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From: Corey Grandstaff via NFBWATlk <<a href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org">nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</a>>
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To: <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>
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Cc: <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>
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Date: 01/08/2024 8:01 PM PST
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Subject: [NFBWATlk] Tapping into the Future NFBW convention agenda release
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Federation Family:
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Come join us for the 2024 NFB of Washington state Convention: Tapping into
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the Future. This exciting event will be held February 29-March 3 at the
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Heathman Lodge in Vancouver WA. We have an array of exciting events planned
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which include a karaoke night; a goalball event(join us as a player or a
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spectator), and for a small fee get food and transportation for the event;
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our annual job seeker seminar; sessions for parents, educators, and
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students; Beyond Boundaries Bizarre Exhibit Hall; and our accessible
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adventures hub and escape room, just to name a few. Learn about advocacy
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efforts and find new resources at this annual gathering of the National
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federation of the blind of Washington. Please see attached our full
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convention agenda, information is subject to change. Come meet new friends,
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reunite with old, and see what the future has in store for you. Get your
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hotel room and register for this innovative gathering of Washington's blind.
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Sponsors: Thank you to the following sponsors of this year's convention:
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platinum sponsor, Center for assistive Technology and Training (CATT NW);
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gold sponsor, Department of Services for the Blind; silver sponsor,
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Democracy Live; and bronze sponsor, Northwest association for Blind
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Athletes.
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Scholarships: Are you a blind college aged student who will be 18 years old
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by the time of convention? The NFB of Washington will be awarding 3 $3000
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scholarships at convention, as well as fully supporting recipients to attend
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the convention in person. Scholarship applications are due on February 2,
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2024. Please apply at the following webpage: <a href="https://nfbw.org/scholarships" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://nfbw.org/scholarships</a>
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Convention Registration: all participants must be registered by February 11,
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2024. The registration fee is $25 and there is a choice of 4 different meal
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packages: no meals, banquet only, all Saturday meals, or Friday lunch and
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all Saturday meals. In order to receive a meal at the convention, your food
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must be preordered with your registration by February 11.
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Convention registration Link: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.tinyurl.com/2024-nfbw-registration</a>
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Hotel booking: The rate for convention hotel rooms this year is $119 plus
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tax. all rooms must be booked by February 11, 2024. You can also call the
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Heathman directly at 360-254-3100. Hotel booking Link:
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<div> <a href="https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.heathmanlodge.com/rooms#/heathman/?startDate=2024-2-29</a>
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Partner/exhibitor: Are you interested in joining the convention as a sponsor
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or exhibiting in our exhibit hall? We would love to partner with you, our
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exhibitor/sponsorship registration form is below. For any questions
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regarding sponsoring/exhibiting, please reach out to Mario Eiland at
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<div> <a href="mailto:eilandm@gmail.com">eilandm@gmail.com</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:eilandm@gmail.com">eilandm@gmail.com</a>> . Partnership registration
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form:
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<div> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYACuQUj4fauxLW5usIvNn3hnfkPtL-1UN</a>
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Educator Sessions: CATT NW is hosting two different sessions at this years
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convention: Notetaker Showdown! Chameleon Vs. Mantis; and Introducing TADA,
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a Tangible art and design adventure Map. Washington state clock hours and
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ACVREP hours will be available for both sessions. You must preregister for
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the notetaker Showdown session, see link below:
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Notetaker Showdown Registration: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2024-notetaker-showdown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://tinyurl.com/2024-notetaker-showdown</a>
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If you have any questions regarding convention, please reach out to Corey
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Grandstaff directly at <a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>
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<mailto:<a href="mailto:corey.grandstaff@gmail.com">corey.grandstaff@gmail.com</a>> . Look forward to connecting with all of
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you at this year's annual convention.
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Corey Grandstaff, Treasurer NFB of Washington, Convention Committee
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Chair
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