[NFBofSC] 2020 National Convention Registration!

[Steve & Shannon Cook]

Have you registered for the 2020 National Convention?  If not, below is your
chance to register!  Remember you must be registered in order to be eligible
for door prizes which we all enjoy receiving!  

 

If you know of anyone needing assistance to register for the National
Convention, feel free to assist them or have them Call Steve Cook at 803 254
0222 and leave a message if I am unable to answer!

 

National Convention 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest
gathering of blind people in the world.

 

Mom, two daughters, and dad pose for a photo during the carnival celebration
during the 2019 National Convention.It is the premier event for training,
support, and information for the blind community. It also serves as a
governing body, democratically electing our leadership and establishing each
year's organizational priorities.

 

Although the convention is open to all, our constitution states that only
members of the NFB have the right to participate in decision making when it
comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, join the
NFB today.

 

2020 Dates 

 

Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2020

 

2020 Location 

 

Considering the ongoing impact and wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, the 2020 National Convention will be held virtually for the first
time.

 

Join us as we celebrate NFB's eightieth anniversary and expand our circle of
participation, connecting blind Americans from coast to coast for what we
expect to be the largest gathering of blind people in history.

 

*The 2020 National Convention was originally scheduled to take place in
Houston, Texas at the Hilton Americas-Houston.

 

How to Participate

 

The agenda for the 2020 National Convention will feature most of the
elements our members know and love, with some new twists. There will be
multiple ways to participate in and interact with all convention events,
from video conferencing to phone access. Plus, as local conditions permit,
NFB affiliates will organize in-person gatherings in conjunction with
sessions being held at the national level to enhance the convention
experience.

 

Registration 

 

Members are requested and non-members are invited to register at no cost in
order to get access to exclusive offers, convention announcements, door
prizes, and other exciting content.

 

Register online today for the 2020 National Convention.

 

https://www.nfb.org/registration

 

Registration will close Monday, June 15, so please register before then.

 

*Operating the national convention virtually still costs money. While
registration is free, we welcome and encourage donations to support our
ongoing work to protect the rights of all blind Americans.

 

*If you previously registered for the 2020 National Convention, either
online or through the mail, you will be contacted about your registration
fees and banquet ticket purchases.

 

 

 

Schedule

 

The schedule for the 2020 National Convention is as follows. A more detailed
agenda will be available soon.

.Tuesday, July 14: Seminars

.Wednesday, July 15: Board Meeting and Resolutions Day

.Thursday, July 16: Division Day and Opening Ceremonies

.Friday, July 17: Presidential Report, General Sessions, and Affiliate
Caucus

.Saturday, July 18: Business Meeting, Resolutions, and Banquet

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