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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><font
size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:navy'>Greetings:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:navy'>We</span></font> are once again announcing
the availability of a bus to National Convention this year. The deadline for
making your reservations for the bus is past; however, there is still room if
you hurry. The bus is definitely going to go, but because fewer than the
original minimum of 35 passengers signed up, the price is now $245.00 per
passenger. We truly appreciate all of you that have already made your
reservations for the bus, and your willingness to accept the additional charge
to assure that the bus can roll is a wonderful example of your Federation
spirit. Please make every effort to send in your additional $45.00 as soon as
possible, to insure that the necessary funds are in place when it is time to
pay for the arrangements.<o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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 $245.00. 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 6<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 past, so if you want to take advantage of this opportunity, now is the time
to act.<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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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">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 <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. 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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>(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'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The bus will depart <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:place></st1:City>
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 <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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We are looking forward to a wonderful trip, and another great
convention. Please join us, and make your reservations, or additional payments,
as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Calibri'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Calibri'>Jeff Altman NFBN First Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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