[NFBNJ] Only 18 days left until convention pre-registration and hotel reservation closes

[Linda Melendez]

Our 47th Annual State Convention “It Begins with Us,” pre-registration and
hotel block closes in 18 days; don't hesitate...sign up now! 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 links 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



On-line pre-registration link below
https://www.nfbnj.org/state-convention/registration



Printable PDF pre-registration link
https://www.nfbnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-NFBNJ-Pre-registration-form.rtf





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 Convention Outline:
Thursday, November 9
10:00 AM to 9 PM–Exhibit Hall
1:00 to 5:00 PM–Technology Seminar
5:30 to 7:00 PM–Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party; Sponsored
by the NFBNJ
7:30 PM–Affiliate Hybrid Session: Navigating and Understanding Social
Security

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 4:45 PM–Breakout sessions    & Job Fair
5:30 to 7 PM–Federation Family Dinner
7:00 PM–Resolutions
8:15ish to 11:00 PM–Blind Parent Gift Shower & Entertainment; Organized by
Affiliate Membership Committee and Sponsored by the NFBNJ

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 AM–Affiliate Business Meeting



d. Convention Dates to keep in mind:

Oct 20 SSP & Volunteer Registration Closes

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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