[NFBP-Brandywine] Fwd: [NFBP-Talk] 2021 NFB of PA State Convention

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: Brian Mackey via NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: June 14, 2021 at 1:07:53 PM EDT
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> Cc: Brian Mackey <bmackey88 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBP-Talk] 2021 NFB of PA State Convention
> Reply-To: bmackey88 at gmail.com, "NFB of Pennsylvania Talk, state list" <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania 2021 STATE CONVENTION
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> Thursday, November 11 through Sunday, November 14, 2021
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> The 2021 State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania will be held at:
> Crowne Plaza Harrisburg
> 23 South Second Street
> Harrisburg, PA 17101
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> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s convention will be a hybrid convention. Parts of the convention will have a combined in-person and virtual experience while others will only be experienced in person. Please note that portions of the convention will be recorded for archival purposes on our website.
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> Mark your calendars and make every effort to attend the 2021 state convention of the NFB of Pennsylvania. Get Involved. Make a Difference! Please share with others, everyone is welcome!
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> Room Reservations
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> The Crowne Plaza is now accepting room reservations for the state convention. To make your reservation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please dial 717-234-5021 and state that you are attending the NFB of Pennsylvania state convention. The best time to call is during regular business hours, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The 2021 room rate is $99 a night. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which at present is 6% and will be in effect at the time of check-out.
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> For those considering arriving early, there is a limited number of available guest rooms as another group will be occupying most of the hotel on Wednesday, November 10. Don’t hesitate, please make your room reservations as soon as possible. Our block of rooms are available until Wednesday, October 20, and any remaining rooms will become available to the general public. You will need a credit card to secure your reservation, There will be no charge to your card until you arrive at the hotel. In addition, there are a limited number of wheelchair accessible rooms and if needed, make it known when you are making your room reservation.
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> Note: if you can not attend and you have made hotel reservations, don’t call the hotel to cancel. Please call Lynn Heitz at 215-988-0888. Lynn usually has a waiting list to review as many learn about the state convention after Wednesday, October 20.
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> Code of Conduct
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> As an attendee at our convention, you not only represent yourself but also represent our greater organization. We want you to enjoy our time together and to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Although we encourage members to socialize and have fun, the convention also provides a valuable opportunity to come together to continue the work of our organization, to learn about the important initiatives that we are involved with on local and national levels, and to plan our work for the future.
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> The National Federation of the Blind seeks to provide a convention environment in which diverse participants, including members, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, may learn, network, and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and professionalism. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and uphold that atmosphere for the benefit of all. Some behaviors are therefore specifically prohibited:
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> harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, physical appearance, or other group identity
> sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact
> public drunkenness and associated behaviors (e.g., belligerence, yelling, hostility, destruction of property)
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> Participants are expected to abide by these rules and behaviors in all convention venues, including online arenas, social media, and social events. Participants who are asked to stop a behavior that the recipient considers hostile or harassing are expected to comply immediately. We are committed to diversity, equity, and the free expression of ideas. Please visit https://nfb.org/code-conduct for more information.
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> Audio from Past Conventions
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> Please visit our Past Conventions page to access audio highlights from previous state conventions.
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> Additional Information
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> Additional information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Check www.nfbp.org/convention often for updates.
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> If you have any questions, please contact one of the following people:
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> Joseph Drenth, Convention Chair
> Phone: 215-827-7787
> Email: convention at nfbp.org
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> Lynn Heitz, NFB of Pennsylvania President
> Phone: 215-988-0888
> Email: president at nfbp.org
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