[NFBV-Winchester] Fwd: [NFB-Conventions] Fwd: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More

Wed Feb 14 05:29:27 UTC 2024

Passing this along regarding the upcoming national convention in Orlando, Florida.
Thank you.
Christopher Walker
Vice President,Winchester Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
540 303 0080
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
www.nfb.org
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want

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> From: David Andrews via NFB-Conventions <nfb-conventions at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 14, 2024 at 12:17:27 AM EST
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFB-Conventions] Fwd: Convention Communications: Book Hotel & More
> Reply-To: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
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>> Start Planning Your Trip for #NFB24
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>> Join us for the 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind, July 3 through July 8, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
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>> Book Your Hotel
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>> Rosen Centre
>> 9840 International Dr
>> Orlando, FL 32819
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>> Our 2024 convention room rate for singles and doubles is $129; for triples and quads, the rate is $139. Occupancy taxes and surcharges are an additional 13.5 percent. There is no charge for children under eighteen if no extra bed is requested. Please note that the hotel is a no-smoking facility.
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>> For 2024 convention room reservations you should call the hotel at (800) 204-7234. Ask for the “NFB Convention” block. At the time you make a reservation, a $146 deposit is required for each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $146 check. If a reservation is canceled before Saturday, June 1, 2024, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.
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>> Convention Season Schedule
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>> The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend convention.
>> January 1: Hotel open for reservations
>> March 1: Convention Registration opens
>> March 31: <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vzb9nObg3MwE0aMwG0z1PrCBDIpy7MstPuA7fSBhE5ZU-3Dm9X4_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZVXiDyWsW0G94HHWY4SNIZYCl-2Fj1G7AOH-2FP5N-2FFK5eMjEq1Rzd4LrI1rxLGlgaTPeZgv3Q-2FXVL5Fp3-2Bf7JCz6t-2FzoNoac2gYufmjLSHIYXKUPEjUpsW1F-2B94kNE9HAWb9FTxw9eXc2ChZtk7oQX-2FlvU-3D>Scholarship Application closes
>> April 15: <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vGq2r5iM4HdGbsSgCru9uTC6rB2PtJgafaZL8tWkH5Ps-3DkZOO_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZbFlmn4lUqwI0jAMM3Ux3sy8QA5CsnJNYwyeYnBDilJ8g7ZMawpKv-2FcBXVgPHQCPjXPmswmN8zsojrPR-2F35wxpzHFRNXKU4u2ssS5Vh0NCK0GRzgjgP7dMm0PrtsCosM07QjfZuQqcpnCxZ67e-2FAUMU-3D>Bolotin Award Application closes
>> May 31: Online Registration ($25) closes until convention. Onsite registration ($30) will be available. Plan to register early to avoid the increased registration fees.
>> July 3: Convention Begins!
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>> Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
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>> For first-time convention attendees, <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vhNv4SEutEtl5Xri9fdgmRpw5o-2BHAAC1mGPahjrf2axc-3DtzMJ_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZaKWZYJUd5EzTkGdP2bfHiHlLInyCzU5wLPPFsqNNCYYyO2rUAgmek263kCC1Pm3Wn5ngkF-2Fipr-2FiIio78XXZmZ-2BJ9mLCRP2BalMlvAEp5umTViFAiy86TYqIBI2z84OZjcpjyPtzGs13zPuF7nhikc-3D>apply for the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship. Active members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an in-person NFB National Convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply. <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vqPAAKy4ue3-2FQIyTurMrp49qFNPNVT0VkHLePpjWPWPQ-3D34QI_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZXpaP1OhvwLHP1xbPLPAFkyvTX-2F2N9cMBPEwv7rwuDKYGtxrKE20tCKcsiPfxLD3gLuXOepEhrTJ1vOHRDHa0XrZWhqq-2FugpI08lIgYohDmstJoypHCdqutIRn4DqFjGGZqIFkfXuboSIlf92JjrRfs-3D>Access the first-timer’s guide for details about convention.
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>> About National Convention
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>> The National Federation of the Blind National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. It is the premier event for the blind community. It also serves as a governing body, democratically electing ourâ€¯leadershipâ€¯and establishing each year's organizational priorities. Learn more at <https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vgxJaGyyMtT1ICWyIyDHgvZeIYrG5PmxrjQohgSafWMY-3D9tX0_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPiwl7F9LVRiaGw5TqhLo7ZF3aAUsoo3IRAiuGigdHcKZS53iK5odbdbaJJeK7gdswjBPClfiotjSW1Buu-2Bx-2BjE45fQZrQY6Yq-2FBGFGeVjip33kNAf8abYi4bOW0THOdj8Rf2zVoiBxVe2fKk2XUBn6YeflqgMqOQegK36ufcZ84RqcJ-2BOCR-2FCX-2BeZfZEX7XJBg-3D>nfb.org/convention.
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