[Nfbn-announce] NFBN 2015 Reservations Reminders

[Amy Buresh]

Time is quickly running out to save some $$ and pre-register for the
anual state convention in Norfolk.

Register today. Do not delay. You won't want to miss out on all the fun.

When and Where? October 29th through November 1st 2015
Divots Norfolk Lodge and Suites 4200 West Norfolk Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Phone (402) 379-3833
Mention NFBN for reduced rate of $89.00 per night + 14.3% tax.

CONVENTION PRE-REGISTRATION

Register by October 23rd and save yourself a little cash.

Prices listed below will increase by $5.00 per item after October 23rd.

Advance Registration Prices per Person
Convention Registration: $20
Banquet: $45
Senior Division Luncheon: $20
Student Division Luncheon: $20
BELL and Beyond Luncheon: $20.

REGISTRATION

Register and make a secure on-line payment by visiting:
http://www.ne.nfb.org/conv_reg

If you prefer to pay by check or money order with a paper
registration, print out the form from our website or contact Cheryl
Livingston, NFBN Treasurer, at (402)488-2509.

TRANSPORTATION

The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska has again arranged
for a bus to this year’s State Convention in Norfolk. The bus will
depart Omaha on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at approximately1:45 PM.
The first pick-up point will be in Omaha, at the college of St. Mary,
and the second one will be in Lincoln, at approximately 2:45 PM, at
the Commission for the Blind offices. There will be another stop in
York, which will be at approximately 4:00 PM at the Super 8 Motel. The
final pick up will be in Columbus at approximately 5:15 PM, the
location for this pick-up is yet to be determined. The bus should
arrive at the Divots Convention Center, in Norfolk at approximately
6:00 PM that same evening. The trip, including the passenger pick up
points in Lincoln, York, and Columbus should be approximately four and
a half hours. Following the convention, the bus will depart at
approximately 1:00 PM, following the conclusion of the Sunday morning
business meeting on November 1, 2015. The bus should arrive in Omaha
by early evening.

The price for the round trip will be $85.00 per person. In keeping
with the company policies of Fontenelle Tours, any reservations
cancelled before October 16, 2015, are fully refundable: however,
there will be a $30.00 fee for any reservations cancelled after this
date. The bus is being arranged by your state affiliate of the
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, and the excellent rates
for travel are made possible through the generosity of Fontenelle
Tours.

Reservations for a seat on the bus can be made on-line with convention
registration or through Fontenelle Tours, and the dead line for making
your reservation is October 16th, 2015. Reservations will be on a
first come, first serve basis, and it is critical that we have a
minimum of 30 passenger reservations by this date, otherwise, the bus
will have to be cancelled. Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt
of your payment, and payment may only be through check, money order,
or payment order authorization from the state of Nebraska. Fontenelle
Tours does not accept credit cards. When making your reservations,
please indicate the type of payment. Clients of the Commission should
discuss these details with their counselors prior to the making of
reservations, since these reservations will likely be made directly by
NCBVI. Commission staff members should also have their own personal
reservations made directly through Fontenelle Tours. Payment Order
Authorizations must be for the full amount of $85.00.
To insure that possible problems at any of the pick up points along
the route on or before the day of departure can be managed
effectively, all passengers are asked to provide their home address; a
cell or home telephone number, where they can be reached; and their
personal or work e-mail address if available. Should an individual be
late arriving to the scheduled pick up point, and we do not have a
means by which to contact the person directly, it will not be possible
to delay the bus for more than a few minutes. Please help us to assure
that you will have every opportunity to successfully meet the bus.

Please remember that seating is limited, and therefore, to insure
yourself a seat, please make your reservations early. Some seats may
still be available after the deadline, due to cancellations, so you
are certainly encouraged to check if you are running late in making
your reservations, but remember that the bus tends to fill up very
quickly.
Please contact Fontenelle Tours at the address and phone number below.

Fontenelle Tours
2008 West Broadway - #329
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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We have a packed agenda full of innovation, empowerment, tech savvy
and more for the blind of all ages and their families, teachers and
professionals. Make plans now to join us in Norfolk!

If you have questions, please contact:
President Amy Buresh at president at ne.nfb.org  or (402)477-7711.