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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 2024 National Convention in Orlando, Florida will be here before you know it. It’s time to start planning and make reservations. You can find out all the vital details on the NFB Convention page at:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">www.nfb.org/convention</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, here is an excerpt from the December Braille Monitor with the vital details. If you haven’t been to the Rosen Center, it is a wonderful hotel that is very easy to get around. It’s my favorite hotel I’ve been to for a National
Convention for whatever that’s worth.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">As we flip the calendar to January, it will again be time to plan for the National Federation of the Blind’s National Convention. We were last at the beautiful Rosen Centre in Orlando, at<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/9840+International+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g"><span style="color:#1A1A1A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">9840
International Drive</span></a>, in 2015 for our 75th anniversary convention. The outstanding Rosen staff will be rolling out the red carpet to welcome us back this July 3 through 8.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Book Your Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Our 2024 convention room rate for singles and doubles is $129; for triples and quads, the rate is $139. Occupancy taxes and surcharges are an additional 13.5 percent. There is no charge for children under
eighteen as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking facility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">For 2024 convention room reservations you should call the hotel at (800) 204-7234 after January 1. Ask for the “NFB Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a $146 deposit is required for
each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $146 check. If a reservation is cancelled before Saturday, June 1, 2024, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise
refunds will not be made.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Guest room amenities include a wall-mounted 50” HDTV with a multi-outlet connectivity bar beneath to keep your devices charged and ready for the complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. Each room also offers an in-room
safe, coffeemaker, mini-fridge, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site spa. Those of you who have attended past conventions at the Rosen Centre may remember Café Gaugin buffet and the award-winning Everglades Restaurant.
In addition to these favorites, we will have an array of dining options from sushi and tapas to Caribbean-Cuban poolside dining to a 24-hour deli.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Audrey T. Farnum<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">405-590-6110<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:president@nfbok.org">president@nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbok.org">www.nfbok.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></p>
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