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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Join the NFBN and fellow Federationists
from around the great <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United
States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and other nations as we gather for
the most awesome event this year for the blind anywhere!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>You’ll want to visit <a
href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a> and take advantage of the
pre-registration convention rates.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Call to make yuour room reservations at
the beautiful Hilton Anatole Hotel at </span></font><font size=1 color=white
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:white'>(214) 761-7500; you won't want to miss out on the excitement!</span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;color:navy'>Read below for a message regarding the bus to <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City> arrangements from NFBN’s
First Vice President, Jeff Altman.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK4"></a><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
are once again announcing the availability of a bus to National Convention this
year. The deadline for making your reservations for the bus is May 15<sup>th</sup>,
2012.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The
bus will be leaving on Friday, June 29th, 2012, from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:City>, stopping in Lincoln, and York. Once
again, the arrangements for the bus are being handled by our friends at
Fontenelle Tours. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please make sure that you have either made your own
reservations, or that your NCBVI Counselor has assisted you with making
reservations at the Hilton Anatole , the location of our convention.
These rooms will be at the low convention rates, and they will be filling up
quickly, So if you have not already made your reservations with the hotel,
please be making these arrangements as soon as possible. <br>
<br>
The round trip price per person is $200.00. for each passenger, which
includes the cost of our traditional farewell dinner, at Chances Are, in <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City> on Friday,
July <font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>6</span></font><sup>th</sup>.
Please be aware that the deadline to make your reservations for the bus to <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City> is May 15th.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
are able to offer you this low price of $200.00 for each person round trip,
because, our affiliate has arranged to subsidize the cost of the bus. However,
in order for this to work, we need to have at least 35 people commit to taking
the bus by the deadline, To make certain that people will have time to
make other arrangements, should the bus need to be cancelled. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>There
is also an additional benefit to be considered. The charter bus will be
available the entire time we are in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City>
and can be used for excursions, sight seeing or what ever else may be
needed. This service is also included in the cost mentioned above. An
additional activity that may be purchased as an option, is An evening meal and
outing at the <a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a>Medieval Times,
so be sure to ask about this option when you make your reservations for the
bus. Fontenelle Tours can provide you with information regarding the cost for
the excursion to the Medieval Times, which includes both dinner and the
evening’s entertainment. Other evening activities may be available, so be
sure to ask Ward about these opportunities.<br>
<br>
On June 29th, The bus will be leaving at 6:30 am, Departing the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">St. Mary Campus</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, 72nd and <st1:address
w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Mercy Road</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Omaha</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:State></st1:address>. The bus will
then be departing <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:place></st1:City>
at 7:15 am, from the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired ,
located at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">4600 Valley Road</st1:address></st1:Street>.
Then at 8:30 am <a name="OLE_LINK10"></a><a name="OLE_LINK9"></a>the bus will
Depart York, Nebraska, from the Super 8 Motel. There will be a change of
drivers in <st1:City w:st="on">York</st1:City>, which should not delay
our departure for <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:State>.
With a lunch and supper break, as well as a few short stops along the way, the
bus should Arrive at the Anatole Hotel, in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City>, at approximately 10:00 pm<br>
<br>
The return trip will begin with loading at 6:00 am, and departing at
approximately 6:30 am, on Friday July 6th,. It is critical that the bus depart
on time, since we will need to arrive on time in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City> for our dinner reservations. The bus
will be returning to the same locations in York, Lincoln, and <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:City>, from which it originally departed on
June 29th. <br>
<br>
This is a great deal, and a major savings as compared with flying, so
please get your reservations in right away. Remember, the deadline is May 15th,
and we would truly appreciate as many people signing up early, to insure that
we will have enough passengers to allow the bus to roll. Making your
reservations is a simple as calling:<br>
<br>
Fontenelle Tours<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">4624 Navajo Street</st1:address></st1:Street>
- <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Suite</st1:Street> 15</st1:address><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Council Bluffs</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">51501-8383</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(712)
366-9596<br>
<br>
Please remember, all reservations for the bus must be made through Fontenelle
travel, and their representative should be able to assist you with any
questions you may have. They do not accept credit cards, so your payment will need
to be by check, money order, or state of Nebraska Payment Order Authorization.
There is no longer a toll free number available.<br>
<br>
For those departing from <st1:City w:st="on">Omaha</st1:City>, at approximately
6:30 am, the pick up point will be, the </span></font><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>College</span></font></st1:PlaceType><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">St.
Mary</st1:PlaceName></span></font></st1:place><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The college campus is located at the corner of <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">72<sup>nd</sup> street</st1:address></st1:Street>
and <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Mercy Road</st1:address></st1:Street>
in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:City>.
We depart from the south east corner down by the soccer field.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Off of <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">72<sup>nd</sup>
street</st1:address></st1:Street>, turn east on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">Mercy Road</st1:address></st1:Street>,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In about one block on your left (North) will be the entrance
marked by a large sign. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The entrance road ends in a large circle, go right (east)
off of the circle.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Go through the first parking lot to the east most lot down
by the athletic field fence. That is where we can leave cars and load the
bus.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The
bus will depart <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:place></st1:City>
at 7:15 am, on Thursday, July 2, 2009, from the parking lot located in front of
the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired office, located at <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">4600 Valley Road, Suite 100</st1:address></st1:Street>.
Should you need directions to this location, please contact Jeff Altman in the
evenings at (402) 489-9458, or call the Commission in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:place></st1:City>, during regular business hours, at
(402) 471-2891.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>the
bus will Depart York, Nebraska, at approximately 8:30 am. The bus will pick up
passengers at the Super 8 Motel, located at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">4112 South Lincoln Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>, 80-US 81. The
bus will arrive back in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:place></st1:State>
on Friday, July 6th. We will first stop at Chances Are for dinner, and then
drop off passengers at the Super 8 Motel. Anyone wishing to be dropped off at
Chances Are, should let our tour Director, Ward Kinney know, when loading your
bags, so that they can be located quickly at the restaurant.<br>
<br>
Those individuals riding the bus, will need to make their own arrangements to
meet the bus in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Omaha</st1:place></st1:City>,
Lincoln, or York. If you are a client of NCBVI, please talk with your counselor
to see if assistance with transportation to the pick up points, or any
additional over night lodging, is possible, should your financial
situation be of concern.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Those
traveling from the western part of the state will likely need to plan on
staying in a hotel in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City>
for one or two additional nights. For those of you meeting the bus in <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City>, that will be
needing to stay over night, Fontenelle Tours has arranged for excellent room
rates of $62.50 per night at the Super 8 Motel, including tax, just be sure to
mention that you are with the NFB when you make your reservations. The motels
in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City> tend to
fill up early, so it is in your best interest to make your reservations well
before leaving for your trip. In addition, the Super 8 is open to having vans
and cars parked in their lot until we return. please call the Super 8 Hotel at </span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>402-362-3388, and when you are making the reservations for the room
tell the person assisting you, that the room should be available under the rate
for the NFB.</span></font> Please contact Ward Kinney for additional
information on the arrangements for the hotel in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City>, and he can also set up the reservations
for you, if you wish. You may want to have reservations in place for both the
night before we depart for <st1:City w:st="on">Dallas</st1:City>, and for the
night we return, unless you plan to depart directly from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">York</st1:place></st1:City> that evening.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
are looking forward to a wonderful trip, and another great convention. Please
join us, and make your reservations as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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