[Nfbsatx] Fwd: [TPOBC] NFB-TX Convention Flyer

[Jose Martinez]

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From: Kim Cunningham <kim at tpobc.org>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:07:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [TPOBC] NFB-TX Convention Flyer
To: Texas VI Families <txvifamily at topica.com>, TPOBC List Serv
<tpobc at googlegroups.com>

Texas Parents of Blind Children (TPOBC)
Would like to invite all families of blind and low vision children to
join us during the
2010 NFB – TX State Convention in Abilene, Texas

When:   Friday October 22- Sunday October 24, 2010.
Where: The Hilton Garden Inn
             4449 Ridgemont Drive,  Abilene, TX 79606

Room rates are $75 for singles and doubles and $95 triples and quads.
A continental breakfast (muffins, oatmeal, waffles, toast, fresh
fruit, etc.) is included.  A made-to-order breakfast is only $7.95
extra.

Please make reservations as soon as possible.
Deadline to reserve your rooms at this amazing rate is on September 22, 2010.
You can make your reservations by contacting the hotel by phone at:
(325) 690-6432


TPOBC will be hosting the following:

“Building A TPOBC Parent Division in Your Area” on Friday, October 22
from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Braille Book Flea Market on Friday, October 22 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Luncheon and Elections Will Be Held on Saturday, October 23 from 12:00
pm to 1:30 pm (Site to be determined later – Estimated cost $5.00 per
person)

The following will be offered for children Saturday, October 23:

9:15 am to 10:30 am –  (All Ages) Zoo Exhibit courtesy of the Abilene
Zoo - Children will be able to have a hands-on experience with some
live animals, animal artifacts (skeletons, pelts, etc.)

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm – (Ages 8 – 18) Learn about the Wild West – Take a
trip to the unique Frontier Texas Museum.  There is good audio
narration at most exhibits and many exhibits allow you to touch and
explore.

Childcare will be available for ages 0 – 7 yrs.

Please contact Kim Cunningham (kim at tpobc.org) or Mary Kindrick
(mkindrick at sbcglobal.net) for additional information

Some funding may be available from you local DARS-DBS office to attend
this convention. Please contact your caseworker.

You may register for the convention at www.nfb-tx.org

NFB-TX Convention Agenda Will Be Coming Soon!