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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dear
NFBN Affiliate Members,<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
dead line is here, and we are far short of the numbers we need to have the bus
roll for <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dallas</st1:place></st1:City>.
Please make your plans for taking the bus to national convention immediately,
or the bus is not going to be an option for any of us this year. The information
you need to make your reservations is below, and you are simply not going to
get a better deal for transportation than these arrangements. You may have
heard there are less expensive air fares; however, they are from Kansas City,
they are almost exactly the same price, and by the time you pay to get to the
Kansas City airport, you will be spending much more than taking the bus, and
really not saving yourself any time. Remember, when you take the bus, there are
no airport security or flight attendant hassels to worry about, just your
friends, and the wonderful service from the providers of “NAB
Snacks!” Please take advantage of these arrangements now, and join with
your Federation family on a fun and comfortable trip to National convention.<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><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK5"></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 Omaha, 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 York
on Friday, July 6<sup>th</sup>. Please be aware that the deadline
to make your reservations for the bus to Dallas 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 Dallas 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">Medieval
Times</a>, 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 College of St.
Mary Campus, 72nd and Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska. The bus will then be
departing Lincoln at 7:15 am, from the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and
Visually Impaired , located at 4600 Valley Road. 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 York,
which should not delay our departure for Texas. 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 Dallas, 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 York for our dinner
reservations. The bus will be returning to the same locations in York, Lincoln,
and Omaha, 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>
4624 Navajo Street - Suite 15<br>
Council Bluffs, IA 51501-8383 <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 Omaha, at approximately 6:30 am, the pick up point
will be, the </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>College of St. Mary.<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 72<sup>nd</sup>
street and Mercy Road in Omaha. 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 72<sup>nd</sup> street, turn east on Mercy Road,<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 Lincoln at 7:15 am, Friday, June 29th, 2012, from the parking
lot located in front of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired office, located at 4600 Valley Road, Suite 100. Should you need
directions to this location, please contact Jeff Altman in the evenings at
(402) 489-9458, or call the Commission in Lincoln, 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 4112 South Lincoln Avenue, 80-US
81. The bus will arrive back in Nebraska 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 Omaha, 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 York for one or two additional nights. For those of you
meeting the bus in York, 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 York 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 York, 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 Dallas, and for the night we
return, unless you plan to depart directly from York 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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