[NFBNJ] revision: Updated Info Pre Registration Form Hotel And Payment Procedures

Sun Sep 10 14:27:42 UTC 2017

Greetings to all!

If I have caused any confusion, I apologize.

We have provided updated information for the procedure to pre register with PayPal or with a check for the 41st state convention, Live The Life You Want; Let’s Make It Happen!

We are honoring long time member, Jerilyn higgins. In addition, we will be conducting a community outreach project and we need your help.

Please consider bringing a nonperishable food item or items. We will be donating all items to a local  food pantry.

For those of you that tried to pre register via PayPal prior to this email, , please contact Brian mackey at 609 953 6988 or email, bmackey88 at gmail.com. You may have to resubmit.

PayPal  can receive as payment the ffollowing.

debit cards 

credit cards 

Personal PayPal account if you have one

For those pre registering with a check as your payment, please complete the pre registration form located at the end of this email.

Do not complete this form on line if paying with check.

If paying with check, mail all information needed such as all contact information of those attending, Friday box lunch, Saturday box lunch , Friday dinner and Saturday banquet.

Please take notice on meal choices for the banquet. In addition, complete the section to determine the type of media you prefer, large print, email,Braille.

Make check payable and mail with the needed information highlighted above, to 

Joe Ruffalo,

254 Spruce Street

Bloomfield, New Jersey  07003

In the memo, please write 2017 convention 

It is that time of year to make your hotel reservations and to complete the pre registration form located in this message.  In addition, the pre registration form can be found on Newsline and the state website, please visit www.nfbnj.org/state-convention.

Please take notice to the following dates:

October 19: deadline to reserve hotel rooms at the NFBNJ special price

October 20: deadline to reserve for childcare

October 26: deadline for pre registration

The Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin.

Phone: 609 481 6100, use code NFB

Room rates are $89 per night plus tax.

Breakfast is included for each registered guest. 

We are planning to complete the agenda no later than mid October.  When completed, the convention agenda will be posted on the state website, posted on Newsline and distributed to all on our NFBNJ distribution lists.

Once the deadline of October 26 passes, the pre registration form will be deleted from the state website and registration form with increased prices will be posted.

With the above message, please do the following:

1. don’t hesitate, MAKE YOUR HOTEL room RESERVATIONS 

2. MAKE PAYMENT To ATTEND THE 41st STATE CONVENTION OF THE NFBNJ.

We  have provided several methods to make payment.

PayPal with your debit or credit card and or if you have a PayPal account.

If you wish to make payment  with check, please complete the pre registration form and make check payable to NFBNJ and mail to Joe Ruffalo, 254 Spruce Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey  07003.

     If paying with check, don’t complete the online form.

The on line form is for those paying through PayPal, methods listed above.

Please follow the procedures provided on the form. When completing the online form, please complete all required fields for a successful submission.

It is extremely important to have all information as we need to provide all food counts a week prior to the state convention.

To complete the form online and pay via PayPal, please visit 

www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration.

Instructions for PayPal:

When you go to the payment method drop-down in the checkout section, select PayPal. It will then redirect you to the PayPal payment page. Once there you can either enter your PayPal login information or click on the “pay via credit or debit card” button. For those that have already completed the form, but wanted to pay via PayPal or credit/debit card, please let Brian Mackey know off list. I will remove your earlier submission and you can re-submit. When submitting the form, please make sure the state drop-down field states the correct state. For example, press N about four times to get to New Jersey and make sure it says New Jersey before moving on to the zip field.

Thanks for your continued support. Hope to see you at the 41st state convention, Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 

Live The Life You Want; Let's Make It Happen!

Below my signature block is the pre registration form.

Joe Ruffalo, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

973 743 0075

nfbnj1 at verizon.net

www.nfbnj.org

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National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

41st ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

November 9, 10, 11, 12, 2017

  HOLIDAY INN           

151 Route 72 East, Manahawkin, NJ 08050; 609-481-6100 (use code NFB) 

Access Link accessible—cross street Jennings Road.

Join us at this year’s convention!

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN HONORING LONGTIME MEMBER JERILYN HIGGINS

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN will feature SCOTT LABARRE, President of NFB of CO, attorney and national leader in advocacy and policy, & other experts on Braille, education, legislation, technology, employment, diabetes, & senior concerns; and development of a sports & recreation division and a Spanish language committee!  

FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM on other side of this sheet.

Please bring a nonperishable food item for donation to a local food pantry.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9 

2:00 to 6:00 PM—Technology Seminar: LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN featuring iOS 11, the latest Victor Stream, AIRA, LowViz Guide indoor navigation app, Siri & Alexa, KNFB reader, Newsline, Android, apps for the blind, & more.

