[NFBNJ] Hear ye, hear ye!!!! Pre-Registration form for our 47th Annual National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey State Convention is now available!

[Linda Melendez]

Dear NFBNJ Members and Friends:



Our 47th Annual State Convention “It Begins with Us,” is just a little over
two months away and I am delighted to share the pre-registration form link,
meal options, hotel reservation details, and convention dates to keep in
mind within this email. For the most up-to-date state convention
information please visit our website at www.nfbnj.org. Please share this
invitation far and wide; all are invited to join us.



a.   Pre-Registration:

Pre-Registration remains at $25, and you can complete the form by clicking
on the link below. You can also download a word or pdf file to mail in
your  form and payment to our affiliate treasurer by visiting our website
at www.nfbnj.org


Link to pre-register below:

Http://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration
<http://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration>


During the pre-registration process you will have an opportunity to
purchase box lunches, Friday Federation dinner and the banquet.  Food
options will be extremely limited and at a higher price if purchased on
site.



Box Lunches available on Friday and Saturday for $20 each box lunch comes
with Apple, Bag of Chips and a Bottle of Water, choose from the following
three options:


   - Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast, Italian Fontina Cheese, Honey Bacon,
   Mayo, Multigrain Bread
   - Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bread
   - Roasted Balsamic Marinated Vegetables, Spring Mix, Feta, Guacamole
   Spread, Spinach Wrap



Friday Federation Meal options for $50. will be:


   - Chicken Roulade, Quinoa & Chorizo, Roasted Asparagus & Carrots, Pan
   Gravy
   - Vegetable Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Black and Garbanzo Bean Vegetable
   Chili



Saturday banquet $50 options will be:


   - Crispy Chicken Milanese with wilted arugula & shaved parmesan and
   lemon vinaigrette
   - Pasta Primavera with mixed vegetables in a garlic andoil sauce
   Vegetable Pad Thai



If you need assistance, please contact your chapter president or send an
email to nfbnj.convention at gmail.com



b.   Hotel Reservations and Details:
We are pleased to have this year’s convention at the Crowne Plaza Edison
located at 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2055+Lincoln+Highway,+Edison,+NJ+08817?entry=gmail&source=g>.
The room rate is $119 per night plus applicable taxes (outlined below). We
have also negotiated this room rate from one to four occupants per room per
night.

Please click here for the booking link
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw>


or you can paste the address below directly in your browser:
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=EDSCP&checkInDate=08&checkInMonthYear=102023&checkOutDate=12&checkOutMonthYear=102023&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NFB&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowneplaza.com%2Fredirect%3Fpath%3Dasearch%26brandCode%3DCP%26localeCode%3Den%26regionCode%3D1%26hotelCode%3DEDSCP%26checkInDate%3D08%26checkInMonthYear%3D102023%26checkOutDate%3D12%26checkOutMonthYear%3D102023%26rateCode%3D6CBARC%26_PMID%3D99801505%26GPC%3DNFB%26cn%3Dno%26viewfullsite%3Dtrue&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0-B4YPNeVag3uFFhqebjEw>


Bookings can also be called in to the hotel’s central reservations at
877-666-3243
Booking Code: NFB
Last Day to Book: Thursday, October 26th 5 PM

The above rates are subject to 6.625% New Jersey State tax, 5.0% Occupancy
tax and 3.0% Municipal tax. All taxes are subject to change without prior
notice. Rates include bagged continental breakfast (chef’s choice to
include a bread, fruit, juice and hot beverage)

c.    Daily Schedule Outline:
Thursday, November 9
11:00 AM to 9 PM – Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 to 5:00 PM – Technology Session
5:30 to 7:00 PM – Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party;
Sponsored by the NFBNJ
7:30 to 9:30 PM – Affiliate Segment TBD

Friday, November 10
8:00 to Noon – Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM to Noon – Committee & Division Meetings
Noon to 12:30 PM – Pre-Purchased Box Lunch Pick-Up
1:30 to 4:30 PM – Breakout sessions
5:30 to 7 PM – Federation Family Dinner
7:00 PM – Resolutions
8:15ish to 11:00 PM – Entertainment; Sponsored by Affiliate Membership
Committee

Saturday, November 11
8:30 to 9:00 AM - Traditional Pre-Convention Music
9:00 AM to Noon - General Session One
Noon to 12:30 PM - Pre-Purchased Box Lunch pick-up
1:15 to 5:00 PM – General Session Two
7:00 PM - Banquet

Sunday, November 12
8:30 to 11:30 AM Affiliate Business Meeting


d. Convention Dates to keep in mind:


   - Oct 2 at 7 PM Affiliate Convention Meeting; all are invited
   - Oct 26 Pre-Registration Closes at 5 PM
   - Oct 26 Hotel Block Reservation closes at 5 PM
   - Oct 30 at 7 PM Rookie Round-Up for Conventioneers
   - Nov 9 through Nov 12 NFBNJ 47th Annual State Convention; It Begins
   with Us !



The hotel is accessible by NJ Transit Access Link or from the Edison rail
station on the Northeast Corridor line. The hotel has no shuttle service so
train travelers will need to take a short Uber or Lyft ride from the rail
station.




Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
www.nfbnj.org
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