!  Prices for each of the
convention items listed will increase by $5.00 per item if you choose to
register at the hotel.  For those wishing to register on-site, registration
will begin on Friday, October 14th at 9:00 AM and will continue through
Saturday morning.  

 

Advance registration prices per person: 

Convention registration             $15 

Banquet                                    $35

Senior division luncheon           $5

Student division luncheon          $20 

 

 

You'll want to make plans now to join us in Lincoln October 14-16.
Interesting to note, this is the first convention in some years that has not
competed with a Husker game.

 

Here are just some of the events and activities happening at the 2011 FBN
convention:

 

*        NFB-NEWSLINER - New Features and Enhancements 

*        Education and Braille Literacy Initiatives

*        NFB Youth Slam

*        Parents of Blind Children Meeting

*        Luncheon and Seminar for the Senior Blind

*        Luncheon and Meeting of Nebraska Association of Blind Students

*        NABS Idol

*        Audio Dart-Master Tournament

*        Home Repair How-To with Non-Visual Tips and Tricks

+ Exhibits and technology demonstrations, Door Prizes, the Not-So-Silent
Auction and other cool surprises

 

For more information regarding the auction or door prizes, contact Jamie
Forbis, jkforbis at hotmail.com or (308) 534-4677.

 

To let your inner superstar free and grab yourself a spot in the NABS Idol
competition, contact Karen Anderson: kea.anderson at gmail.com or (402)
319-7645.

 

Individual workshops and the Audio Dart-Master competition will have sign
ups available at the hotel.

 

If you have questions, please write president at ne.nfb.org or call (402)
465-5468.

 

I'm excited for convention and can't wait to see all of you in October!

 

We want your ideas, your innovation your energy and spirit! Make plans to
join us!

 

Sincerely,

 

Amy Buresh, NFBN President

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