[NFBNJ] Important: President Melendez Affiliate Notebook June 14, 2024
Linda Melendez
president at nfbnj.org
Fri Jun 14 16:57:37 UTC 2024
Greetings,
I dislike flooding your Inbox with messages, so I choose to send you my
Affiliate Notebook from time to time when there is important news to share.
This document is formatted for the easiest read; if you use JAWS, just
press the H key to move from heading to heading.
If you are new to the NFBNJ, please know that reading through this notebook
will get you up and running on the latest information related to our
organization and affiliate. Important information pasted below and attached
in a word file goes out to you in this comprehensive e-mail to keep you in
the loop.
With our national and state conventions coming up fast, there’s plenty of
news you need to know. So, please read, save and share – here goes: Included
in the email are:
1. NFB Mission Statement
2. National Convention News
3. Affiliate News & Updates
4. 49th NFBNJ Annual State Convention News
Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
908-590-1747
president at nfbnj.org
*www.nfbnj.org* <http://www.nfbnj.org/>
* Facebook: **https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238*
<https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238>
NFB Mission Statement
All our work on a local, affiliate and national level must be in ordinance
with our mission statement listed below:
*The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.*
National Convention News Affiliate Caucus Meeting
Whether you’re attending the NFB National Convention in person in Orlando,
Florida or virtually on Zoom, save the below date and time for our annual
New Jersey Caucus. This important event brings us all together, similar to
our affiliate business meeting at the NJ state convention. I will update us
on changes to procedures and projects in our affiliate. And I’ll also share
any relevant affiliate and state convention news. Of course, let’s not
forget the banquet exchange so we can be sure to have banquet seating with
our fellow NJ Federationists if we choose.
Meeting Participation Details
*Date*: Tuesday, July 4, 2024
*Time*: 7 to 8:30 PM Eastern Time
*In-Person Location*: Salon 2
*Virtual Location*: Affiliate Zoom’ credentials below
https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09
*Meeting ID: *647 766 0103
*Passcode: *460994
*One tap mobile*
+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)
*Dial by your location*
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
National Convention News
For the most up-to-date convention news please visit the webpage by using
the link below or visiting www.nfb.org
*National Convention | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org)*
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention>
2024 NFB Convention Mobile App
Next week national conventioneers will receive an invitation for the 2024
NFB Convention mobile app including a link and instructions to get a code
for set up; watch your inbox.
Virtual Registration
The Virtual Experience registration fee is 10 dollars. Registration
includes access to the convention mobile app and the opportunity to win
door prizes. Registration will be open until July 8, 2024.; please use the
link below;
Register for the 2024 National Convention Virtual Experience.
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=595>
HTML Convention Agenda Link
To view the convention agenda please use the link below;
*https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-agenda*
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-agenda>
Affiliate News NFBNJ Website Migration Update
The process is still ongoing; and upon completion our first priority is to
complete state convention forms; stay tuned!
Affiliate On-Line Calendar
Our new website will have an affiliate calendar to list all events and
meetings. I will work with chapter presidents for one standard message
regarding monthly meetings. A link to our chapter webpage will be available
for additional chapter information. We will also post all affiliate and
local events.
Affiliate AV Equipment
The affiliate has purchased AV equipment for our conventions and other
affiliate functions. AV systems will be set up in both the Windsor and
Talmadge Ballrooms for an easy and enjoyable time for our AV Team and
conventioneers during our upcoming state convention.
Social Media
Jason Resnick, Central Jersey Chapter and Affiliate AV Team member has
volunteered to be the Affiliate Social Media Coordinator. He has been
sharing national posts, affiliate and chapter news including about us,
events and fundraisers since the beginning of June. Follow us on Facebook;
link listed below and in addition to sharing and liking our posts. When
sharing please include a personal message about the post. We plan to have a
Social Media segment during our state convention.
*https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238*
<https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238>
Introducing the New Jersey Abacus Bee
The American Printing House (“APH”) Abacus Bee is a fun and engaging
competition designed to ignite a passion for mathematics in students who
are blind or have low vision. By allowing the use of various formats like
print, braille, UEB math, or Nemeth code, the competition ensures that
participants can use methods that suit their individual learning styles.
The Abacus Bee encourages the use of mental math and abacus skills,
unlocking students’ full mathematical potential. The NFBNJ is partnering
with VISTAS Education Partners to provide this event and it will be held on
the last day of our state convention on Sunday, October 27 as one of our
community service programs and will be included in our convention agenda;
stay tuned for additional details
2024 State Convention News
The hotel contract has been signed and I am working with them on meal
selections. Our host chapter this year will be the Central Jersey Chapter
and the theme is “Don’t Stop Believing”.
Dates & Location
Thursday, October 24 through Sunday, October 27
Crowne Plaza Edison 2055 Lincoln Highway Edison, NJ 08817.
Hotel Details
· $119 per night for 1 to 4 occupants plus taxes
· No deposit is required and is now open
· Block name is NFB
· Booking number: 732-692-1207
· Cutoff date is 5 PM Friday, October 4
Pre-Registration
Registration Will be $25 and will open after the national convention. This
year our form has been updated asking for additional information. The *hard*
pre-registration cutoff date is 5 PM Friday, October 4. Conventioneers will
also be able to purchase the breakfast buffet at a discounted price to help
meet the BEO minimum. Conventioneers can pre-purchase:
· Breakfast buffet for Thursday through Sunday
· Boxed Lunches for Friday and Saturday
· Friday night Federation Meal
· Saturday Banquet
NO meal tickets will be available for purchase after pre-registration
closes on October 4. The breakfast buffet will be offered in our convention
space and should provide better service since no bills will be required.
All pre-purchased meal vouchers will be included in pre-registration
packets. Meal vouchers will be required and given to servers as payment.
Lost vouchers will not be replaced! The affiliate BOD has voted to
subsidize meals by a few bucks.; stayed tuned for additional details.
Daily Outline
Thursday, October 24
· Tech Seminar from 1 to 5 PM
· Employment/Blind Professionals Segment from 1 to 2:30 PM
· Membership & Friendship Appreciation Pizza Party 5:30 PM
· Resolutions Committee Meeting 7 PM
· Senior Social Segment 8:15 PM
Friday, October 25
· Exhibit & Resource Fair 8 AM to 1 PM
· Morning Breakout Sessions beginning at 8 AM and concluding at 11 AM
· Lunch Noon
· General Session One 1:15 PM
· Federation Family Meal 6 PM
· Affiliate Auction 7 PM
· Entertainment 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 26
· General Session Two 9 AM; with traditional music beginning 8 at:30
AM
· Lunch Noon
· Student Lunch Gathering
· Afternoon Session to include affiliate business meeting 1:15 PM
· Banquet 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 27
· Pre-purchased breakfast buffet followed by networking &
socializing
· NJ Abacus Bee
NFBNJ Dates to keep in mind
· June 20 10 AM Senior Book Club
· June 20 7 PM Senior Committee Meeting
· June 19 7 PM Braille Group Meeting
· July 4 7 PM Annual Hybrid Caucus Meeting
· August 27 7 PM Affiliate State Convention Meeting
· October 4 5PM Hotel Reservation and Pre-registration Ends
· October 24 thru October 27 NFBNJ Annual State Convention
concluding with NJ Abacs Bee
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