[Nfbv-announce] National Federation of the Blind National Convention 2017

[Chris Walker]

National Federation of the Blind
National Convention 2017

When:

Monday, July 10—Saturday, July 15, 2017

Where:

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819-9357

Preregistration:

Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31st, the
preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a
banquet ticket is $60 ($65 on-site).  https://nfb.org/convention

Hotel Information and Room Rates:

The 2017 room rates are singles and doubles, $83; and triples and quads,
$89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is
12.5 percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the
room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that
the hotel is a no-smoking facility.

For 2017 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866)
996-6338 after January 1. You may also write directly to the Rosen Shingle
Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357. The hotel
will want a deposit of $95 for each room and will want a credit card number
or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged
against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check.
If a reservation is cancelled before Thursday, June 1, 2017, half of the
deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

All Rosen Shingle Creek guestrooms feature amenities that include plush
Creek Sleeper beds, 40″ flat screen TVs, complimentary high-speed internet
capabilities, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy four outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and
fifteen dining/lounging options from fine-dining and elaborate buffets to
casual dining both indoors and poolside.

Schedule:

Monday, July 10:  Seminar Day
Tuesday, July 11:  Registration Day, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Wednesday, July 12:  Board Meeting, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Thursday, July 13:  Opening Session
Friday, July 14:  Business Session
Saturday, July 15:  Banquet Day and Adjournment

Delta Discounted Airfare

Members of the National Federation of the Blind, and all individuals
planning their travel to attend our annual national convention, are being
offered discounted airfare from Delta Air Lines through their Delta Meeting
Network. Those interested should simply go to www.delta.com/meeting to book
their flight and enter the meeting event code: NMPWS. The discount will be
calculated based on your specific travel arrangements and could range from
two percent to ten percent. If you have any questions, please call the
Delta Meeting Network, (800) 328-1111, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. central time,
Monday through Friday.

NFB Camp:

Need child care during the convention? NFB Camp will again be available
during convention sessions for children from six weeks to twelve years.
Child care is staffed by qualified, experienced teachers. Details and
registration can be found at https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form.

More Information:

Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be
obtained as it becomes available by contacting the National Federation of
the Blind at 200 East Wells Street *at Jernigan Place*, Baltimore, Maryland
21230, phone (410) 659-9314.  https://nfb.org/convention