[NFBSea] NFB of Utah hybrid convention today

Marci Carpenter mjc59 at comcast.net
Sat Jun 5 16:59:44 UTC 2021


I thought some might be interested in attending the NFB of Utah convention. The zoom information is contained in the agenda. Here is the agenda link:

https://www.nfbutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-NFBUtah-Convention-Agenda.pdf

The full convention announcement is attached below.
> 
>> From: NFB of Utah via NFB-Utah <nfb-utah at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: May 6, 2021 at 10:16:51 PM MDT
>> To: nfb-utah at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [NFB-Utah] NFB of Utah Convention update!!! corrected link
>> 
>> 
>> The email sent out yesterday had a bad link this has been corrected.
>>  
>> Fellow Federationists and Friends of the NFB of Utah!
>> Our Annual  state convention is only 1 month away! We are so looking forward to being together again, both in person and virtually! If you want to stay at the hotel, you will need to make your reservations as soon as possible. Our room block will close on May 15 and it will be difficult to reserve a room after that date. All of the info for making a reservation, along with some agenda highlights are listed below. Please contact me if you have any problems reserving your hotel room.
>> I so much look forward to seeing you at our Hybrid convention!!!
>> We are pleased to announce our 2021 Annual State Convention!
>> 
>> Our convention will be held June 3-5, 2021 and this year’s convention will be a hybrid format!
>> 
>> We will meet in person at the SLC Sheraton Hotel located at:
>> 150 West  500 South in downtown Salt Lake City!
>> 
>> We will also be holding all general sessions, breakout meetings, and our banquet virtually for those who are not able to attend in person.
>> 
>> Virtual participation will be through the Zoom platform and more information will be available as the event draws near.
>> 
>> In-person meals will be a free welcoming dinner on Thursday, June 3rd. This welcoming dinner will be sponsored by Global Text 2 Vote. On Friday and Saturday, boxed lunches will be available for only$10 each lunch. We will also have a wonderful banquet on Saturday evening and the cost will only be $15. . Everyone attending in-person will be required to follow all masking and social distancing guidelines.
>> 
>> Hotel Room Rates are $89 per night and you can make a reservation here:
>> Convention registration is free!
>> Please register each person that will be attending.
>> 
>> You can register by clicking  on the following link:
>> Registration for Utah NFB Convention
>> If you have any questions regarding registration please contact:
>> Jerry Nealey at utahnfb at gmail.com
>> Agenda Highlights:
>> 
>> ·         Norma Crosby of Texas will be our National Representative!
>> ·         Norma is a member of the National Board of Directors and is President of NFB of Texas.
>> ·         Norma and her husband Glen our successful Business owners and are both blind!
>> ·         Comcast will be our Title Sponsor and will be demonstrating the many ways blind people can access Comcast products, including audio description!
>> ·         Demonstration of NEW braille displays and video magnifiers!
>> ·         And much, much more!!!!
>> We really hope to see you there or see you anywhere!
>> 
>>  
>>  
>> "DONATIONS FOR A TRIP OFFER
>> You have a chance to WIN two roundtrip airline vouchers for anywhere JetBlue flies.
>> Donate $10 for 1 chance or $20 for 3 chances for the drawing.  The more you donate, the better chance you have to win the tickets. Winner will be announced at the state convention banquet (June 5), but, you do NOT have to be present to win.
>> Scan the QR code or click the link below to donate now.  Make sure to put the word “Trip” in the note field when donating.
>> Donation for a trip.
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> Call,  text, or email  Ken Duke for additional donation options.
>> phone: (801) 330-10581; Email: ken.r.duke at gmail.com."
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