4:00 to 9:00 PM—Exhibit Hall open 

FRIDAY, NOV. 10

7:30 AM—Breakfast for those registered in the hotel

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM—Exhibit Hall open 

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM—Division Meetings: Senior, Diabetes, Braille, Technology 

Box lunches will be available for purchase

2:00 to 5:00 PM—Program—Travel Tips, Leadership, Convention 1st Timers, Library, EDGE Program for teens, Entrepreneurs, & more

5:15 PM—Dinner—$30, open to all who preregister

7:00 PM—Resolutions Committee Meeting—open to all

8:00 to 11:00 PM—Music, Dance Lessons, Game Show—Let’s Learn Federation History, Auction Prizes, Cash Bar; hosted by Central Chapter and Braille Division 

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

7:30 AM—Breakfast for those registered in the hotel

9 AM to 12 PM—National rep Scott LaBarre, Presidential Report from President Joe Ruffalo, Exec. Director of NJCBVI Dan Frye, Scholarship Winners, BELL Program; networking; door prizes; and much more. 

12:00 to 1:30 PM—Lunchtime Division Meetings—Students, DeafBlind

2 to 4 PM—Students, Training Programs, Technology, BELL, Sports & Recreation

4 PM—Town Hall Meeting with National Rep Scott LaBarre & NJCBVI Executive Director Dan Frye 

7 PM—Banquet, Keynote Speech, Auction, Scholarships, & Distinguished Service Awards

SUNDAY, NOV. 12

7:30 AM—Breakfast for those registered with the hotel 

8:30 to 11:30 AM—Business Meeting—open to all—Chapter, Division, & Committee Reports, Resolutions, Elections.

PRE-REGISTER & SAVE $25 PER PERSON!!! See form on other side. 

SPECIAL ROOM RATE—$89 PER NIGHT (+ tax) Includes breakfast!

Call 609-481-6100 to reserve your room right now. Use code NFB. 

Special rate good Wednesday – Saturday nights. 

Rate guaranteed till Oct. 19. After Oct. 19 rate may increase.

Register by Oct. 26 and be entered into a special drawing for a cash prize & receive express registration at Convention.  

Can’t come to the Convention, but want to be placed on our distribution list?  Fill in the form below and mail or email to: 

NFB of NJ, 254 Spruce St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or nfbnj1 at verizon.net

Lunch and Banquet tickets will be collected at meals.  Pick up or purchase tickets at the Registration Table.  

Childcare will be available on Saturday only, by request.  PLEASE CALL 

JOE RUFFALO at 973-743-0075 BY OCT. 20 TO REQUEST CHILDCARE.

For more information on the convention, please contact Joe Ruffalo, NFBNJ President, at 973-743-0075, or visit www.nfbnj.org for updates and a list of board members, chapters, divisions, committees, programs, and projects. 

Come to the LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT—LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN Convention—you’ll find what you need to succeed.

The NATIONAL FEDERATION of the BLIND of NEW JERSEY

With love, hope, & determination, we transform dreams into reality.

Live the life you want; blindness does not hold us back.

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* * * PRE-REGISTRATION & MAILING LIST FORM * * *

Please mail to NFB of NJ, 254 Spruce St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003   

____ I will attend the Convention.                

____ I cannot attend the Convention, but please put my name on the mailing   list for more information.      * * * PLEASE  PRINT CLEARLY * * *

Name/s __________________________________________________________  

Please list names of all attending, including children, on separate sheet.

Address _________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________

Phone _______________________  Email ______________________________

      REGISTRATION
     Pre-Reg. 
     Walk-In
     How Many?   
     TOTAL $

      REG.–ADULT
     $20
     $25

     $

      REG.–CHILD 16 & under 
     Free
     Free

     00

      LUNCH Fri., Nov. 11 ADULT or CHILD
     $10
     $15

      DINNER Fri., Nov. 11 ADULT or CHILD
     $30
     $35

      LUNCH Sat., Nov. 12 ADULT or CHILD
     $10
     $15

      BANQUET Nov. 12 ADULT or CHILD
     $35
     $40

      TOTAL ENCLOSED/CHARGED (Make check payable to NFB of NJ)   
     $

      To pay via PayPal or Credit/Debit Card, fill in the online form at http://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration  

How many for each banquet selection: 

___Salmon    ___Prime Rib    ___Vegetarian   ___Kosher

How many for agenda in:   ___Large Print      ___Braille      ___E-File

Agenda will also be available on NFB Newsline and at www.nfbnj.org.

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