[NFBOH-Cleveland] 2019 National Convention

[Suzanne Turner]

For the first time in our history, the largest annual gathering of the
organized blind will be in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are excited to be hosting
our convention at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (3950 S Las
Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119). 

* The room rate is 99 per night applies to singles and doubles as well as
triples and quads.

* Hotel and sales taxes are 13.38 percent and 8.25 percent, respectively.
The resort fee (normally $37 a night) will be waived for NFB convention
attendees. However, fees for internet access, local and toll-free calls, and
fitness center access may apply.

* To make reservations for the 2019 convention, you can call the hotel at
877-632-7800. The hotel will take a deposit of the first night's room rate
for each room and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use
a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If
a reservation is cancelled before Friday, June 1, 2019, half of the deposit
will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

* The 2019 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will be a
truly exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and
rededication to the goals and work of our movement. Make plans now to be a
part of it. Preconvention seminars for parents of blind children and other
groups and set-up of the exhibit hall will take place on Sunday, July 7, and
adjournment will be Friday, July 12, following the banquet. Convention
registration and registration packet pick-up will begin on Monday, July 8,
and both Monday and Tuesday will be filled with meetings of divisions and
committees, including the Tuesday morning's annual meeting, open to all, of
the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind. 

General convention sessions will begin on Wednesday, July 10, and continue
through the banquet on Friday, July 12.

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